| 单词 | in low spirits |
| 例句 | He did not vocally respond, a sign with him that he was in low spirits. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z But few leave Topa in low spirits: Seconds later a table of drunken revelers got the entire restaurant to sing happy birthday. In Basque Spain, a Pintxos Bar With Touches of Latin America 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z He didn't care whether he was hungry or not; he was far from sanguine as to success for either Giles or himself; he missed his old uncle, and was rather in low spirits all round. Fairies Afield 2012-03-18T02:00:20.790Z I therefore went to the Beagle, and found Captain Stokes looking very ill, and in low spirits. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z I am obliged to guard against low spirits as my worst disease, and I do guard, and usually I am not in low spirits. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z Thus, when in low spirits the head is bent forwards, the eyes are staring and drooping, and the mouth is drawn downwards. Alone with the Hairy Ainu or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands. 2011-10-30T02:00:10.270Z Rendalen, too, disappeared as soon as he had brought his mother up; it was long before he returned, and he was then in low spirits. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z But this is a trifle melancholy, and will make you think I am in low spirits, or even that there is truth in the newspaper rumours of failing health. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, October 29, 1887 2011-08-20T02:00:11.307Z In spite of what people considered her good fortune, she continued in low spirits all through that spring and summer. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Apparently Mary wrote to Trelawny in low spirits, and to judge from his reply, her letter found him in little better plight than herself. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z "We all seem to be put in low spirits by this afternoon," said the Parson; "s'pose we go below, and take a little something to cheer us up." Fire Cloud The Mysterious Cave. A Story of Indians and Pirates. 2011-08-09T02:00:29.010Z When I got home and related what happened, it did not tend to reassure poor Royd, who was rather in low spirits about things in general. Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay 2011-06-28T02:00:11.447Z He seemed in low spirits, and went moping round the garden and about the pond. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z She had never before seen Martine in low spirits, and she felt quite sure that fatigue, even more than disappointment, had caused the tears. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z Lesparre soon went into the Don's room to talk over the plans for the fête, but Don Pedro was in low spirits, and did not care to converse. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z Mrs Van Heldre was seated opposite working and respecting her husband’s thoughtful mood, for he was in low spirits respecting the wreck of his ship. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z Peggy has been in low spirits all day, and closely following some line of reasoning of her own she has flatly refused to say her prayers at bedtime. A Lame Dog's Diary 2011-02-04T03:00:23.707Z Altogether, Leo was in low spirits, in spite of the fire and the Burgundy, and the memory of that charming interview. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z The Crevequers used often to cheer themselves with that book when they were in low spirits. The Furnace He seemed to be in low spirits and half ashamed of himself, but he was as courteous as ever. The Story of a Red Deer I suppose he was in low spirits about his dismissal. The Daughters of a Genius He was in low spirits when I first saw him, as all his cattle had disappeared and he was fearful the Bushmen had carried them off. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Her friends were also in low spirits, and did not keep up their usual flow of jokes and chatter. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story One day, when in low spirits, Vefela went into her room. Black Forest Village Stories Our general had for some time appeared in low spirits, and very pensive. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. I’d rather be alone than have any one in low spirits,” agreed Avice fervently, the idea that she herself might possibly help to cheer and console never dawning on her self-engrossed brain. The Daughters of a Genius I found him changed, rather pitiably changed, and in low spirits. The Return of the Prodigal Of course it was "nothing," the young lady's usual complaint when in low spirits; and to show that she was perfectly easy, she began an unsparing attack on a white rosebush near by. The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings And as nobody explained the mystery to him, he was in low spirits all the rest of the way to the farmhouse. The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won As soon as day began to dawn, Dobbin, with long and weary yawn, Arose from this his sleepless night, But in low spirits and bad plight. