| 单词 | imp |
| 例句 | “Why did he suddenly turn into an imp when I told him you’re taking him to school?” Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well”—he rubbed his hands together—“let’s see. There are a few options here. Possession is one. Maybe not by a demon, but by something a little more harmless, like a goblin or imp.” Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “A fallen fairy. Nasty little creatures. Imps despise themselves as much as fairies adore themselves. Just as fairies are drawn to beauty, imps are drawn to ugliness.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Snow fell only rarely in Ch’ulp’o, but Tree-ear could see his every breath now, and the sharp air was full of invisible imps that bit his nose and hands and feet. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z But Hugo just kept twirling and twisting and heaving, a violent ballet that sent as many imps as pounced on him careening across the basement. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The Webbs were black as imps from Hell. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The imp pauses, hairpin between her fingers, probably considering pricking me with it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z His hair had grown out longer and shaggier, and his face was leaner, so he looked less like an imp and more like one of those willowy elves in the fairy tales. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Seth and Kendra related the particulars about turning the fairy into an imp and the subsequent retribution. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “And since imps are banned from the yard, her news came from a particular imp.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z ‘So you have yet another of these imps with you!’ he cried. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z The imp’s fingers are long, her nails sharp. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z But in spite of the comical red imps, sparkling elves, and the gorgeous princes and princesses, Jo’s pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Except that the imps were not taking hold of her. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Free from the indomitable onslaught of the golem, the injured imps converged on Grandma, who placed herself in front of Kendra and Seth. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Kendra pushed between a pair of imps, heading for the door. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The imp hissed, mouth open, black tongue dangling grotesquely. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z At dinner, we sit at a massive table carved along all four sides with images of piping fauns and dancing imps. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “Just putting the container outside prevents them from becoming imps?” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The tall imp twisted Seth around, grabbed his upper arms, and hoisted him into the air so they were staring eye to eye. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “I never heard a sassier black imp than you in all my life,” he spluttered. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z As the imps reached the cloud, electricity crackled, hurling them back. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Nothing the imp saw or heard could be harmful,” Grandpa clarified. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The imps had not been able to lay a finger on her, and Muriel had been too injured to give proper chase. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z A pair of imps sat on the tree stump. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Since she had shot Muriel and used Hugo to cripple the imps, there would probably be no protection for Grandma from similar torture. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Another imp seized Grandma to bring her to the witch. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z In radiant bursts of sparks, every imp that was kissed transformed into a human-sized fairy! Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z At the same time, an imp darted in from behind, knocking the pouch from Seth’s grasp with a chopping motion. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Seth sprang forward, throwing a handful of dust over Grandma and the imps. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “If a captured fairy is kept indoors from sunset to sunrise, it changes into an imp.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Kendra saw the silver fairy with blue hair plant a kiss on an obese imp. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Human-sized imps were spilling out of the front doorway, shaking their fists and hissing at the incoming fairies. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The imps had fanned out, several clustering near the door to prevent escape. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The imp instantly metamorphosed into a plump fairy with coppery wings. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Whatever took that little imp away, it wasn’t a fever, I promise you that,” Grandfather said. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z She’s got at least some pixie in her, if not some imp. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z A burst of darkness momentarily eclipsed the steady luminance of the lanterns, and suddenly, in the midst of where all the imps were focusing their attention, a new human-sized imp sprouted up. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z They had more than tripled their numbers with all the imps they had reclaimed. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Mal looks like nothing you know or can imagine, neither goblin nor troll nor imp nor demon. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z Fists flailing like battering rams, Hugo sent imps sailing in wild cartwheels. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Imps eat small insects and have breeding habits much like the fairies, though imps do not spin cocoons; the young are hatched fully formed at around one inch in length. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z The driver of the wagon was an odd little imp. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z "I don't want to imp—" "No," I say. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z As the silver fairy glided away, the plump fairy tackled another imp, forced a kiss, and in a flash the imp became a thin, Asian-looking fairy with hummingbird wings. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I sit on a cushion as an imp braids my hair back from my face. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z She would call a constable and have the ‘impertinent imp’ whipped for Sabbath-breaking. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It resembled the same imp that had apprehended her brother earlier. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “The imp saw your room, and heard conversations from wherever Seth stashed it,” Grandpa concluded. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “What news she has comes from imps,” Grandpa con' tinned. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z I was going through all the families I knew, trying to think of someone who might want to take in an adorable imp. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z I never knew when some brainwashed black imp, some dyed-in-the-wool Uncle Tom, would nod at me and then go running to tell the white man. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z There were more than twenty of the big imps, and ten times that many small ones. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Standing there amongst the trenchers with every eye upon me, proving what a clever little imp I was. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z The imps sprang from the trunk and scurried out of sight. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z At the feet of the human-sized imps were a multitude of the tiny, fairy-sized versions. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Those fights did not last long as kisses transformed the imps back into their original forms. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z The albino fairy flew up and gave the imp a kiss on the mouth, and it became a striking fairy with fiery red hair and iridescent dragonfly wings. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “You’re not a deceiving imp? You brought no one with you?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z But neither the goblins nor the trolls nor the imps nor even the demons know what Mal is either. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “He used potent magic to transform the captured fairy into an imp, unwittingly opening the door for magical retribution.” Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z “Once a week they do,” said Inej, her little imp horns bobbing along with her head. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z An imp turned and let out a disgusting yowl, and others spun to face the intruders, revealing cruel, devilish faces. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z Also last Sunday the University of Pennsylvania won the collegiate title, defeating Yale by 15 imps in the final. was third. Bridge: Grand National Teams Title Decided in New Orleans 2010-07-28T22:09:00Z On Wednesday morning the United States recouped 22 imps, but it could have been a lot more. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-22T21:23:35Z Plus 100 and plus 400 gave the Amoils team 11 imps on the board. Bridge: Bridge ? 3 Titles Won at North American Championships 2012-03-28T23:54:29Z But when he understandably selected a heart, the grand slam made, and the Nickell team won 17 imps. Bridge: In Dallas, Echoes of an Olympiad 2014-04-02T22:16:26Z Plus 300 and plus 420 gave Hua Yuan 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Beijing Hua Yuan Wins Hua Yuan Cup - Bridge 2011-09-14T23:49:37Z Plus 50 and plus 1,020 gave Shark Bridge 14 imps. Bridge: World Computer-Bridge Championship - Bridge 2011-11-17T00:10:06Z Plus 500 and minus 150 gave Iceland 8 international match points, but Netherlands 1 won the match by 39 imps. Bridge: Lots of Bidding, and a Little Lost in Translation 2010-05-28T22:47:00Z Plus 120 and plus 100 gave Fleisher 6 imps on the board. Bridge: The Vanderbilt Field Narrows in Louisville 2011-03-20T21:28:12Z When Versace opted not to play his ace, Gawrys took 11 top tricks and gained 3 imps. Bridge: At the Slava Cup in Moscow, Leading Issues Swing Points 2011-03-04T23:56:15Z The third session was almost even, with U.S.A.-2 winning by 109 imps to 84. Bridge: Bermuda Bowl Teams Have Online Practice Bout - Bridge 2011-09-21T22:28:38Z Plus 100 and plus 420 gave the winners 11 imps on the board. Bridge: The Key Was Getting West to Hold Tight to That King 2010-12-22T22:13:38Z Note that if McKellar had passed out two no-trump and been held to nine tricks, Rogoff would have won by 1 imp and played McKellar a third time for the event. Bridge: The Von Zedtwitz Double Knockout - Bridge 2011-12-24T02:01:16Z The imp of the perverse plagues social interactions, too, as anyone who has ever laughed in recognition at an episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will know all too well. Positive thinking is for suckers! 