| 单词 | importunate |
| 例句 | “He seems very importunate, sir. I have never seen him so eager. I don’t know but what, if you don’t see him soon, he will have one of his violent fits.” Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z Surprising how much like a small, begging child she makes me feel, simply by her scowl, her stolidity; how importunate and whiny. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z At that point, I felt an importunate tap, almost a punch, on my upper arm, from Charles’ direction. Nine Stories 1953-04-06T00:00:00Z He begged his wife for a few nights’ peace but Lourdes’s peals only became more urgent, her glossy black eyes more importunate. Dreaming in Cuban 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z In his review in The New York Times, Jon Pareles wrote that the concert was dominated by “hardheaded women and eagerly importunate men in the eternal strivings of young love.” What’s on TV Thursday: Jingle Ball and ‘Con Air’ 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z The 2010 remake of The Karate Kid saw the young hero's family turned into importunate migrants leaving decaying Detroit to seek a better future in thriving Beijing. Why Hollywood kowtows to China 2013-03-11T14:24:26Z Most important, Mr. Green is his old self: arriving anywhere he wants around the beat, gliding or leaping, importunate and reassuring. The Playlist: Lana Del Rey’s Smoldering Return, and 12 More New Songs 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Far from brutal mercenaries, the fighters are portrayed as heroes, going beyond the call of duty to help importunate countries fend off chaos agents often linked to the West, which is held in disdain. Russia's notorious private army tries to retool its image. Welcome to the Wagner-verse 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z On the face of it, they satisfied an importunate US last week by banning the Chinese telecoms firm Huawei from doing business in Britain. Bullying Xi, predatory Trump: where does Britain turn in a divided world? 2020-07-19T04:00:00Z The Danes raised what was perhaps the biggest cheer of the year when they bluntly told Donald Trump where he could put his importunate bid to “buy” Greenland. Reasons to be cheerful – the international news review of 2019 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z On one occasion, Thatcher was on the phone from London, berating Reagan over his importunate 1983 invasion of Grenada, when he put his hand over the receiver and said: “Gee, isn’t she marvellous!” Britain and the US: the highs and lows of a special relationship 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z He publicly humiliated Theresa May and did his importunate best to force regime change in Westminster, before halfheartedly apologising. Trump and Putin’s unholy alliance could lead to war with Iran | Simon Tisdall 2018-07-15T04:00:00Z For Thesiger and Lawrence, as for the Desert Fathers who founded Christian monasticism in third-century Egypt, the desert promised sanctuary not just from society but from the importunate, unclean body. From Lawrence of Arabia to Breaking Bad: the desert as a cultural oasis 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z In between, he fielded several calls from Lugovoi, who was becoming increasingly importunate. Alexander Litvinenko: the man who solved his own murder | Luke Harding 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z When an importunate caller suggested that there was a need for PayPal for ordinary Internet transactions, the company single-mindedly spurned him. Try and try again 2013-06-05T10:19:13Z You know the fate of the importunate questioner. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z One cannot get along without them, and yet they are so importunate in their demands for backsheesh that they become a nuisance. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z Once, after sending an importunate beggar from his house, he relented, ran after her, and gave her a five-pound note. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z She was listening with such strained attention, that to her ears the music was only distracting and importunate noise. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z C�sar at first put them gently aside, but, as they became more importunate, repelled them with main force. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z From all the smiling country round came, for answer, the clanging of importunate bells. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z They were importunate, and said the Prince of Wales, who was there a few days before, had given them a hundred rupees. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z The cries of mortals rose in chorus, and their clamors became so loud and importunate, that they roused Jupiter from a profound sleep, and caused him to look around to discover their origin. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z The omens were now closing about the victim, and his terrors became more importunate and overwhelming. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z But it was a cardinal rule of the Church that a penitent sincerely seeking absolution could not be denied, and in his request Henry was certainly importunate enough to give every appearance of sincerity. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z The time of the birth of the Saviour is drawing nearer, and the Church is beginning to be importunate. Ortus Christi Meditations for Advent 2012-03-23T02:00:31.917Z Or why, again, was she in such a clamorous hurry and so importunate? Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z I assure you I will not be in the least importunate. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z A new mob had a minute before burst from the eastward into the Rue St. Honor�; and the roar of its thousand voices swelled louder than the importunate clangour of the bells. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Providentially, Kellet listened to Pim's importunate pleas, as otherwise at least half of the crew of the Investigator would have perished. True Tales of Arctic Heroism in the New World 2012-03-13T02:00:24.640Z When he stepped on shore he disregarded the importunate crowd of hotel touts, and handing his portmanteau to a black porter, said merely, "English Consulate!" A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z And knowing this, and hearing the confused sounds of departure rise each moment louder and more importunate, the girl grew frantic with impatience. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z Whoever knows what true prayer is—the intense, eager yearning for good of insistent, importunate hearts—knows that there never was and never can be one unanswered prayer. The Five Great Philosophies of Life 2012-03-09T03:00:19.413Z But, the creditor being importunate, the cotton manufacturer next morning borrowed enough cloth from the proprietor of a neighboring factory and paid his obligation. Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 2012-02-29T03:00:21.727Z Twice, men, applying, stealthy and importunate, at the back door, forced their way in to him. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z The importunate are ever dear to the heart of Mary as they are to the Heart of her Divine Son. Mater Christi Meditations on Our Lady 2012-02-25T03:00:09.890Z She was most importunate for aqua ardiente, which, however, I refused. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z So importunate did they become that the Queen to get rid of them is said to have set fire to the house where two of them slept. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The demand for money therefore must ever be as pressing and urgent as the needs of man are varied, incessant, and importunate. Money: Speech of Hon. John P. Jones, of Nevada, On the Free Coinage of Silver; in the United States Senate, May 12 and 13, 1890 2012-02-29T03:00:21.727Z Then his rest was fitful and disturbed, not only through his over-wrought nerves, but by the nocturnal cries of creatures in the forest, and the attentions of insects, which nipped and stung with importunate malice. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The bag looked really as if it were filled, but the fact was I was absolutely unprepared for such importunate examination. Vagaries 2012-02-17T03:00:27.693Z The young man, of whom I have spoken, was very importunate, and at last offered us his wife, as a bribe, who used all her fancied allurements to second his proposal. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z They troubled me a little, but without breaking the enchantment, as importunate insects trouble a summer afternoon. Spiritual Adventures 2012-02-17T03:00:27.070Z Gabrielle knew better than to worry her husband with importunate readings, but trusted rather for the working of a change to the renewed intimacy which retirement must produce. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Thus, by the most crystalline of demonstrations was it proved to conscience that reproaches were out of place, and that that importunate monitor would do well to go to bed. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z My lady got rid of her importunate old friend by saying she would speak to Shane as to the using of his influence; and, left alone, sat wondering what she ought to do. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Girls drew their feet into safety under chairs, and pushed away--shuddering--the importunate hands of British aides-de-camp. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z Do not think me blind, or foolishly importunate. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Even as it was, there was no reason why the stream, disturbed for a moment, should not flow as smoothly as before, since Phebus, convinced of his mistake, ceased to be importunate. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z These villagers are afflicted with "divers diseases and torments," and the crowd round my tent was unusually large and importunate. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z She cowered close to the window, nursing Eblana's head in her lap with furtive pats, for that pampered beast was importunate in his demonstrative caresses, and whined a protest against neglect. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Later they returned my visit, and were most importunate in their requests. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z He shook me off, but at that moment another and more importunate voice intervened. The Strand Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 161, May 1904 2012-02-11T03:03:45.230Z Ride with the two brothers, whose overweening and importunate affection she had so recently repulsed! The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z The groomsman is the individual appointed to lower these importunate barriers; which he does by casting among the mendicants small pieces of money. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Shane thrust the importunate babbler aside, and ordered the coachman to urge on his horses. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Therefore she endeavoured prudently to turn aside this importunate demand of the States; and again attempted to persuade them altogether to renounce their schemes of innovation. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z I refused his request, but the more I insisted in my refusal, the more importunate he became. Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843) Early Western Travels, 1748-1846, Volume XXII 2012-02-08T03:00:17.410Z Out from these savage homes swarmed a whining, coaxing, importunate horde of sly-eyed women and an impish rabble of children. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z He had too much delicacy to press his claims; he was too proud to be importunate; and so others succeeded where he failed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Neighbors have been awakened by these importunate raps: they sleep on undisturbed now. The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife 2012-02-05T03:00:11.420Z And so Miss Wharton put the importunate Mr. Crabb entirely from her mind; until the following Thursday night at the dinner at the Hollingsworths’. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z Beggars upon the streets and venders in the market places address all ladies, young and old, as ninas—children; or, when particularly importunate, by the more respectful and endearing term, ninita—dear little girl. Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) 2012-01-29T03:00:07.953Z The priest, however, pressed his services upon me with so importunate a courtesy that I thought it ungracious to persist in a refusal. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z He was a widower with insufficient means, and had one or two somewhat pointed letters from importunate creditors in his pocket then. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z At last one dark, rainy night came the quick, importunate knock of someone after a doctor. The Story of a Doctor's Telephone?Told by His Wife 2012-02-05T03:00:11.420Z They were a party of Californians, all more or less acquainted and importunate; we were swept back by them to the table and tea. A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z For many, an importunate letter from an applicant’s parents would quickly be consigned to a dusty filing cabinet, if not the wastebasket. The Choice Blog: Please Submit a Transcript, Essay and... Reference Letter From Your Dad? 2012-01-17T11:00:26Z Indeed, since I had entered the room, they had buzzed about me importunate as a cloud of gnats; for Larke had never been sparing of his homilies upon my incapacity. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Hang′er, that on which anything is hung: a short sword, curved near the point; Hang′er-on, one who hangs on or sticks to a person or place: an importunate acquaintance: a dependent.—adj. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Returning to Macedon, the young hero was at once overwhelmed by the applications of importunate monarchs that he should assist them in one enterprise or another. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z He had feared to be importunate, all the more so that Philip had told him how Dora had closed her doors to everyone, and had shut herself up in complete seclusion. Woman and Artist 2012-01-10T03:00:14.960Z "You may go into that room, Win," said I, not deigning to answer this importunate man. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z It spoke in a melancholy importunate half whisper; but it spoke in the accents of my native land, and I started as if at the voice of a friend. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Even the ladies have given way to this custom, and the native belles make use occasionally of this filthy juice in order to keep importunate admirers at a distance! Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z If the government would only make begging between relations illegal, he said he would have a valid excuse for refusing to give; otherwise he would always be ashamed to refuse money to importunate relatives. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z A wind cried round them like a trumpet-voice Of phantom hosts—hurried, importunate, And intermittent with a tightening fear. The Star-Treader and other poems 2011-12-27T03:00:09.977Z I don't know what will come of it, but, if he should be importunate, I doubt I should not have power to refuse him. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z Lord Frederick himself meanwhile watched vigilantly over his own interests, and was abundantly importunate and encroaching. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Above all, however, keep yourself well within and do not on any account open the door, either to see who it is, or to drive the importunate fellow away. Light and Peace Instructions for devout souls to dispel their doubts and allay their fears 2011-12-22T03:00:27.660Z A yearning importunate cry was going up from her almost breaking heart. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z She stretched one importunate hand across the table to him, but he stared at her with glazed eyes. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z She is not importunate; but looking in each one's face, seems to divine whether he will give or no. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z Yet even I, when I saw her fatigued with my importunate prattle, or exhausted by my noisy merriment, would check my spirits, soften my voice to a whisper, and steal round her sofa on tiptoe. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z There they were, sure enough, banked and massive, cutting across the sun with their importunate red brick. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z One more unfortunate weary of breath, Rashly importunate, gone to her death; Take her up tenderly, lift her with care; Fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair. From the Thames to the Tiber or, My visit to Paris, Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Switzerland, etc. 2011-12-03T03:00:10.397Z Soon they were the shaken ribs of Death, the king of dancers, and at the end no more than a baby's rattle, insistent, importunate, maddening. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Robbie, the importunate youngest, leaned against his mother with heavy and troubled eyes. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z What did the Lord mean when He spoke the parables of the friend at midnight and the importunate widow? Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z He was so insistent and importunate that I consented to discuss the question with him. English Secularism A Confession Of Belief 2011-11-24T03:00:50.030Z He thought he need not bother about Laura, but he saw no plan for meeting his importunate creditor's demands. Northwest! 2011-11-22T03:00:09.880Z So, I repeat, I am astounded!—and almost equally astounded at my having drifted into this importunate mention of it to you! The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z But the Gentile population of Coria were somewhat importunate when our party embarked for the return journey to Seville, and most of the lads of the village congregated on the landing-stage to beg for centimos. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z There was no poignancy, no utter melting and surrender, that those importunate wellings did not give to the falling night. In Accordance with the Evidence 2011-11-06T02:00:12.393Z They were more importunate than those of Ireland, or even those in Wales. The Bath Road History, Fashion, & Frivolity on an Old Highway 2011-11-06T02:00:11.073Z The holders of the bills became importunate, and insisting on my accepting or refusing them. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z Madame de Pompadour herself, tired of Voltaire's importunate ambition, now went over with her forces to the camp of the Crebillonists. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z The Shadow: And yet you called us “importunate”—us, who know one thing at least extremely well: how to be silent and to wait—no Englishman knows it better. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z The dog became importunate, and was patted, and dismissed; he then became obstinate, and laid his clumsy paw upon the table, so that the inkstand was upset over the numerous half-finished papers. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z That importunate guest of mine, of the glittering knife and the silvery hair, like another Ancient Mariner, had constrained me to listen to his narrative, as he read it aloud to me from the manuscript. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z I fear your Excellency thinks I am too solicitous, too importunate. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z The boy was importunate, and glanced at the desk. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z Thus in spite of his early merit he remains green, importunate, and boyish longer than others. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z The lady answered that it had been given to her by an importunate suitor who was called Caldero, and she now wished to send back the chain to him. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z His wife was one of the most importunate of the many women we saw at Cape Victoria in March. In the Arctic Seas A Narrative of the Discovery of the Fate of Sir John Franklin and his Companions 2011-10-10T02:00:18.377Z This evil spirit grows importunate, But I'll not take his counsel. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z Then Radionek would weep, tremble, and become feverish; and the increase of his ailments was attributed to Iermola's importunate conduct, since even without communicating with him, he agitated and grieved him by his presence. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z They interrupt, they prattle, one feels their presence too much as importunate and untrained sound. Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z She was completely indifferent to Henri, and she rejoiced to think that he amused himself elsewhere, provided he spared her all importunate tenderness. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z Elsie was thus relieved of her two most importunate and troublesome suitors—one dead and the other in the woods. Octavia The Octoroon 2011-09-26T02:00:30.547Z I know I am presumptuous—perhaps importunate—but I thought—somehow—if you did like me well enough—it would be—very agreeable——" "It would be!... Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z At last, Jan Druzyna, anxious and unhappy, having had a long struggle with himself, resolved to get rid of the importunate old man once for all. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z I wrote you on my departure from Malmaison, and since then how often have I wished to write you! but I appreciated the causes of your silence and feared to be importunate with a letter. Napoleon's Letters to Josephine 2011-09-23T02:00:21.947Z Again such a silence fell on us as, after prolonged sound, has an importunate quality that even sound has not. The Debit Account 2011-09-21T02:00:33.753Z By recognising and legitimising the most importunate claims of the senses, religion becomes once more a reality. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z I had not, else, been so importunate, so inconsiderate. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z She immediately came to seek me, to complain bitterly of these importunate solicitations of her sister. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z The train shimmers and tumbles in a very gorgeous fashion, but the rustle of its embroidery is fatally importunate. Views and Reviews 2011-09-16T02:00:21.197Z The success of the first tragedies of Racine irritated that portion of the public, always large, which has a horror of being disturbed in its habits of thought by importunate novelties. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z In several instances importunate appeals were made for permission to remove recognized remains, but the coroners decided not to grant that privilege until the next day. Burning of the Brooklyn Theatre A thrilling personal experience! Brooklyn's horror. Wholesale holocaust at the Brooklyn, New York, Theatre, on the night of December 5th, 1876 2011-09-13T02:00:36.647Z Pain is the importunate tocsin which rouses to dangerous realities and spurs to the seeking of a cure. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z This device succeeded for three years, at the end of which time the suitors became so importunate that Penel´ope could no longer resist. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z He has an easy conscience for an importunate suitor. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Therefore she walked around him, shaking her forelock, dilating her nostrils, and looking at him with a childlike curiosity; so importunate was she that at last she heard the censure of Pani Makovetski. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z Mingling with the importunate voices of his inner consciousness were the remembered words of the girl. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z He tells us that the man succeeds in gaining his object simply by his importunate earnestness. The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III 2011-09-01T02:00:17.707Z The fact is, I don’t want to seem importunate, but if you could pay off that note fifteen days before date,—a week from to-day, that 273 is,—we’d discount it to satisfy you. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z In order to keep them off in spite of their importunate wish to the contrary, we had to provide for emergencies. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z It dissipates melancholy, drives away all importunate cares, and banishes panic fears from the mind. The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; 2011-08-14T02:00:22.973Z That Tessa had not been influenced by his importunate and mistaken urging, was one of the 386 things that her father was thankful for to the end of his days. Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life 2011-08-09T02:00:30.317Z Where the thing sought is as definite as the "three loaves," there will generally be the importunate asking for it, and the firm purpose to get it. The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III 2011-09-01T02:00:17.707Z I asked of the importunate fellow, a beggar in the dress of a poor Jew. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z With this blow, of which she knew the value, she had always defended herself against her importunate suitors, for none had held out after it. The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] 2011-07-25T02:00:17.960Z His room was bare: but in his native town an aqueduct was built; his importunate and ungrateful relatives were pensioned; the monks of Mt. The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education 2011-07-19T02:00:17.220Z Nor, we venture to think, as going too far on the other side, would a girl of Esther's upbringing and surroundings have used such a delightfully literary phrase as "importunate scents." Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign A Book of Appreciations 2011-07-08T02:00:23.177Z We do not come together with a definite object, and hence we are not importunate, and we do not persevere. The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III 2011-09-01T02:00:17.707Z For there, as if she had started out of the earth itself, was Olive—Roy meanwhile leaping around her and thrusting his importunate nose into her hand, and otherwise claiming his meed of attention. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z In the drama, the soldier’s persuasions do not seem nearly so subtle, importunate, triumphant, as in the story. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z How importunate and inexorable were those cormorants of every petty western community, called by courtesy, "Banks," which had moused into every nook and corner for paper which it was hoped would prove a profitable investment. The History of Peru 2011-06-27T02:01:04.487Z Three sons, possessing rank, fortune, glory; yet here I am, forgotten by them, in poverty, and considered importunate if I appeal to them for help. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z He made up his mind to marry the pretty toll-taker, though there were a dozen importunate suitors in the way. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z But—at the risk of being importunate—if ever you should want to sell him, would you mind giving me the first offer? Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z No, Jarvis, his good nature rises rather from his fears of offending the importunate, than his desire of making the deserving happy. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z How stolid, brutally bold, importunate, unmannerly, was every one she allured! Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z God had seen fit to use her, Fancy Yellam, as a humble instrument whereby Uncle's thirst for ale became less importunate. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z At sight of the familiar characters the buried love sprang up alive, strong, importunate! Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z What made him so importunate with his young acquaintance in London, to divert them from their brutalizing and fatal intemperance? The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z Sleep grew importunate; her fingers pressed down our eyelids and the folds of her trailing robe entangled our lead-shod feet. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z He seemed accustomed to success with women; this excited my attention: he was never in the least importunate or flattering; this put me off my guard. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z He had had 100 to deal with many people whom necessity made importunate, but never before had he met such cold-bloodedness as this woman displayed in tone and manner. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z Some of them, like Wordsworth, held by him always, while his imperious and importunate egotism wore out others after a while. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z The inquirers became more importunate in their demands, and more clamorous in their expostulations. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z He was aware of the indigence of the Dudleys, and was therefore extremely importunate for payment, and could scarcely be prevailed upon to allow them the interval of a day for the discovery of expedients. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z I confessed, without disguise, my wish that Narciss might obtain the place; but my prayer was not importunate, and I did not require that it should happen for the sake of my petition. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Her wishes were no less importunate to gaze upon the Alps and Pyrenees, and to vivify and chasten the images collected from books, by comparing them with their real prototypes. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z Accursed be your ambitions and calculations, importunate mortals who study the arts of slaughter near the sanctuary of Death himself! The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker 2011-06-01T02:00:22.477Z Sometimes it is only an importunate reclamation, sometimes it is a bitter agony. Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good 2011-05-25T02:00:17.943Z I therefore chose this isolated place in the hope of finding peace and solitude, free from all importunate neighbors. An Autobiography 2011-05-21T02:00:10.850Z Our friend became more importunate: the old man was at last obliged to yield, and announce him. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z Many cares she had not, in view of this fact; but one importunate, overwhelming, intolerable, were it not that the mother's faith was fixed where faith is never disappointed. A Letter of Credit 2011-05-20T02:00:40.410Z These and many more annoying and importunate people make life a burden to me. Odd Bits of Travel with Brush and Camera 2011-05-17T02:00:17.310Z He will never dare to disturb the child while I live, and brides are not importunate for the custody of step-children. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z He also gave a passing thought to a person whose casual acquaintance he had made long years before, to Fräulein Unschlitt, the soap-boiler's daughter—a memory which had a certain connexion with the importunate topic…. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z No importunate solicitor will ever interfere to divert him from them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z He stood on guard beside the azure and gold hangings of his master's bed like a veritable gorgon, turning the most importunate petitioners to stone at sight of his severe and repressive visage. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z They found by experience, that the less economy they practised, and the more importunate their demands, the more likely they were to persuade the Government of India of the urgency of their requirements. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z "Miss Daly will not be a very importunate visitor," said Lady Eleanor, dryly, "judging at least from the past; she has made one call here since we came, and then only to leave her card." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z Herr von Knobelsdorff feared to seem importunate; but he must hope that these symptoms did not arise from any malady, bodily or mental? Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z This may be gathered from his short and evasive answers, and the importunate entreaties with which he requests his mother to prepare his chamber. Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England 2011-04-01T02:00:34.340Z "My attachment"—— "Becomes importunate," broke in his master, "if my footsteps are to be thus dogged, and my solitude to be disturbed, fellow." Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z A crowd of importunate beggars followed me to the posada, and even attempted to penetrate to the apartment to which I was conducted. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z He was persevering and patient and willing to work, but he dreaded to seem importunate, and never urged his services upon any one. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z He raised his right hand with an importunate gesture. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z Every countrywoman, many men, and every child, boy or girl, are literally beggars—beggars importunate, unappeasable, irrepressible! Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z He was of exceeding beauty, silent, unnaturally calm—his eyes expressing nothing but repose: he was not awkward, or disagreeable, or importunate: it was a mind sleeping beside yours, asking no question, making no reply. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z They learn to be importunate in their demands and to expect more and more. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z Ferguson's message had been an importunate demand to let him come to her. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z All at once the hushed hand-clapping breaks forth afresh, becomes importunate, immoderate, supported by loud cries of "Bravo!" Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z Droll enough, too, they are most importunate in their inquiries after James; as if the appearance of his name in the passport requires that he should be forthcoming when asked for. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z He chafed at the necessity of deferring his departure for America; but the Great Serpent was importunate, and even for love a man cannot disregard the claims of others. Mr. Claghorn's Daughter 2011-03-03T03:00:53.083Z Mrs. Errington mentioned to me a short time ago that you had been rather importunate. A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z Matthew Diamond and Minnie Bodkin exerted themselves to shield her from importunate observation, and to give her time to recover her self-possession, if that might be possible. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z We are disgusted with that clamorous grief, which, without any delicacy, calls upon our compassion with sighs and tears, and importunate lamentation. Beauty Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classificatin of Beauty in Woman 2011-02-28T03:00:32.460Z When we come to America I shall not want you to talk to me, shall not be any way importunate. The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman 2011-02-26T03:00:49.377Z The Moros are dirty, lazy, fickle, importunate, stingy in giving, and fond of conversation and amusements. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century, Volume XLIII, 1670-1700 2011-02-26T03:00:46.860Z In those of importunate admirers, who sacrifice my name! Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z I bade him leave, he became more importunate. Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z Angollála was indeed somewhat more populous than usual, and beggars more numerous and importunate. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z "Precisely!" said Mr. Pope, and turned with a face of harsh interrogation to his importunate caller. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z Here are a sort of poor petitioners That are importunate, and it shall please you, sir, That you should plead their cases to the king. The Spanish Tragedy 2011-02-21T03:00:10.373Z Arnold's extravagance soon brought importunate creditors to his door. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z Lori thought of the large newspaper in the confectioner's shop, behind which the fatal moustache had appeared, and blushed before the importunate spy, who rejoiced maliciously at his little triumph. Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z Then came Assessor Hubert, tormenting him with his interrogatories, his protocols, and his advice, until he lost patience, and resorted to his mother's approved expedient for shaking off importunate persons. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z A square, ungainly tower holds a noisy peal of bells, which, though a great source of local pride, can but prove annoying to the stranger, with their importunate and unseemly clanging. The Cathedrals of Southern France 2011-02-10T03:00:54.597Z She might comprehend it, and to my prejudice—perhaps deem me importunate? The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z She may be bold as an amazon, be troublesome, importunate, or overbearing, but her present course is one from which can follow nought but final wretchedness. Memoir of Queen Adelaide Consort of King William IV. 2011-02-07T03:00:25.780Z C�cilie found it difficult to defend herself from these importunate invitations. Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:13.983Z She saw in him only the adversary, only the importunate suitor, whom she would keep at a distance cost what it might. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z "I do not mean, however, to be importunate; and if my sympathy annoys you----" "Your sympathy! with me?" Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z For these men are very importunate and will certainly hinder us.' Khaled, A Tale of Arabia 2011-01-16T03:00:23.317Z She received their homage with genuine pleasure, but never exacted it, and armed herself with a dignified reserve whenever there was the slightest risk of their attentions becoming importunate. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z The man made a movement of irritation, pushed away his importunate visitor, clung to sleep a few seconds longer and, in the end, turned round wearily and, in an angry voice, growled: "Oh, rats!" The Secret of Sarek 2011-01-14T03:00:49.903Z The next day, when the colonel observed the importunate person trotting about ten feet behind them, he veered about suddenly and accosted him. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z And his reverence had to yield to my importunate request before I would make my confession to him. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z The women were importunate in seconding the entreaty; but the curiosity of the emir’s daughter prevailed. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z His father was incapable of resisting the importunate solicitation of others—such was the weakness of his character. Mashi and Other Stories 2010-12-28T03:00:16.890Z George put down his papers and looked at this importunate person. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The silence of Jesus before the importunate appeal of the woman of Canaan, was full of sympathy and encouraged her faith to rise to sublime heights. With God in the World A Series of Papers 2010-12-20T17:12:19.523Z Nevertheless the spectre was so importunate that the man set out one night to accompany it to the scene of perturbation. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z But then I did not feel myself equal to such a task, and however importunate and troublesome a visitor might be, I somehow felt constrained to treat him in a gentlemanly manner. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z In this case, as in all cases, the question of mere objective fact simply returns, as importunate as ever, for another reckoning, with Shelley's cloud silently laughing at its own cenotaph. The Will to Doubt An essay in philosophy for the general thinker In that way, which does not admit of romance, I must say that I have sometimes found ladies importunate, tenacious, exacting, persistent, and even revengeful.' The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z "A close mouth catches no flies" says the old saw, and modest merit that trusts to its deserving is likely enough to be supplanted by the boldly importunate. Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources Mary was much annoyed by the Italian's importunate method of wooing; partaking more, she thought, of the impassioned character of a madman's ravings, than of the quiet, rational, and sincere mode of a Scottish courtship. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 Beyond the sands and the centuries they lie, but they are mine now, and neither thief nor beggar, nor importunate creditor, can ever take them away. The Ship Dwellers A Story of a Happy Cruise He had never borrowed from a friend or been dunned by an importunate tradesman. The Valiants of Virginia He paused before out-sorting to resolve an importunate doubt: was this more than mere luck to his nets? The Unknown Sea Gerda was particularly importunate, and even offered to buy copies when they were refused as a gift. The School by the Sea With all the bluffness of which he was so particularly capable, he sent the importunate questioners about their business. The Wish A Novel But at last his increasingly importunate appeals had their effect. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 He even began to rehearse, as his carriage jolted along the cobbled embankment of the Oise, a particularly scathing scene in which he coldly denounced the importunate lover, while Stella stood abashed by fraternal indignation. Sinister Street, vol. 1 Late knocking came importunate to the House Monitory. The Unknown Sea Suddenly she shook her head as if to get rid of some importunate thought. Barbarossa and Other Tales The Chief was very importunate for rum, but I steadily adhered to the determination I had formed this time, on my entering the Fur Country, of not giving spirits to any Indian. Narrative of a Second Expedition to the Shores of the Polar Sea Parker was importunate—he wished to understand the whole matter. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop He was mainly concerned about his costume, and he was strenuously importunate for a tail-coat. Sinister Street, vol. 1 But there is no resisting the appeal of the boys, and the importunate face of the young vagrant. The Dangerous Classes of New York And Twenty Years' Work Among Them "Even Mrs. Fitzgerald with all her taste don't know how to dress her child," proceeded his wife, with a hurried, "Be still, Cherry!" to the importunate bird in the cage. The Sword of Damocles A Story of New York Life He was no longer importunate, but simply grateful and obliging, in his attentions to Walpurga. On the Heights A Novel In the evening, when, wearied by the commotion of the day, he was just preparing to go to bed, leaving Pl�cida to watch with his wife, he heard an importunate ring at the door-bell. Maximina I should wish, if you can find it consistent with that importunate conscience of yours, that you would leave my memory as it now abides with my friends, pleasantly, likely, and not overburdensome. A Master Hand The Story of a Crime Jimmy's wits were taxed to the utmost to ward off creditors who grew more and more importunate in their demands. John Marsh's Millions When the assassination of Henry IV. gave full rein to the Ultramontane party at court, the obsessions of Duperron became more importunate, and even menacing. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" He had returned in high spirits, but, like an importunate creditor, the state was already thrusting its claims upon him. On the Heights A Novel That ills corrosive, cares importunate, Are not immortal too, O Death! is thine. Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes It may seem importunate to reason with men upon a subject which they include among the mysteries, beyond reason. American World Policies If any escape, it will be young Weston, for whom importunate suit is made.” The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII The weariness of the long labour must often apologise for languor, where the claims of the matter are less importunate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 Had I any choice In this importunate relationship? The Admirable Bashville or, Constancy Unrewarded She was often tempted to turn his importunate creditors out of doors, and bid him not yield so meekly to their cruel exactions. Edelweiss A Story Debts were accumulating, and creditors becoming more and more importunate as his means to satisfy them decreased. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Good dinners were still occasionally given; “fives” and football were yet played; and, from time to time, obnoxious attorneys, or importunate process-servers—“rats” as they were called—were pumped upon, floured, and bonneted. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 Mrs Thorne had never seemed settled at Plumton, and had always been full of repining, but had never been so excited and importunate before. The New Mistress A Tale The eunuchs are trying to drive off this importunate crowd with whips, but they will not leave until they have obtained the earnestly sought blessing. Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 “And so he rid himself of that importunate beggar.” Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series That sure knowledge was the foundation of the gay and holdfast spirit they brought to confront importunate life. Stepsons of Light Her voices grew more and more importunate, crying to her ceaselessly that it was for her to save Orl�ans. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) My dear fellow, the A B C of your craft is to dismiss the importunate. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly His chamberlain coming in, awoke him, and told him there was an old man very importunate to speak with him. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Then at once, massively crowned with flowers, half supported by a flute girl, Alcibiades, ribald and importunate, staggered in. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern He had often, with the most importunate zeal, urged Montezuma to renounce his false gods and to embrace the Christian faith. Hernando Cortez Makers of History Malinche had been importunate on this point, and it would not be well to refuse him. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. It may be that importunate, persevering prayer will effect more in behalf of the enslaved than all other instrumentalities. Three Prize Essays on American Slavery But, this day, by some strange providence, the glut of rain has abated and the clemency of the sky fills me with an importunate inclination to gad about and use my eyes. Seeds of Pine He leaned forward and laid his hands upon her wrists—importunate hands that sent the blood swirling through her veins. The Torch Bearer These competitive humbugs they call examinations do certainly stop a number of importunate people, but the vigilance of Parliament exercises a most overbearing tyranny on the ministers; and then the press! Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day That something had been sent to the importunate Farrells the doctor had knowledge, and that something had been said to their daughter to plunge her in grief inexpressible the garrison was speedily informed. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade This is the only hour in which I am secure from Justinian's importunate tenderness. A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 She implores him to wait until the night is past, but the importunate Spectre bids her go with him, and she consents. The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers So importunate a pupil it was impossible to refuse. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches If I have been importunate, Miss Kellett," said he, "it is because I desire to proffer my services to you. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Ah! we must not let our apprehensions retain us on such grounds; we have no time to speculate," cried the General, and, shaking off the importunate stranger, he once more galloped forward. Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 Mr. Wootton waves him aside as he would do an importunate fly. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June In the dull tranquillity that succeeded, in the nullity of the present, the past would rise up in glowing colours, and the remembrance of it become the more importunate. Priests, Women, and Families We cannot go out in the country without incessantly thinking about either botany, or geology, or landscape painting, and it is difficult for us to find a refuge from the importunate habit of investigation. The Intellectual Life They are further tempted by the impatience of sitters, who are often importunate for an immediate finish of their pictures. Maids Wives and Bachelors Urged by messages from Elijah, at first urgent, then importunate, Mrs. MacGregor turned to the banker. The Vision of Elijah Berl The young man was then passionately importunate in the protestations of his love. Christine A Fife Fisher Girl Lady Hester, however, was much changed: all the capricious irritability of the fine lady had given place to a kind of importunate piety. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life They won't pay, and he won't make them; his own creditors having no sympathy with such proceedings, become pressing and importunate. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Hence, animals are the most abstract and true thinkers, for their thought is never obscured by the importunate interference of speech. Landmarks of Scientific Socialism "Anti-Duehring" Conspicuous among the itinerant gypsies and peddlers was a woman who offered for sale long thongs fastened to the end of a stick, and was particularly importunate with Simplex. Pretty Michal Of these, Henry the Fourth of England, already acquainted with her poems, and Gian Galleazo Visconti, Duke of Milan, were the most importunate, and particularly the former, who was unaccustomed to rebuff and failure. Of Six Mediæval Women To Which Is Added A Note on Mediæval Gardens Cardinal Fleury declared that his days would be shortened by the importunate ones, who implored him for Count Saxe. Francezka It is not by giving to the importunate shillings and half-crowns, and turning them adrift to wait for the next accidental relief, that much good is done. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales What better way could there be than to receive the importunate young fellow and talk to him in a perfectly impersonal way, as if no secret existed between them? Their Son; The Necklace But the rest became more and more importunate. Pretty Michal Of this shallow species there is not a more importunate, empty, and conceited animal, than that which is generally known by the name of a critic. The Tatler, Volume 3 She was importunate in her appeal, and to comfort and compose her I gave her a solemn promise that at her death I would take her place. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part The importunate guest is beside her, demanding and giving his orders. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Away,—trusting that the last hasty promise of the merchant to test their earnest story, and yield to the importunate desires which they had so long cherished, might not be unfulfilled. The Boy Slaves His usual fortune of social popularity followed him, and his visiting circle became full as large and importunate as a young man with any thing else to do need desire. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings Violins are the lively, forward, importunate wits that distinguish themselves by the flourishes of imagination, sharpness of repartee, glances of satire, and bear away the upper part in every concert. The Tatler, Volume 3 Shakespeare’s youth fell in a time when the English people were importunate for dramatic entertainments. English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century The importunate pleading carried the day and the father took the matter into consideration. Camilla: A Tale of a Violin Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso He entertained with courtesy and listened with patience, to importunate, censorious civilians, while he had in his pocket copies of dispatches which they had sent to Richmond furiously denouncing him. History of Morgan's Cavalry On several occasions even these were so long withheld, that the persons who had advanced materials and labor were importunate for payment, and silently discontented. Fulton's "Steam Battery": Blockship and Catamaran The impudent are pressing, though they know they are disagreeable; the absurd are importunate, because they think they are acceptable. The Tatler, Volume 3 So far from compressing, it converts one line into two, and sacrifices everything to the quick and importunate return of the rhyme. English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century "Why, Master Tom," she cried, somewhat ruffled by the importunate hammering on her new paint. Anxious Audrey Mr. Gladstone begs him in vain for a visit, and his invitations to the houses of the great lords are of course many and importunate; but of late he refuses them all. Home Life of Great Authors So importunate is their suit, that the foremost of the passers-by rebuke them. Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford I know you fly the importunate, but smile no more on the careless. The Tatler, Volume 3 January 13th.—The generals in North Carolina are importunate for reinforcements. A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital Again the importunate bell pealed through the echoing house. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 Captain Clemendot in his half humble, half impudent way became importunate, a shudder ran through her body, and at the fumes of wine which he exhaled she came near fainting. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature There he came at sunrise, and no one, however importunate, was suffered to trouble him. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 The stomach was importunate in his demand for a change of diet—complained incessantly of the roots I fed him, their present effect and more remote consequences. Thirty-Seven Days of Peril from Scribner's Monthly Vol III Nov. 1871 And forthwith the floodgates would be opened, and the talk would stream on in endless, never importunate, flood and variety. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) Father Vianney never met importunate persons with so much as a harsh word or a frown. The Life of Blessed John B. Marie Vianney, Curé of Ars With a Novena and Litany to this Zealous Worker in the Vineyard of the Lord She let him run on, her own thoughts drifting away, pulled up now and then by an importunate, repeated question, then wandering again, but not far, only to this impossibility of making Geoff understand. A Country Gentleman and his Family Of the riddle which I found so importunate, he did not profess to have discovered any adequate solution of his own. Memoirs of Life and Literature At his first coming to town he was importunate with Mr. Cromwell to introduce him to me. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors I find a better plan of keeping importunate visitors away. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) She was very much in secret prayer, and was usually very importunate, and full of tears. Stories of Boys and Girls Who Loved the Saviour A Token for Children "I was afraid to come too often, lest you should think me—importunate." A Country Gentleman and his Family There was so little work, so much lost time, the inexorable rent, and the importunate grocer's bill. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart The Company had to buy vessels; and it seems there was a scarcity of ready money, for one minute records that 'the tradesmen are very importunate for their bills.' The "Adventurers of England" on Hudson Bay A Chronicle of the Fur Trade in the North (Volume 18 of the Chronicles of Canada) Accordingly, in the insurrection of 1639 it was found by experience that those in whom the Sangleys placed most confidence were the first and most importunate voters for their ruin. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 36, 1649-1666 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. On such a day the older folk were fain Of something new somewhat to dull the pain Of sad, importunate old memories That to their weary hearts must needs arise. The Earthly Paradise A Poem On hearing this the Marquis went toward 25 the entrance, and demanded of the servants who this was who was so importunate. Orphans of the Storm Let me get rid of this importunate mask. L'Aiglon The importunate three-master tacked about also, and continued to scrupulously imitate the evolutions of the frigate, and sailed in concert with her, but always beyond reach of her guns. A Romance of the West Indies Somebody else, no doubt, had taken ill, without any consideration for young Rider's dinner, which, however, a man must manage to swallow even when tormented with importunate patients, and in love. The Doctor's Family "Money, more money, and Escovedo," became at length, in his perplexity and anguish, the importunate clamour of the governor of the Netherlands. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 “Why, if they are importunate, he beats them, I suppose,” answered de Praille, who often “settled” bills thus. Orphans of the Storm It is not certain whether his irresolution arose from the annoyance of importunate debtors, or from an original infirmity of mind, or from these causes united. The Poetical Works of William Collins With a Memoir Charlot, your little importunate Advocate, has at last subdued me to a Consent of returning you This. The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V Stewart rallied his remaining strength, and conquering the importunate demands of sleep, he took his station with ten men on the foredeck, whilst the captain, with eight soldiers, kept watch at the stern. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. Dismissing four or five importunate cab drivers with a brief shake of his head, Thayer went striding away up the Avenue towards Miss Gannion's house. The Dominant Strain He was very importunate in his appeals to customers to purchase, putting it upon the ground that he had been unfortunate and had a claim to their charity. Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy And above this angry clamor of wind and sea rose the wailing, importunate prayer for the leading of the God of us all.... The Cruise of the Shining Light Presently she stirred with reluctance, sighed, resigned herself to the prospect of a night of hollow, grinning merriment, and turned back to contemplation of that importunate card. Nobody The amiable, but sinning and consequently wretched Gabrielle was now importunate for the divorce, that she might be lawfully married to the king. Henry IV, Makers of History Whispering Smith gave his instructions explicitly, facing the messenger, as the two sat in their saddles, with an importunate eye. Whispering Smith And sometimes Life is like the importunate widow and goes on asking until one gives what one should not.” Olive in Italy Massasoit was very importunate to have them remain longer with him. King Philip Makers of History To the American navy and privateers Franklin was the American government; and, though he was often annoyed by the unreasonable conduct of importunate captains, yet he also shared in the glory of their deeds. Benjamin Franklin I replied, that his Excellency would do me the justice to own, that I had been by no means importunate. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX The country realized that the French importunity for troops was born of an equally importunate need. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources The sacred portal that leads to the enchanted ground of the stage was closed against young Forrest, the warden being instructed not to let the importunate boy pass the door. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The visits of the once lover-priest gradually became fewer and fewer, and were no longer tender hours of love, but were on his part formal interviews, while Kiyohimé became more importunate than ever. Japanese Fairy World Stories from the Wonder-Lore of Japan Many felt that we know too little of persevering importunate prayer, and that it is indeed one of the greatest needs of the Church. The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer For he was now impecunious, and withal importunate. The Book of Khalid Perhaps, for a little while some casual thought of me might now and then cross his mind—but not for long; certainly in no importunate or troublesome manner. The First Violin A Novel This thought of an approaching death is not so importunate as is believed, since it is, says an7 anonymous French author, a principal beauty of an ancient hymn of the poet Cecilius. Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness His own honor was involved in his release, and day after day he became more importunate in his expostulations with Pizarro. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots But of the intense, definite, importunate prayer of which Scripture speaks one knows little.” The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer She yielded to the little importunate hands upon her dress, and followed the child out of doors to the well and there looked down. Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 The government, in unison with the press, sought to stifle the importunate voice of the Pontiff. Pius IX. And His Time Of all our evils reason is often the worst; it frightens us in the full career of our pleasures, and with importunate remorses comes to bridle our fleet desires. Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness Uncle Ulick shook his fist at a particularly importunate beggar who had ventured across the forecourt. The Wild Geese Do let us begin to praise God for the need and the difficulty of importunate prayer, as one of His choicest means of grace. The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer At intervals a church bell would toll in a peevish importunate manner from the boxlike convent on the hill opposite. Rosinante to the Road Again The latter understood his duty, and, at the risk of being importunate, ceased not to make known, every day, to France, the events which were so rapidly occurring. Pius IX. And His Time The young man turned: he gave the importunate speaker a withering stare: he was furious. A Nest of Spies When a beggar-woman, more importunate than the rest, caught hold of her skirt, and Flavia flicked her with the whip as she would have flicked a dog, he understood. The Wild Geese It is from heaven the blessings, which the world needs, must be called down in persevering, importunate, believing prayer. The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer Stealthily his hand felt over the ground for a stone large enough to crush this importunate engineer—this thief, who would steal his teacher and leave him stranded in a barren school! Sunlight Patch There was one specially importunate group, the apparitions of a young man, a young woman, and a new-born child wrapped in ghostly rags, which gave her no peace for months. Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters Fandor, with a movement of the hand, signified that the importunate stranger might come inside. A Nest of Spies If he have an eye for the moral he will detect it at once; if not, there is no importunate author to force it upon him. Australian Writers We have to enter our closet for special seasons of prayer; we are at times to persevere there in importunate prayer. The Ministry of Intercession A Plea for More Prayer He delights to hear the music of their importunate pleadings—to see them undeterred by difficulties—unrepelled by apparent forgetfulness and neglect. The Words of Jesus At that moment, shamed that she had given in to the importunate Jinnie, Mrs. Grandoken opened the shop door, shoving the half wet dog inside. Rose O'Paradise It was provided that the vessels should be manned by volunteers from the Navy, and among those offering their services for this mission of humanity none was more importunate than Kane. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History However, he would seek out a model for the latter; but if in the end he could not find a better, he should not want that of the importunate and tactless Prior. Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 04 (of 10), Filippino Lippi to Domenico Puligo Some minutes later, the messenger returned to his post, prepared to inform the importunate young man that he could not possibly be received by Justice Hubert. Messengers of Evil Being a Further Account of the Lures and Devices of Fantômas Yet Cranston being so importunate for the prorogation, the king answered, I will advise with my bishops. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies You are all in all to me, and I find it so difficult to relinquish my dream that I must be importunate. Moods I wish not to be considered importunate, but the day may arrive when you may change your present determination, and then will you not regret that you refused so advantageous an overture?” Alonzo and Melissa The Unfeeling Father By degrees, however, these became importunate, and oh the relief of it! The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius In the morning Arabs were more importunate than ever, one woman thrusting her head between the flaps of the canvas while we were dressing. In the Tail of the Peacock Being informed that able-bodied male beings were not included in the list of the defenceless, he had become importunate in the matter of at least a bomb-proof shelter to be erected in his back-yard. The Dop Doctor Involuntarily, she put up her hand to her eyes as if to shut out the sight of this importunate fellow. The Lady of Loyalty House A Novel They stood between her and importunate lovers, whose intentions she had never divined. The Art of Disappearing As that first day at home wore on, Beth was seized with an importunate yearning to go out, and it was with difficulty that she got through her self-appointed tasks. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius The iron passes of the hills With question were importunate; And, but the sharp-tongued icy rills Had grown for once compassionate, The spiteful shades had had their wills. Gloucester Moors and Other Poems Filling the crop of that importunate offspring of hers was, with this Quaker-dressed dame, a serious business that left no time for rest or recreation. A Bird-Lover in the West The door is therefore closed against importunate callers, that is to say, the insect fills the entrance to the tunnel with his mound of rubbish. The Glow-Worm and Other Beetles They will not be importunate, will not even ask to be preserved; they do not desire fame; all that they seek is to convey a transient blessing. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life All at once, however, the noise of the water became importunate. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius She seemed to Esther like an importunate child, probing to know the future, which no one could foresee. Juggernaut A blackbird came to investigate this youngster, so different from his importunate offspring, upon which both doves flew. A Bird-Lover in the West She is importunate; indeed, distract: 'Twere good she were spoken with; for she may strew Dangerous conjectures in ill-breeding minds. Hamlet God is not importunate, He never wearies, He is so gracious and merciful, His Hand directs everything, and He will not "suffer us to be tempted above that we are able." Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life But Celia says, importunate: “Everyone must be God and you and I.” The New World His manner towards her was gentle and kindly, but reserved, as if he sought to prevent or repel some importunate confession which it would have given him pain to reply to. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt Gertrude's moist face, her loud, anxious voice, her warm, clinging hand, were exceedingly disagreeable to him—so much so that finally the desire to escape them became more importunate than any other. McClure's Magazine, Vol 31, No 2, June 1908 Meanwhile vessel after vessel brought more conclusive news of the piratical expedition in which Keymis had failed, and Gondomar became daily more importunate. Raleigh It is so sweet to feel we are needed, and so hard to be thought importunate. Gold Dust A Collection of Golden Counsels for the Sanctification of Daily Life Yes, she remembered well how once, in order to gratify her importunate curiosity, he had told her of people sent to Pignerol, St. Michel, or Isle Marguerite, never to be heard of more. The King's Warrant A Story of Old and New France No doubt the dead man was afraid of being disturbed by importunate persons and he had himself carefully concealed; but with patience and perseverance you can get anywhere. The Works of Theophile Gautier, Volume 5 The Romance of a Mummy and Egypt But if you be importunate to know The way to him, and where to find him out, Then list to me, and I'll resolve your doubt. A History of Elizabethan Literature This indolent carriage and his seemingly slight build had, on more than one occasion, been disastrously misleading to importunate or beery strangers. Mountain Blood A Novel It was something importunate, disagreeable, like a debased face thrust in at her door. Love of Brothers Something must be done, anyway, to get rid of these importunate runners. Desert Dust The Doctor disposed of these importunate visitors by appointing an hour when he met them in a body in a private room, and there answered their numerous questions. Doctor Jones' Picnic The fear of being importunate gave place to the hope of being received as he had always been. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental The thought of his dwelling, with Lattice’s importunate fancies and complaints, was distasteful to him. Mountain Blood A Novel They continue to pray, for they read that we must be importunate, that men ought always to pray and not to faint; but still there seems no answer. Personal Friendships of Jesus He lit a cigar and walked on and on, oblivious of the cries of the ’ricksha boys, importunate beggars, the human currents that broke and flowed each side of him. The Pagan Madonna Los Pobres People say that in Granada the beggars are more importunate than in any other Spanish town, but throughout Andalusia their pertinacity and number are amazing. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia How glad we should have been to find such an easy solution to the problem of the importunate widow. The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Story of the Work in Hwochow “The marquis explained to your lordship, or partially so, the motive of his importunate visit,” said Giulia, endeavoring to appear calm and collected. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf From Tom the ladies soon learnt the scheme of the brothers with regard to their sister, and were importunate in their entreaties to hurry her arrival. Fern Vale (Volume 1) or the Queensland Squatter Berry's affection for a certain brand of cigars became daily more importunate. Jonah and Co. Then there are the children, the little boys and girls that Murillo painted, barely covered by filthy rags, cherubs with black hair and shining eyes, the most importunate of all the tribe. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia He writhed, trying to expel the importunate image; but nothing served. The Hero The letter was a renewal of "a most importunate request." Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply I have entered to the blind dark Of the tomb where you have slept forever And with the dreams of my importunate hands I touch you in the profound darkness. Spectra A Book of Poetic Experiments Most of this Ringfield was familiar with, but while Poussette as a sort of accepted "character," a chartered entertainer, was one thing, Poussette as a patron, importunate, slightly quarrelsome, and self-willed, was another. Ringfield A Novel He is not like Baal, “slumbering and sleeping, or taking a journey” when the voice of importunate prayer ascends from the depths of yearning hearts! Memories of Bethany A surplus of two millions enabled Althorp to propitiate an importunate class of taxpayers by repealing the house tax. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) The boy became more importunate as the time came to go on board, but Scott was obstinate. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark In the treatise of the administration of the empire, the royal author suggests the answers and excuses that might best elude the indiscreet curiosity and importunate demands of the barbarians. A Brief Commentary on the Apocalypse Their earnest, believing, importunate prayers were thus called forth, and God only knows how much the consequent progress of the work was due to their faith, supplication, and self-denial. George Müller of Bristol And His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God Discouragement, however, could not check his intended labour of love; he returned again, and was more importunate to be let in than before. Anecdotes of Dogs It seems incredible that a Colonial Governor, even at that epoch, should have been looked upon by Downing Street as a sort of importunate mendicant. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 It is this quality that makes one at least of Professor Rowley's friends so grateful and so importunate. Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters But Fido would not stop; his blood seemed on fire, and he barked so furiously that Graceful forgot the grasshoppers to follow his importunate companion. Laboulaye's Fairy Book So even the most importunate of visitors departed at last. Casa Braccio, Volumes 1 and 2 At last all present noticed his importunate anxiety, and the wife then said she was convinced something had happened to her husband. Anecdotes of Dogs Telemachus in his return will not pass through Pylos lest he be delayed by the importunate hospitality of good old Nestor. Homer's Odyssey A Commentary This caused much surprise, not only to the overseer, but to Wynnette and Elva, who became importunate in their inquiries, and in a manner compelled an explanation. Her Mother's Secret Here and there a human soul may listen to the words,—who knows how many human souls?—whereby the importunate events, if not diverted and prevented, will be rendered less hard. Past and Present Thomas Carlyle's Collected Works, Vol. XIII. It is well, not only with me, but with the Child too: Incomparably better than if my ardent Wishes, and importunate Prayers for its Recovery, had been answered. Submission to Divine Providence in the Death of Children Recommended and inforced, in a sermon preached at Northampton, on the death of a very amiable and hopeful child, about five years old A dog accustomed to the lap is always shivering after it, and renders himself quite troublesome by his importunate addresses. Anecdotes of Dogs Still, I made bold to be somewhat importunate with Lancelot. Marjorie He protested playfully against her decision until a certain lifting of Mrs. Ogilvie's eyebrows made his desire for her presence sound importunate, and put an end to his hospitable pleadings. Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir They had heard that he was not to be the heir, and were importunate accordingly. The Bertrams And he told her that, strangely enough, since their engagement it had become more importunate. Tongues of Conscience An importunate beggar could not have been more humiliatingly dismissed. The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days Pinkney, therefore, had to be importunate in presenting the demands of his Government. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 He probably thought this very thing himself when he replied to the importunate lady: "Duchesse, I must tear myself away without more ado; I go to meet my brother monarch at Amboise on the Loire." Royal Palaces and Parks of France His victory is an evidence of the power of importunate prayer. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan She is not troubled by Penelope’s importunate 33 suitors. The Girl Scouts in Beechwood Forest Liza's image uninterruptedly presented itself before his thoughts; with an effort he drove it away, as he did also another importunate image, other imperturbably-crafty, beautiful, and detested features. A Nobleman's Nest We may feel, for instance, comparatively little hesitation in extending an importunate hand towards the fine young sapling of which Mr. Reinhart is one of the branches. Picture and Text 1893 At last, but with difficulty—so despised at first was this state, that even the rapacity of foreign monarchs spurned her opening bloom—a stranger deigned to accept their importunate offer of a dangerous crown. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VIII (of X) - Continental Europe II. Faber dissembled his anger, but immediately after repaired to the king, from whom he had obtained an order against the importunate professor of Heidelberg. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan Hers were not the prayers of a saint, but of a passionate, importunate child, self-willed and tempestuous. The Pretty Sister Of José 1889 Those whom he had dreaded as importunate ministers he now suspected as secret enemies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 To escape from the haunting and importunate ideas of the science which had so wholly absorbed him, he fled from Königsberg to Petersburg, and subsequently busied himself in scientific inquiries of a quite different character. Freedom in Science and Teaching. from the German of Ernst Haeckel As fame-preoccupied, country-loving Gama, wearied of the 'feasts, interludes, and chivalrous entertainments,' with which 'the taste of that age demonstrated the joy of Portugal,' might perchance have snubbed some too importunate Don. Punch, or the London Charivari Volume 98, January 4, 1890 A more remarkable relative was Clayton, Bishop of Clogher, who evidently knew the value of her patronage, for a more importunate suitor, and a more persevering sycophant, never kissed hands. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 But at the word her cries increase; Again requested to abate Her noise, she’s more importunate. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes The servants at last grew so perplexed that they went to tell their mistress about this importunate beggar. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race It was doubtless not singular that the ladies from Merrimac Avenue should not feel that they were importunate: what was striking was that Mrs. Nettlepoint did not appear to suspect it. A London Life and Other Tales He took council with himself in the attempt to devise a means by which he might get rid of the importunate chatterer. The Goose Man The elders, the deacons, the motherly dames, and the young and fair maidens, of Mr. Dimmesdale's flock, were alike importunate that he should make trial of the physician's frankly offered skill. The Scarlet Letter The other type of guide hailed from somewhere at the back of the bazaars; he was loudly importunate, proclaimed himself as named Macpherson, Abdullah, or Johnson, and stated that he was "dinkum." The 28th: A Record of War Service in the Australian Imperial Force, 1915-19, Vol. I Egypt, Gallipoli, Lemnos Island, Sinai Peninsula It was closely shut, with doors strongly bolted, and he was forced to knock long on the window before his wife opened the shutter to see who was the importunate visitor. Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race I was unable to think what to say—some things seemed too wide of the mark and others too importunate. A London Life and Other Tales He had a crown of silver paper on his head, and was trying to ward off the importunate advances of a young girl. The Goose Man “They mostly do,” said the clergyman, griping hard at his breast as if afflicted with an importunate throb of pain. The Scarlet Letter There is not, I suppose, a very wild and importunate demand for accommodation. The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 To Annaqua is given a pipe, with some tobacco, while the most importunate, and seemingly most important, of the women have each a trifle bestowed on them. The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure To put an end to all further and importunate demands, he posted into Austria fast as he could be conveyed. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 The gambler says this with emphasis, and an air of sullen determination, that has its effect upon his questioners—even the most importunate. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea At first the silent lips made no reply, But, moved at length by her importunate cry, "Give me," he answered, with imploring tone, "Ser Federigo's falcon for my own!" Tales of a Wayside Inn The importunate widow is the one New Testament character "the brother" implicitly believes in and imitates. With the Guards' Brigade from Bloemfontein to Koomati Poort and Back One poor woman, whose entreaties became irresistibly importunate, had watched all night in the grave-yard, lest the body of her husband should be stolen from his resting place, to which he had been consigned yesterday. A Journal of a Visit of Three Days to Skibbereen, and its Neighbourhood Renaissance": "At first sight experience seems to bury us under a flood of external objects, pressing upon us with a sharp and importunate reality, calling us out of ourselves in a thousand forms of action. The Approach to Philosophy You ought to feel relieved at getting rid of him, as I of my importunate suitor, the Señor Calderon. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea What do you want with me?” said I somewhat peevishly to the importunate stranger. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 And though the Lady Ralegh hath been an importunate suitor all these holidays in her husband's behalf, yet it is past recall. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography But, if the fiend still stays importunate, My blood is up. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914 To divert importunate thoughts there is no better way than recourse to books. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics But Gomez, grown importunate, insists on having his turn, and it is at length surrendered to him. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea The fierceness of the strife in France incited monarchists in all lands to importunate demands for the extirpation of "the French plague"; and hence were set in motion forces which Pitt vainly strove to curb. William Pitt and the Great War His overtures were as unwelcome as they were importunate; but the poor women were forced to listen in silence. Labrador Days Tales of the Sea Toilers "I am a Venetian," he answered coldly; and no longer hesitating to use the needful force to unclasp the clinging, importunate hands. The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus And though domestic occupations may be less important, they are not less importunate. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics It was futile for the priest to demonstrate what a ridiculous and unreasonable demand this was; the lieutenant always came back to the subject, being sometimes merely importunate and sometimes using menaces. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 The usual machinery is set in motion forthwith—threats of exposure and importunate demands for money. Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations The Veil Lifted, and Light Thrown on Crime and its Causes, and Criminals and their Haunts. Facts and Disclosures. In France, in Russia, he was importunate in urging his extravagant designs upon persons of influence. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. But the Bailò listened to their importunate pleadings as if it were a trifle. The Royal Pawn of Venice A Romance of Cyprus If, under the management of their conductors, they are indulged for interested reasons in all the caprices and humours of spoiled children like them, they grow more unreasonable and importunate upon every new favour. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 My greatest grief of late is, that my love to God and His people is not more humble, more fervent, and more importunate. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Such also is oftentimes thy desire, which thou hast profest to be so importunate. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)—Continental Europe I Besides, the instances are very rare in which a female is required, for the gratification of an importunate lover, to do what she feels must be suicidal to her own peace. The Young Maiden I was importunate and at an infelicitous time. In the Mist of the Mountains “What do you mean? do you refer to the sweeper, who was so importunate when I crossed over the road?” Japhet in Search of a Father I don't remember who my importunate correspondent was, or what address he or she wrote from, or what it was about. Punch, or the London Charivari, May 13, 1914 I next, importunate, my people urged, 50 Flaying the victims which myself had slain, To burn them, and to supplicate in pray’r Illustrious Pluto and dread Proserpine. The Odyssey of Homer The servant was sent to drive him away; still he returned again, and was more importunate than before to be let in. A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals So he that cometh to God must believe that he hath the bowels and compassion of a Father, and will be more easily inclined with our importunate cries, than the fathers of our flesh. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning He even advanced sums of hard cash when some distant creditor, a Dublin tailor, for instance, who did not appreciate the doctor's personal charm, became importunate. General John Regan Miss 146Nevins made an importunate appeal, quite forgetting her past disdain. The Girls at Mount Morris Now I had only a month; but the images were with me, importunate and pleading. The King's Mirror This importunate selfish wish inevitably thrust itself before every other thought. Romola She turned to the prisoner and began to speak with a quick, low urgency; her face, importunate and fearful, was close to the still mask of his. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories There are, I believe, a great number of wealthy people here; and, judging from the scarcity of beggars—that importunate plague, so universal in Italy—I should think the poor are not neglected by them. Fair Italy, the Riviera and Monte Carlo Comprising a Tour Through North and South Italy and Sicily with a Short Account of Malta Unexpectedly importunate human drama obtruded itself, the deep places of the story—such as, in the innocence of his ascetic refinement, he had never dreamed of—began to reveal themselves. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance When didst thou rebuke any petitioner with the name of importunate? Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together with Death's Duel But she had no wish to prevent his purpose; on the contrary, she herself wished to subdue certain importunate memories and questionings which still flitted like unexplained shadows across her happier thought. Romola At the selling-stalls importunate vendors of tin-ware rattled their stock-in-trade and roared at the world in general, as if buyers could be forced to attend to the most noisy—which, indeed, they mostly did. The Dew of Their Youth Mr. Benny was one of those rare souls who never dream of asking a favour for themselves, but can be shamelessly importunate on behalf of a fellow-creature. Shining Ferry The importunate thought returned upon Katherine and with it a touch of her late melancholy. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Mrs Fyne saw the brusque half turn of the fellow’s body as one avoids an importunate contact, defeating her attempt rudely. Chance A Tale in Two Parts And the thought that she had divided herself from them for ever became more and more importunate in these hours that were unfilled with action. Romola But still, and for long after 1760, the clothes of men were scarcely less brilliant, scarcely less importunate in their demands upon the attention of their wearers, than the clothes of women. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III His eyes across the table were growing very importunate. Laramie Holds the Range Let it be well understood that she was the least importunate, the least exacting, the most adaptable, of guests! The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance I felt myself in a dilemma; and the importunate savage—no doubt some friend of Wakono himself—appeared determined to stick to me. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse In the soberest congregations, throughout nearly all parts of the land, these importunate, and, without unkindness, I am disposed to add, morbid minds are to be found, often in considerable numbers. Diary in America, Series One For your lips can have their smile, and your flute its music, only in your delight in my love; and therefore you are importunate, even as I am. Creative Unity They all differed slightly from common Egyptians in appearance, and were more unlike them in not being importunate for money, nor disagreeable in their manners. The Gypsies The importunate thought was upon her again, clamouring, not only to be recognised, but fairly owned to and permitted to pass the doors of speech. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance The fear of a repetition of that scene is all which withholds me from more frequently answering the importunate calls of the public to appear before them. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 3, September 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy At last the claims on his attendance of a Government School had become importunate. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales Somewhere near her feet the cricket gave out an importunate chirp. The Dragon Painter |
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