| 单词 | indecorous |
| 例句 | “Have I fallen asleep? How indecorous of me.” Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z Equal parts charming, caustic and indecorous, Sneed may be the closest spiritual link to Palladin himself, one of the most demanding chefs to ever lead a kitchen in Washington. Jean-Louis Palladin was D.C.’s original celebrity chef. But his legacy is complicated. 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z There are no moments on this album in which she sounds indecorous, imperious or inhuman. New Music: Releases From Kurt Feldman, Elle Varner and Marcus Miller 2012-08-06T22:24:05Z The concert that night was great, but the first seconds of that sound check, when their indecorous music rampaged through the hushed, cement-floored gallery, was one of the great rock experiences of my life. That Time My Band Opened for Blur 2015-11-28T05:00:00Z And we’re more aware than ever of the sad solitariness of George, hidden from view in his indecorous insanity. Arts & Leisure: ?Richard II,? ?Madness of King George? and ?Collaborators? in London 2012-02-12T06:00:50Z Asking Marling about her boyfriends feels a bit like asking the Queen about her bowel movements: indecorous. Mercurial Marling 2010-09-04T23:06:00Z Alluding thus to our present and recently past presidents, this indecorous diptych toys obliquely with pernicious stereotypes percolating in the American political unconscious. Art In Review: ERIC YAHNKER: ‘Virgin Birth ’n’ Turf’ 2012-09-06T20:07:53Z These included indecorous dancing, unnecessary exhibition of underclothing, subjects dealing with premeditated seduction of girls, the effects of vitriol throwing, and materialisation of the conventional figure of Christ. Sex, violence and swearing on film: 100 years of the BBFC 2012-07-26T18:59:03Z They are excessive, indecorous, mad, and mostly unable to live in the world. “Afterlives of the Saints” 2012-06-23T00:00:00Z Remembering only the indecorous sex, we forget what a marvellously funny and vivid writer he was. Howard Jacobson: In praise of bad boys' books 2012-10-05T21:55:17Z The slight air of discomfort Ms. Bergen radiates certainly suits the character, who shares her husband’s innate distaste for the indecorous business of glad-handing. Theater Review: ?Gore Vidal?s The Best Man? at Gerald Schoenfeld Theater 2012-04-02T02:17:15Z The yelling crowd outwardly appeared to be indecorous and vulgar, failing to properly respect the solemn circumstances. Perspective | This crowd of RBG fans showed Trump what law and order really sounds like 2020-09-24T04:00:00Z It’s too soon and probably too indecorous to speak of it, but perhaps “Jeopardy’s!” quest for its all-time champion produced something else instead: its next host? Perspective | ‘Jeopardy!’ has named its Greatest of All Time. But why did it have to go there? 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z It kicks off in characteristically indecorous form Wednesday night. What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Stumptown’ and ‘Abstract’ 2019-09-25T04:00:00Z The reprimand noted Quinn deactivated his Facebook account when he learned of the board’s investigation and admitted his actions were “imprudent, indecorous and contrary to the spirit of the Canons.” Minnesota leaders to fight court ruling that restoring voting rights for felons was unconstitutional 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z LePage, who once described himself as “Trump before there was Trump,” moved to Florida after leaving office in 2019 following two raucous terms that often drew national attention for his indecorous remarks. 2022 midterms: What to watch in S Carolina, Nevada and Maine 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z So the state once celebrated for Davy Crockett’s bravery now fears a cartoon mouse exposing teens to indecorous language. Opinion | Current weather: A blizzard of snowflakes in the red states 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z “He posted undignified, indecorous remarks in response to public figures, and appeared to espouse partisan and controversial viewpoints.” California judicial watchdog admonishes L.A. judge for biased social media posts 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Now Italy’s foreign minister, he wrote an apology in Il Foglio to Mr. Uggetti after his acquittal in May for the “grotesque and indecorous manner” he behaved. Italy’s Mr. Fix-It Tries to Fix the Country’s Troubled Justice System — and Its Politics, Too 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z It is an indecorous end to an indecorous presidency. Trump will be first president since Nixon to miss successor's inauguration 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z Decorating one’s home with dung might sound indecorous, especially for the docile bees that so many people associate with candy. Menaced by Murder Hornets, Bees Decorate Their Hives With Feces 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z Trump’s performances were riddled with misinformation, contradictions and indecorous boasts, while also predicting miracles and promoting cure-all therapeutics. The inside story of how Trump’s denial, mismanagement and magical thinking led to the pandemic’s dark winter 2020-12-19T05:00:00Z But I hadn’t foreseen the appearance of a wholly one-sided and indecorous