2012-11-25T13:00:00Z But if five diamonds doubled had gone down one, it would have been 12 imps the other way. Bridge: Knockout Teams at the Orlando Regional in Florida - Bridge 2012-01-29T22:53:34Z Gupta gained 15 imps on the last two boards, but it was not quite enough. Bridge: The Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs Winners in Bridge 2012-12-01T00:53:30Z It’s hard to imagine the existence of American girl group Fifth Harmony without the influence of their male British predecessors, Nickelback fans/tousled imps One Direction. Review: Fifth Harmony's 'Reflection' Is an Album With Multiple Layers 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z The contract made with an overtrick, but plus 420 and minus 130 gave the New York team 7 imps and the lead by 12. Bridge: Bridge - Summer North American Championships 2012-07-15T21:10:29Z In the open Bermuda Bowl, U.S.A.-1 is 58 imps ahead of Israel, and U.S.A.-2 leads Sweden by 17.7 imps. Bridge: U.S. Teams in Close Battles at Bridge Championships 2011-10-23T21:48:17Z Plus 200 and plus 150 gave the Lilienstein team 8 imps and the lead by 5. Bridge: Bridge - Summer North American Championships 2012-07-15T21:10:29Z Then Sanborn brought home three no-trump while Disa made only two no-trump to gain 10 imps. Bridge: A Three-Time Three No-Trump to Triumph 2010-07-30T22:34:00Z North and South no doubt wished that they had doubled, but at imp scoring one tends to be a tad cautious when doubling an opponent into game. Bridge: Bridge — Spingold Knockout Teams Final in Philadelphia 2012-07-25T21:06:58Z Plus 130 and plus 100 were worth 6 imps to England. Bridge: English Team Wins the Junior Camrose 2014-03-09T21:26:41Z With well over 3,000 people watching at Bridge Base Online, Monaco gained an overtrick imp on the next deal to tie the match. Bridge: Vanderbilt Knockout Teams in Dallas 2014-04-04T22:01:13Z With three deals to be played in this match, Gordon was ahead by 8 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Spingold Knockout Teams at Summer Nationals 2012-07-22T22:09:22Z In the Bermuda Bowl final, with 32 boards to be played on Saturday, the Netherlands led U.S.A.-2 by 55 imps. Bridge: After Waging a Seesaw Battle, France Wins the Senior Bowl 2011-10-28T23:29:08Z It was 11 imps for Milner, not 12, and the potential difference could have been 22, not 23. Bridge: Bridge Players Tom and Carol Sanders 2012-08-31T21:58:58Z If Lauria had led a low heart, the Italians would have won the first six tricks for down two and 11 imps. Bridge: At the Slava Cup in Moscow, Leading Issues Swing Points 2011-03-04T23:56:15Z They gained 32 imps to win by 11. Bridge: Bridge - Reisinger Knockout Teams in New York City 2012-06-03T22:27:12Z But the United States took the middle set by 45 imps to win by 29. Bridge: U.S. Victory at World Youth Open Championships 2013-08-28T21:55:38Z Assuming the other results had stayed the same, those 22 imps added to the 22 available on Board 99 would have left the Diamond team with a 2-imp victory. Bridge: It?s the Big Swing, Part 2: How the Open Trial Was Lost 2010-07-09T22:14:00Z A tall, bulky imp, but light on his feet. Review: Fierstein propels a robust, faithful 'Fiddler on the Roof' 2010-05-26T20:47:00Z But Zimmermann won the last 29 boards by 120 imps to 7. Bridge: At the Open Championships, a Slow Start and a Big Finish 2011-06-24T23:32:53Z Capote referred to her as “that genius imp, that laughing, hilarious, tortured elf.” The Madness of Queen Jane 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z Plus 200 and plus 200 gave England 9 imps on the board. Bridge: England Wins the European Women’s Bridge Championship 2012-06-22T21:36:00Z The defense was also perfect, holding declarer to nine tricks, but plus 100 and plus 140 gave Italy/England 6 imps on the board. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z Well, if East had doubled three no-trump, the penalty would have been 500 and the gain 11 imps. Bridge: After a Lost World Title, a Board to Scrutinize - Bridge 2011-11-02T22:16:02Z The open team is 28 imps ahead of India. Bridge: Bridge Play at the Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-08-15T22:45:00Z But even if five clubs had made, they would have gained 13 imps and still scored the maximum they needed for victory. Bridge: Landing a Swiss Teams Title, Thanks to a Flawless Finish 2011-01-07T22:32:36Z In fact Monaco defeated Bulgaria by 8 imps, aided by the diagramed deal, Board 10. Bridge: Bridge - European Team Championships in Dublin 2012-06-24T20:59:35Z The United States played Japan again for third place, winning the 24-board match by 86 imps to 10. Bridge: In China, an Unfortunate Outcome From an Ill-Prepared Board 2011-04-29T22:13:59Z If Sontag had gone down two, the swing would have been 12 imps and Diamond would have won by the imp scored on Board 64. Bridge: Photo Finish in the Spingold at Summer Nationals 2010-08-01T21:55:00Z Then, since the last board was a flat game, U.S.A.-2 would have won the title by 0.3 imps. Bridge: After a Lost World Title, a Board to Scrutinize - Bridge 2011-11-02T22:16:02Z Then the Hampton team outscored its opponents by 49 imps to 15. Bridge: When You Know How to Defend, Take Control 2011-07-29T21:58:19Z Israel also scored 12 imps on Board 21, penalizing exuberant French bidding. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z Plus 230 and minus 100 was worth 4 imps to the United States and victory by 2. Bridge: Bridge - Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-19T21:23:34Z The final session was a blowout, Shark Bridge taking it by 65 imps to 3, to win by 81. Bridge: World Computer-Bridge Championship - Bridge 2011-11-17T00:10:06Z But it was Bieber who truly defined the night -- a talented teen megastar, now unsure of his audience as he wrestles with the imp of the perverse. Justin Bieber, Kanye West take the Wango Tango stage with urgency 2015-05-10T04:00:00Z Plus 400 and plus 100 gave Schwartz 11 imps on the board and the lead by 16. Bridge: Bridge - Senior Team Trial for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-08T21:21:57Z With 16 of the 96 boards to be played, the United States led by 4 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Open Teams at Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-09-05T22:44:57Z There was a two-board playoff in which each side gained 6 imps to leave the scores level. Bridge: In China, an Unfortunate Outcome From an Ill-Prepared Board 2011-04-29T22:13:59Z There were lots of funny lines surrounding the slavers’ plans for the imp, but this being a family publication, I can’t really mention any of them. 'Game of Thrones' Invites You To Another Terrible Wedding 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z If Sontag had copied Greco’s line, he would have escaped for down one and lost only 7 imps to win by 4. Bridge: Photo Finish in the Spingold at Summer Nationals 2010-08-01T21:55:00Z The Italian-Egyptian team gained sufficient imps in the other boards, though, to qualify for the Round of 64. Bridge: Don?t Put on Lead the Defender Who?ll Find the Unwanted Shift 2010-10-08T21:29:00Z Judd Apatow partly built a career on a zaftig variation of what the literary critic Leslie A. Fiedler called the Good Bad Boy, those imps who eventually shed their mischievousness for domesticated normalcy. FILM: Babies to Heroes: A Field Guide to Big-Screen Men 2011-07-27T12:00:10Z Plus 50 and plus 1,020 gave Monaco 14 imps on the board. Bridge: Bridge - European Team Championships in Dublin 2012-06-24T20:59:35Z And when the last deal was flat, Norway moved into the final by 99 imps to 97. Bridge: Norway Faces Germany in Dutch Tournament Finals 2014-04-20T21:17:12Z Kennedy won her first national event in 1960 and her 16th in 2009, but she will surely win more, sportingly taking match points and imps from her opponents. Bridge: Sportsmanship, and a Knack for Finding the Killing Lead 2011-07-15T22:31:16Z Plus 620 and minus 100 gave the Hampton team 11 imps on the board. Bridge: When You Know How to Defend, Take Control 2011-07-29T21:58:19Z A heart to the ace and a heart ruff resulted in down one and a loss of 5 imps for the winners. Bridge: Saturday Bracketed Swiss Teams in Orlando - Bridge 2012-01-13T23:27:13Z Then he had to take two more trump tricks for down three, plus 500 and a gain of 9 imps. Bridge: Who Was First Sponsor to Win World Team Title? 2010-08-22T22:01:00Z The first session was close, with Russia leading by 11 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Russia Wins NEC Cup in Yokohama 2013-04-21T21:28:35Z The Netherlands Girls enjoyed a 28-imp halftime lead but lost by 14 imps. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z The jacket copy for “Trying to Float: Coming of Age in the Chelsea Hotel” calls her a “bohemian Eloise for our times,” billing that brings to mind a self-consciously precocious imp. Childhood Tales From the Chelsea Hotel 2016-07-16T04:00:00Z Plus 50 and plus 460 gave 11 imps to District 9. Bridge: Swedish Pair Wins Von Zedtwitz Title by Less Than a Board 2011-07-27T21:55:04Z Plus 1,430 and minus 100 gave the Kahn team 16 imps on the board. Bridge: Bridge - Reisinger Knockout Teams at Eastern States Regional 2012-06-01T22:02:04Z However, the Kriegel team took the last two sets by 33 imps to 6, and 40 imps to 22, to win by 37. Bridge: Trials for World Youth Teams Championships in Bridge 2014-01-17T23:33:17Z That killed the diamond ruff and allowed the declarer, Frederic Wrang from Sweden, to escape for down three and gain 42 imps. Bridge: From the Cavendish, an Odd Contract in Hearts 2010-05-09T23:08:00Z The final was all but decided in the first session, which Italy took by 84 imps to 16. Bridge: Italy?s Team Brings Home the Yeh Cup 2011-04-24T21:10:55Z On the last deal Diamond gained another imp to win the title, 118 imps to 115. Bridge: Photo Finish in the Spingold at Summer Nationals 2010-08-01T21:55:00Z Well buck up, my brokenhearted friend, your imp has come in. 