| 单词 | imprecation |
| 例句 | He suspected, from the imprecations of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, that several more of the ghouls might have run off. The Graveyard Book 2008-09-30T00:00:00Z Lana started to make sounds, like the imprecations of a priestess, over the bills that the boy had given her. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z To the supplications of reason they eventually added the insult of imprecation, calling him a young cur and a scoundrel and, moreover, a fool. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z There was more brooding from the Deftones, whose sorrows are channeled into songs that keep wrenching themselves in different directions: thrash outbursts, rap imprecations, grunge melodies. ArtsBeat: Lollapalooza Chile: All About the Details 2011-04-04T00:48:21Z Not surprisingly, “Graveyard Clay” feels more restrained than “The Dirty Dust,” and not simply because Titley reached for flashier imprecations. The Irish Novel That’s So Good People Were Scared to Translate It 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Her singing encompassed cathartic extremes: lullabies and imprecations, sighs and howls. 10 Essential Songs by Sinead O’Connor 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Mr. O’Callaghan’s blind king Dritarashtra pretty much sums up the nature of this existence in the imprecations that begin “Battlefield”: “All the woes that we suffer in this life arise from the state of humanity!” Review: ‘Battlefield’ Explores the Silence After the War 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z But the internet’s id manifested itself in the comments on stories about the incident, heaping imprecations, slander and abuse against Belamire. The rise of virtual sexual assault and cyber-groping in virtual reality gaming 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z It takes a single imprecation to launch the curse of Greer, and once it is launched nothing will stop it. Do not underestimate the curse of Greer ? the Hindu goddess Kali is on my side 2010-10-03T21:31:00Z Rob Riggle, stepping in for creator Miller, makes Golan more of a six-pack guy, drawing perhaps on his years in the Marine Corps for Golan's louder imprecations. TV picks: Insatiable 'Golan,' NZ mysteries, 'Halt and Catch Fire' 2015-05-30T04:00:00Z Some toss bait back, including vulgar imprecations against the president that are hardly distinguishable from the cries of “Lock her up” that horrify us in other settings. Review: Michael Moore, Bragging on Broadway, in ‘The Terms of My Surrender’ 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z After a few repetitions, the scratchy imprecation transforms from one thing to another, from a hostile invasion into a layer or sample on top of the techno-house beat pounding from the DJ's booth. "The Time That Remains": One Arab family in Israel 2011-01-07T02:01:00Z Second place receives a coloring book titled “How Librarians Swear,” which embeds inside various kaleidoscopic designs such imprecations as “You stupid doorknob,” “What the fun” and “Oh shootdarn it.” Style Invitational Week 1355: The inside word — our ‘air quotes’ contest 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z The shusher in the theater is sometimes more distracting than the talker or smartphone user being chastised; the parent who screams at his child is often louder than the object of his imprecations. Circa Now: When the Manners Police Knock - Circa Now 2012-12-20T22:54:38Z The name was an imprecation aimed at folk music snobs. ArtsBeat Blog: Staying Undefined at the Antifolk Festival, and That's Fine 2011-09-23T07:40:41Z He would deserve history's greater imprecations had he done less. 'A Narco History' explores Mexico's drug violence — and U.S. culpability 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z Perhaps you returned home and threw their toys, clothes and shoes violently into their respective hampers muttering foul imprecations under and indeed occasionally above your breath as you did so. Toddlers and Tiaras 2010-05-18T05:45:00Z She hurled raspy imprecations in “Hurt Yourself” and let her voice break with tearful desperation and then find its own resolve in the hymnlike “Sandcastles.” What’s Beyoncé’s Definitive Album? 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z The lyrics were mostly lost in the cacophony, though there were a lot of imprecations and flashes of humor: “murder, murder, mo’ murder,” one song chanted, reminiscent of “The Name Game” by Shirley Ellis. SXSW Music 2015: And Now, for a Horror -- Make That Ho99o9 -- Show 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z “No, I am not a bad hombre,” she says in one of the few direct references to Donald J. Trump’s imprecations against Mexicans, “and I am not a bad mujer, either.” Review: Manufacturing Reality in Netflix’s ‘Made in Mexico’ 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z He was also, “a working-class bloke,” Mr. Cox said, and one whose renegade instinct manifested itself early on, when he stitched an antiroyalist imprecation into a suit sewn for the Prince of Wales. 2010-02-11T21:45:00Z Rather than offer imprecations against capitalists or deluded “reformers,” Dabiq jeers at “crusaders,” “apostates,” Jews, the countries of Iran and Saudi Arabia, and other strands of Islam. The Perfect Children of ISIS: Lessons from Dabiq 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z He then leads the Army in shouts of the imprecation, "Arise, oh God, and let your enemies be scattered!" He's on a mission from God: Pennsylvania GOP candidate Doug Mastriano's war with the world 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z In the history of American presidential debates, there never has been a spectacle of imprecations and interruptions like Tuesday night’s prize fight. Presidential debates worked a lot better when women called the shots 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z Mr. McPartland and Mr. Burke used to greet one another on the phone with a vulgar imprecation. Scandal Began With Sex Toys. Now Ex-D.A. Is Convicted on Long Island. 2019-12-17T05:00:00Z The commentator Tomi Lahren often tweets imprecations at immigrants: “We are indeed a nation of immigrants. We are also a nation of laws. Respect our laws and we welcome you. If not, bye.” Immigration panic: how the west fell for manufactured rage 2019-08-27T04:00:00Z But imprecations of socialism and endorsements of reparations are anathema to the electorate, socially and racially fragmenting a nation that urgently needs unity. Opinion | The Democratic Party is trying to gift reelection to Trump 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z People have already started tweeting out imprecations, and then, increasingly, jokes. J. R. Smith and the Perils of Playing with LeBron 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z Yes, you were born in Portland, Ore., someone might well have asked Martin Wong, but, really — and this part is asked more as a threat or imprecation than out of inquisitiveness — tell the truth. The Artists Who Brought Asian-Americans Into the Annals of Contemporary Art 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z Maybe, just maybe, you might want to take a moment and listen to your fellow Americans rather than hurling insults and imprecations. Another Shooting, Another Gun Debate. Will the Outcome Be the Same? 2018-02-22T05:00:00Z We’ve got four hours – drop me a line with your forecasts, imprecations, witticisms and laments. State of the Union: Donald Trump to give his first address – live updates 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Participants were asked to use the imprecations they would utter if they dropped a hammer on their thumb. The Many Benefits of the Occasional Swear Word 2018-01-12T05:00:00Z One of them is the journalistic imprecation tediously if correctly invoked by New Yorker editor David Remnick in a recent column: Don’t get ahead of the reporting. Not so fast, everybody! Despite the Donald Jr. sideshow, it’s way too easy to blame Putin for everything that went wrong in 2016 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z At another point, she shouted imprecations at Durant as he took a free throw; after it went through, he made a point of shooting her a look. The Loneliness of LeBron James 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z Nobody trusts anybody else very much, and when two half-wits start throwing punches and imprecations, things quickly escalate and the warehouse becomes a shooting gallery. ‘Free Fire’ review: B-movie goes trigger-happy 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Hence his derision, the sputtered imprecations: “He’s no hero!” A Father’s Final Odyssey 2017-04-17T04:00:00Z Beyond Mr. Trump’s schoolboy imprecations, the bilious environment has drawn attention to the more serious issue of the United States’ record of putting women in positions of power. A Glass Ceiling Now Broken, Is U.S. Ready for a Madam President? 2016-07-30T04:00:00Z The miner- diggers, or digger-miners, it depends, voiced imprecations we shall refrain from expressing. Tram 83, the Congolese novel that's wowing the literary world - extract 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z As Mr. de Blasio offered a final imprecation to keep the faith as thin gray cirrus clouds slid across New York, harbingers of an approaching winter storm. Gotham: Plenty of Reminders of Populism’s Limits 2014-01-02T02:35:05Z Nor do I say all past imprecations were that good. The joy of slang 2013-10-26T00:19:22Z Supplications and imprecations flaring up and dying away like fevers of a recurrent illness. Flirting with danger 2013-02-01T22:00:00Z As the second half went on, the cries gave way to groans of dissatisfaction, and, eventually, shrieks of imprecation. South Africa profit from England's inexperience as Chris Robshaw errs 2012-11-24T18:22:04Z I recall the days in which Apple issued imprecations against so much as opening a case to add memory. Days of fixing Apple products yourself are over 2012-07-06T22:42:03Z Not to mention tunes that are terrifyingly loud and filled in at the edges by the barked imprecations of the most annoyingly insistent breed of stadium PA announcer yet concocted. Euro 2012: Banned England band fails to find support among the fans 2012-06-12T16:32:14Z He uttered, too, the most awful imprecations, and cursed and swore like a man possessed of the devil. The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z Still he turned round as soon as ever he had an opportunity, and shouted forth the same accusation with horrible imprecations and even blasphemies. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z The mob gave way, still shouting fierce imprecations against the terrified old woman, and making hostile demonstrations against the interrupters of their fiendish sport. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z They dread their curses: for these holy men have a fearful power of imprecation. From Egypt to Japan 2012-04-19T02:00:28.147Z He several times mildly entreated them to desist, but in vain, when, inspired by divine wrath, he launched a terrible imprecation against them. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z On entering, he uttered the most awful imprecations against Welshmen in general, and Mr. Wynn in particular. The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z In one, we find such uproar and confusion, such thunder, fire, imprecations and groans of agony, as can only be compared to the nether regions. Submarine U93 2012-04-07T02:00:34.693Z Several of the rogues hurled imprecations at him, but their leader silenced them by raising his hand. A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times 2012-04-21T02:00:23.363Z Harvey only replied by imprecations, and Pharold calmly proceeded to station four of the gipsies, who had guns, upon the top of the wall, to protect the retreat of the others. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z Only one remained--a woman, the same whose imprecations had greeted me on my appearance at the window. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z The frightened countess fell on her knees beside her; but, with a terrible imprecation, Bothwell commanded his attendants to bear his victim from the room, and sternly ordered his trembling wife to remain. The Portland Sketch Book 2012-03-28T02:00:28.847Z The act of anathematizing, or denouncing as accursed; imprecation. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Shak. µ Often a very mild form of imprecation; sometimes so far from implying a curse, as to be uttered coaxingly, nay even with some tenderness. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z But whether with reverence or mute imprecations, the coach of a Czar disseminates thrills of fright as it proceeds. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Curses and imprecations were hurled on her from every side; they railed at her pride, they called her foul names.... The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z There!" he cried, with horrible imprecations, the more horrible for the bald ugliness of the man, "and that is what I will do to you--by-and-by, Mr. Smith. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z The miser was in bed, groaning in his night-cap, and pouring out imprecations upon fate. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z Instead, the contractor, with an angry imprecation, started for Rush. The Iron Boys in the Mines or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft 2012-03-11T03:00:13.327Z Shubeyko went about invoking imprecations upon the sly prisoner for stealing her new spring cloak, bonnet and parasol. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z They found it in darkness and Captain Dove uttered a stifled imprecation. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z I suppose there were outcries, hootings, and imprecations, as is the rabble's wont. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z They turned away, mopping and mowing--one was a leper--and lifting hands of imprecation. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z With an angry imprecation, he sprang at Steve, knife in hand. The Iron Boys in the Mines or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft 2012-03-11T03:00:13.327Z In another moment, there came a tumult of exclamations, imprecations, oaths; and above all the rest, a cry of mingled anguish and rage from the lips of the bereaved and tortured father. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z Would you poison me now, you witch!" he gasped, and then, regaining his voice a little, "Ambrizette," he called weakly, with a quavering imprecation, "brandy. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z I fancied their merry laughter issuing from solitary dungeons where nothing but groans and imprecations had once been heard. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z Captain Langdon used no bad language when this happened, but he looked all sorts of imprecations at this inaccessible home of ours. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z His mother rushed into the room, and added her cries and imprecations. From the Lakes of Killarney to the Golden Horn 2012-02-15T03:00:25.610Z The air resounded with threats, imprecations, exclamations, oaths. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z After the strange return from Erech, he had gone daily for two months to Istar's temple, and had sought by entreaty, threat, prayer, and imprecation, to be admitted to her. Istar of Babylon A Phantasy 2012-01-31T03:00:15.543Z The officer had rushed forward, and with a furious imprecation sent three bullets in quick succession after the runaway. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z And with an imprecation he strode past the outraged servant and rushed through the saloon and up the companion. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z The coachman threw a startled glance over his shoulder and, seeing that M. de Strasbourg pressed after him, quickened his pace; behind him rushed a baldheaded executioner hurling imprecations. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Warriner burst out in a flood of imprecations, and Moorish imprecations, for they came most readily to his tongue. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z Its red glare streaked the water, and the burning oil dripped from it in a sparkling rain, while Austin felt his heart beat when the man flung it down with an imprecation. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z They shouted, swore, stamped, clenched their fists, gnashed their teeth, and tore their hair, fired off their pistols in the air, and brandished their arms, with imprecations loud and deep. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z The respectable French historian, De Thou, says that "the Vaudois keep the commandments of the decalogue, and allow among them of no wickedness, detesting perjuries and imprecations, quarrels, seditions, and all debaucheries, usury, &c. &c." L'Histoire Des Vaudois From Authentic Details of the Valdenses 2012-01-19T03:00:20.593Z The team quieted down under a few soothing strokes; but the women persisted in screaming and uttering incoherent imprecations in German, while the child fairly roared. Historic Waterways?Six Hundred Miles of Canoeing Down the Rock, Fox, and Wisconsin Rivers 2012-01-13T03:00:14.813Z I shall never forget his curses and imprecations upon his daughter, but as we sailed away he called out, begging her to return. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z They went on to the strip of sand where Jefferson had stored the coal and oil, and when they reached it he stood up suddenly with an imprecation. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Whether or not any bodily harm had been done to any pirate, a chorus of astonished yells and imprecations went up from her crowded deck. The Noank's Log A Privateer of the Revolution 2012-01-09T03:00:21.297Z And he clenched his vehement disclaimer with an imprecation. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z The tenderness of his voice when he came to the eleventh and twelfth lines, and the measured outburst of passionate imprecation, come back almost audibly. Tennyson and His Friends 2011-12-28T03:00:32.373Z Trembling with excitement, and muttering imprecations against the clairvoyante and Madame Margot, he bade Julienne quickly prepare to accompany him to Paris. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z They thought that these representations related to sorcery, and they were confirmed in the idea, on hearing the imprecations which, according to M. Tournon, were to accompany the oath of secrecy. The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. 2011-12-22T03:00:10.443Z Then added a mild imprecation, for his pipe had gone out while he stooped over the recalcitrant boot, and it had to be lighted once again. The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z He broke into imprecations against the supreme power that claimed sovereignty over the Maharajah of Chirakul and against the Founder of the Christian faith. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z The giant went on muttering imprecations, however, and Owen had hard work to hold him when presently that distant door slammed again. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z The most terrible imprecations against Pritchard were resounding on all sides. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z The man fell with a howl and rose with a curse, and then made off into the darkness muttering imprecations, in the wake of his companions who had disappeared already. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z So the Watch followed behind and vented its contrition on a mob of boys in occasional backhanded cuffs and current imprecations. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Then with a bitter imprecation he snapped the pen between his hands and flung the broken pieces violently in Lawless’ face. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z The old woman with the candlestick sent after them what sounded very like a volley of imprecations, while she closed and locked and barred the door. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z The imprecations were followed by a shot, then by a howl of pain. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z Nevertheless, Steel's advice was sound, and I tightened my grip on the bridle with a smothered imprecation. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z He drew the second, whereupon he broke the arrows and dashed them on the face of the idol, exclaiming with a gross imprecation, "If thy father had been slain, thou would'st not have hindered me!" A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z A goodly number of hands flew about in the darkness, flourishing terrible canes and umbrellas, and from both the throngs arose a chorus of imprecations far from flattering to the canine race. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z He did me the honor of assuring me that this time I would not escape him, ornamenting his sentences with those superb imprecations which are so familiar in his speech. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z But they were in bad humour: they thought themselves either badly commanded or betrayed by the Executive Power, against which they uttered terrible imprecations. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z I could distinguish words of various tongues, English, Irish, German, and many unfamiliar and disjointed cries, imprecations, and maledictions. 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 Muttering imprecations on his daughter, Ipgreve left the Well Tower, and Ruth hurried back to Viviana, whom she found anxiously expecting her, and related to her what she had done. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z The speaker was at once assailed with imprecations in ten different languages; but he stood firm under the polyglot uproar. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z In the midst of these imprecations her eyes became suddenly fixed in her head. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z So early had the English got this odious nick-name by their frequent and common use of that horrid and disgusting imprecation. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 90, July 19, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. 2011-10-03T02:00:27.757Z Her imprecation caused a stir among the idlers, who pressed forward to learn what was the matter and to obtain a better view. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Pouring forth a torrent of threats and imprecations, he swore he would never rest till he had secured them, and urging his courser to its utmost speed, commanded his men to give chase. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z Another story relates that he took the blood welling from the wound in his hand, and flung it up towards the sun, his patron god, with an imprecation—"There, take thy fill." Sermons 2011-09-26T02:00:27.830Z He had chafed and grumbled loudly from the first, asserting that his business would be ruined without his immediate presence and attention, and heaping imprecations upon the weather and the railroad company alike. The Cassowary What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains 2011-09-24T02:00:16.927Z “There is nothing in what follows in the Arabic Harmony,” Mr. Harris points out, “which suggests an allusion to the desolation of the city, or an imprecation upon, or lamentation over, themselves.” The Gospel According To Peter 2011-09-22T02:00:26.513Z Hoggett was a man of sterner mettle, and held his ground, shaking his fist at the hut, and vowing with horrible imprecations that he would have his revenge. Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z He poured out a torrent of imprecations and bitter complaints, and Louvois had the pleasure of hearing by the next mail that silence did not indicate absence of suffering. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z Silent and attentive during the messenger's narrative, she had then for the first time heard imprecations uttered at the ravages of the English, and about the misfortunes of the gentle Dauphin of France. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z What we said I have no idea, but I think I spoke staccato Italian, while Robin answered in Arabic imprecations. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z He arose quickly and gathered up the things he proposed to wash, muttering imprecations on Makupi for spreading them out. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z David Massingale shook hands on it with more gratitude, colored this time with a hearty imprecation. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z Then this classic land was reviled and vehement imprecations were launched upon the proprietors of its soil,—"those brilliant and ambitious gentlemen" who figure so largely in the ceremonies of Versailles. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z The English soldiers and the people of the Burgundian party feel irritated at the prospect of the Maid's escaping death, and break out into imprecations against the judges. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z She was a dusky thundercloud of wrath, who rumbled verbal imprecations with every breath. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z Oh, he shall ride it," quoth the baronet, with a horrid imprecation; "you may take your oath of that. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 1/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:34.720Z We find several sorts of imprecations in the Psalms and other scriptures: some are imitable, some not; some are prophetical, having the force of a prophecy, as David's Psal. xxxv. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z On receiving this message, they broke out into imprecations, and resolved not to delay their return to the city, nor to be kept longer in ignorance of what was passing there. History of the Buccaneers of America 2011-08-19T02:00:13.187Z Learning from her missive that the Maid was now so near them, the more timid grew pale, while others uttered furious imprecations. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Without a word, but with a smothered imprecation that issued gutturally from between his clenched teeth, he swung a fist with bitter malignance at Taylor’s face. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z He was vainly trying to strap a Gladstone bag, and was muttering imprecations under his breath. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z It must be dreadful to be under the dint of the Mediator's imprecations; and also dreadful to clash with him in his intercessions, that is, to apprecate for them against whom he intercedes. A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods 2011-08-21T02:00:31.760Z A flock of snow-sparrows caught by the gale dashed past the youth, chattering bird imprecations. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z In these games the two parties ever finished by taking their roles seriously; when imprecations and actual blows with sticks and stones exchanged by the two "armies" gave these affairs the actual semblance of war. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Thus the nickname, facetiously applied by Kiddo Cook in celebration of his piteous song, grew into use; and 'Canary' would call the creature's attention as readily as a mouthful of imprecations. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z Her mother seized her again with a dreadful imprecation. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z The division took place amid ominous growls, which broke into exclamations of unbounded wrath and indignant imprecations when the opposing parties stood facing each other. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z In another second, the clashing of lances and screams of rage could alone be heard, mingled with imprecations. The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z Stupefied, terrified by such audacity, the English ranks wavered and opened despite all the orders, threats, imprecations and desperate efforts to the contrary by their captains. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Tvashtri threw what remained of Indra's share into the fire with imprecations, and from the fire sprang Vritra, the enemy of Indra. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z He gave me one look—I shall never forget it,—and threw up his arms with what sounded like an imprecation. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z A medley of shouts and questions followed, mingled with fierce imprecations. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z But over the side of the vessel the men scrambled with fierce cries and imprecations, paying no heed either to his commands or pleadings. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z The latter in fact was marvellous in the part of the slave Vestapor whose wild imprecations resounded to the utmost in his great sonorous baritone. My Recollections 2011-07-16T02:00:14.973Z He stole a cup of it, and the dregs, thrown into the fire with a magical imprecation, became Vritra, whom Indra had such difficulty in killing. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Why, if I thought that the imprecations of the angry and malignant could bring down curses from heaven upon the heads of the innocent, I should turn pagan, and worship beasts. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z Italy is my nation; the Deep Dell is my dwelling-place, and—but no! never shall monkish cant pollute the lips to baleful imprecation attuned for ever. John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z Arms, legs, guns, hats, packs, and human forms were mingled in one writhing, squirming, surging mass, and groans, shouts, and imprecations, in English, Chinook, and Scowlitz, rent the air. Cruisings in the Cascades A Narrative of Travel, Exploration, Amateur Photography, Hunting, and Fishing 2011-07-09T02:00:15.543Z You have brought Jacob Van Heeren to his death by your imprecations, and now, fold your hands and pray to God for him—for him, your son's murderer. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z For with a furious imprecation Roland has dashed down the open sheet upon the table, and sits back in his chair, his face ashy white. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Finally, she was taken to a Northern lunatic asylum, in the hope of cure, and there, at the end of a few months, she died raving mad, and hurling down imprecations upon me. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z We are reminded of Job’s imprecation on his own birthday—“Let the day perish on which I was born.” A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam' 2011-07-07T02:00:25.637Z Stephanus attempted to accompany him, but was driven away with imprecations. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z On the Matterhorn you hear them rattling all day long—” A vehement imprecation from both guides simultaneously, interrupted them. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z From this man’s lips there rolled forth thick and fast a very torrent of imprecation, and that in about six of the different dialects understood in those parts. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z He grunted once or twice as his pipe went out, and then with a muttered imprecation threw it down, and, pulling the blanket over his head, began to snore. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z An agitated mob was before it, and a voice that was not new to his ear, was haranguing the bystanders, with many imprecations against "tyrans." The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z Come forth, then, and the sight of him shall be as a fire in thy bones, inspiring thy tongue to the invention of disastrous epithets and calamitous imprecations. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z These answered, and sundry imprecations vented, the whole party increased their speed, and went on, mile after mile, by hedgerow and open moorland, talking as they went. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z Oaths, imprecations, and contempt of sacred things, are mingled with the elements of his trade. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z An imprecation is the only reply the other vouchsafes, and again they exchange shots. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Every human being seemed brutalised and degraded; and the women appeared utterly lost to decency, and made the street ring with their cries, their quarrels, and their imprecations. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z In hoarse mutterings, and fierce imprecations, he gave voice to a passion of grief and anger so furious, that ordinary speech utterly failed it. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z He lay there, watching the hard-riding horsemen, and striving most desperately to do them all the harm that the worst sort of malign imprecations could effect. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z He glared malevolently at them for a few moments but finding that this had little effect at last turned and went into the cottage still muttering imprecations on the head of his assistant. Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches 2011-06-15T02:00:18.907Z A cry arose in the whole party, at this narrow escape; nor were loud imprecations on the hand that had cast the missile spared. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Suddenly he flung the paper from him and bounded to his feet, uttering a passionate imprecation. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z It was evident that he considered her blind and deaf, as well as paralyzed, else he never would have exposed his principal as he did in these violent imprecations. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z They ran about in a sort of frenzy, looking for the keg, uttering wild oaths and imprecations against the Skipper and that "blanked popinjay," whom I was finally forced to mentally acknowledge was myself. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z He plunged his hand into the wide pocket of his gaily striped breeches, bent his back, scraped with his feet, uttered imprecations, and at last cried triumphantly, “I have it!” The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z Everything happened just as the priest said; for three nights cries, groans, and imprecations surrounded the man's house, while the bells tolled the death-knell. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z So they treated her as a mad woman, and for many days Mamma hurled unheard imprecations at her cowardly spouse, and cursed Richard Stanhope, arrayed in a strait-jacket. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z Madame Hesslein's small, eager face grew pale; the chevalier burst into a heartfelt imprecation, and Mr. Davenport clutched the white Margaret's hand with a shocked, "Heaven preserve us!" Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z I now saw that the men, with fists shaking in air, and uttering bitter and profane imprecations at the Bo's'n and the Minion, had turned their heads our way again. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z As she stood there, in the shelter of the wall, she suddenly heard the governor's voice uttering maledictions and imprecations, and the next moment he came blundering down the stone steps from the parapet. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z Again I repeated it, when I heard a muttered imprecation in German. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z The officer of the deck, who had been roaring up angry imprecations to the "lazy lubbers" on the yard to "make haste and get in that sail," jumped back toward the wheel. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z An imprecation burst from him in a voice which betrayed his fury, his disappointment, his apprehension. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z Instantly there was a commotion, and a perfect storm of imprecations was poured out upon the thief. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z The sight of it reminded her hearer of those dying imprecations which had been so fatal to all his happiness. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z Not a few imprecations, fiercely directed against the house that had disinherited them, arose among their dependents as the carriage finally disappeared. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z Curses and imprecations on the English flag and on the distant ship rent the air. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z Mark could not tell very clearly what happened; he was vaguely conscious of shouts and imprecations; of flying arms and closely pressing bodies; of blows and kicks that blinded him, stifled him. On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration 2011-05-15T02:00:09.877Z He bleated out his imprecations, his frothy, distraught utterances tumbling together and stifling his speech. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z Upon his head many an imprecation was breathed, and against him many a threat was muttered. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z The trolley arrived just then and we hurriedly got aboard while Zebedee shouted hospitable imprecations on the head of his old friend if he should fail to keep his word. Vacation with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-08T02:00:04.123Z Without truce, without lassitude, since the opening of the courts-martial it accompanied all the trials with the same chorus of imprecations and the same slanders. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The sound of horses' feet and human voices now became distinct from below, and oaths and imprecations were still heard loud and vehemently, as the captors hurried on their prisoners. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z He then rode off toward Bardstown, uttering imprecations against the boy who had thwarted him, against the man who had robbed him, against everybody and everything. The Cave by the Beech Fork A Story of Kentucky?1815 2011-05-07T02:00:28.747Z Yes, he sternly restricts his imprecations to Biblical quotations. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z Drunkards tumbled up the long dark stairs, and reeled down the dark passages, with shouts and imprecations, destitute even of the instinct which teaches a wild beast the way to its own den. Notes on Old Edinburgh 2011-05-03T02:00:17.180Z Since the Gironde, since Isnard's curse, Paris had not undergone such an imprecation. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Almost instantaneously was it drowned by the roar of cannon, and the rattling of musketry, mingled with the imprecations of ruffians in uniform rushing along the street. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z As he did so he was jostled by a tall man who was coming out, and who seemed to have lost his temper, as he muttered an imprecation under his breath in Spanish. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z Seeing Burton standing in the middle of the floor he rushed toward him with a roar of imprecations, and the crowd quickly shifted to allow room for action. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z And he called down on the heads of the horses awful imprecations for their weakness. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z The passers-by were constrained to demolish the barricades, and any sign of impatience brought with it an arrest, any imprecation death. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The Black Star laughed again as at a good joke, and Muggs growled imprecations deep down in his throat, but the other man merely looked the Black Star straight in the eyes and remained silent. The Black Star A Detective Story 2011-04-14T02:01:01.883Z Hardly had Leo uttered the words than, with a muttered imprecation, Porler sprang upon him and bore him to the ground. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z With a final imprecation almost as picturesque as one of Prospero's own, I went home and to bed. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z His face became suddenly and awfully discolored and stern, and, standing by the dread thing on the sand, the tottering old man lifted his clenched fist to the sky in silent imprecation of Heaven. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z Some, furious and strong in agony, sat in their beds bolt upright,—raving, tossing their arms, and muttering horrible imprecations—hideous objects of misery. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Muggs tore the robe off and growled his imprecations, and ran on as the policeman laughed again. The Black Star A Detective Story 2011-04-14T02:01:01.883Z Then must her imprecation fall impotent, and his own fate be undisturbed. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z Thin with a muttered imprecation Tug held out his hand. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Precepts, imprecations, and prayers, or any set formulæ whatever, were called Carmina. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II 2011-04-03T02:00:18.677Z The air was filled with cries, and for several hundred yards men and boys ran along by the taxi, shouting insult and imprecation through the window. The Messenger 2011-03-26T02:00:14.523Z The Jesuit's words were again received with imprecations by the Bishop and Monsieur Plouernel, while the Marquis, finding the idea funnier and funnier, burst into irrepressible laughter. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z He rose to his full height; his face became suddenly and awfully discolored and stern, and, tottering almost to falling, he lifted his clenched fist to the sky in silent imprecation of heaven. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z His uncle’s fierce imprecations could not exorcise fever and delirium, and for many weeks little Hugh lingered between life and death. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, August, 1893 2011-03-20T02:00:35.193Z He replied in rude and insulting language, and aimed several imprecations at his customer's organs of vision. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z The crowd, stuck for so long in silent stasis of prayer and imprecation, erupted into rapturous celebration. Matt Prior's odd dismissal sums up the malaise that has hit England 2011-03-11T20:00:01Z Then these rebels, dragging after them their soldiers, as drunk as themselves, poured out into the courtyard of the palace, crying savage imprecations against the Representatives of the people. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The officer pointed to him with elevated eyebrows, and the guard drove him with imprecations to his task. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Would Heaven, in this dreadful emergency, condemn me for that, or suffer that those awful imprecations which I was forced to utter should fall on my body and soul? The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z Pate and Wiggins rushed to the scene of action, and beheld the landlord, with loud and violent imprecations, kicking Captain Bragg's monkey out of a room. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z He was answered by a Russian imprecation; a face peered in and a whale lance darted through the opening. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z He denounced the railway company, and heaped imprecations on the head of the driver, and talked of claiming damages. The Three Impostors or The Transmutations 2011-03-09T03:00:45.227Z Yes—a—quite as you say—but where's the good of imprecation? The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z I could see that both were badly—in fact mortally—wounded; and yet each was cursing the other with the most horrible imprecations I had ever heard! Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z In the meantime the pale-faced priest had set forth for the governor's abode, muttering imprecations upon the bitter country in which it had become his evil lot to settle. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z This sally filled the ship with wild imprecations and cries, and Stirling was swirled in a maze of doubt. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z The man uttered an imprecation, jumped from the cart and tugged viciously at the animal's bridle. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z A wife may omit Mass or a fast, in order to prevent her ignorant husband from using blasphemies or imprecations, or to avoid notable dissensions in the home. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z After you were overcome by them and had fallen, their awful rush upon me with knives, threats imprecations and hellish grins, amply convinced me that they were no friends of mine. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z The priest rose, muttering a frightened imprecation, and as he nervously gathered up the shattered symbol his ears became opened to a hurrying of feet over the fresh snow. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z Strangely indifferent he seemed to the howling of the winds, the rattling of the cordage, the falling of spars, the crash of timbers, and the imprecations of his fellow-convicts amid the scream of frightened women. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z She listened in silence to the terrible imprecations and oaths which he poured out, and which shocked and terrified her indeed, but of the meaning of which she had, of course, not the slightest idea. A Search For A Secret (Vol 2 of 3) A Novel 2011-02-15T03:00:18.213Z A curse made in the form of a prayer is called an imprecation. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z Antoine, gloomy as was his wont, limped from hut to hut, muttering low-voiced imprecations against all white men, and those around in particular. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z "Gentlemen," cried the commandant, advancing, with an imprecation upon the rain, "drop your swords, I pray of you." The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z But you would not have me repeat all the degrading and terrible imprecations that fell from his lips. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z They have no form of imprecation or swearing. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z Terrible were his imprecations against Lawrence and terrible would be his revenge if ever he got him in his power. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z The half-breed struggled furiously, howled fiercely, and poured imprecations upon the head of the chastiser. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Into her frenzied and dreadful imprecations breaks the sound of sweet voices from without of a chorus of Corinthian women, chanting the epithalamium for the nuptials of Jason and Cre�sa. Studies in the Poetry of Italy, I. Roman 2011-02-06T03:00:58.870Z It is impossible to relate to you all I saw and heard, as, statue-like, I leaned against the window—bitter imprecations were heaped on my own head. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z The people drew their own conclusions as to what had taken place, and there arose, in consequence, a mingled sound of applauses and imprecations. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The remembered sound of that laughter made Dino clench his teeth and break out into some wild bitter imprecation. Vestigia Vol. I. 2011-02-04T03:00:23.340Z At once there arose a confusion and medley of terrified screams, of piercing shrieks from the women and the children, and of loud imprecations from the men. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z The next is that of the poet himself, bearing the world-famed words of blessing and imprecation. Shakespeare's England 2011-01-30T03:00:17.313Z Shouts and yells and imprecations filled the air. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z In a moment they were surrounded, and, with imprecations and blows, dragged to prison. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The Lebrenn family joined with hearts and lips in the widow's imprecations. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The children screamed, the women's shrill or hoarse treble mingled with the cries and imprecations of the men. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z As Avery saw the girl, he raised both hands above his head in a comical gesture of imprecation. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z The butcher's cries were immediately followed by a volley of imprecations that it is impossible to reproduce. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Think that God watches over them, that their imprecations are heard above, and——” “Stop,” interrupted Don Roderick, rudely. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Still under the shock of the cowardly assassination of Cond�, and of the recent deaths by poison of the Duke of Deux-Ponts and the Admiral's brother, the Huguenots broke out into imprecations. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z An angry hand rang a full peal, whilst heavy boots beat rhythmical imprecations upon the gate. Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z The word "cheering," indeed, is but an euphuism, and in no way expresses the serrated yell, composed of epithets, advice, and imprecations, that was flung like a live thing at the oncoming boats. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z At these words, which reminded him of his sister's fate, the butcher, instead of breaking forth anew with violent imprecations, covered his face in both his hands and began to weep. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z This outward improvement, however, did not last long; she soon returned to her customary caprices, and, moreover, was heard to utter bitter imprecations against the cloistral prison, in unusual and unbecoming language. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z The moanings, the imprecations of the victims, the streams of steaming blood through which we tramped, and that often reached our ankles, made my head reel. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z But before they had got half way, she was again so near them that her imprecations, and even the rustling of her garments reached their ears. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z It also mentions pix as a Devon imprecation, ‘a pix take him.’ The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries 2011-01-06T03:00:47.543Z She sat down by the fire, and the Gulyash informed her, with many imprecations at his want of foresight, that Viola was in an awkward scrape, if not worse. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z They were the evidence of his death-agony and perhaps too an imprecation against the enemy who was killing him and the woman he loved. The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin 2011-01-01T03:00:23.890Z This mishap plunged the rest of the riders into confusion, nearly unseating Rhoades himself, but who rallied with a horrible imprecation upon the head of his unfortunate follower. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z She talked to him with great energy, and ended with something that sounded of the nature of an imprecation. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z I suspect the last is only an umlaut form of a common Shakespearean imprecation. The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries 2011-01-06T03:00:47.543Z His inquisitorial powers vented themselves in abuse, imprecations, and kicks. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z There was an imprecation he used to repeat so often that I remember it to this hour. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z Thus stimulated, he renewed his imprecations against the Giaour, and bestowed upon Mahomet some soothing expressions. 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 At this early point in my experiences, the painful knowledge is forced upon me that the Spaniards are highly accomplished in the art of imprecation. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z That she did not burst into imprecations, that she did not fly into ecstasies because she was leaving Java in a few days’ time gave him a sense of comfort. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z This said, the justice lighted his pipe, muttering his imprecations against untimely jokes and bad tinder. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z The very wretches who now beset you with evil counsel will be the first, should the measures which they recommend eventuate in disaster, to call down imprecations on your head and load you with reproaches. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z "So there is to be a double betrothal," he remarked, blandly, to the would-be bridegroom; but the latter only turned his back upon him with a muttered imprecation. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z Nothing revived it, not the usual prayers and imprecations nor the overnight immersion in rice recommended by Internet experts. Books: They Died, and Lived to Tell All About It 2009-11-24T17:36:00Z FEC lends credence to liberal claims that all five of the more conservative justices are "judicial activists," the same imprecation that conservatives have for so long—and often justifiably—hurled at liberal justices. 2010-01-23T02:55:00Z It is a general belief of the Muslims that the wicked will rise to judgment with their faces black; and hence the origin of the imprecation, "May God blacken thy face!" The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments They flocked to the scene of violence, uttering the most dreadful imprecations. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies February 5th, 1759.—In the evening I went down to the vestry; there was no business of moment to transact, but oaths and imprecations seemed to resound from all sides of the room. A Cursory History of Swearing They took their seats again, and reviled him with indescribable insults, and imprecations. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII The Thracian monarch from the table flings While with his cries the vaulted parlour rings; His imprecations echo down to hell, And rouse the snaky furies from their Stygian cell. Heathen Mythology After a quarter of an hour of confusion, they gave up all hope of bringing him back to life, and, with sullen imprecations, flung the body back into the sea. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas It was in vain that the irascible old chief poured out his wrath in menaces and imprecations. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies It is in the name of Christ, and not of God as with us, that imprecations, curses, and maledictions are invoked. A Cursory History of Swearing I charge you, save your own soul from the scandals and the imprecations which you receive from all the world: for even the little children make a mock of you. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII In the midst of his miserable tortures, his groans of anguish were mixed with imprecations on the credulity of Dejanira, and the jealousy and hatred of Juno, to whom he attributed all his pains. Heathen Mythology I am bereft of my treasure; it was torn from me by its unnatural father, with threats and imprecations. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 On the one side might be heard moans and petitions for mercy; on the other, brutal imprecations, followed by deadly blows, that showed how little prayers for mercy had availed. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies But as an imprecation it is of quite inferior magnitude, and seems almost to imply the existence of a strain of good-fellowship with the Evil One which it might be exceedingly impolitic to disturb. A Cursory History of Swearing Something very like an imprecation came from the young man’s lips, but he restrained it. Lady Maude's Mania Roger’s amazement found vent in an imprecation, but Walter, whose lips were tremulous with a weakness which few can blame, turned furiously to the officer who had released them from their cell. The Great Mogul As the man whose back was towards him put down his cards he shivered and half turned in his chair with a muttered imprecation upon old women who left doors open. The Princess Galva A Romance His body was given to the boys of the city, who, after dragging it through the streets with scoffs and imprecations, committed it to the flames. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies In these wandering musings of the complaining old sea-captain there is suggested one of the many spells that are exercised by the force of imprecation. A Cursory History of Swearing With a muttered imprecation he loosened the clinging arm. The Trail of Conflict Pauline turned away, and he stood with deeply muttered imprecations on his lips. Love Works Wonders A Novel A heavier oath than print will bear broke from him, with a deadly imprecation, as he paced the library with swift, uneven steps. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories In this advantageous position, his rear and flanks protected, he kept off all who attacked him, replying with laugh and jeer to the furious oaths and imprecations of his baffled antagonists. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 362, December 1845 This piece of quaintness, as we need hardly point out, only goes to the fact that wide as is the range of imprecation, it must always come back to that one monotonous symbol of despisal. A Cursory History of Swearing With muttered imprecations the two men ranged themselves against the wall, their hands above their heads. The Trail of Conflict Here and there a smothered laugh or a half-whispered imprecation fell on his ear. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers Nicholas, who was accustomed to enact the spokesman, uttered a few words in his own dialect; thereupon the imprecations grew louder. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster They turned away, shrugged their shoulders and murmured imprecations. At the Ghost Hour The House of the Unbelieving Thomas The diversions of the Roman and the Greek in the way of imprecation seem to have been mostly intended in good part, and to have been productive of little theological odium. A Cursory History of Swearing No sooner was the door closed than a fearful imprecation burst from the lips of Jacques Ferrand, whose rage and despair, so long and forcibly repressed, now broke forth with redoubled fury. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 But who can stem the torrent of righteous wrath that vents itself in imprecations and anathemas? Regina or the Sins of the Fathers Thanks to heaven, he consented to this, although he did not cease his imprecations. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Then several of them surrounded me and assailed me with threats and imprecations, and were proceeding to extremities, when, fortunately for me, a turnkey entered, who had been attracted by the noise. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 "Your child, abandoned girl!" cried Morel, raising his hands towards Louise, as if he would annihilate her by this gesture and imprecation. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 The Chourineur uttered a blasphemous oath, accompanied with such furious imprecations that all the guests in the tapis-franc looked at him with astonishment. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 I wanted to tell it to him fairly, concisely, with no imprecations, and yet with no weakening of attitude. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew The frantic cries of hundreds of starving children, despairing exclamations and imprecations and other piteous sounds filled the air. Yiddish Tales Next morning, I heard this gentleman muttering in his hammock, and now and then letting fall an imprecation or two, just about the time he ought to have been saying his morning prayers. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom His flushed, scowling face was upturned, his mouth open in imprecation. The Land of Strong Men The old man was fumbling about in his mind for more imprecations. Last Words A host of furious progressionists surrounded the sturdy countrymen, brandishing their fists and filling the air with mad imprecations. The Progressionists, and Angela. The air, by day, was polluted with their horrid oaths and imprecations,—and the savage yells, exulting shouts, and despairing groans of their murderous frays, made night hideous. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 He cleaned the deck in his own ugly, independent manner, muttering imprecations against both Larry and the captain in the meantime. At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy Compare deprecate, imprecation; "precarious" means, therefore, held by entreaty, and thus insecure. impending. Stories from Tagore They were proud of the act, and cried out, “His blood be upon us, and upon our children,” and that imprecation has been literally fulfilled in their history. Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses The imprecations of the Psalms, though expressed in so vividly personal a manner, are no more personal than the protestations of innocency. The Christian Use of the Psalter With blood-shot eyes and staggering gait he reeled away from the table, his handsome features convulsed with rage and wicked imprecations pouring from his lips. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs His gun was demanded, and when delivered, the barrel was yet so hot from frequent firing that the soldier quickly dropped it, with another imprecation. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale They left their native hills with wailing and weeping and wringing of hands, uttering imprecations on the head of the Conqueror and upon his race. Zigzag Journeys in Europe Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands The man now recognised gave vent to a quick imprecation. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England What they had received had hardly been worth the trouble of going for it, and the highways and byways resounded with imprecations launched against Walpurga, who, they said, had become proud and stingy. On the Heights A Novel We dare not repeat the wicked imprecation which burst from the lips of the exasperated Israelite. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs The straggling beneficiaries of the abbey, no less nonplussed and no less furious than Berthoald himself, broke out into threats and imprecations against the abbess. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess A spectacle like this filled the fierce people with admiration, and thundering sounds of “Vive la Reine!” succeeded to the imprecations of the preceding moment. Lives of Celebrated Women The elder man gave vent to a quick imprecation in German, while Klauber, of course, recognised us both. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England They ran about the streets like madmen, flourishing their sabres and vociferating a thousand imprecations against the brigands. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 Terrible were the oaths and imprecations uttered through clenched teeth against the vile perpetrators. An Artilleryman's Diary Maria walked immediately behind her, muttering imprecations against brigands, and threatening dire punishments against every Jew. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel The only sound was a muttered imprecation from the landlady as she stumbled into something in her search for the light. Thirty Here he went off, diminuendo, again, with a few flying imprecations upon several things and persons unknown. Jack Hinton The Guardsman He muttered some short, hoarse imprecation at the other; but before Eaton heard the voice, he had stopped as if struck, and his breath had gone from him. The Blind Man's Eyes By and by Barjona drove up and was greeted with scowls and muttered imprecations. Windyridge Then I repeated the words in a louder tone, adding menaces and imprecations to my formula. Bye-Ways During this time he kept up a continual jargon of curses and imprecations. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter Meanwhile my escort, whose feeling towards me became more brutal as their defeat was more perceptible, urged me forward with many an oath and imprecation. Jack Hinton The Guardsman The Gallic war-songs and cries of triumph from above answer the imprecations of the Franks from below. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century The invisible ray was a success, and the name of Carl Vanderventer was now a thing with which to conjure, rather than one on which to heap imprecation and insult. Astounding Stories, August, 1931 And, with an imprecation on his unknown correspondent, he arose to put the paper in the fire. To The Work! To The Work! Exhortations to Christians They ridiculed the proposition of a Ute warrior at the plow, and muttered imprecations on the heads of the Indian Department. Chiquita, an American Novel The Romance of a Ute Chief's Daughter The Doctor's tones were imperative, and as the woman looked into the faces of the two men, her courage left her, and with a muttered imprecation she hurried from the room. A Modern Wizard The air is filled with the moans of the dying, the imprecations of the wounded, the threats hurled at the monk, now roundly charged with treason. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century If they have sworn to a falsehood, and if the imprecation falls on their heads, they perish, and the matter ends. The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews When I arrive, the covers are on the floor, and the brothers fighting all over their own bed, the other bed and boys, and the entire room, and calling down horrible imprecations upon each other. Mothering on Perilous Cries of despair, mixed with horrid imprecations, burst from his lips. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 The instinct of self-preservation prevailed, however, and eventually he landed safely beside his companion—where the first thing he did on recovering his breath was to break forth into a tremendous imprecation. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt An immense concert of imprecations, of fierce cries of pain and rage rises heavenward with the flames of the magnificent hecatomb of Frankish warriors! The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century “Curse him!” exclaimed his lordship, with a fierce and bitter imprecation. The Sapphire Cross Her imprecations were especially addressed to the Cardinal de Rohan; ... she received a dozen blows with the rods; ... she remained during some moments mute, motionless, and as though fainting. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 The oaths and the imprecations of the riders fell distinctly on his ears. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 Maurice Sellon, sleeping the dreamless slumber of a thoroughly exhausted man, started up with a smothered imprecation, as a hand gently shook him by the shoulder. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Shaking the water from their clothes, they started for Dan with angry imprecations. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers And the hoarse voice of Elspeth without, as the sound was borne away on the storm, was heard crying—"He shall rue it!" and repeating her imprecations. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative The world applauds the style of the imprecations launched against it! Michelangelo Stooping, and hindered not at all by the struggles and imprecations of his captive, he drew Techotl's sword from its sheath and stabbed the warrior in the breast. Red Nails It sometimes happens that the appeal remains without effect: in such cases, praying is discontinued, and the being invoked is assailed with insults and imprecations. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The crowd overwhelmed with hootings, imprecations and insults this unfortunate girl, as terrified as a woman being led to execution. The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth It contains no trace of the imprecations, or the anxieties, or the bitterness familiar to all political refuges and to all those who have voluntarily abandoned their country to breathe elsewhere freer air. Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History He threw his body out of the building, and with dreadful imprecations endeavored by threats and appearance to frighten the marauders from their prey. The Spy Condensed for use in schools In vain too Hassem madly tore off his turban, and, brandishing his scymitar, with imprecations on his men, drove them forward to the fight. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 At these words the three collectors of passports took to their heels; the landlord loaded them with imprecations, and the mob, who were already assembled in great numbers, laughed heartily. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] On a sudden from this wood, they saw issue in a tumult a great number of men and women, uttering cries and horrid imprecations. The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth And Maurice gave way to imprecation, inwardly calling the absent one a jade and a hussy. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels One was that of the Major’s nephew, and it was raised in fine old British imprecation. A Frontier Mystery With fierce cries, they demanded that the gates should be opened, calling on the magistrates with bitter imprecations to deliver up the keys. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 After Le Caron had testified before the Parnell Commission, in London, he varied his conversation, and was eternally denouncing and breathing imprecations upon the "British Spy." The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin And there was no more direful or more frequent imprecation pronounced by an Egyptian lady upon her rival than that the hair of her whom she hated might fall out! Oriental Women He hated the Nymphs, because they were beautiful, and he flung imprecations at them when their shining limbs gleamed among the leaves at evening, and he held my melodious flute in aversion. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels He will address these insults, worthy of the imprecations of Camillus, to the city of Paris: "I say truly, that France can expect neither liberty nor happiness except from the irreparable destruction of that capital." Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty At times, she would recite to her mother the speeches with which she hoped to justify herself to her husband, and then she would give way to imprecations and vain lamentations. Roman Women Many gave vent to shouts of horror, others loudly breathed imprecations upon the murderers. The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin With a dreadful imprecation Dunn struck his forehead with his hand, and sank into his seat. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Catholic youths went forth to hurl imprecations at Judge Salneuve under the windows of his residence in the Rue Guénégaud, opposite the Mint. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels I'll be hanged if they're not slipped away; and with a fearful imprecation on their treachery, he rushed from the room, leaving Talbot to make his own advances. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Are you not frightened with the imprecations And curses of whole families, made wretched By your sinister practices?— English Verse Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History So saying, he took the rather unwilling Mullah off to his usual place, and the more unruly portion of the crowd, after hurling a few imprecations at me, followed him, too. Among the Wild Tribes of the Afghan Frontier A Record of Sixteen Years' Close Intercourse with the Natives of the Indian Marches While he thus continued to mutter to himself imprecations upon his own folly, Twining led him away, and imperceptibly induced him to stroll along one of the unfrequented alleys. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day The first sounds which greeted my ear on recovering my consciousness were those of cursing and imprecation; I opened my eyes--it was dusk; my hateful companion was overwhelming me with reproaches. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart Pope has generalised the imprecation, and extended it to all bards, living or deceased, whereby the fitness of invoking a curse upon their bones is destroyed. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition Such a terrible plague was this disease in the days of our ancestors, that its name was used as an imprecation. Folk-lore of Shakespeare But one by one she passes us, While bitterly we watches, And utters imprecations on The builder of our yatches. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 "The letter!" repeated the old lady, as if it were an imprecation. Rose MacLeod She broke out in imprecations against the Florentine and his daughter, and required me, under the penalty of incurring her curse, to revenge our unfortunate family on him. Tales of the Caravan, Inn, and Palace With an imprecation at his stupidity he clambered out and cranked the motor. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure She screamed aloud, and ran away, followed by her mother, who vented imprecations on townsfolk in general, and the unmannerly lansquenet. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. This was replied to by a terrific volley of imprecations on the stupidity of not sooner showing the light, amid which Sir Dudley ascended the side and stood upon the deck. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas After all, let the balm of compassion, rather than imprecations of divine wrath, be administered to these erring mortals. American Slave Trade or, An Account of the Manner in which the Slave Dealers take Free People from some of the United States of America, and carry them away, and sell them as Slaves in other of the States; and of the horrible Cruelties practised in the carrying on of this most infamous Traffic An interjection or imprecation, derived from the Fr. The Lay of Havelok the Dane There was a stamping, a clattering, a pushing, a hurling against the door, intermingled with curses and imprecations. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors The quartette sang until the bridge players grew weary of the game and the tired athletes who preferred sleep to the melody howled imprecations upon the vocalists. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant Automatically I picked it up—it was covered with imprecations, self-pity and threats—and started to put a new one in. The Knights of Arthur Sundry imprecations were vented upon the unknown authority in charge of the department of transportation. Eleven days in the militia during the war of the rebellion A journal of the 'Emergency' campaign of 1862 To this word, in all probability, we are indebted for the modern imprecation of Dase you! The Lay of Havelok the Dane But their filthiest imprecations were hurled at the women among the spectators, who were ready to sink into the ground for shame. Pretty Michal All the time the man uttered the most fearful imprecations, and showed so much callousness toward the injured young man that the girl begged him, with tears, to do something to ease Pratt. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure A chorus of imprecations and a row of threatening fists answered the philosopher. Sónnica Steno raised his arm at Falieri; but the guards forced him away, gnashing his teeth in fury, and threatening vengeance with frightful imprecations. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. With a well-directed kick at the prostrate form before him, and a few genial imprecations on womankind in general and his own wife in particular, he shuffled out of the house. For John's Sake and Other Stories. The neighing of horses, the bellowing of cattle, the imprecations of the Franks, the cries of the wounded leudes whom the flaming ruins burned, or rolled down upon and crushed! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Pete uttered a frightful imprecation and sprang after him with his rifle clubbed and raised above his head. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure They tried to obey, but an instant later all leaped to their feet, as a volley of mule screechers mixed with human oaths and imprecations came up from a neighboring ravine. Si Klegg, Book 6 (of 6) Si And Shorty, With Their Boy Recruits, Enter On The Atlanta Campaign There were howls, yells, oaths and imprecations from everybody. Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign I felt just as you do, and my son David uttered many imprecations against him. Uncle Daniel's Story Of "Tom" Anderson And Twenty Great Battles Some of the boat's crew uttered sudden and bitter imprecations. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 Tom's chaise had now got up to that of his rival, and they drove along side of each other with great fury and many imprecations. The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales The door flew open, and a man, loaded with irons, was brought out, and marched off amid the most frightful imprecations of the raging populace. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II The woman proclaims her imprecation of a court that fails of justice. Through Our Unknown Southwest Promise me that in future you will try to keep it like that Christian temple, pure and inviolate from all imprecations and rebellious words. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Perry stood beside him grinning and muttering imprecations on the teller. A Canadian Bankclerk Four men bore down on them at top speed, screaming imprecations in Arabic. The Egyptian Cat Mystery So many voices spoke at once that I could not make out a word that was said, except imprecations and entreaties. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III Once safely there, he hurled back the wildest threats and imprecations. Doubloons—and the Girl If your earthly lot has been stinted of sunshine, can you not bear a little temporary gloom,—must you needs people it with adverse witnesses, must you thicken the darkness with imprecations? Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part While the boy listened a volley of shots came from the west, followed by hoarse shouts and imprecations. Boy Scouts on the Great Divide or, The Ending of the Trail Hassan leaned out of his window and shouted imprecations in Arabic, to which the Arabs paid no attention. The Egyptian Cat Mystery With a smothered imprecation he rose and laid on the whip. John March, Southerner The house door flew open and a man stepped out loaded with chains; and he was dragged away amidst the most horrible imprecations of the furious mob. Weird Tales, Vol. II. The muttered imprecation of the adult takes the place of the child's scream of pain. Psychology A Study Of Mental Life Instead of complying with his request, the geniuses looked upon it as an indignity offered them, and declared, with the most horrid imprecations, that not one of them would depart till day-light. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed The deafening roar of artillery and musketry, the yells and imprecations of the combatants, drowned the commands of officers. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War He throws himself on his knees, asking pardon for his pride and for his imprecations; he desires to be nothing more than the humblest servitor of his people. The Forerunners We reach Harrisburg thankfully a little after daybreak, and bid adieu, with many an ill-suppressed imprecation, to the ugly serpent that has borne us tormentingly from Philadelphia. Our campaign around Gettysburg Being a memorial of what was endured, suffered and accomplished by the Twenty-third regiment (N. Y. S. N. G.) and other regiments associated with them, in their Pennsylvania and Maryland campaign, during the second rebel invasion of the loyal states in June-July, 1863 He was just about to resort to a classical imprecation, when the necessity for it was suddenly dissipated. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 His imprecations and his tears agitated her, but did not shake her resolution. Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 Have you not perceived that these words are quite as necessary to my tale as the oaths and imprecations with which you seasoned yours? Talkers With Illustrations Francis Trent growled something like an imprecation on his brother below his breath, and then went on in a lowered tone. Brooke's Daughter A Novel The baron then gave vent to a string of strong imprecations. The Grandee In the act of entering the cab, Staff started back with bitter imprecations. The Bandbox Paying no attention to the imprecations which Talpers hurled after him, the agent went back to his automobile and turned toward the agency. Mystery Ranch Her companion caught her hand with a fierce imprecation on his lips, and the struggle that ensued between them made the boat rock like a cradle. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain Realizing that the dog was a match for him, the German uttered a fierce imprecation, dropped his hold on the flag, stepped back and aimed his revolver. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians Maria Josefa immediately united her imprecations with those of the girl. The Grandee Insults, oaths, and imprecations incessantly fell upon the ears of the captives. Maria Antoinette Makers of History It may have been fancy; but with the shout I seemed to hear the voice of Alain lifted in imprecation on the Assembly Room stairs. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Mercedes flashed her bright eyes at Johnny as we mounted the steps; the Spaniard scowled and muttered an imprecation. Gold The German turned upon this new assailant with an imprecation. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians And he clinched his words with another stream of fierce imprecations. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts Oaths and imprecations filled the room; knives and sabers gleamed, and yet the majesty of royalty, for a few brief moments, repelled the ferocity of the assassins. Maria Antoinette Makers of History With an imprecation, they took the money that was offered them, and left their prisoner to Mowbray. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative When the unsuspecting Huguenots, devoutly meditating upon the solemnities in which they had been engaged, made their appearance, they were greeted first with imprecations and blasphemies, then with a murderous attack. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 Then, rounding a sharp turning in the pass, at the top of a steep section of the road, Hal reined in suddenly with a muttered imprecation. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians Young Bill exploded into a volley of imprecations addressed to the watchman. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts Is it not horrible that we should make Christian prayers of Jewish imprecations? Records of Later Life But, in a large moral view, the light of intellectual perception should shine far in advance of the heat of ethical invective, and an ounce of characterization is worth a ton of imprecations. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 Where were the Christian martyrs that died with prayers upon their lips, amid the jeers and imprecations of their fellow men? Eighth Reader He had an impulse to take it, but, with a muttered imprecation on his folly, he called to aid his recent resolution, and hastily left the room. A Manifest Destiny And again the desperate thief broke into a volley of savage imprecations. The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts It creaked and groaned, and was succeeded by a volley of oaths and imprecations. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart With an imprecation and a vow to "do for" "eyes, liver, and lights" of the "clodhopper," he rushed at him blindly. The Broom-Squire In the midst of his imprecations an idea occurred to him. Carmen Ariza The imprecation was necessary because he missed his footing and came down with a jerk. The Side Of The Angels A Novel Applying alternately eye and ear to the keyhole, she detected none of the imprecations, the excited chatter, the nose-tweaking, the calling down of the just wrath of Heaven, which the occasion seemed to demand. Kildares of Storm An imprecation and a groan from without were heard. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' But my own head here fell heavily upon my breast; and the whole scene, smoke, fire, and shifting shapes, with all their mingled hissing, and battering, oaths, shrieks, and imprecations, shut upon my senses. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 Fists were shaken under the Alcalde’s nose, and imprecations were hurled at him from all sides. Carmen Ariza If there is no testimony, they admit the parties to the oath, which contains terrifying imprecations. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 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 This stanza, evidently a part of the imprecation which Boadicea "hurled" at her enemies, ought to be enclosed with quotation marks, but in most versions of the poem it appears without them. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer Cries, sighs, imprecations and blasphemies filled the air. Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' Each word was a threat, an imprecation, intense with ferocious meaning. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone His face grew black, and his mouth poured forth a torrent of foul imprecations and threats upon her and upon those who stood with her. Carmen Ariza To the distant ear this was as one voice,—that of terrible imprecation. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Weir had made no response to the fierce imprecations. In the Shadow of the Hills Joan thrust the gag into the thick gash of a mouth, choking off a torrent of imprecations in the guttural Mercutian tongue. Slaves of Mercury Just for one brief instant a bitter imprecation hovered on the officer’s lips. The Law-Breakers Don Jorge’s muscles knotted, and a muttered imprecation rose from his tight lips. Carmen Ariza Her bearer uttered a low volley of horrible imprecations directed towards the unknown. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Of lamentations, despair, and repentance, scarcely a trace, but innumerable imprecations, plans of revenge against enemies without, project of future burglaries and murders, and advice for the sound instruction of criminals. Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso The imprecations of some of the Psalms show a trait of the national character without which the picture would be incomplete. History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems General Yozarro, thus warned, finished his imprecations, and met them with his usual smiles and graciousness. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America Blindfold, pinioned, and bound into the saddle, I sate almost mechanically and without volition, amidst the ranks of the furious Hulans, whose wild huzzas and imprecations rung incessantly in my ears. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 He descended one flight; he was half way down another when a yell of pain and imprecation came to his ears. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 With a blush that mounted to his forehead and with a half-suppressed imprecation, Colonel Le Noir went and unlocked the door and admitted the man. Hidden Hand With a muttered imprecation Harding obeyed, and then out from the thicket came a horseman. Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp With a muttered imprecation, he drew back, and it was then Dorothy saw his face. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover In the rays of a sinking sun he was received with jeers, groans, and imprecations. Melomaniacs Then blame them not with muttered imprecations, but look—ay, look to ourselves. Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy At this unexpected announcement, imprecations and murmurs of incredulity were heard on all sides. The Strollers He stood a moment in tragic helplessness, grinding his teeth, and hurling muttered imprecations out into the night that covered Philip Haig. The Heart of Thunder Mountain Kendal turned from her with a fierce imprecation, and muttering something that sounded very like "the cursed jealousy of some women," abruptly quitted the room, slamming the door after him. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover A blare of trumpets like a brazen imprecation and the public pulse furiously pounded, for a young man was dragged near the Venus. Melomaniacs Half a dozen of the rioters, shouting threats and imprecations, were hastening down Front Street after Levake and his captors to rescue their prisoner. The Mountain Divide “Come back, or––” The alternative was lost in vengeful imprecation. The Strollers Everywhere there were cries for vengeance, shouts of treason, threats, wild imprecations. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue Langdon smothered back a fierce imprecation behind his silky curled mustache. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Don't," he said in louder tones and with an imprecation—"don't tell me not to. Melomaniacs With blasphemous oaths and imprecations, he commanded the King of Navarre, as he valued his life, to abandon a religion which Charles affirmed that the Protestants had assumed only as a cloak for their rebellion. Henry IV, Makers of History “We’re going to hang these fellows,” answered Stormy, with a volley of hair-raising imprecations. Whispering Smith “Pull your gun,” cried Morgan with an imprecation. Nan of Music Mountain A laugh that was more horrible than the wildest imprecation could have been broke from his lips. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover It was all against one, with stones flying and imprecations after them, and in the midst the tawny-haired girl fighting like one possessed. The Spanish Jade "Who are you, and what do you want with me?" he demanded, with a harsh imprecation on his lips, thinking her one of his father's tenants. Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife He repeated his imprecation more violently; but Stevens, swallowing, stole out of hearing. Whispering Smith The words were more fearful to Nan than an imprecation. Nan of Music Mountain Iris drooped her head; but ere she could reply—utter the words that sprang to her lips—an exclamation of the deepest annoyance, mingled with a fierce imprecation, was ground out from between Kendal's teeth. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover With a bitter imprecation the blind man lunged at him as he went, fell against the table, and stumbled almost to the ground. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana Clear in the moonlight you could see them; the still air sent up their horrid imprecations. The House Under the Sea A Romance With muttered imprecation the peddlers pushed on their carts to make place for a noisy, tuneless hurdy-gurdy. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure Although their enchantments and imprecations might not be followed by any effect, it is apparently thought that experience on that point made them dreaded, whether with reason or not. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. It is Yahoo language; a monster gibbering shrieks, and gnashing imprecations against mankind—tearing down all shreds of modesty, past all sense of manliness and shame; filthy in word, filthy in thought, furious, raging, obscene. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges They came rushing aft baring their weapons, pouring curses and imprecations upon him. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main Every screeching shell was greeted with an imprecation, while the game went on just the same. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 He shook his fist at them and shrieked imprecations at the sky. Happy Ending He crushed the letter in his hand with an imprecation. The White Lie They rode across the Square, and the people scattered before them with muttered imprecations. The Traitors He muttered an imprecation against the whole world of men, himself included. They of the High Trails The records of court proceedings, the imprecation above his grave, both indicate a man of strong will and not unaccustomed to mastery. Testimony of the Sonnets as to the Authorship of the Shakespearean Plays and Poems Whereupon sonorous imprecations on the obstinate fuel shook the air. Byzantine Churches in Constantinople Their History and Architecture Loud threats, and angry imprecations followed; and “Villain!—Murderer!” burst from a hundred tongues. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI |
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