| 单词 | impertinently |
| 例句 | This time the knock on the door was most impertinently loud. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z Orr grumbled impertinently in a voice slurred with fatigue. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “She meant to be impertinently curious, just as such an Anne Cox should be.” Emma 1815-12-23T00:00:00Z Corporal Whitcomb sauntered back in wearing a shiny new smirk and leaned his elbow impertinently against the center pole of the chaplain’s tent. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z The king had claimed that magic was an affront to the Goddess and her gods—that to wield it was to impertinently imitate their power. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z Asked about her drug habit by Diane Sawyer in a 2002 interview, she was evasive, uncomfortably intense, and full of folly: “I want to see the receipts,” she said impertinently. An Appraisal: Whitney Houston?s Voice of Triumph and Pain 2012-02-12T15:39:23Z The leap, prefaced by bounding woodwind, juts impertinently upwards, while the chromatic descent, thanks to the addition of an extra note, has mutated into a yielding moan. Wagner's Tannh?user 2010-12-11T00:06:00Z At a time when voting was extended to more working men, its newly enfranchised visitors could rant at a disliked politician or stare impertinently into the eyes of royalty. What makes Madame Tussauds' wax work? 2011-02-26T09:00:02Z The Saab driver looked up the mountain road and then turned the Saab so that the rear was impertinently pointing up the hill. A Classic New England Rally Is Revived, Minus the Mud 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z It now embraces the organic and inorganic worlds, and with the physiology of articulation and the theory of the senses, has even pushed its researches, at times impertinently, into the province of mental phenomena. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z And he knew at once why the man opposite had smiled so impertinently—it was the smile of the pot at the kettle. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z He did not reply to my accusation, but spoke impertinently to me, and went away. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z The other said "Indeed!" and tossed her head impertinently. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z "Oh, I thought you meant Mistress Anne," I said, somewhat impertinently. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Some one present had spoken very wrongly and impertinently of one of the curates, making suggestions of evil in his remarks. Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography 2012-03-28T02:00:25.040Z "Or perhaps," replied Anne slowly, "my rooks have given me a lesson in—in—" "Cawing," suggested Frances, impertinently. It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:14.013Z Pity, indeed, is of itself but poor comfort at any time; and, unless it produces something more substantial, is rather impertinently troublesome, than any way agreeable. ?sop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices. 2012-03-19T02:00:22.807Z They were at the bottom of the scale; they scrutinized their neighbors' characters and affairs incessantly, impertinently, and with minds unpurified by higher knowledge; consequently the bitter fruits of envy and calumny abounded. Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. 2012-03-05T03:00:13.070Z It cost," Lady Linacre quavered--irrelevantly, but by no means impertinently--"it cost fourteen thousand out there. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z A robin, perched impertinently on a stump across the road, examined her at his leisure. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z Besides, I had seen a boy or two who had surveyed me impertinently, and whom I took leave to stare down. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z But in truth the pretty creatures pester one so impertinently that burn me if I don't jumble up their names. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z The young and scented deputy answered him briefly, still smiling impertinently, and sure of his triumph. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z To be known with us, was to be shunned, or impertinently gazed at, as if we were either great criminals, or notorieties of no very respectable order. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z “Well, Sherlock, what do you think?” queried Ruth impertinently. The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z He even flushed with satisfaction at my request, which I made, as I ever do, rather impertinently. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z "You will stand there, and you will listen; but I don't propose to criticise you, either impertinently or otherwise, but you will stand and listen to what I have to say." Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z “Please do not think me impertinently curious if I ask you where you keep it.” 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z The neglect made no difference to the haughty scribe, who contented himself with pulling down the barriers that had been impertinently set up to separate him from rank and worldly greatness. The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 2011-10-29T02:00:14.677Z Watzdorf smiled ironically and began to search his pockets, muttering in the meanwhile impertinently: 'Well, this house is charmingly situated for two.' Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z Iuk and his people at this also laughed; and the merry fellow, putting his hands on his hips, began to stare impertinently at the two new-comers. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z Great landscape painters like Corot, Turner, and Troyon show us in their work the absurdity of this statement so impertinently used. Garden Design and Architects' Gardens 2011-10-05T02:00:19.627Z All truth is not to be told at all times; neither are all questions to be answered when impertinently interrogate, but may be both cautiously and conscientiously waved. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z The sham difficulties are those suggested by the etymology, and those suggested by confusion of the mathematical infinite with what philosophers impertinently call the “true” infinite. Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy 2011-08-16T02:00:44.423Z I lost my temper, and behaved very impertinently to you, I'm afraid, yet you were not angry—certainly not the least bit sarcastic! Niece Catherine 2011-07-30T02:00:13.927Z Now, nothing could well be conceived more incongruously inartistic than a white man blacked up into the semblance of a negro, and then impertinently caroling an impudent Irish lyric. A Book About the Theater 2011-07-21T02:00:23.843Z He owns he talks to the court impertinently, yet they listen because they are Christians; and even a rag from the body of the Lord makes a man look greater, and be the better. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z From this delectable realm the dreamer was recalled by consciousness of somebody standing in the aisle and staring impertinently. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z That was why skirts were short, coats impertinently neat, and hair done so that it stayed done. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z "Did you see who brought me here?" she said impertinently. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Mr. Hamlin was too observant of the sex to be impertinently mindful of another woman than his interlocutor, and assented with easy indifference. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z No gentleman will stand in the doors of hotels, nor on the corners of the streets, gazing impertinently at the ladies as they pass. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z "O yes," said I, quickly and impertinently, "life flies to-day on a minute-hand, like an alarum it winds off; but how shall we form a plan, a good plan?" The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z Voices, detached fragments of conversation, came to our talkers and mingled impertinently with their thoughts. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z There is, however, a peculiar difficulty in using this proof; it requires the writer to assume, very impertinently, that nothing is natural but what he has seen or supposes to exist. The Seven Lamps of Architecture 2011-04-20T02:00:20.760Z If I collect your story rightly, Mr. Burke, he gave you an abrupt answer in the field, which was highly derogatory to the lady in question, and impertinently rude to yourself?’ Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z He was close to my horse, and kept watching me out of his owlish eyes all the time; so impertinently I could have laid the whip over his shoulders. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z “Who,” demanded Gertie, impertinently, “is Mr. Huntington?—and why didn’t you have him to our house dance?” Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman 2011-04-01T02:00:36.933Z "Did you pinch her cheek?" the shoemaker interrupted impertinently. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z He was close to my horse, and kept watching me out of his owlish eyes, all the time; so impertinently I could have laid the whip over his shoulders. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z But do we not often obtain something from Fate, merely because we wish for it most ardently, almost impertinently? Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z Believe me, Sir Henry, I wish not impertinently to pry into those secrets honour forbids your revealing—yet to those you can confide, I must assert my right. The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I “But if I am willing to overlook it?” asked Babbie, impertinently. The Little Minister Jack and her companions stopped stock still, Ruth and Jim looked around in surprise, Mrs. Harmon blushed, and some strangers from the hotel laughed impertinently. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold Miss Lindsay, excuse me, if you please; I have business to-night which is apt impertinently to thrust itself between us and our duty to the ladies. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency The only obvious irregularity was a contumacious tooth which peeped impertinently over the centre of the lower lip, dimpling its fulness with a tiny shadow. Love's Usuries He had not been so angry in just such a way since, when a boy of ten, his youngest uncle had boxed his ears for speaking impertinently to his grandmother. Shadows of Flames A Novel "And feeling sure that it was doubtless on account of money, I must very impertinently beg you to accept this." Plashers Mead A Novel The question might be asked, impersonally and perhaps impertinently, What was the auctioneer’s influence at the Marquand sale? The Oriental Rug A Monograph on Eastern Rugs and Carpets, Saddle-Bags, Mats & Pillows, with a Consideration of Kinds and Classes, Types, Borders, Figures, Dyes, Symbols, etc. Together with Some Practical Advice to Collectors. The locomotive wished to draw breath, and the passengers to gather the flowers that nodded impertinently through the chinks of the boarding. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel "The best thing about it is, Roland will run through his money, and then it is scattered among the people," jokingly observed Weidmann's son, showing those impertinently white teeth that Pranken objected to so strongly. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Can a man of great worth, and that deserves well, be Vain, Proud, Revengeful, Ungrateful to his Friend, False to his Master, and impertinently Ambitious in his very Retreat from all Publick Affairs? Reflections upon Two Pamphlets Lately Published One called, A Letter from Monsieur de Cros, concerning the Memoirs of Christendom, And the Other, An Answer to that Letter. They sat down together and on the gravelled path in front of them a robin hopped half shyly, half impertinently, about and gazed with tiny, inquisitive eyes on the doings of these big folk. The Heart of a Woman "And pray, what would you do?" said I, half impertinently. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance She had been able to go along very evenly until he impertinently came into her house and rudely and stupidly broke through the things she had carefully builded up around herself. Fidelity A Novel He has six sons, five of whom I know, and all look impertinently well, with pretentiously white, faultless teeth, and full beards. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine I allude to a system of 'Notes and Queries,' which is becoming daily more and more impertinently annoying. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) He glanced a moment at the strawberries, then turned and looked at me so intently, though not at all impertinently, that I felt myself abashed and blushing. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Parbleu!, young gentleman," said the Abb�, as he spied me impertinently through his glass, "you are excessively old-fashioned for your years. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Of course, I don’t want to be impertinently curious. A Daughter of the Forest Now as our discourses heretofore have chiefly regarded the indolent part of the species, it remains that we do justice also upon the impertinently active and enterprising. The Tatler, Volume 3 “I hope you will not deem me impertinently curious if I beg you to honor me with your confidence, and explain the anxiety which is evidently preying upon your mind.” Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part You ought to be angry with me, for I acknowledge that I spoke impertinently; but having been angry, you can now be merciful and forgive. Brooke's Daughter A Novel I am not afraid of the truth, if any one could tell it me, but I am afraid of parts of it impertinently uttered. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) Billy thought he had never heard anybody ask so many questions in so short a time and was on the point of saying so, impertinently, yet found it not worth while. A Sunny Little Lass I was already becoming frightened, especially as the creature, Jess, impertinently leered at me, and my father didn't knock him down for it. Wings of the Wind The Spanish traveller came by us again, with his long sweeping walk and bold eyes, which he kept on the blushing face of Miss Eaton—impertinently, I thought. Mabel's Mistake And then Master Bernard turned off to some other question, as impertinently expressed as those he had put before. The Fairchild Family "Are you apologizin' for not makin' love to me?" she questioned impertinently. The Vagrant Duke The Edinburgh Review never would have thought of asking, "Who reads a Russian book?" and England was satisfied with iron from Sweden without being impertinently inquisitive after her painters and statuaries. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index The publisher had impertinently inserted in the sixth volume a protest against a certain foot-note, in which Comte had used some hard words about M. Arago. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 10: Auguste Comte A gentleman will not stand on the street corners, or in hotel doorways, or club windows, and gaze impertinently at ladies as they pass by. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society "Oh, perhaps you have come to church," she persisted impertinently. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces Our modern epicures resemble the ancient,309-* who thought the dearest dish must be the most delicious: ——“And think all wisdom lies In being impertinently nice.” The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual Philosophy is such an impertinently litigious lady that a man had as good be engaged in law-suits as have to do with her. Pioneers of Science Billy often found a new rent in the cushions, from which the hair stuffing protruded impertinently. The Comings of Cousin Ann Beth looked at him, then drew down the corners of her mouth impertinently. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius "Don't forget that you are coming to dinner on Sunday—with your second wife!" the irrepressible Cicily called after him impertinently. Making People Happy And yet it is a generous offer, I think, considering how sore my arm has grown and how impertinently you behaved just now in interfering between me and a lady. The Doomsman XII When I was busy in the garden or the yard, Moissey would stand with his hands behind his back and stare at me impertinently with his little eyes. The House with the Mezzanine and Other Stories Her nose was straight and well cut, but set impertinently. Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader "I meant to tell you where I had been," Beth answered impertinently. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius One of the homesteaders, when Trevison had come upon him a few days before, had impertinently inquired why Trevison did not fence the Diamond K range. 'Firebrand' Trevison It was so lonely on the Boltwoods' brown stoop till Milt came along and whistled impertinently and made the solemn little girl in frills play marbles and—— Watch out for that turn! Free Air He stood by the couch as the boys stepped into the room, his bold black eyes studying their faces impertinently as they entered. Boy Scouts in the Canal Zone The Plot Against Uncle Sam A sharp remark to those who join in the conversation of others unsolicited or impertinently. The Proverbs of Scotland The little girl ran up to her aunt, dropped a curtsy, and looked somewhat impertinently into her face. Girls of the Forest It is not improbable that he may be accused of deviating from his proper line, and of impertinently interfering in the concerns of a Profession to which he does not belong. A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians, in the Middle and Higher Classes in this Country, Contrasted with Real Christianity. As the sun showed his first up-slanting rays above the horizon, with the morning star hanging impertinently near, the two gipsy encampments began to exhibit signs of life. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis When Miss Kalski went back to her desk in the business manager’s private office, she turned to him familiarly, but not impertinently. A Collection of Stories, Reviews and Essays And, again, is the advertising tradesman quite wise in offending so many eyes with his succession of ugly hoardings standing impertinently in green fields? From a Cornish Window A New Edition He really had a manner about him, the manner of a great actor playing his instinctive, spirited part impertinently and frivolously. The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective The most crushing tread of destiny is reserved for those who impertinently aid her in trampling the lowly. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy He felt inclined to catch hold of that provoking curl that bobbed so impertinently in his direction as she tossed her head, and give it a good hard pull. Peggy-Alone Presently Capel, who was looking at Kate so impertinently that she turned her face angrily away, caught her father's eye, and in a moment the Jews features flushed. Tom Gerrard For the first time since he entered my service I caught him looking almost impertinently at me. Greener Than You Think And therefore, all the bolder for her brief self-distrust and hesitation, she had swept across the great room, light of foot, and almost impertinently graceful of carriage. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance I cannot admit anything gaudy, needlessly exotic, or impertinently obtruding the idea of dollars. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy I didn't mean that impertinently; truly I did not. Glory of Youth One saw no broken fences, no slovenly out-houses, no glaring advertisements afield: nobody was asked impertinently if Soandso's soap had been used that morning, nor did the bambini cry for soothing-syrups. The Lure of the Mask Rolla let the window fall again and looked impertinently at him. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume II So, being quite able to sing a clear tenor, he nevertheless puckered his lips impertinently, drew his brows in an ominous frown, and began to whistle a somewhat erratic accompaniment to the song. A Voice in the Wilderness Me try to murder him! why, I’ve never set eyes on him since the day he spoke so impertinently to me at the cottage. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found She realized that they had carried the farce too impertinently far, ever to be able to announce their identity and suggest a ride home. Just Patty "Why didn't you tell him, then?" suggested Sarah impertinently. Rosemary "He spoke to me impertinently about my country!" said Daphne, turning upon her, her black eyes blazing, her cheeks white with excitement. Marriage à la mode A cowardly fellow having spoken impertinently to a gentleman, received a violent box of the ear. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings The young seraph Cuchulain blew the curl of gold away from his mouth— "Findings are keepings," said he loudly, and he closed his mouth and stared very impertinently at the judge. Here are Ladies Many an expression of Fink's recurred to his mind, as well as that evening when young Rothsattel, in his boyish conceit, had spoken impertinently to the merchant. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag "On the contrary, I did insist, almost impertinently so, even." The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" And I remember one day rather impertinently saying to a somewhat distinguished Calvinistic Doctor of Divinity: "You hold that sin is an infinite evil?" Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by his Daughter "It is not my birthday," he said, not impertinently, but politely and woefully. A Melody in Silver He seemed quite pleased; said Stephen Vandeleur was a good fellow; was most impertinently sarcastic about Duncan's aristocratic guests; and altogether appeared in good spirits. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 5, May, 1891 I hate your hideous fancy—you said that once before—if you must talk impertinently, for Heaven's sake let it be with variety; don't come always like the devil wrapped in flames. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour "Out of the mouth of babes——" he said impertinently. The Title Market He had introduced himself by the name of Hampton, but had volunteered no further information, nor was it customary in that country to question impertinently. Bob Hampton of Placer “I don't know what you mean by likely,” Maria said, impertinently, in her shame and defiance. By the Light of the Soul A Novel Occasionally, I was stared at rather impertinently by some officer of the Guards and I knew he had noted my resemblance to the national hero. The Colonel of the Red Huzzars Why will any man be so impertinently officious as to tell me all prospect of a future state is only fancy and delusion? Many Thoughts of Many Minds A Treasury of Quotations from the Literature of Every Land and Every Age But as these reflections interfered rather impertinently with the enjoyments of the hour, they were crushed down, and kept out of sight as much as possible at that gay period. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels In the room he found—""In the room he found—" broke in Albert, impertinently, but with a quiet tone of authority which cowed good Elysee, "a shabby man, looking like a poorly fed waiter. Short Story Classics (American) Vol. 2 She just lay and stared at me and said, quite impertinently, that she didn't remember ever having met me. The Witness "I thought it was a desire to enquire after the health of your favourite niece," hazarded Nan impertinently. The Moon out of Reach Even when he played Beethoven's Pastoral and Ninth Symphonies, as they had never been given before, he was impertinently taken to task by press scribblers for departing from the Mendelssohn tradition. Richard Wagner Composer of Operas "I hope that you will not get your nose frozen, and that you will discover that you are a prince in disguise!" said she, laughing impertinently. The Waif of the "Cynthia" It may well express the sentiment of some choleric old gentleman, who feels himself insulted or impertinently treated, for the dash of orange intermingled with the scarlet implies that his pride has been seriously hurt. Thought-Forms Sometimes we shall meet with those, who perhaps indifferently enough, but at the same time impertinently, will ask the Question, Why are you not merry? An Essay towards Fixing the True Standards of Wit, Humour, Railery, Satire, and Ridicule (1744) "Most American ladies," he said impertinently, "only drink water, do they not?" In Luck at Last We looked down the hatchway into the hold, and could see the flounders and sculpin swimming about lazily, and once in a while a little pollock scooted down among them impertinently and then disappeared. Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches Besides, miracles said to have been wrought, may be often justly decided false reports, when attributed to persons who claim an authority from the Old Testament, which they impertinently alledge to support their pretentions. The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old She nodded impertinently to both the girls, and then reentered the school. The Rebel of the School He sent some of them with letters to Horace Walpole, and, as Walpole did not immediately answer, he wrote to him quite impertinently. English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction One of our corporals rather impertinently informed De la Rey that he served under another General, and would obey no orders but his. On Commando She knew what faith was mine when she last abode beneath my roof and made herself a little impertinently merry at my expense in consequence of this new order of things. Sea and Shore A Sequel to "Miriam's Memoirs" The question of money, nowadays impertinently thrust forth, was never hinted at in the olden time. Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War It circles impertinently round your head, fixing its bold tricolour eye upon you until you begin to think there must be something wrong with your appearance. Living Alone But black eyes and swollen noses are impertinently obtrusive and disdainful of disguise, and the captain's battle-flags provoked no little jocosity among his men that morning. A Maid of the Silver Sea There was the brass-headed nail on which I had hung it, impertinently and nakedly bright. Jaffery The chief obstacles in the way of Russia's aggrandisement were the susceptibilities of "the Battenberger," as her agents impertinently named him, and the will of Stambuloff. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) She laughed again, wrinkled her nose at him impertinently, and was off in a run. The Uphill Climb She put up her eye-glass, studied Kitty impertinently, and asked a man sitting near her for the name of the strange lady. The Marriage of William Ashe Cheeks did indeed grow rosy, and eyes brightened under the challenge not only of the dawn but of the ardent eyes that gazed impertinently bold or reproachfully imploring. The Mississippi Bubble Not hastily, or impertinently; but when it seemed as if it might be a little hard to come down into the picture-books and the pleasant easiness again. Real Folks He stuck a long gnawed pencil erect between his finger and thumb, and stared impertinently at Moore. In the Wrong Paradise Marcella straightened herself as though some one had touched her impertinently. Marcella "Do not let me be in your way!" impertinently. The Son of Clemenceau But as neither were ever put forward intrusively or impertinently, she let them pass, and only laughed over them with Johanna in private. Mistress and Maid He who, for years, had been accustomed to look at men, not only in the face, but very impertinently over their heads, could not drag his shambling vision now higher than men's shoe-strings. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 339, January, 1844 "Who are you, I should like to know?" asked the clerk impertinently, "that you are laying down the law." William of Germany He hasn't any patience with me, and makes me speak up impertinently to him. Thankful Rest She knew what faith was mine when she last abode, beneath my roof and made herself a little impertinently merry at my expense in consequence of this new order of things. Miriam Monfort A Novel Lovely blossoms are springing up everywhere, weeds, of course, wild things, impertinently so called. Journal of a Residence on a Georgian Plantation 1838-1839 They may, in fact, exhibit no striking individual traits which stand impertinently out, and yet from this very cause be all the more potent and influential individualities. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 07, May, 1858 No, he had mounted higher; it was not Lawrence—only some stupid, ridiculous creature who was impertinently daring to put her into this misery of disappointment. The Secret City He swung back to the Pilgrim, went close, and looked at him impertinently, his head on one side. The Long Shadow Since that auspicious date it seems that the questions have impertinently come up, and the first and the last of them is that of Treaty Revision. Letters of Travel (1892-1913) As she bent impertinently over her book, she was an insult to man. Tommy and Grizel If thou hast made a hasty reply, or spoken impertinently, or done wrong in any other way, be careful to acknowledge thy fault. Isaac T. Hopper In the room he found—" "In the room he found—" broke in Albert, impertinently, but with a quiet tone of authority which cowed good Elysee, "a shabby man, looking like a poorly-fed waiter. Stories by American Authors, Volume 6 I am not impertinently curious, but have a good object. Little Dorrit Credit me, it is better to enjoy the good which God sends thee, than to be impertinently curious how it comes. Ivanhoe When addressed impertinently, English ladies answer gently, "Go away, young bachelor, We are not what you take us for!" The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan "It's a great deal of trouble to send everything," said the clerk, impertinently. Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant Phil pounced impertinently on the card that fell from it, read the name and the poetical quotation written on the back. Anne of the Island "I understand my business," said the conductor impertinently, "and don't need any instructions from you." The Errand Boy While MacMaster was explaining the purpose of his call he noticed that the man surveyed him critically, though not impertinently. The Troll Garden and Selected Stories "She meant to be impertinently curious, just as such an Anne Cox should be." Emma In consequence, she was spoken to impertinently by some men outside the public-house, and when Miss Worrick came up had just knocked one of them down. Wild Kitty Philosophy is such an impertinently litigious lady that a man had as good be engaged in lawsuits as have to do with her. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 "Thanks"—the impostor's tone was an impertinently exact imitation of Stanistreet's—"I mean to." The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf Instead of allowing Hyacinth to speak, what does Miss Yeo do but most impertinently snap me up by saying—what do you suppose she asked me, Charles?' Love's Shadow And away went Sir Arthur; apparently happy to get rid both of me and himself: that is, of the disagreeable ideas which, as he thought, I had so impertinently raised. Anna St. Ives Why will any Man be so impertinently Officious as to tell me all this is only Fancy and Delusion? The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays I intend to be inquisitorial, as the committee say they are,--but not impertinently so. Slavery Ordained of God The man, perceiving that I pitied him, cast such a beseeching look at me, as made me interpose, impertinently perhaps, but I could not resist it. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 For a little the big room, bright with lamplight, was so still that the clock ticked impertinently. Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings I am sure, sir," said Forester, who now, for the first time, seemed sensible that he had not spoken with perfect propriety, "I would not interfere impertinently for the world. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 She has no Secrets, forsooth, which should make her afraid to speak her Mind, and therefore she is impertinently Blunt to all her Acquaintance, and unseasonably Imperious to all her Family. The Spectator, Volume 1 Eighteenth-Century Periodical Essays I disavow all intention to be impertinently inquisitorial. Slavery Ordained of God Four P. M. The old clock in a corner of the study chimed resonantly and with deliberation: four double strokes; and while yet the deep-throated music was dying into silence the telephone bell shrieked impertinently. The Brass Bowl He walked into the sitting room without waiting to be asked, pried impertinently into everything, and then sat down. The Heavenly Twins She glanced at him again less impertinently, and suddenly her whole body looked softer and kinder. The Woman with the Fan Leandro, noticing the manoeuvres of the masculine trio, thrust himself in between the maidens and their gallants, and turning to the men impertinently asked: "What's up?" The Quest He stared impertinently at Alzugaray, cast a glance at a newspaper, and set to shouting and talking ill of everything. Cæsar or Nothing For nature hath posited in a privy, secret, and intestine place of their bodies, a sort of member, by some not impertinently termed an animal, which is not to be found in men. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 While I thus sat alone, I observed one of the waiters eying me a little impertinently, as I thought, and as if he saw something queer about me. Redburn. His First Voyage They had the impertinently solemn manner common to young married people, who seem to say: "You people don't know anything at all…." Jean-Christophe Journey's End At that juncture one of the salesmen entered the dining-room, and Roberto, who was about to say something, grew silent and looked impertinently at the intruder. The Quest "You are not angry?" asked the Duchess, staring impertinently at her victim. Married He still thought it an accident, though doubtless he blushed excessively on being questioned, and questioned so impertinently, in public. Autobiographical Sketches And immediately they try the knot of their tie, arrange their collar, and, assuming a triumphant air, begin to follow her and consider themselves authorized to address her impertinently. The Grip of Desire Then this impertinently naïve and insatiable cherub wearied of women: he needed action, so he gave himself up uncontrollably to sport. Jean-Christophe Journey's End I am afraid of impertinently extending my letter, else I feel I have not said half what I would say. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 He had rather have them bear two senses in vain and impertinently than one to the purpose, and never speaks without a leer-sense. Character Writings of the 17th Century I confess I often speak impertinently, but I always repent of it. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) But like Don Quixote, we take part against the puppets, and quite as impertinently. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia Then, as the three maids of honor and the page began to jeer impertinently, "just try to be respectful," she said. Fruitfulness He came to a pause nearby, and having studied Bull Hunter with large, unafraid, curious eyes for a moment, began to nibble impertinently at the ragged hat brim of the child. Bull Hunter "You might ask us to sit down," she observed impertinently. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College He downright abused his ministers, and talked impertinently to his old grandmother the Princess Sophia, which ended in such a coldness towards all his family as left him entirely under the government of his wife. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) "Thank you," said she, and the curtain dropped impertinently. Beverly of Graustark Never was there a people who inquired so impertinently as the Romans into the domestic conduct of each private citizen. The Caesars By lunch time Hattie had been sent to her room for impertinently suggesting that her father spent more on his books than she did on her clothes, and Connie was sulking over a reduced allowance. A Romance of Billy-Goat Hill She carried on her arm the light gray jacket, and in one hand was the tightly rolled parasol of—he impertinently craned his neck to see—of purple! The Purple Parasol "O as to Miss Beverley, I must really beg you not to mention her; she has behaved so impertinently, that I don't intend ever to speak to her again." Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 The footman, very impertinently, laughed and turned upon his heel. Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World Covertly, he would seek out some face to which he could make the violin speak—not openly and impertinently, as did Bardini, but secretly and for sympathy, so that only one could understand. Ranson's Folly We are not censorious, nor impertinently curious; it is enough for us to take notice of that which concerns us, without meddling with that which does not belong to us. The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 In the histories of Alexander and Caesar we are frequently, and indeed impertinently, reminded of their benevolence and generosity, of their clemency and kindness. The History of the Life of the Late Mr Jonathan Wild the Great "Is that seat big enough for two, Ma'amselle?" he asked impertinently, though the heart in him was thumping a bit. The Maid of the Whispering Hills "But if I am willing to overlook it?" asked Babbie, impertinently. The Little Minister Lip curled, nostrils quivered and head jerked up impertinently with that accusation. Jane Allen, Junior I told her she should have asked me for it, and she replied impertinently that she never asked favors of anybody. Paste Jewels Touching the hilt of his knife, he swaggers into the presence of Marston, looks at him fixedly, impertinently demands something to drink. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter I think it very well and very artfully drawn for his purpose, and very impertinently embarrassing to our King. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 My dear little girl, you will not think me impertinently curious when I ask you a question, which my sincere affection for and interest in you certainly sanction? St. Elmo There were some outside men there whose names I took; but Sandys was quite out of control, and spoke very impertinently to me. Watersprings And how proudly and impertinently I spoke to him that day! North and South He came up to his mother, and stood by her, holding her hand, while his eyes sought Molly, not boldly or impertinently, but as if appraising her critically. Wives and Daughters "Do not begin to speak impertinently again, sir!" said Wilton, in a sharp tone. The King's Highway And she was obliged constantly to dodge impertinently staring men. Maurice Guest He still followed his own train of thought, as resolutely and as impertinently as ever. The Guilty River How many impertinent letters and visits must he receive, and sometimes answer both too as impertinently? Cowley's Essays He pauses, and looks round with such an impertinently confident air, that three waverers in the party amidships slip nearer to hear him. For the Term of His Natural Life I find the fellow, by his discourse, very ingenious: and among other things, a great admirer and well read in the English poets, and undertakes to judge of them all, and that not impertinently. 11th. The Diary of Samuel Pepys Do you know why I allow you all to chatter impertinently just as you please, instead of treating you as Ftatateeta would treat you if she were Queen? Caesar and Cleopatra And therefore also the woman not impertinently answered him again, "We know the Messias shall come." Leviathan The waves were small, but they were impertinently lively. A Spirit in Prison "I do not like to be impertinently inquisitive in addressing so dignified a gentleman, but perhaps you would not consider it too great a liberty, if I inquired how you became his page?" The Midnight Queen It struck her, nevertheless, as odd that one of the counsel should cross-question Mr Brand so insistently and so impertinently as to his feelings for Miss Lupton. The Good Soldier "Oh, I, at least, have certain thoughts and ideas, which, unfortunately, others have not," D'Artagnan replied, impertinently. The Man in the Iron Mask "On the contrary, I did insist, almost impertinently even." Ten Years Later I hope he does not think I acted very impertinently towards him?' Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife "What did you come here for?" she went on, almost impertinently. From Sand Hill to Pine Briefly, the young Brahman replied to and harangued them all so impertinently, if not pertinently, that they, waxing angry, fell upon him with their staves, and drove him out of assembly. Vikram and the Vampire; Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance After dinner we withdrew into another apartment, where the boy began to be impertinently troublesome to my niece Liddy. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker At times the people crowded out, Looked us in the eyes, Like clowns impertinently curious. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 11 One subject, about which—very impertinently, moreover—I perplexed myself with a great many conjectures, was, whether Zenobia had ever been married. The Blithedale Romance She has obtained," continued Madame d'Espard, glancing at his person impertinently, "certain sacrifices which you refused to make to society. A Daughter of Eve On seeing the Provencal, Soulanges gave him a covert glance, and impertinently turned away his head. Domestic Peace They were inquisitive, also, in the extreme, and impertinently intrusive; and were prone to indulge in scoffing and ridicule at the expense of the strangers. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains "The gifted Miss Hamilton is always at the table of honour; unless she is placed there she refuses to eat, and then the universe rocks to its centre," interpolated Francesca impertinently. Penelope's Experiences in Scotland Just as Mr. Schofield's coffee was brought, and just after Penrod had been baffled in another attempt to leave the table, Margaret rose and patted her father impertinently upon the head. Penrod and Sam If a client impertinently wanted him to sell a house which had a cesspool, Babbitt always spoke about it—before accepting the house and selling it. Babbitt I told him so, and he impertinently replied: “Well, they are better now than when they were new.” Diary of a Nobody |
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