'Game of Thrones' Recap: The Faith and the Crown 2015-04-26T04:00:00Z Over the last six deals Fleisher scored only 6 unanswered imps. Bridge: From the Vanderbilt in Reno, a European Success Story 2010-03-24T22:05:00Z MacPhisto was the embodiment of the imp of the perverse, phoning world leaders, sports figures, and unfortunate taxi dispatchers. U2 isn’t radical now: On tour, Bono calls for justice too softly — and safely — for 2018 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z His team, with an average age of 25, gained 35 imps on these four boards and won by only 29.5 imps, 114.5 to 85. Bridge: Open Teams at Surfer?s Paradise Congress - Bridge 2012-03-11T22:16:21Z He asks an imp what to do for diversion: "What Onan did." Collected Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer ? review 2011-08-11T13:30:02Z After 5 of the 16 boards the Netherlands was ahead of Taiwan Weide by 12 international match points, and U.S.A. led Italy/England by 7 imps. Bridge: U.S.A. vs. Italy/England at Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-25T21:51:03Z Joel gained 16 imps on the first three boards. Bridge: The Wagar Women’s Knockout Teams in Bridge 2012-07-20T21:34:48Z Plus 100 and plus 1,370 gave the Netherlands 16 imps. Bridge: Winning Play Was Found From a Pause in the Bidding 2011-01-29T00:10:32Z This cost a trump trick, allowing Smith to make her game and gain 10 imps. Bridge: England Wins the European Women’s Bridge Championship 2012-06-22T21:36:00Z With 16 of the 64 boards to be played, District 23 led by 13 imps. Bridge: Summer North American Championships Advance 2010-07-25T20:21:00Z Israel gained 1 imp on the final deal, but the United States had won by 34 imps to 11, which converted to 22 victory points to 8. Bridge: A Tale of Two Eight-Card Fits, One Found, One Bypassed 2011-04-17T20:56:48Z In the Grand National Teams final District 23 led by one imp after 32 of the 64 boards, but District 11 won the third set by 44 imps to 2 to put the match away. Bridge: Grand National Teams Title Decided in New Orleans 2010-07-28T22:09:00Z If four hearts made, that would be 10 imps to the Poles and victory by 1. Bridge: Poland Triumphs at Spingold Knockout Teams 2013-08-14T21:32:18Z Each team had the lead several times, but with two boards remaining, Denmark led by 9 imps. Bridge: Norway Faces Germany in Dutch Tournament Finals 2014-04-20T21:17:12Z Plus 50 and plus 420 gave Fireman 10 imps en route to a fourth-session gain of 33 imps and victory by 18. Bridge: When the Choice Is Between No-Trump and a Major Suit 2010-10-10T20:45:00Z But plus 600 and minus 50 still gave Team Monaco 11 imps on the board and a lead it never lost. Bridge: A Double Game Swing Missed, a Title Won 2011-08-03T21:51:57Z Plus 200 and plus 450 gave the Thapa team 12 imps on the board and a trip to Istanbul in August. Bridge: The Women’s Under-26 Trial for World Youth Teams 2014-01-22T22:36:27Z After the first quarter of the senior teams final, O’Rourke led by 2 imps, but then gained 53 imps in the second session. Bridge: Given Space, East Directs West to a Path To Pursue 2010-12-03T23:22:00Z Plus 200 at both tables gave Florida 9 imps on the board. Bridge: Florida Wins the Grand National Teams 2013-08-07T20:50:53Z Then, in the final against Britain, the Americans took the third session by 88 imps to 22 to claim victory by 166 to 77. Bridge: SportAccord World Mind Games Championship - Bridge 2011-12-14T22:58:34Z Plus 1,100 and plus 200 was worth 16 imps to U.S.A.-B. Bridge: Routine Overcall Proves Unexpectedly Costly 2010-08-27T21:33:00Z The second half had nine quiet boards, giving Israel 5 imps and France 1. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z Bridge 24 took this by 22 imps to 1, so the four relatively young Poles had captured the premier event at the Summer North American Championships. Bridge: Poland Triumphs at Spingold Knockout Teams 2013-08-14T21:32:18Z Plus 600 and plus 100 gave the United States 12 imps, 5 more than the team’s winning margin. Bridge: In Bridge, Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-17T22:39:22Z Plus 480 and plus 50 gave the Fleisher team 11 imps on the board, but if Moss had made his slam, it would have been 11 to the Diamond team, a difference of 22 imps. Bridge: Fleisher vs. Diamond Was Closer Than It Looked 2010-07-07T22:45:00Z Because along with being a nanny cam for Santa, the elf was a mischievous imp — at least according to my child, the book, the internet, and the whole terrible, conniving world. How I learned to stop worrying and love Elf on the Shelf 2021-12-24T05:00:00Z How can this paragon of adolescent lyricism also be the mature prince or witty imp we see in other ballets? Review: At 53, an Effortless Return to Dance ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 2016-06-24T04:00:00Z After 30 boards of the Spingold final the scores were locked at 60 imps each. Bridge: A Double Game Swing Missed, a Title Won 2011-08-03T21:51:57Z Allfrey found one of the winning lines to gain 11 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Gold Cup Semifinals in England 2012-12-14T22:53:46Z But when Schwartz won the next set by 61 imps to 5, Lynch conceded. Bridge: U.S. Has Strong Teams at World Bridge Championships in Bali 2013-09-15T21:42:48Z If Lall had gone down one, Canada would have gained 11 imps, a difference of 23. Bridge: Bridge — Transnational Mixed Teams in Lille, France 2012-08-29T21:26:57Z His imps are an eight-piece orchestra who sway and jolt in the shadows and storms evoked by their plangent music. The Irrepressibles - review 2010-10-04T21:15:00Z The senior match was close over four sessions, but Schwartz won the fifth segment by 61 imps to 5. Bridge: U.S. World Championship Teams Decided in Orlando 2013-07-19T21:11:53Z The Dinkin team reduced the margin to 6 imps at the half, but Westheimer moved 11 ahead with one session to play. Bridge: A Three-Time Three No-Trump to Triumph 2010-07-30T22:34:00Z Plus 650 and plus 200 gave the Monaco team 13 imps on the board and a lead it never relinquished. Bridge: Defending a Spingold Knockout Title in Philadelphia 2013-07-31T21:21:46Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave the Wang team 10 imps on the board. Bridge: Trials for U.S. World Youth Team 2014-01-15T23:17:35Z In the final, Cronier led by 14 imps after the first 10 boards. Bridge: Bridge: Cavendish Invitational Tournament in Monaco 2012-10-17T22:25:38Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave Turkey 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Contract Advice for Declarer, Courtesy of the Overcall 2011-07-01T21:11:29Z The team will take part in a series of misadventures where they will encounter “ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools.” The creator of “The Simpsons” is bringing his talents to Netflix 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z Bill Skarsgard plays the clown like a manic-depressive imp, swinging from gleeful to sinister in the time it takes a balloon to pop. Reading Stephen King's 'It': Still unsettling, all these years later 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z But when the fiendish imps — all wearing identical hoodies — return to claim his daughter, Tommy discovers there’s more to their viciousness than a lack of parental supervision. Movie Review: ‘Citadel,’ Set in Glasgow, Directed by Ciaran Foy 2012-11-09T01:00:17Z Over the last 10 deals, though, Taiwan Weide did well, outscoring the Netherlands by 26 imps to 9 to win by 5 imps, which was 16 to 14 in victory points. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z But it could easily have been 9 imps the other way if three no-trump redoubled had been made for plus 1,000. Bridge: A Perilous Double Comes Close to Backfiring 2011-04-27T21:44:03Z Minus 100 and plus 2,470 gave Sweden 20 imps on the board. Bridge: Bridge — Swedes Win in Open Teams at World Mind Games 2012-08-24T21:36:50Z France lost a close match to the Netherlands by 26 imps to 15, or 17 victory points to 13. Bridge: England Wins the European Women’s Bridge Championship 2012-06-22T21:36:00Z In the women’s Venice Cup, U.S.A.-1 is 21 international match points ahead of the Netherlands, and U.S.A.-2 leads Indonesia by 27.5 imps. Bridge: U.S. Teams in Close Battles at Bridge Championships 2011-10-23T21:48:17Z The pairing is the work of imps, apparently, who preside over the Jewish Lives series, billed as “interpretive” biographies, now rolling out steadily from Yale University Press. A Feminist’s Biography of Steven Spielberg Focuses on His Jewish Identity 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z In the open event Mahaffey was losing by 25 imps after the first session and 16 after the second. Bridge: Americans Win at Europe Open 2011-06-29T22:02:03Z It would have lost 16 imps if six no-trump had failed, and the whole tenor of the event would have been different. Bridge: Bridge - Roth Open Swiss Teams in Philadelphia 2012-07-27T22:28:43Z With Schwartz ahead by 1 imp, hundreds of spectators watched the tense battle over the last 15 boards on Bridge Base Online. Bridge: Bridge - Senior Team Trial for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-08T21:21:57Z Plus 400 gained 7.60 imps en route to a first national championship for both players. Bridge: Lebhar Imp Pairs at North American Championships - Bridge 2012-03-18T21:07:09Z And the senior team is 18 imps behind Germany. Bridge: Bridge Play at the Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-08-15T22:45:00Z Zaleski, who had defeated Nick Nickell, the No. 2 seeds, by 38 imps in the Round of 16, beat George Jacobs by one imp. Bridge: A Three-Time Three No-Trump to Triumph 2010-07-30T22:34:00Z With 16 boards to be played Israel led by 7.3 imps. Bridge: Bridge - 14th World Youth Teams Championships Finals 2012-08-05T22:02:51Z The first of the three 14-board sessions ended with Norway ahead by 34 imps to 6. Bridge: Final of White House Junior International Teams 2014-04-23T21:34:40Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave the champions 12 imps on the board, one more than their winning margin. Bridge: Bridge - Reisinger Knockout Teams in New York City 2012-06-03T22:27:12Z But the Nickell team had won the exciting match by 2 imps. Bridge: Vanderbilt Knockout Teams in Dallas 2014-04-04T22:01:13Z Oberhauser is everywhere and nowhere; he’s the imp in the machine. Christoph Waltz: 'Try as you might, you can never break free from your past' 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z Yeats had in mind the spirits and sprites, the elves and fairies, the Fair Folk, imps and goblins; those creatures seen only by children, seers and healers – and poets, of course. Suddenly in the Depths of the Forest by Amos Oz | Book review 2010-04-02T23:05:00Z Then Thapa had two big sessions, winning them by 27 imps to 5, and 20 imps to 2, to take a 22-point lead. Bridge: The Women’s Under-26 Trial for World Youth Teams 2014-01-22T22:36:27Z Minus 300 and plus 400 gave the Lavazza team 3 imps and the title. 2010-02-15T00:56:00Z The famous “Bicycle Wheel” sculpture by the Dada imp, made a full century ago, is kept in the forefront of museum culture today through extraordinary, preprogrammed and finally absurd means. Adrián Villar Rojas at the Geffen Contemporary: The art museum, frozen in time 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Over the next 14 deals, though, U.S.A-2 outscored France by 55 imps to 13. Bridge: After Waging a Seesaw Battle, France Wins the Senior Bowl 2011-10-28T23:29:08Z That gave the Moss team 14 imps on the board, 9 more than its winning margin. Bridge: Summer North American Championships 2013-08-09T21:19:59Z In the senior final, after the United States took a 5-imp lead in the first set, Hungary bid more accurately in the next two sessions to lead by 70 imps overnight. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-22T21:23:35Z After another flat board, Monaco gained 9 imps when a weak no-trump by Fantoni drew his opponents into the bidding and they suffered a 500-point penalty. Bridge: In Dallas, Echoes of an Olympiad 2014-04-02T22:16:26Z Choreographer Spencer Leff gave our little imp the perfect ingredients to show the judges why his relative unmanliness shouldn't matter. Dancers, minus Alex Wong, mix things up on "SYTYCD" 2010-07-08T11:40:00Z In that moment of testimony, Michael Brown was transformed into the “black imp of the inferno”; human kindling for a pyre of hate. A modern day lynching: Why I will not watch the video of Alton Sterling being killed by Baton Rouge police 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z Before this was played, the open team was losing by 4 imps and the senior team trailed by 2, having just lost the lead for the first time since Board 22. Bridge: Bridge - Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-19T21:23:34Z During the session the lead changed hands five times, the fifth being on the final board, which began with Israel ahead by 1.3 imps. Bridge: Bridge - 14th World Youth Teams Championships Finals 2012-08-05T22:02:51Z They may sound like adorable forest imps, or perhaps a tedious improvisation troupe, but drumlins are actually elongated hills. Designer Mary Little Unveils a Series of Minimalist Textile Wall Hangings 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z In the Girls, Poland led the Netherlands by 32 imps. Bridge: In Bridge, 14th World Youth Teams Championships 2012-08-03T23:14:06Z And France won the match by 51 imps to 35, which converted to 18 victory points to 12. Bridge: French Women?s Team Wins at Ostend 2010-07-14T22:58:00Z Stansby doubled, but Cheek did not, knowing that if his teammates were in six diamonds making, his side would gain 14 imps whether he was plus 50 or plus 100. Bridge: Five Titles Are Settled as Nationals Wind Down 2011-03-23T22:24:01Z The artwork, by Phil Jimenez, is richly detailed, and Ali’s sidekick, an imp called Jonah Panghammer, whose running banter includes some TV commentary, is a winning creation. ArtsBeat: Graphic Books Best Sellers: Bane and Doomsday Return 2012-03-09T18:41:34Z Plus 200 and plus 300 gave Team Monaco 11 imps on the board. Bridge: Bridge — Spingold Knockout Teams Final in Philadelphia 2012-07-25T21:06:58Z Nickell staged a patented rally, taking the final set by 46 imps to 8, but fell just short. Bridge: Bridge: USA1 Team Chosen for 2011 Bermuda Bowl 2010-06-27T21:29:00Z Minus 50 and plus 100 gave the Lavazza team 2 international match points on the board in a match won by 16 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Cavendish Invitational Tournament in Monaco 2012-10-22T04:40:05Z But Lynch had two strong sessions to go ahead by 25 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Senior Team Trial for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-08T21:21:57Z Plus 100 and plus 590 gave England 12 imps en route to the gold medals. Bridge: Bridge — English Women Win at World Mind Sports Games 2012-08-26T21:59:03Z Plus 200 and plus 1,700 gave Sweden 18 imps en route to winning the match by 4 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Open Teams at Second World Mind Sports Games 2012-09-05T22:44:57Z So Fleisher gained 2 imps when each side had 14 available by stopping in six diamonds. Bridge: Five Titles Are Settled as Nationals Wind Down 2011-03-23T22:24:01Z The Bermuda Bowl final was decided by Boards 33 to 64, which the Dutch won by 117 imps to 37. Bridge: The Dutch Are Hosts and Winners of Bermuda Bowl - Bridge 2011-10-30T23:46:35Z The result would have been 6 imps the other way if West had discarded a diamond on the last heart. Bridge: A Discard Proves Crucial in the Swiss Teams 2010-03-29T06:37:00Z They won the penultimate session by 41 imps to 7, taking a lead they held during the final session to triumph by 7.5 imps. Bridge: In Netherlands, Indonesia Deftly Reads the Cards - Bridge 2011-11-09T22:24:45Z But if nine tricks had been the limit, it would have been 6 imps to the Kristensen team, reversing the result of the match. Bridge: Knockout Teams at World Youth Open 2013-08-30T22:50:52Z But U.S.A.-2 won the second set by 67 imps to 15 to lead by 28 imps. Bridge: Bermuda Bowl Teams Have Online Practice Bout - Bridge 2011-09-21T22:28:38Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave the District 23 team 10 imps and the lead by 14. Bridge: Summer North American Championships Advance 2010-07-25T20:21:00Z U.S.A. needed to stem the tide, but on Board 15 lost 4 imps when Nunes made two clubs and Cheek went down one in three clubs. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z When the last board was flat, Florida had won by 140 imps to 128. Bridge: Swedish Pair Wins Von Zedtwitz Title by Less Than a Board 2011-07-27T21:55:04Z Plus 100 and plus 920 gave Australia 14 imps on the board and the match by 4. Bridge: Australia vs. Turkey at 3rd World Youth Open Championships 2013-08-25T22:11:46Z Mr. Reubens’s Pee-wee is a naïf and an imp, a Pan figure in too-short trousers who prances in delight at his own jokes and eschews the allure of women. The New Season DVDs: New DVDs: ?Citizen Kane,? ?Going Places,? ?Birth of a Nation? 2011-09-18T00:13:03Z On the first board of the last round Helness played in two hearts, just making to gain 11 imps. Bridge: Some Adventures in Scoring in Advance of the Cavendish 2011-05-04T23:52:35Z Minus 100 and plus 600 gave Norway 11 imps on the board. Bridge: Norway Faces Germany in Dutch Tournament Finals 2014-04-20T21:17:12Z But a powerful last set, won by 51 imps to 13, saw the Americans capture the gold medals. Bridge: Americans Win at Europe Open 2011-06-29T22:02:03Z Plus 110 and plus 500 gave the Amoils team 12 imps on the board, en route to victory by 192 imps to 130. Bridge: Bridge ? Vanderbilt Knockout Teams Final 2012-03-25T21:47:28Z In the semis Sweden led Israel by 22 international match points to 1 at halftime, but Israel took the second half by 71 imps to 15. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z But Zimmerman gained 25 imps on Boards 57 and 58 to put away the match. Bridge: One Board, Two Big Swings 2010-03-21T21:38:00Z Plus 200 and plus 650 gave the District 6 team 13 imps on the board. Bridge: Passing Up Three No-Trump and Earning a Game Swing 2011-07-24T21:45:02Z There’s a curious sensation to realizing that Paul McCartney — the lad of lads, the Beatles precocious imp, Fab Macca Wacky Thumbs Aloft — is turning 75 years old. Paul McCartney Turns 75 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z They took the first session by 48 imps to 6, primarily from two slam swings. Bridge: Contract Advice for Declarer, Courtesy of the Overcall 2011-07-01T21:11:29Z “Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses and lots of human fools.” Disenchantment: new details released on Simpsons creator's first show in 20 years 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z However, plus 600 and minus 100 gave the winners 11 imps on the board — their exact margin of victory. Bridge: The Defense Was Accurate; The Bidding Was Less So 2011-06-08T21:03:24Z Plus 430 and plus 100 gave the Netherlands 11 international match points on the board and the lead by 16 imps to 4. Bridge: In a Chinese Tournament, the Visitors Lead the Way 2011-09-23T22:07:38Z In the 24-board final Israel led by 9 imps at halftime. Bridge: A Few Big Boards Decide a Junior Teams Title 2011-04-10T21:42:09Z Perhaps he was also influenced by his team’s having been 24 imps behind when this final session began. Bridge: Tough Situations Demand Tough Bidding 2011-03-09T22:57:30Z In this last session, Herman won five swings worth 11 imps, but Wang had four swings that gained 51 imps. Bridge: Trials for U.S. World Youth Team 2014-01-15T23:17:35Z Before this deal, France led U.S.A.-2 by 10.7 imps. Bridge: After a Lost World Title, a Board to Scrutinize - Bridge 2011-11-02T22:16:02Z On the last board Japan gained 1 overtrick imp to tie the match. Bridge: In China, an Unfortunate Outcome From an Ill-Prepared Board 2011-04-29T22:13:59Z Then, over the last seven boards of the second quarter, Jansma scored 58 unanswered imps effectively to settle the match. Bridge: He Misplaced the Club Honors, So Misguessed the Diamonds 2010-07-23T23:24:00Z With 30 boards to be played, Fleisher led by 20 imps. Bridge: Bridge: USA1 Team Chosen for 2011 Bermuda Bowl 2010-06-27T21:29:00Z The fourth quarter featured quiet deals that the Nickell team played more accurately, gaining 27 imps and conceding only 7 to win the match by 4 imps. Bridge: No High-Card Points, but a Decision to Make 2011-07-31T22:32:53Z In what appeared to be a relatively flat set, the Americans almost stole the match, but eventually lost by 8 imps. Bridge: In Bridge, Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-17T22:39:22Z Plus 100 and plus 400 gave Dinkin 11 imps on the board and the lead by 7. Bridge: A Three-Time Three No-Trump to Triumph 2010-07-30T22:34:00Z Carlos is an engaging and entertaining protagonist as he battles destructive imps and a powerful sorcerer while also trying to reclaim memories of his former human life that were erased when he was reborn. Best new science fiction and fantasy 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 590 gave Sweden 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Sweden Wisn Tianjin Binhai Cup - Bridge 2011-09-18T21:22:27Z Shakespeare has many nicknames for Puck, the mischievous imp who star-crosses lovers and then must set all things right in the classic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The many sides of Puck come out in three versions of ‘Midsummer’ 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z England won the Women’s Teams against Russia by 209 imps to 140. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-22T21:23:35Z According to a statement from Netflix, there will be “ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses and lots of human fools.” Matt Groening Is Creating a New Show for Netflix 2017-07-25T04:00:00Z It also evolved from something people do in the shadows into a force to be marshaled by famous imps. The big Sacha Baron Cohen question: Can a harmless prankster become a weaponized troll? 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z And the primal programming evidently harks way back to before the dawn of cinema, because the apocalyptic visions of Hieronymus Bosch are teeming with fish-faced demons and bird-headed imps. Anne Billson 2010-07-15T20:59:00Z Plus 110 and plus 800 gave Diamond 14 imps and the lead by 2. Bridge: Photo Finish in the Spingold at Summer Nationals 2010-08-01T21:55:00Z But the second half was a 70 imps to 12 rout. Bridge: Gold Coast Congress Shows Upside of Being Down Under 2014-03-05T22:56:28Z Plus 600 and plus 200 gave the winners 13 imps on the board. Bridge: At the World Youth Congress, Lifelong Lessons for Players 2011-04-08T22:08:45Z But when both sides played in one no-trump, Shark Bridge prevailed by 172 imps to 165. Bridge: Semifinal at World Computer-Bridge Championship 2011-11-13T22:38:14Z Plus 100 and plus 600 gave the Kasle team 12 imps on the board and the lead in the match, which it never lost. Bridge: Great Time for a Perfect Read 2011-06-19T22:22:25Z Once at a lunch at a large bookseller's, the imp of the perverse seized me and I had the temerity to disagree with Gore. The great, and entitled Gore Vidal 2012-08-01T21:11:12Z The diagramed deal was Board 63, with Cope’s lead down to 7 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Gold Cup Semifinals in England 2012-12-14T22:53:46Z The one imp gained was worth one victory point, without which the Hampton team would not have tied for the national title. Bridge: One Overtrick Looms Large 2011-03-27T23:21:33Z It’s hard to explain, scientifically, what Edgar Allen Poe described as “the imp of the perverse.” The Strange Appeal of Perverse Actions 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave Team Monaco 10 international match points en route to victory by 96 imps to 52. Bridge: At Slava Cup in Moscow, Team Monaco Defeats Israel - Bridge 2012-02-26T21:01:22Z The 96-board match was won by 5 international match points, and that was after the Americans won the second session by 64 imps to 3 with Brachman playing. Bridge: Who Was First Sponsor to Win World Team Title? 