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 Long mornings of study, and nights feverish from ill-health, are spent in those chambers; he is often listless and in low spirits; yet his natural temper is not desponding, and he delights in employment. Select Poems of Thomas Gray Also her head ached, and she was in low spirits. A Bunch of Cherries A Story of Cherry Court School Clarence was in low spirits just then, and not without reason. In Brief Authority As I was about to say, we’ve got trouble enough without your playing at being in low spirits.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Equally impulsive was his manner toward Procter, whom he one time noticed to be in low spirits and imagined the cause to be lack of money. Stories of Authors, British and American Also applied to a person in low spirits. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The hall is like a Methodist chapel in low spirits, and with a cold in its head. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 British seamen are not apt to indulge in low spirits or to give way to melancholy, but those engaged in the expedition might well have been excused had they done so. The Three Midshipmen I'm in low spirits to-day, and feeling as stupid as an owl. A harum-scarum schoolgirl Your most obedient," he said abruptly; "you seem in low spirits, my dear sir; but sit down, Mr. Reding, and give me the opportunity of offering to you a little good advice. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert A fellow with a clear conscience can’t be in low spirits very long. St. Winifred's, or The World of School It was a relief to be away from the red-hot stove and from the chatter of my companions. 213I was in low spirits, I confess—which was one reason why I had come out. The Cryptogram A Story of Northwest Canada I said when we should be in low spirits, did I not? The Desert Home The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness These Boers were in low spirits about the war, and spoke of it without enthusiasm or hope. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 "I am not so sure of that," said Mr. Adair, who seemed to be in low spirits. A True Friend A Novel That was all that passed, and I returned to the station feeling quite in low spirits, I do assure you. Fighting the Flames The captain had been in low spirits that day, from what cause was not known, and no one ever found out the reason, but certain it is that he was unusually morose and gruff. Lost in the Forest Wandering Will's Adventures in South America He is not in low spirits at his ill success; for he has something to console him—that which gives gladness to his heart—joy almost reaching delirium. The Death Shot A Story Retold Both the children left the cottage in low spirits, and for some time walked along in silence; Maisie grieving for the kitten, and Dennis with his mind full of Tuvvy’s disgrace. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes But when they reached the village school-room they found the other members of the company in low spirits, for they had received a blow. Our Frank and other stories Great impatience was now manifested on all sides to begin; Madame alone was in low spirits. Yr Ynys Unyg The Lonely Island Frequently I felt as if I could scarcely breathe, and nearly everybody was in low spirits and ready to grumble. A Voyage round the World A book for boys They had been talking of Paul's approaching departure, and they were both in low spirits at the prospect. Paul Patoff So the grey kitten was again refused, and when the children set out on their farther journey, Maisie was quite in low spirits. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes "I don't know that there is anything to say about it," says Molly, who is in low spirits. Molly Bawn That evening Captain Dunning supped with Ailie and his sisters in low spirits. The Red Eric "You never—forgive me—you never found her depressed—or—or unsettled—in low spirits?" The Making of a Soul It had been the intention of Sir Reginald thoroughly to repair his mansion; but, falling sick, and in low spirits, he had ordered the preparations to be delayed. Rattlin the Reefer Had I been inclined to be in low spirits he would have kept them up. Hurricane Hurry “I hope you are so with sufficient reason,” observed the Count, who was in low spirits, as people often are when they are hungry. Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin The poor fellow remains with us, and is unmolested, but he is in low spirits, and hopeless of success. Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar Susan was so hurt at this coldness that she went to bed in low spirits, and thought of it sorrowfully for a long while before she slept. Susan A Story for Children Young women who have been endowed with dimples should never indulge in low spirits. Big Game A Story for Girls It seemed a day of good resolutions, for Norah could not but notice that Hilary looked ill and was obviously in low spirits. Sisters Three When all was said and done, however, it was impossible to indulge in low spirits in the hours that followed. More About Peggy Horace did not feel encouraged to pursue the discussion after this, and went off alone to work in low spirits, and feeling unusually dismal. Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life George was in low spirits, nervous and fretful. The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch After the first arrival, boys dropped in in twos and threes, in cabs, in omnibuses, in high spirits, in low spirits. Follow My leader The Boys of Templeton Mozart was now in low spirits, worn out with work, late hours and financial worry. A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present Why, it is not often you are in low spirits, Philip. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS "That depends upon the future," replied Lucian coolly, and forthwith went away in low spirits at the downfall of his hopes. The Silent House Whenever he feels bad or in low spirits, a drink of coffee or a small amount of whisky is enough to brace him. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 4 She took off her cloak and hat, sat down and began to eat; but she seemed in low spirits, and sometimes her pale face twitched as if she were suffering from some hidden sorrow. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 "There is nothing worse than to confess being in low spirits," said Missy. The Awakening The Resurrection I do not know how toPg 61 answer this, but presume that it is constitutional,—as well as the waking in low spirits, which I have invariably done for many years. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals The talk left Raymond in low spirits and the young man walked up and down in the parlor below in a thoughtful mood. The Mansion of Mystery Being a Certain Case of Importance, Taken from the Note-book of Adam Adams, Investigator and Detective He heard that for the last month or six weeks she had looked ill, been in low spirits, and lost her health. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Hycy, after his mother's return that evening, seemed rather in low spirits, if one could form any correct estimate of his character by appearances. The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two I am sorry to hear that, Miss Gourlay; but I think you are in low spirits, and that accounts for it. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Rather in low spirits—certainly hippish—liver touched—will take a dose of salts. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals Little you know, my own dear Una, how unhappy I am this minute, to see you in low spirits. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One He was in low spirits, and the beauty of the evening was wasted on him. In Friendship's Guise Leonora herself is in low spirits—seems to miss the confidant, and to be oppressed with a misgiving that the wedding is not destined to come off. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, October 29, 1892 Indoors we were all in low spirits, not even excepting the little boys, much concerned about Tip, who was not his usual brisk and complacent self. Cecilia de Noël He was evidently in low spirits, and after expressing his regret that they should leave Genoa before his own time of sailing, proceeded to speak of his intended voyage in a tone full of despondence. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals It is not often I feel in low spirits, but for once one could not help thinking. One of the 28th A Tale of Waterloo It was obvious that he was in low spirits after the failure of the morning, but he tried to conceal the fact, and his wife tactfully helped him. The Dweller on the Threshold Calm yourself—it's just because you are in low spirits. The Schoolmaster On coming among his old friends the Makololo, he found them in low spirits owing to protracted drought, and Sekelétu was ill of leprosy. The Personal Life of David Livingstone I know you were in low spirits then, but body and soul were sound enough. The Song of the Blood-Red Flower He was never in low spirits, and never disturbed except when a dog came about him. California Sketches, Second Series The very thought is enough to put any one in low spirits, is not it? Nancy Before the dear old man got so infirm he used generally to go out about once a year and come back in low spirits, not liking to be questioned. Fated to Be Free M. de Suffren had just arrived at Paris, he was in low spirits; M. de Castries took him to Versailles. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 I am sure this dark room is enough to put any one in low spirits. Venetia She is consequently "in low spirits; earth and heaven are dreary and empty to me at this moment"…. The Three Brontës Are you quite sure you are not in low spirits this evening? The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage That is hardly a fair statement of the facts," she rejoined, with another quick, inquisitive look at me; "but you are in low spirits to-day—which is not at all like you. The Red Thumb Mark It struck me, however, that Bertram himself was absent and in low spirits, and when everybody except ourselves had gone, I rallied him on his moping preoccupation. The Prisoner of Zenda He writes in a variety of styles; sometimes in low spirits; sometimes quite jocosely. Reprinted Pieces Peggotty was naturally in low spirits at leaving what had been her home so many years, and where the two strong attachments of her life—for my mother and myself—had been formed. David Copperfield I think I shall send for them again when I am in low spirits. The Woman in White She was in low spirits and presently began to rail against her lot. The Cost I was very cold to him and said: "Please pardon me if I do not talk much, as I am in low spirits." Bab: a Sub-Deb When he is in low spirits he writes down-hill and repeats words - these little indications being expressive of the perturbation of his mind. Reprinted Pieces But being in low spirits, she retired alone into her room and lay herself down. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books I am not in low spirits, sir; and I am sure I do not look out for it. The Channings Seeing an ill-tempered man named Mucius in low spirits, he exclaimed: "Either some ill fortune has happened to Mucius, or some good fortune to one of his friends!" Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities I went to my domacile that evening in low spirits, which were not improved by a conversation I had with Tom that night after the Familey had gone out to a Club dance. Bab: a Sub-Deb "I don't think I ever before saw you show that you were in low spirits." The Deluge "The streets are so melancholy, doctor, and whenever I go out I return sick at heart and in low spirits." When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire On this occasion he was unhappy and in low spirits; and when questioned on the subject made no secret of the fact that he was harassed for money. The Eustace Diamonds Off I go in low spirits, with a great, sore heart inside me; then comes the hateful discipline of school; and every day I get into disgrace. Light O' the Morning The old dame, perceiving her pale and in low spirits, thought she divined the cause, by supposing the girl was sorrowing at the imprudence of the step Luke had proposed to her. Tales for Young and Old Yes, she is tired, Cobbs: but she is not used to be away from home, and she has been in low spirits again. Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers He could not brook a rival near the throne, and had gone home in low spirits, feeling that he could never again hold his head as high as he had done. The Young Musician ; Or, Fighting His Way Depend upon it, the poor fellow is in bad health or in low spirits: no one but a man who is really unhappy himself will deliberately set himself to annoy any one else. The Recreations of a Country Parson The devil's tattoo; beating with one's foot against the ground, as done by persons in low spirits. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Lorelei ascended to her new home in low spirits. The Auction Block The family were in low spirits that morning because of Cousin Helen's having just gone away; and Elsie was lying on the sofa fanning herself with a great palm-leaf fan. What Katy Did at School Adela was in low spirits; with her a most unusual state. Demos I began to doubt—she wrote in low spirits. The Whirlpool He took leave much more kindly than Mary thought she deserved, and did not appear to be in low spirits. Dynevor Terrace: or, the clue of life — Volume 2 Coming forward between the settee and the writing table, he starts on seeing Barbara fashionably attired and in low spirits. Major Barbara I was mad to think otherwise," said he, "but I am in low spirits, and full of misgivings. A Woman-Hater He was quite sure she did not complain; it was only his mother's fancy that she was in low spirits, except, of course, on Jane's account. Demos She hardly yet acknowledged to herself that she did regret him; but she was uneasy, frightened, and in low spirits. Doctor Thorne They went on, therefore, but in low spirits, and at last they saw the walls of the king's castle towering before them, and a noble company going to and fro on the lawn. Irish Fairy Tales My father is poorly; not that anything very serious is the matter with him; but he has a cold, and is in low spirits. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 "Has it struck you that he has been in low spirits?" he inquired speculatively. T. Tembarom The archic man in low spirits, if he ever is so, has some need of bamboozling himself. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus "Yes; pardon me, I am in low spirits to-day, and have no right to weary others by my presence," said Nekhludoff. Resurrection If I complain in this letter, have mercy and don’t blame me, for, I forewarn you, I am in low spirits, and that earth and heaven are dreary and empty to me at this moment. Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1 Nancy Lincoln had long been ailing and in low spirits, thinking much of what might happen to her children after her death. Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War Girls, like men, want to be petted, pitied, and made much of, when they are diffident, in low spirits, or in unrequited love. An Unsocial Socialist Yes, she is tired, Cobbs; but she is not used to be away from home, and she has been in low spirits again. The Holly-Tree "Nothing is worse than to confess to being in low spirits," said Missy. Resurrection When in health she used to talk better, and indeed when in low spirits never spoke at all. Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1 When in low spirits, are the corners of the mouth depressed, and the inner corner of the eyebrows raised by that muscle which the French call the "Grief muscle"? The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals Everyone else may be home-sick, or huffed, or in low spirits. An Unsocial Socialist |
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