2010-08-22T22:01:00Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave the Schwartz team 10 imps on the board en route to victory in this match by 43 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Senior Teams Trial for World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-17T22:27:52Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave U.S.A.-2 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Bermuda Bowl Teams Have Online Practice Bout - Bridge 2011-09-21T22:28:38Z Minus 50 and plus 500 gave Allfrey 10 imps on the board and the lead by 3. Bridge: Bridge — Gold Cup Semifinals in England 2012-12-14T22:53:46Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave the Nickell team 10 imps and the lead by 14. Bridge: Vanderbilt Knockout Teams in Dallas 2014-04-04T22:01:13Z “Only” 30 imps hung on the opening lead. Bridge: In Dallas, Echoes of an Olympiad 2014-04-02T22:16:26Z Minus 200 and plus 660 gave the Ware team 10 imps on the board. Bridge: Tom Hanlon Plays Smart Bridge at Gold Coast Congress 2012-03-10T00:20:00Z Russia-Netherlands gained 69 international match points in the first quarter, and the English conceded after 48 boards, down by 117 imps. Bridge: England vs. Russia-Netherlands at NEC Bridge Festival 2014-02-26T22:21:51Z East won 10 tricks, of course, so Washington gained 7 imps on the board. Bridge: Tough Deals Aplenty at Grand Nationals in Atlanta 2013-08-04T21:25:28Z In the Vanderbilt final the Amoils team was 8 imps ahead after the first quarter, then took the second session by 47 imps to 9. Bridge: Bridge ? 3 Titles Won at North American Championships 2012-03-28T23:54:29Z Plus 400 and minus 100 gave Mahaffey 7 imps on the board. Bridge: Americans Win at Europe Open 2011-06-29T22:02:03Z Wbridge5 gained 10 imps on Board 51 when it bid a vulnerable game missed by Shark. Bridge: Semifinal at World Computer-Bridge Championship 2011-11-13T22:38:14Z However, if West had had the heart king, Strul would have gained 12 imps and won by 17. Bridge: One Board, Two Big Swings 2010-03-21T21:38:00Z “His Capote is wickedly funny, a sly imp ready to deliver an off-color joke about the Queen Mum, zing Robert Goulet or rhapsodize about the time he tap-danced for Louis Armstrong. …,” Robert Morse, two-time Tony-winning actor, dies at 90 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z But Gupta took the lead in the second session and iced the match with a third quarter of 57 imps to 1. Bridge: Winners Crowned at Fall North American Championships 2013-12-04T22:32:46Z The top two pairs met in the first round, the Poles winning by 11 imps, which converted to 41 to 19 in victory points. Bridge: At the Slava Cup in Moscow, Leading Issues Swing Points 2011-03-04T23:56:15Z Then Westheimer scored 53 unanswered imps over the next six boards. Bridge: The Wagar Women’s Knockout Teams in Bridge 2012-07-20T21:34:48Z The margin was still 22 imps with 16 boards to go, but Team Monaco won that set by 46 imps to 11 to record a 13-imp win. Bridge: No High-Card Points, but a Decision to Make 2011-07-31T22:32:53Z Chrissie is that child: a maker of mischief and purveyor of compulsive lies; resident shoplifter at Mrs. Bunty’s sweet store; the class imp, rather than its clown. A Young Murderer Grows Up, and Has a Child of Her Own 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave the Rosner team 10 imps on the board. Bridge: Remembering Warren Rosner, 3-Time National Champion 2013-09-08T22:00:39Z The senior team was 73 imps ahead of Denmark. Bridge: In Bridge, Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-17T22:39:22Z Now the Nickell team led by 1 imp and took the title by 2. Bridge: In Dallas, Echoes of an Olympiad 2014-04-02T22:16:26Z Nickell regained 3 imps to be down by 13 with one board to play. Bridge: The Vanderbilt Field Narrows in Louisville 2011-03-20T21:28:12Z Only 9 imps changed hands over the next seven deals, leaving Meltzer 12 ahead with two boards to play. Bridge: Photo Finish in the Spingold at Summer Nationals 2010-08-01T21:55:00Z Spencer is a fool, a radical imp, something of a trickster, definitely a key annotator of the text. Armando Iannucci Gets Lost in Space in “Avenue 5” 2020-01-19T05:00:00Z But in a Swiss Team tournament, where the international match point score is converted into victory points, an overtrick worth an imp can also gain a victory point. Bridge: One Overtrick Looms Large 2011-03-27T23:21:33Z It is scary when 26 imps ride on an opening lead. Bridge: Bridge — Russia Wins NEC Cup in Yokohama 2013-04-21T21:28:35Z We must all gear up, for grit is a cause, an imp of force. The Limits of “Grit” 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave the Diamond team 12 imps on the board. Bridge: To Start Trumps From Your Hand or Dummy? 2011-07-22T23:45:36Z But if Smith had made three no-trump, it would have been 10 imps to Larsen. Bridge: Bridge - Summer North American Championships 2012-07-15T21:10:29Z Board 61 brought another overtrick imp to Monaco, and Board 62 was flat. Bridge: Vanderbilt Knockout Teams in Dallas 2014-04-04T22:01:13Z In the d’Orsi Senior Bowl, U.S.A.-2 was also successful, winning by 47 imps to 30, or 19 victory points to 11. Bridge: World Team Championships Start in Netherlands - Bridge 2011-10-16T22:54:46Z But Russia took the next two sets by 105 imps to 16. Bridge: Bridge — Russia Wins NEC Cup in Yokohama 2013-04-21T21:28:35Z In contrast, Mapplethorpe, who emerged in the anything-goes 1970s, explored his various identities “as a woman, as a gangster, as a devilish imp, as a toughie, as nothing special.” Ingrid Sischy’s Genius: Portraits of Contemporary Culture 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Kasle gained a net of 2 imps over the next five boards to lead by 1. Bridge: The Kaplan Blue Ribbon Pairs Winners in Bridge 2012-12-01T00:53:30Z They are eerily robotic and satanic, and at times interchangeable windup imps set at varying speeds. Theater Review: ‘The Old Woman’ Stars Dafoe and Baryshnikov 2013-07-08T21:03:21Z Plus 100 and plus 420 gave the Sinclair team 11 international match points en route to victory by 52 imps to 36. Bridge: The Spring Foursomes in Stratford-upon-Avon 2014-05-09T22:17:24Z Those 14 imps would have changed the match result from 41 to 19 to the Poles into 33 to 27 to the Italians, a difference of 28 victory points. Bridge: At the Slava Cup in Moscow, Leading Issues Swing Points 2011-03-04T23:56:15Z Plus 50 gave Fisher and Schwartz 14 imps on the board. Bridge: In Bridge, Lotan Fisher and Ron Schwartz Win Cavendish Pairs 2012-10-19T23:34:18Z So the U.S.A. also gained 11 imps on the board, taking the lead by 12 imps to 5. Bridge: In a Chinese Tournament, the Visitors Lead the Way 2011-09-23T22:07:38Z Plus 500 and minus 110 gave the Kranyak team 9 imps on the board en route to world championships in Bali, Indonesia, over the last two weeks of September. Bridge: Bridge — Kranyak Team to Play on USA-1 at Bermuda Bowl 2013-06-09T21:27:38Z They entered the last session ahead by 9.3 imps, but more accurate play by the French swung the match around. Bridge: After Waging a Seesaw Battle, France Wins the Senior Bowl 2011-10-28T23:29:08Z Tywin handed down a death sentence for Tyrion after Oberyn had met his own bloody end, but while I’m perhaps grasping at straws, it seems hard to accept that the imp is out of options. 'Game of Thrones' Recap: Mountain Meets Viper 2014-06-02T04:00:00Z However, over the next seven boards Italy/England gained 8 imps. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z These two teams were in opposition, with Welland needing to win by 19 international match points for outright victory, and by 16 imps to force a six-board playoff. Bridge: A Pretty Defense Rescues a Questionable Lead 2011-05-06T21:45:44Z Marine iguanas, which he referred to as “imps of darkness,” were in his eyes “most disgusting, clumsy Lizards.” Transformative Travel, 4 Ways 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z The last seven boards were unexciting, District 23 gaining another 5 imps to win by 19. Bridge: Summer North American Championships Advance 2010-07-25T20:21:00Z But then USA-1 won the remaining deals by 74 imps to 0, to win by 32. Bridge: In Bridge, 14th World Youth Teams Championships 2012-08-03T23:14:06Z Minus 200 and plus 500 gave the O’Rourke team 7 imps on the board. Bridge: Given Space, East Directs West to a Path To Pursue 2010-12-03T23:22:00Z In the semifinals Sweden defeated the pretournament favorite, Monaco, by 46 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Swedes Win in Open Teams at World Mind Games 2012-08-24T21:36:50Z Onstage he was also the most serious, a stoic amid imps — wearing his clothes a little more loosely and walking with more of a strut than his peppy bandmates. Music Review: One Direction, the Boy Band, Plays the Beacon Theater 2012-05-27T22:56:43Z Being vulnerable at imp scoring, many would force to game, which would be a slight overbid. Bridge: The Wagar Women’s Knockout Teams in Bridge 2012-07-20T21:34:48Z Plus 1,430 and plus 400 gave the United States 18 imps on the board. Bridge: At the Junior Teams, the U.S. Benefits From a Lethal Lead 2011-04-15T21:27:41Z Which, in the case of Lorelei’s comedy can include a long non sequitur about being followed home and killed by a one-foot-tall imp with a giant head. Five Nonbinary Comics on This Moment: ‘I’m Not Some New Buzzword’ 2020-06-25T04:00:00Z Plus 620 and plus 100 gave the Netherlands 12 imps en route to victory in the most prized world championship. Bridge: The Dutch Are Hosts and Winners of Bermuda Bowl - Bridge 2011-10-30T23:46:35Z With five deals to be played, Schwartz led by 5 imps. Bridge: Bridge - Senior Team Trial for the World Mind Sports Games 2012-06-08T21:21:57Z Set in a land of goddesses, imps and talking animals, and recommended for children over 8, it’s based on the novel by Philip Pullman, the celebrated author of the “His Dark Materials” trilogy. Spare Times for Children for May 3-May 9 2013-05-02T23:06:46Z Minus 110 and plus 800 gave Team Monaco 12 international match points on the board, en route to victory by 96 imps to 52. Bridge: 10th Slava Memorial Cup in Moscow - Bridge 2012-03-01T00:12:46Z The Americans had taken the lead by 17 imps. Bridge: Some Adventures in Scoring in Advance of the Cavendish 2011-05-04T23:52:35Z With declarer also having an unavoidable heart loser, that was down one and 10 imps to the Netherlands. Bridge: Bridge — Netherlands Wins Yeh Brothers Cup 2013-04-26T23:41:44Z Minus 130 and plus 660 gave the Zimmerman team 11 imps on the board and the lead by 4, which it never lost. Bridge: Tough Situations Demand Tough Bidding 2011-03-09T22:57:30Z Inky silhouettes in a red-orange void, they look like Boschian imps, but these are ordinary men in a hell of human making. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: An Unsettling Masterpiece 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z In addition to elves and dwarves and imps there are also trolls and munchkins and leprechauns and a million other short-statured mystical characters. From ‘The Simpsons’ to ‘Disenchantment’ 2018-08-11T04:00:00Z This advantage had stretched to 27 imps after six boards, but then Fleisher gained 27 imps without reply over the next six boards to tie the match. Bridge: The Vanderbilt Field Narrows in Louisville 2011-03-20T21:28:12Z Plus 140 and plus 100 gave the Jansma team 6 imps on the board. Bridge: He Misplaced the Club Honors, So Misguessed the Diamonds 2010-07-23T23:24:00Z The second set went to the Dutch by 17 imps to 10, and the Turks won the final session by 31 imps to 28. Bridge: Contract Advice for Declarer, Courtesy of the Overcall 2011-07-01T21:11:29Z At KeyArena, he “came across like a beloved avuncular imp,” MacDonald wrote, “dispensing nostalgia and good cheer to a packed house of adoring longtime fans.” From the archives: A look back at Elton John’s very energetic Seattle-area concerts 2019-09-11T04:00:00Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave the winners 10 imps on the board, seven more than their final margin. Bridge: Leading Your Weakest Suit Can Distract Your Opponent 2012-01-18T23:51:07Z The Lynch team started the 64-board match well, gaining 19 imps in the first quarter. Bridge: Winners Crowned at Fall North American Championships 2013-12-04T22:32:46Z Plus 300 and plus 50 gave Shark Bridge 8 imps on the board. Bridge: Semifinal at World Computer-Bridge Championship 2011-11-13T22:38:14Z In the fifth set Hungary won 23 imps, but again chances were missed by the Americans. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-22T21:23:35Z Plus 450 and plus 200 gave the United States 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Cardplay From the Hua Yuan Cup - Bridge 2011-09-17T00:36:39Z Minus 650 and plus 1,430 gained 13 international match points for Baum’s team, which won the match by only 10 imps. Bridge: Change Ahead for League Chief Executive 2011-02-06T22:32:55Z The University of Pennsylvania defended the Collegiate Team Championship, defeating the University of North Carolina in the final by 65 imps to 64. Bridge: When You Know How to Defend, Take Control 2011-07-29T21:58:19Z U.S.A. gained an imp on the last board, but it was not enough. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave the Nickell team 10 imps on the board and the lead by 2. Bridge: Bridge - Spingold Knockout Teams at Summer Nationals 2012-07-22T22:09:22Z The diagramed deal was Board 58, before which Lynch led by 14 imps. Bridge: Senior Bowl Trip on the Line 2011-06-12T22:12:59Z Minus 50 would have been 10 imps worse. Bridge: Leading the Honor at the Imp Pairs in Dallas 2014-04-13T21:25:08Z Plus 50 and plus 400 gave the winners 10 imps on the board. Bridge: A Dutch-British Hybrid Wins the NEC Cup 2011-02-14T05:31:15Z This vivacious white-haired imp in her bright colors and chunk-style jewelry sitting with the dark-haired man in his drab earth-tone sweaters and Clark Kent glasses. When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship 2017-02-24T05:00:00Z Plus 1,430 and plus 100 gave 17 imps to District 9. Bridge: Swedish Pair Wins Von Zedtwitz Title by Less Than a Board 2011-07-27T21:55:04Z Seeing yourself as a conglomerate of self-interested imps rather than a clear-headed captain of your own fate can leave you feeling disoriented. Sex’s feel-good evolution: Charles Darwin’s erotic shocker 2014-03-09T20:00:00Z Plus 630 and plus 100 gave France 12 imps on the board. Bridge: SportAccord World Mind Games — Bridge 2012-12-20T00:02:10Z In the playoff for third place, Netherlands-Rumania defeated France by 125 imps to 89. Bridge: Netherlands Juniors Win Gold in Croatia - Bridge 2011-08-26T22:25:07Z As the imps wrestle and roll, the mother flops on her back in surrender. Trekking With the Gorillas of Rwanda 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 600 gave the United States 12 imps on the board. Bridge: SportAccord World Mind Games Championship - Bridge 2011-12-14T22:58:34Z Borgman and co are devils - subterranean, inhuman, imps in cheap clothing - yet the ease with which they infect others is still frustratingly blurry. Cannes 2013: Borgman - first look review 2013-05-19T18:16:00Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave 12 imps to District 11. Bridge: Grand National Teams Title Decided in New Orleans 2010-07-28T22:09:00Z Plus 130 and plus 620 gave the winners 13 imps on the board. Bridge: Gold Coast Congress Shows Upside of Being Down Under 2014-03-05T22:56:28Z The senior team defeated Denmark by 2 imps, having been 73 points ahead after 48 of the 96 boards. Bridge: Bridge - Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-19T21:23:34Z As a teenager, Charo landed on a children’s television program, a kind of Spanish “Sesame Street,” where she played a pigtailed imp. The Brilliance of Charo 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z After 96 of the 128 boards in the open teams final, Sweden led Poland by 80 imps. Bridge: Bridge — Second World Mind Sports Games in France 2012-08-22T21:23:35Z U.S.A. had gained an 18 imp advantage over Italy/England and would have won with that result. Bridge: Report From the Zhejiang Huamen Cup - Bridge 2011-09-29T00:29:50Z Plus 600 and plus 100 gave Italy 12 imps on the board. Bridge: Italy?s Team Brings Home the Yeh Cup 2011-04-24T21:10:55Z The experienced tempter warns the imp not to let his subject actually believe in God or satanic powers. Halloween’s growing cultural footprint: What exactly are we celebrating? 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z “The Lord rebuke you Satan and all of your demons and imps...who come and parade before us and pretend that you are part of this world.” Column: In blow to anti-trans bigots, judge finds Florida's treatment ban unconstitutional 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Scandal has severely tarnished the Brandts’ social standing: “Shame is still a dark imp, sitting in all the corners of this house.” ‘The House of Fortune’: A sequel to Jessie Burton’s unique ‘Miniaturist’ world 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z You go to the company’s website and a digital imp pops up in a small text window. Ending the Chatbot’s ‘Spiral of Misery’ 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z An art trail featuring colourful imp statues is to end ahead of schedule due to vandalism. Lincoln Imp art trail ends early due to vandalism 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z “I realized there was an imp in me that wanted to say, ‘Here I am. Hal Holbrook has died, actor created amazingly accurate portrayal of Mark Twain in one-man stage show 2021-02-02T05:00:00Z Plus, Matt Berry as a talking sword, and various imps, witches, dragons and goblins, an exploited race among whom revolution, or at least a demand for health care, may be stirring. Review: Fans of the book are picking apart 'The Watch.' But it's a colorful, energetic treat 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z Are Descartes’ almost perfect illusionist, Laplace’s nearly omniscient intelligence and Maxwell’s entropy-resistant imp really as tangible as a microchip or a shock wave? Review | The shadowy spirits that helped advance science 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z He was the imp of the group, often playacting that he was itching for a fight, only to break into a wide grin the minute fists were raised. ‘All That Death in His Life’: Daniel Prude’s Tragic Journey to Rochester 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The hand-painted imps, based on a carving of the mischievous creature which adorns Lincoln Cathedral, had been dotted around the city in a bid to boost tourism. Lincoln Imp art trail ends early due to vandalism 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z But Rumpelstiltskin, the magical imp who spun straw into gold, would be impressed with the latest chemical wizardry. Electricity turns garbage into graphene 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z What’s little known is Manning the prankster, the quiet imp who found a way to get his teammates to laugh. Eli Manning likely making his final NY Giants appearance 2019-12-27T05:00:00Z Its “crazy” vault mystifies all who try to read it, while the Angel Choir boasts the imp turned to stone for insulting an angel. Stairways to heaven: Britain's top ten cathedrals 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z With a broad, cherubic face, dimpled chin, unruly hair and a charismatic presence described as “gnomelike,” Mr. Pollard excelled at playing imps, half-wits and outright weirdos. Michael J. Pollard, scene-stealing actor in ‘Bonnie and Clyde,’ dies at 80 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z There have been a number of damage reports, including one in July, when a statue was decapitated, and another in August when a Lincoln City-themed imp was broken in half.. Lincoln Imp art trail ends early due to vandalism 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z For, if I imp my wing on thine, Learning from the Germans: how we might atone for America's evils 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z She writes like an angel infected with the sportive spirit of a mischievous imp. Review: Author Emily Nussbaum sees the big picture on the small screen 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z Once Siddle had been snapped up at short leg off Moeen Ali, Smith became the dominant imp alongside the faithful Lyon. Steve Smith’s century drags Australia out of trouble on first day of Ashes 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z In his large illustration, engraver Johann Alexander Boener tried to capture the manic scene: bombs bursting in air, fire wheels spinning, infernal imps dancing around the mouth of the underworld. Perspective | Remembering when emperors planned their own extravagant fireworks displays 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z On Sunday’s “Game of Thrones,” Tyrion, the quick-witted imp who serves as Dany’s chief adviser, crystallizes the elusive nature of confidence: “Power resides where men believe it resides.” Game of Thrones: Like many CEOs, Dany sees confidence slip 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z It’s that part of our creativity that behaves like a mischievous imp, moving through a narrative and flipping over our carefully constructed ideas and orderly scenes. In these dark times, embracing laughter is an ethical choice | Charlotte Wood 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z The Dada imp’s word games and visual pranks were busily bumping off Picasso as the primary influence on the ’60s American avant-garde. Tony DeLap's hybrids of painting and sculpture are impossible objects 2018-03-16T04:00:00Z The mascot for the 1992 games was an imp shaped in the form of a star, which symbolizes dreams and imagination, and wore French colours. Factbox: Mascots at Winter Olympics through the years 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z He was reading a quote from Haley’s book, and he explained to the three little imps swirling around him that this is “a part of American history.” America’s missing slave memorials: It’s time to truly acknowledge our bloody past 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z And there he is, grinning like a cartoon imp at me and millions of other unfortunates, intruding with his gangly stomp and his eyes full of monstrous wonder. Mark Zuckerberg might be the most dangerous presidential candidate who isn’t yet 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z Their brother Tyrion, an “imp” of short stature, is perhaps the most astute student of power. 'Game of Thrones': Inside the World's Most Popular Show 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z He was a marvelous storyteller with what he called “an imp for the perverse.” Tam Spiva was a TV writer from the last golden age 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z The mascot for the 1992 games was an imp shaped in the form of a star, which symbolizes dreams and imagination, and wore French colours. Factbox: Mascots at Winter Olympics through the years 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z The sweets shop is an imp with flavors. You’re going where? Scottsdale 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z When she finishes, it’s with a sweeping flourish that’s not for show; it’s the imp, breaking loose and fleeing. “Herman Melville, Volume I” 2017-03-20T04:00:00Z The team of five digital heroes — among them, an archer, a shape-shifter and a bat-riding imp — vanquished the last of their foes. ‘Dota 2’ brings gamers from around the world to e-sports’ biggest stage 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z In the imagining of the first European settlers, the continent’s wild places teemed with imps and devils. How Americans Got Over Their Fear of Camping 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z Once again we found the imp berating his tragically dull sidekicks into lightening up and eventually swapping jokes. The Game of Game of Thrones: Jaime, believe me 2016-06-13T04:00:00Z It was hinted at the time that the lady was an imp of darkness, sent with her wealth to ensnare Sir Bryan's greedy soul. From royal residences to ruins: English castles on sale - BBC News 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z And then there is the entire shelf of literature that Morgan ransacked to create Reuben, her epic imp, who rides not only the horse but the story itself to its dramatic ending. A Sweeping Novel About Race in America 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z Recent footage captured by Steve Winkworth while scuba diving at Cabo Marshall in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands show that the native iguanas live up to Charles Darwin’s nickname of the “imps of darkness.” See Stunning Footage of a Galapagos Marine Iguana Swimming 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z Take “Rumpelstiltskin,” that amazing tale of a poor miller’s daughter who is told to spin gold from straw and does so with the help of an imp who demands her firstborn child in return. Financial Fables: All the Better to Teach You With, My Dear 2016-04-09T04:00:00Z This opens books & equally imp, no legal fee 2 do so. World Cup-Winning U.S. Women Fight for Equal Wages 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The idea of turning into a beast, ridden by an untrustworthy imp woman who is primarily interested in insulting your experience and competence reimagines male pubescent anxiety as a mythological epic. ‘The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD:’ The best in the series 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z David Bowie only appears briefly in the book, usually as a kind of nervous, extravagant imp who confused everyone he met. Ashes to ashes: The Verge staff reflect on David Bowie's career and music 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Looking somewhere between bewildered boy and volatile imp, he speaks in long bursts, with the urgency of someone who considers himself frequently misunderstood. 'Taylor Swift is like Shakespeare': Ryan Adams defends his dark tribute to 1989 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z Barrie’s famous flying imp was up to before he became the leader of the Lost Boys? ‘Pan’ soars visually, but the Neverland origin story doesn’t deliver 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z He described a series of intercept capabilities named after Smurfs - the little blue imps of Belgian cartoon fame. Edward Snowden: "Nosey Smurf was hacking codename" - BBC News 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z Now, with the Supreme Court’s decision legalizing marriage equality and with what might be called ‘‘the banalization of gay life,’’ the imp of the perverse has made ’70s-style queers look mighty attractive. Why Can’t We Stop Talking About New York in the Late 1970s? 2015-09-10T04:00:00Z He was an imp who retained a childlike wonder about the world and all of its inhabitants, whether ferns, squirrel monkeys or people. A Tribute to Oliver Sacks from Colleague and Friend Christof Koch 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z But the parade was such a spectacle that the “many imps of office boys who, from a hundred windows, began to unreel the spools of tape that record the fateful messages of the ‘ticker.’ New York Today: A Confetti Primer 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z But Moss won the next three sets by 42 imps, 20 imps and 32 imps to lead by 240 imps to 150. A Deal From the Trials for the Venice Cup 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z After that excellent card reading by Campanile, the Narasimhan team won 3 imps on the board. Venice Cup Women’s Qualifying Unfolds 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z At the end of each round, those imp totals were converted into victory points. In Shanghai, a Convincing Win in the Open Pairs 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z China Open took a 27.5 international match point lead after the first third, but the next session saw Red Bull move ahead by 11.5 imps. A Turning Point at the Yeh Brothers Cup 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z And on the next deal, Bocchi-Madala bid an excellent six no-trump that was not reached by Jacobus-Wold to gain another 11 imps. Spring North American Championships Winners 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Plus 630 and plus 100 gave the Moss team 12 imps and a berth in Chennai, India, in September. A Deal From the Trials for the Venice Cup 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z If five clubs had gone down one, the Goldberg team would have gained 12 imps, a difference of 15. Venice Cup Women’s Qualifying Unfolds 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z The Monaco lead was down to 10 imps when the diagramed deal, Board 56, was played. Vanderbilt Knockout Teams Winners 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 400 gave China Open 11 imps on the board en route to winning the match by 108 imps to 101.5 and banking the $150,000 first prize. A Turning Point at the Yeh Brothers Cup 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Two were flat, but on the other five, Lavazza gained 23 imps. Spring North American Championships Winners 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z On the heels of doubt came a surge of joy: "Still got it," crowed some perverse inner imp in silent congratulation, jackbooting the reality principle into assent. Being Melodramatic About College Student-Teacher Relationships 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z After 105 of the 120 boards, Goldberg conceded, being down by 240 imps to 150. Venice Cup Women’s Qualifying Unfolds 2015-04-19T04:00:00Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave the Nickell team 10 international match points on the board and victory by 127 imps to 125. A Bridge Deal From the Vanderbilt Knockout Teams 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z And when the queen dropped, he would have made his slam and gained a lucky 11 imps. England Triumphs at the Junior Camrose in Wales 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z It was Board 54, and at that point Lavazza led by 13 imps. Spring North American Championships Winners 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Hallberg and Holland made two hearts exactly to win 5 imps. A Deal From the 20th NEC Cup in Japan 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z With one session to go, England was ahead by 2 imps. A Close Final at the NEC Bridge Festival 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z In the second third, England outscored the Netherlands by 29 imps to 3, taking a 12-point advantage into the final set. England Beats the Netherlands in the World Mind Games Final 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 600 gave Israel 12 imps en route to the gold medals. Israel Wins World Mind Games’ Open Teams Final 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Oh the Elf on the Shelf — the little imp that kids love to hate. 7 iPhone Apps to Get You In the Holiday Spirit 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z With the diagramed deal to go, England led by 5 imps. A Deal From the 20th NEC Cup in Japan 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z With five boards to be played, the margin was down to 6 imps. A Close Final at the NEC Bridge Festival 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z So, with one board to go, the diagramed deal, the Netherlands led by 4 imps. England Beats the Netherlands in the World Mind Games Final 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Opening leads can swing a lot of imps. Defending Champions Retain Baze Senior Knockout 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z But Ventin gained nine international match points en route to victory in the match by 17 imps. Imaginative Auction at the Rosenblum Teams 2014-11-09T05:00:00Z Monaco recovered 11 imps in the second half, but Poland won the gold medals by 131 imps to 80. An Underdog Triumphs at the World Series 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Minus 420 and plus 800 gave England 9 imps on the board and the lead by 3 imps with four boards to be played. A Close Final at the NEC Bridge Festival 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z South took 11 tricks but lost 7 imps, and England claimed the gold medals. England Beats the Netherlands in the World Mind Games Final 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z Minus 150 and plus 600 gave the Baker team 10 imps en route to the world title. Americans Grab Medals at Red Bull Series in Sanya, China 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z If he had gone down, Nickell would have won by 3 imps. A Deal From the Red Bull World Bridge Series 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Plus 300 and plus 620 gave Poland 14 imps on the board. An Underdog Triumphs at the World Series 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Five boards later, England/Netherlands led by 19 imps. A Close Final at the NEC Bridge Festival 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z In a quiet set of boards, Salvo took the lead when Gui made a distinct underbid that cost 6 imps. Salvo Wins World Mixed Teams Championship 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Plus 790 and minus 50 gave China 12 imps on the board. A Bridge Deal From the McConnell Cup 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 1,460 gave the Polish team 17 imps on the board. A Deal From the Red Bull World Bridge Series 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z In the 56-board final, Poland led by 41 international match points after the first quarter and 62 imps at the half. An Underdog Triumphs at the World Series 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The fourth quarter started with Diamond ahead by 21 imps. The Difference a Turnover Can Make 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z Boards 23 and 24 gave each team 1 imp. At Transnational Teams, Big Swings and a Close Call 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z The Chairman’s team won each of the four quarters to take the first prize by 132 imps to 62. Chairman’s Team Wins Commonwealth Championship 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave the United States 10 international match points, but France won the match by 91 imps to 62. France vs. U.S. at a World Mind Games Women’s Final 2014-09-14T04:00:00Z Plus 620, when scored against the other four results, gained 15 imps. A Deal From the Cavendish Tournament in Monaco 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z Plus 480 and plus 50 gave the Diamond team 11 imps on the board. The Difference a Turnover Can Make 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z At the time, the Scottish President’s team led by 5 imps. At Transnational Teams, Big Swings and a Close Call 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z When plus 100 was scored with the other five results, the Poles gained 62 imps. Luck and Skill Prevail at Cavendish Open Pairs 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z However, plus 400 and minus 50 meant 8 imps to Poland. A Big Gain at World Youth Teams in Istanbul 2014-09-03T04:00:00Z In the fourth match, Norway was down to China by 28 international match points at halftime, but won by 29 imps. Cagey Play Is a Winner at World Youth Championships 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z But if the slam had made, it would have been 11 imps to Nickell. The Difference a Turnover Can Make 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z Plus 110 and plus 100 gave the Scottish President’s team 5 imps on the board and the match by 70 imps to 60. At Transnational Teams, Big Swings and a Close Call 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z In the fourth, Australia led France by 27 international match points, with 14 boards to be played, but in a big last session, France triumphed by 12 imps. The 15th World Youth Teams Championships in Bridge 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z There were a lot of swingy boards, but as many points were lost as were gained, leaving Sweden with the gold medals by 237.5 imps to 185. Youngsters’ Play at World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z Minus 140 and plus 620 gave Norway 10 imps en route to the world title. Cagey Play Is a Winner at World Youth Championships 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z Playing against China, it was losing by 21 imps at halftime. A Deal From the 15th World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z But if three no-trump had made, Canada would have gained 10 imps and won by 5 — it was that close. At Transnational Teams, Big Swings and a Close Call 2014-09-21T04:00:00Z The 56-board semifinals were close, with China defeating the Netherlands by 13.5 imps, and France sneaking past Italy by 5 imps. The 15th World Youth Teams Championships in Bridge 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z Then the Netherlands, the defending champions, had a good set to take a 9.5 imp lead. Youngsters’ Play at World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z In the other match, Poland edged past China by 100 imps to 97. World Youth Teams Championships Unfold 2014-08-17T04:00:00Z But in an impressive second half, the team moved into the lead on Board 40 and gained a semifinal place by 141 imps to 128. A Deal From the 15th World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z Over the last two boards, the Americans lost 3 imps on a partscore battle and gained 10 imps for bidding the right game. 15th World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z It’s a warm Sunday night at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, and under the Orange Country, Calif., sky a stocky, furry, rubber-faced imp named Robin Williams is talking about beer in front of 7000 roaring fans. King of Comedy: Newsweek's 1986 Profile of Robin Williams USA-1 gained 6 imps for that great play, but lost the war. Youngsters’ Play at World Youth Teams Championships 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z But North Carolina struck back and had taken a 7 imp lead with three boards to be played. In Bridge, the Collegiate Championship in Las Vegas 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z In the Spingold final, Monaco won the first set by 41 imps to 7. Summer North American Championships in Las Vegas 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z When the last quarter began, China Red led by 3 imps. Winning Ways at the Spingold Knockout Teams 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z Plus 400 and plus 50 gave Florida 10 imps on the board en route to a win by 174 imps to 121. A Double-Digit Swing at Grand National Teams 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z District 9 gained 15 imps on the board. Grand National Teams Reach the Final 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z That contract drifted down one to give Berkeley 5 imps on the board. In Bridge, the Collegiate Championship in Las Vegas 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z But Schwartz struck back effectively in the second session, gaining 61 imps and losing only 15. Summer North American Championships in Las Vegas 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Nine boards later, Baker had the advantage by 10 imps. Winning Ways at the Spingold Knockout Teams 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z Plus 530 and minus 200 were worth 8 imps to Bridge 24. A Bridge Deal From the Spingold Knockout Teams 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z Plus 1,430 and plus 200 gave the United States 17 imps on the board. Chip Martel Enters the Hall of Fame 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z That gave 12 imps to Berkeley and, when the last board was flat, the title, too, by 70 imps to 61. In Bridge, the Collegiate Championship in Las Vegas 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z There used to be ranges of imps for each victory point score. European Team Champions Are Crowned 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z On the next deal, Stansby outplayed Wu to win 10 imps, but China Red gained 4 imps on a part-score battle and the last four boards were flat. Winning Ways at the Spingold Knockout Teams 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z On the next board, another losing opening lead gave 12 imps and the title to Bridge 24. A Bridge Deal From the Spingold Knockout Teams 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z The United States team won the set by 69 imps to 28 and went on to take the title. Chip Martel Enters the Hall of Fame 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z Plus 100 and plus 620 gave the winners 12 imps on the board. New Yorkers Chosen for Grand National Teams 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z Plus 200 and plus 500 gave England 12 imps on the board. European Team Champions Are Crowned 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z Plus 300 and plus 100 gave the Campanile team 9 imps on the board. A Bridge Deal From the Reisinger Knockout Teams 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z But with three boards to go, the margin was down to 5 imps. A Late Rebound at USA-1 Trials in Phoenix 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z Plus 500 and plus 100 gave Nickell 12 imps on the board and closed the margin to 5, with three boards to be played. The Game to Select USA-1 for the Bermuda Bowl 2014-05-23T04:00:00Z Plus 200 at each table gave Nickell 9 imps on the board and reduced the margin to 17. The Final Game to Pick the 2015 USA-1 Bermuda Bowl Team 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Nunes failed to find the trump queen to go down one and lose 14 imps. European Team Champions Are Crowned 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z The match was close throughout, but the Campanile team won by 11 imps. A Bridge Deal From the Reisinger Knockout Teams 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z With 15 of the 120 boards to be played, Bramley led by 14 imps. Semifinals in the Bridge Trial for the Bermuda Bowl 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z Minions called imps dig out rooms and corridors to create the dungeon. EA faces row over Dungeon Keeper 2014-02-07T11:45:25Z But Diamond took the next set by 47 imps to 6, opening up a lead of 27. The Final Game to Pick the 2015 USA-1 Bermuda Bowl Team 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z Just like the refrigerator, Maxwell’s mischievous little imp also requires energy to operate. Maxwell's Demon Meets Quantum Dots 2013-02-18T21:45:00.260Z But deciding that this was too risky at imp scoring, South ran to four clubs, which was passed out. A Bridge Deal From the Reisinger Knockout Teams 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Fireman gained 2 imps over the last five boards, but it was not enough; Bramley was into the semifinals. Semifinals in the Bridge Trial for the Bermuda Bowl 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z Many complained that the imps work much too slowly unless players buy gems. EA faces row over Dungeon Keeper 2014-02-07T11:45:25Z I prefer Edgar Allan Poe’s phrase “the imp of the perverse,” which more vividly evokes that mischievous “other” we sense lurking within us. Need a New Year's Resolution? Choose to Believe in Free Will! 2012-12-28T20:45:00.237Z Father rapped me on the head and said softly, “You little imp, how did you know your mother’s name?” Mo Yan: “Bull.” 2012-11-19T05:00:00Z A couple of mischievous imps named The Gremlins, also feature heavily. Epic Mickey 2: Warren Spector enthrals with tales of how the series evolved 2012-08-22T16:30:00Z That young Welsh nincompoop imp has his eyes everywhere; his ears are always open. The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z Every man has his vanity; and it is an imp that takes an infinite variety of different forms, frequently the most hideous or the most absurd. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Drawn up I was right off my feet, Into the mist and off my feet, And, dancing on each chimney top I saw a thousand darling imps Keeping time with skip and hop. Poetry of the Supernatural 2012-04-22T02:00:10.897Z "I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the little imp had been bringing information here, too." The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z "Very well, you imp of darkness, some day, and soon, I hope, we'll dislodge you and keep your setting." The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Well, an imp of mischief led me one night to conceal a bladder under my costume, and when Fred rolled over it exploded with a terrible "bang." The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z Come, speak out, old woman," cried another of the men; "have you or your imp there got any inkling that the Custom House blackguards have nosed the job. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z Mistress Mary was a pale delicate child, with soft loving blue eyes; and Mistress Bess, the youngest, a merry imp, whose rosy cheeks and dimpling smiles were full of glee and merriment. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z |
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