obsession with another author. Headbutts, snark and furious obsession: a toxic history of literary rivalries 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z An indecorous encounter between president and reporter continues to rattle the journalism community, a troubled place to begin with. Inside the Beltway: The Acosta effect rattles press and public 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z Weegee, Bonanos writes, “was a messenger from the indecorous parts of the city to its nicer ones,” but the public’s appetite for that message was fickle. Review | Weegee: The master of gritty, black-and-white photojournalism 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z It led to an indecorous row with a war widow. The time when America stopped being great 2017-11-02T04:00:00Z To Mark Harris, a businessman from Georgia, Mr. Trump’s indecorous outbursts and often crude behavior were a price worth paying for the shake-up he believed Mr. Trump would bring to government. For Trump Voters, Uncertainty Mixes With Elation 2016-11-09T05:00:00Z We’re unaware of any previous American war fought against an enemy it was considered indecorous or counterproductive to name. Obama and ‘Radical Islam’ 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z She made it safe for a woman to be indecorous, though in the process she also helped redefine not just what was acceptable but also what was beautiful. A case for Barbra Streisand as the most revolutionary of performers 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z But the rowdy scenes in Congress — with deputies shouting and shoving — were so indecorous at times that they seemed to alienate even some who supported Rousseff’s ouster. Brazil’s impeachment battle isn’t over, but it’s looking grim for President Rousseff 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z After that indecorous arrival, being on top of Yeka is sublime. Running with the hyenas of Addis Ababa - BBC News 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z There was a time when it was considered indecorous for a candidate to look down at a watch during a debate or to sigh audibly while another candidate was speaking. Republican Debate Takeaways: Voters’ Options Couldn’t Be Clearer 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Russia has threatened economic retaliation, a response Erdogan has dismissed as emotional and indecorous. Turkey's Erdogan warns Russia not to 'play with fire' 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z He added, with a hint of exasperation, “This is not the proper way to discharge our Article III responsibilities. And, it is indecorous for this Court to pretend that it is.” Alabama’s Marriage Victory, and the Nation’s 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z “This is not the proper way to discharge our Article III responsibilities. And it is indecorous for this Court to pretend that it is,” Justices Thomas and Scalia wrote. Roy Moore, Alabama chief justice, orders judges to defy federal gay marriage ruling 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Justice Thomas accused the majority of an “indecorous” and “cavalier” attitude in refusing to maintain the status quo in Alabama at least until the Supreme Court issues its decision in the four pending cases. Justice Thomas’s Dissent Hints of Supreme Court’s Intentions on Same-Sex Marriage 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z And, it is indecorous for this Court to pretend that it is. Supreme Court refuses to block gay marriages in Alabama 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z Such accusations are becoming all too common as this battle for Hong Kong’s future builds to a indecorous crescendo. Hong Kong Protests Reach Violent New High 2014-12-01T05:00:00Z That act raises questions that are as blunt and indecorous as they are necessary and unavoidable: An Uzi, a 9-year-old and American exceptionalism 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z The appearance of a conjunction between his resignation and the job offer was so obviously indecorous that the commission’s chief warned the body’s GOP chairman to “decouple” the announcements. Was GOP control of the state Senate in Virginia ‘purchased” with a quid pro quo? Mr Jonathan would respond in due course to "the most reckless, baseless, unjustifiable and indecorous charges levied against him and his administration", Mr Abati said, in a statement. Ex-leader condemns Nigeria president 2013-12-12T11:53:11Z Shame: “The painful emotion arising from the consciousness of something dishonoring, ridiculous or indecorous in one’s own conduct or circumstances.” The moral of Eliot Spitzer’s story 2013-07-12T21:13:02Z It was an indecorous display that left those deemed associates through living in the same geographical area blushing on his behalf. Tyson Fury makes a mess of his US debut against Steve Cunningham 2013-04-25T10:48:31Z The BBC's economics editor hadn't done anything nearly so indecorous, you understand. Underemployment can be as corrosive as unemployment – and it's on the rise 2013-04-15T18:59:01Z For Winstead, used to projecting glamorous self-assurance on red carpets and in photo shoots, fabricating something so indecorous and unladylike must have posed a challenge. Smashed: Mary Elizabeth Winstead on playing an alcoholic 2012-12-14T08:32:06Z The presidency said Mr Obasanjo's attack was "reckless, baseless, unjustifiable and indecorous". Ex-leader condemns Nigeria president 2013-12-12T11:53:11Z Mr. Romney, 65, has spent four decades inside the corridors of high finance and state politics, where indecorous diction and vulgarisms abound. Romney’s Throwback Language, His Mittisms 2012-10-21T05:37:18Z Despite relishing insults to me, I do get concerned when my commenters become indecorous with one another and have issued occasional warnings. When You Have To Kill A Man It Costs Nothing To Be Polite 2012-06-24T16:55:42Z Often, however, in these old pictures the devil is master of the situation, and exhibits contempt for his adversaries in indecorous ways. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z Phallicism meant no wrong until sensuality and impurity of life suggested that to mention it was indecorous. The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets 2012-03-27T02:00:23.077Z The two rather indecorous figures shewn in the following block from Great Malvern are varieties doubtless typifying sins. The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z At which there was an indecorous murmur of satisfaction, which was, however, instantly suppressed by the Emperor making the signal with his sleeves, that the audience was at an end. The War Tiger Or, Adventures and Wonderful Fortunes of the Young Sea Chief and His Lad Chow: A Tale of the Conquest of China 2012-03-18T02:00:17.620Z If that is intended to be done on the stage, I protest most strongly—a highly indecorous exhibition! Mr Punch's Model Music Hall Songs and Dramas Collected, Improved and Re-arranged from Punch 2012-03-06T03:00:20.097Z He, apparently, saw nothing indecorous in facts which must shock any other than the most depraved. The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports 2012-02-19T03:00:17.513Z But here was an analogous case, without its indecorous elements. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z They are pre�minently a religious people, protestant to the backbone, occasionally rough and impetuous in the expression of their opinions, but never formal, never indecorous. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z Wouldn't it be considered scandalous, or at least indecorous, if it were to leak out now? Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 2012-01-27T03:00:22.100Z It may be absurd to wait too long; it is indecorous to inhume too soon. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z His indecorous geniality is scarcely compatible with the respectability, not to say the dignity, of age. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z Julia, disgusted by their indecorous conversation, rose very soon, with a majestic mien, and desired to be conducted to her apartment. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z In 1596 he published in succession The Metamorphosis of Ajax, An Anatomie of the Metamorphosed Ajax, and Ulysses upon Ajax, the three forming collectively a very absurd and indecorous work of a Pantagruelistic kind. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" 2012-01-02T03:00:22.443Z She had indeed become enamoured of the young Frenchman, a passion which, we are not surprised to hear, she carried to indecorous lengths. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z The English Puritans, who were irritated by their own grievances, showed an indecorous satisfaction in the Scottish events, as shrewd observers, such as Salvetti, the Florentine envoy in London, were not slow to observe. Henrietta Maria 2011-12-15T03:00:14.290Z It must be tempting, for admirers of Indian democracy, to want to believe that its chambers have always been indecorous and inefficient – that there were, in fact, no good old days. India Ink: The Long View: Parliamentary Paralysis 2011-12-12T05:56:24Z Curiosities, strange modesties,—I knew of an old lady who brought her grandsons up never to look into a butcher's shop, deeming it indecorous, even indecent,—fantastic economies, eccentricities of various sorts, are delightful. Atlantic Classics, Second Series 2011-12-09T03:00:20.203Z An Ecclesiastic was hearing them;—they seemed ready enough with their answers, but were allowed to gabble off the holy words in a manner almost unintelligible, and quite indecorous. A Trip to Cuba 2011-12-05T03:00:49.610Z I wish," the latter went on, "to remonstrate with you on the indecorous character of your midnight entertainments. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z I confess to some indecorous manifestations of displeasure at these circumstances. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z I declare that on none of those many occasions did I ever witness anything scandalous, or indecorous in their convents, and I arrived at all hours and without notice. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z His authority under the Holy Office was great, and it was his duty to see that no indecorous or indecent pictures found their way into the churches. The Story of Seville 2011-11-15T03:00:17.143Z This was evidently an example of the way in which they learned to be indecorous up here. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z Such conduct is quite as indecorous, and indeed ungenerous, as it would be to kick back, and systematically to smite with your heel the unprotected foreheads of your followers. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 60, No. 373, November 1846 2011-10-21T02:00:17.417Z They affirmed—and with some reason—that he selected it because he desired to elude observation,—and that his mode of life, sufficiently improper in a layman, was altogether indecorous in an ecclesiastic. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z If the Rev. Mr. Ryerson's appearance in the political field is indecorous and uncalled for, the manner in which he has begun his work is in perfect keeping with that appearance. Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada 2011-10-14T02:00:23.300Z They were Old Chester young people, and such things would have been considered improper; just as sitting by themselves would have been thought not only indecorous, but selfish. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z In the second place, Kaspar Hoffmann had reported that I conducted the ordinances of worship in an indecorous and undignified manner. John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch 2011-10-12T02:00:44.710Z The old breviary," says he, "crammed full of fictitious or much-colored anecdotes of saints, with passages of indecorous import, requires a thorough revision.... Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z At the city concert, also, Alderman Wood displayed his indecorous conduct. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume II (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:34.837Z "Your Grace is aware," she said drily, "that I deem it most indecorous for my maids-of-honour to wander about the Palace alone." The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Nancy was bubbling over with delight and Elinor forgot her usual sense of dignity and gave an indecorous exhibition of happiness by doing a Dutch twirl all by herself. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z In regard to his dress, it was not at all indecorous nor unsuitable. John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch 2011-10-12T02:00:44.710Z He began with the jocund Miss Crawleys, whose familiar gaiety, which deemed nothing indecorous that afforded them sport, encouraged him, by its flippant enjoyment, to proceed to others. The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z Joan shared her hostess's bed, and spent the first night weeping at the thought of the indecorous examination that she was to be subjected to the next day. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z It had come over in the bad company of the waltz; but that lively measure was held to be too indecorous to be imported to Fairburn under its new r�gime. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:33.793Z Moist, indecorous slabs of cold boiled beef, beer for six, two jars of piccalilli and a round of over-ripe Gorgonzola cheese, offered piteous appeal to a jaded, untasting palate. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z What was delicate and subtle had never entered into Roman religion, but neither had what was petty, extravagant, or indecorous. Rome 2011-07-24T02:00:10.227Z Perhaps this reply was indecorous, but it was nothing more, and as it was delivered in a tone of conversational freedom, it produced only quiet amusement on the meeting. The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy 2011-07-22T02:00:15.747Z The indecorous Elizabethans regarded this custom almost entirely from the point of view of decorum and morality. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z Such indecorous affairs are a big testament to the power of sex, Rabeling says. 'Asexual' Ants May Be Having Sex After All 2011-07-18T20:00:00Z But when, after my divorce, I married the old Count Worronska, simply because I coveted rank and wealth, I acted dishonourably, but I had done nothing indecorous. Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z The event proved that our suspicions were not unjust, and his conduct towards us, his indecorous demands, his cupidity and his thefts sufficiently explained the motives of his extravagant delight at our arrival. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z On top of that, to give his wife that odious look of understanding when she passed him with Summerlad, a look implying privity to some indecorous secret involving them! Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Now she took up one after the other, critically turning her head, wrinkling her brow, grumbling under her breath, and even sticking out her tongue in indecorous fashion at her own handiwork. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z A motion was proposed by Lord Milton, in the House of Commons, declaring this appointment to be "highly improper and indecorous." The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick 2011-05-31T02:00:34.353Z It is some comparative and negative praise to the Hindus, that the emblems under which they exhibit the elements and operations of nature, are not externally indecorous. Phallic Miscellanies Facts and Phases of Ancient and Modern Sex Worship, as Illustrated Chiefly in the Religions of India 2011-05-31T02:00:29.133Z It is better not to see him, than to set the example of a rude and indecorous salutation. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z Yesterday such a thing would have been deemed indecorous; to-day it is not only decorous, but rather chic, provided that the pace be slow; to-morrow—what will it be then? Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z He was by no means a man -504-to break abruptly with tradition or to make an indecorous display of doubts that may have haunted him. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z George II. refused to consent, on the ground that the responsibility to provide for the Prince of Wales rested with himself, and that "it would be highly indecorous to interfere between father and son." The Impeachment of The House of Brunswick 2011-05-31T02:00:34.353Z The performers of Mimes, however, too often gave full scope, not merely to natural unpremeditated gaiety, but abandoned themselves to every sort of extravagant and indecorous action. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z At first there is no evidence to prove that these celebrations were characterized by any specially indecorous behaviour; but in the 12th century such behaviour had become the rule. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z Indignant at his indecorous conduct, the black had shouted to the mulatto to come down from the tree, and threatened to complain upon him. Osceola the Seminole The Red Fawn of the Flower Land 2011-03-22T02:00:20.123Z Matilda disapproved of the visit, and tried, by all the eloquence she was mistress of, to make it appear indecorous. The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) 2011-03-05T03:00:28.153Z Such a thing would be considered highly indecorous and improper. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z The Baroness, looking down from her point of observation, was struck with horror at her daughter's indecorous conduct especially when she became aware that Raven was intently following the scene below. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z An indecorous and undignified proceeding that, but what else can I do? A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z Richmond turned and looked at her in surprise, but seeing she was perfectly serious in her offer, he repressed his amusement and gravely declined; while Charley, less delicate, set up an indecorous laugh. The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z It has been shewn in a former note that the Arabs consider it indecorous to eat with the left hand. The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I. Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments A child brought up in this way would think it highly indecorous to romp and play about during business hours. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z She disregarded the rules of ordinary politeness, by applying to her brother Gawin indecorous names. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 But, just as she placed a triumphant knee on the summit, the crumbling fabric subsided beneath her weight, and she was projected in a highly indecorous fashion to the foot of the slope. "Pip" A Romance of Youth But I thought it was indecorous to question servants about their employers, cut short the tall rascal's opening remark, which tended in that direction, and remained alone with my wandering thoughts. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History No persons but the agents were allowed to be witnesses of these extraordinary ceremonies; at least it would have been considered highly indecorous and irreligious to pry upon them. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead Vol. II Even to calculate on a man’s death and make arrangements for filling his place is justly esteemed indecorous and unfeeling. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II Le sot Chevalier, though extremely indecorous, deserves notice for the Chaucerian breadth of its farce, at which it is impossible to help laughing. A Short History of French Literature Abruptly to ask this grinning lout for “Aunt Kate” seemed absolutely indecorous. Man and Maid It would have been very indecorous and worse--utterly useless. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History It would be indecorous to applaud the winking harness, the perfectly lacquered panels, and the liveried saises. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel On the first occasion of p. 181holding evening service, the scene was rather indecorous for Sunday evening. Here and There in London Farquhar, abashed on exhibiting his person upon the stage, sent boldly thither his most indecorous thoughts, and was rewarded for his audacity. The Constant Couple or, A Trip to the Jubilee They may be seen at the public caf�s, and their dances are indecorous and immodest. Oriental Women I took a copy of his somewhat indecorous production. The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday The Court, however, could no longer brook the indecorous interruption, and sternly ordered that Kellett might be removed. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day The indecorous character of the stage inflicted much less injury than it would have done had it been covered with a thin veil of sentiment. Women of England To look even exclusively at her future husband before the ceremony was performed was deemed indecorous. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. They may be seen at the public places, and their dances are indecorous and immodest. Oriental Women "And, notwithstanding repeated admonitions, persisted in using the most indecorous language to the commission." Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas I cannot recover from my surprize, that, among persons of such refinement and delicacy, so indecorous a scene could have occurred! The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels But now a check must be put to all indecorous proceedings; and, unfortunately for the execution of the wife's precautions, the head of the family returned unexpectedly, and under circumstances which forestalled any preparation. The Lamplighter It would be indecorous in me to be over-awed by menaces, or to yield to compulsion. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion Mr. Hughes has a shocking opinion of the maidens of Gaul, whose conduct towards him seems to have been somewhat indecorous. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 Not so the philosopher: he was too much a man of the world either to laugh like the dog, or by shrieks to betray the indecorous trepidation of the cat. Devil Stories An Anthology The Colonel wore his sixty years well out of sight, like an undergarment; you even felt that there might be something slightly indecorous in the suggestion that he wore them at all. The Return of the Prodigal I heard about her all summer as a little mischief, and I never saw her do an indecorous thing. The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted At the breakfast or dinner there was none of that indecorous hurry in eating and drinking which marks our degenerate days. Old Roads and New Roads He remembered Adelle, or professed to, and gave her a kindly old man's smile when he shook hands with her, in spite of all the réclame of her indecorous return to her native land. Clark's Field It would appear that the gentlemen left in the dining-room had got ingloriously drunk, and there and then proposed an indecorous raid on the drawing-room. Robert Burns Famous Scots Series But she would have thought it indecorous even to mention his name before her young children. The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 During the middle ages Plain Song unfortunately degenerated much from its original sacred character, and, in one disguise or another, popular and even indecorous songs were smuggled into it. On the Execution of Music, and Principally of Ancient Music The language which they use is often indecorous, bold, lacking in purity and idiom, and even in grammatical construction. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume 36, 1649-1666 Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions of those islands from their earliest relations with European nations to the close of the nineteenth century. He had already been hauled over the coals for his arrival on 97 Sunday and his indecorous appearance in church after service had begun. Robinetta Mayor, Judge, Governor, Senator, or even President, may be the butt of such indecorous ridicule as shocks or disgusts the foreigner; but nevertheless the personal joke stops short of certain topics which Puritan tradition disapproves. The American Mind The E. T. Earl Lectures Henry of Navarre was, however, surrounded by a body of gay and light-hearted young noblemen, whose mirth-loving propensities and whose often indecorous festivities he could not control. Henry IV, Makers of History To be sure a secret marriage was somewhat sensational, somewhat indecorous–– “Humph!” Rope It is this evil character of the author, the priest with an indecorous and politically suspect humor, that offended some contemporary readers. A Letter From a Clergyman to his Friend, with an Account of the Travels of Captain Lemuel Gulliver “Her dress is indecorous for a widow,” said that lady severely. Robinetta "Well, to hear the brat!" continued Biddy, shocked at the indecorous language which was put into her priest's mouth. The Macdermots of Ballycloran They abound in choice phrases and so are in effect content to smooth over the commonplace with a not indecorous make-up. An Essay on True and Apparent Beauty in which from Settled Principles is Rendered the Grounds for Choosing and Rejecting Epigrams And on the youthful face of Pauline Augusta I saw nothing but pained incredulity touched with reproof, for Poppsy is not a believer in the indecorous. The Prairie Child These indecorous and malicious allusions were received with shouts of derisive laughter from the Jacobin benches. Madame Roland, Makers of History It would be considered in the highest degree indecorous. Home Life in Germany While they studiously refrain from indecorous language, they are corrupt and unreliable beyond any thing known in California, and have not even the merit of being energetic and entertaining liars. The Land of Thor Burton returned in indecorous hurry with the book. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker It is also believed that the story contains no indecorous stimulants; nor is it filled with unmeaning and inexplicated incidents sounding upon the sense, but imperceptible to the understanding. Alonzo and Melissa The Unfeeling Father The Lord Chancellor Thurlow, in particular, whose great place and force of intellect gave him a weight in the government inferior only to that of Mr. Pitt, espoused the cause of Hastings with indecorous violence. Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3) The sight of this homely object, in the midst of the savage prairies, was as ludicrous as unexpected; and we might have hailed it with roars of laughter, had prudence permitted such an indecorous exhibition. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness “It would be most highly indecorous for us to see Him as a man.” In Convent Walls The Story of the Despensers It was this peculiarity that had set me laughing; and, indecorous though it was, for the life of me I could not help it. The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West No, sir, said Alonzo, so far from considering the message indecorous, I esteem it a peculiar honour, both as respects the lady and yourself. Alonzo and Melissa The Unfeeling Father Hamilton was pained and scandalized, as, indeed, was but natural before a confession so indecorous seemingly and so unflattering to himself. Making People Happy Naturalism seemed sometimes to say, "Let nothing that is not indecorous come in." A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century And in many respects those revels of olden time were indecorous, noisy, comfortless affairs. A Book About Lawyers After my marriage I did not dance, for in Scotland it was thought highly indecorous for a married woman to dance. Personal Recollections, from Early Life to Old Age, of Mary Somerville She would have turned to fittingly rebuke behavior so indecorous, but something told her that her insulted dignity would be better saved by removing it to a greater distance. The Doomsman It would have been in better taste, of course, if they had been a little blackguard and indecorous. Tom Brown at Oxford Then, after loading himself with gold and jewels, he set the fairy free, and went home dancing and singing in a very strange and indecorous way. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children In the evening, music being to the Scottish worldly mind indecorous, he read aloud some favourite author, for the amusement or edification of his little circle. The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing It was only the reaction from the long-expected terror that was over now, but it felt indecorous. The Rose-Garden Husband It must therefore be considered in the light of a ceremony of condolence, which it would be either indecorous or unlucky to omit. Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage They had likewise been drilled into the best possible behaviour towards each other; no snarling, barking, or indecorous conduct took place when they were assembled in company. Anecdotes of Dogs Or, if ever she commends beautiful persons to their admiration, she puts a bar upon all indecorous conduct. The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura She had written in the middle of the night, although she felt how disorderly and almost indecorous such a proceeding was. Peter and Jane or The Missing Heir He disapproved of Mrs. Dunbar, he strongly suspected her of ulterior designs, and he regarded the adoption of Christian names by second cousins as superfluous, and in the circumstances a little indecorous. The Prodigal Father In England old people enjoy fun, but it is held to be indecorous in them to afford amusement to others. Stray Studies from England and Italy She was a pretty, colourless devotee, and she felt her sister-in-law's beauty and obvious fascination to be almost indecorous. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg In the afternoon of this day a clergyman, whose name it would be highly indecorous in me to mention, descanted on the aspect of Spiritualism from his point of view in the Church of England. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Mr. Trigger, with much dignity in his mien as he spoke, declared that the discussion of any such matter at the present moment was indecorous. Ralph the Heir His want of tact and his indecorous conduct rendered his victory fruitless, and he was recalled in 1772. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration “One who demands an apology for your very indecorous behaviour.” The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Yet it seems it was dreadfully indecorous; Miriam and I did very wrong; we should have shouted murder with the rest of the women and servants. A Confederate Girl's Diary He had on other occasions shewn abject servility to James—using towards him such expressions of indecorous flattery as these: 'Your majesty imitateth Christ, by vouchsafing me to touch the hem of your garment.' Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 441 Volume 17, New Series, June 12, 1852 How far the witty tongue may be thrust into the smiling cheek when the lecturer pauses to take breath between these remarkably brief paragraphs it would be certainly indecorous and possibly superfluous to inquire. The Gentle Art of Making Enemies Yet Pen and Jim both had a sense of resentment that Sara should take his life tragedy so ill, a feeling that he was indecorous in flaunting his bitterness in their faces. Still Jim When the weddings of English noblemen of that period were attended by most indecorous observances, there is no reason to suppose that provincial and colonial weddings were entirely free from similar rude customs. Customs and Fashions in Old New England He swore in highly indecorous terms, and tore his bedstead apart to get a battering-ram. The Pirates of Ersatz At first it shocked him almost to the point of heated protest, as against a thing unpermissible and indecorous. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance In this unnatural and indecorous strife the corpse of their father was reft of its covering and the hand discovered lying upon the pallid breast. Rookwood “I am, sir,” exclaimed the lieutenant from somewhere at the back; “and I beg to know what is the meaning of this indecorous proceeding.” In the King's Name The Cruise of the "Kestrel" "It sounded horribly indecorous—I expected to see her in fragments on the floor—and I fairly gasped." The Courting Of Lady Jane The indecorous haste of these nuptials—they took place within two months after the king's death, the funeral-baked meats, as Hamlet cursorily remarked, furnishing forth the marriage-tables—struck the young prince aghast. A Midnight Fantasy We cannot follow them and listen to their conversation—that would be indecorous. The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 There were other reflections which he thrust aside as indecorous at this acute stage of the tragedy, but which, nevertheless, were able to exercise a mildly consoling influence in the background. The Nebuly Coat At fifty-eight to feel like a schoolboy going home, it seemed—well, not indecent, indecorous. The Wind Bloweth All indecorous words or deportment, should be carefully restrained; and delicacy and reserve studiously cherished. A Treatise on Domestic Economy For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School If they could only speak, at what absurd, indecorous, and tragical scenes had they not been present! The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) What I reprove you for, is the indecorous and uncleanly; and these, I trust, you will abolish. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection Silly and indecorous, Miss Joliffe termed such witticisms, and had Bellevue House painted in gold upon the fanlight over the door. The Nebuly Coat She thought of sending for the magistrate, but it would appear indecorous, and she was all anxiety and doubt. The Poacher Joseph Rushbrook These nuptials were all celebrated on one day, and with an ostentation of magnificence and festivity which the people exclaimed against as highly indecorous in the present dangerous state of the king's health. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth In the evening, music being to the Scottish worldly mind indecorous, he read aloud some favorite author, for the amusement or edification of his little circle. On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature The philosopher had become silent and serious; as if the thought had suddenly arisen, that hilarity under the circumstances was indecorous and out of place. The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" Love!—no, of course you do not love my Lord Polesworth, while you are yet a maid; ’twould be highly indecorous for you to do any such thing. The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) But in 1557 young ladies were required to “hear, see, and say nought,” and for one of them to join unasked in the conversation of her elders would have been held to be shockingly indecorous. All's Well Alice's Victory Brother Warboise," he said severely, "whatever your grievances—and I will inquire into it later—you have chosen a highly indecorous and, er, offensive way of obtruding it. Brother Copas She longed to rush back to the landing-place, but instinctively felt that such action on the part of a guest would be indecorous. In Apple-Blossom Time A Fairy-Tale to Date Gentleman Bill thought his conduct indecorous, and reproved him for it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 "Ah, I see—a funeral!" he exclaimed as a mute advanced—assailed from each coach window, as he passed, with indecorous obloquy—to announce that the cortege was ready to start. The Adventures of Harry Revel Turner found these and other solaces, it would seem, in his occasional mysterious absences from home, and indecorous sojournings at Wapping and elsewhere. Art in England Notes and Studies And with his first blow there burst out in the hall the wild, indecorous strains of "Kuk-kuk kuk-Katie," pealing out louder and ever louder as the musician found confidence. Ambrotox and Limping Dick This highly indecorous speech was made in the presence of members of the British Ministry. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 The resolution proposed condemned the Proclamation as unwise, indecorous and reprehensible. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 1, 1837-1843 Whatever took place, certain it is Lord Darrell challenged the indecorous speaker, and was shot through the heart. The Young Duke At one time indeed she was rumoured to have personated the Goddess of Health, when the 'celestial' Doctor Graham was giving his strange and indecorous lectures in Pall Mall; but that scandal has been contradicted. Art in England Notes and Studies Besides, to make such an avowal to a husband, I considered as somewhat indecorous. The Arabian Nights Entertainments I simply argue on the tendency of the human mind to extremes, when I suspect that it will be indulged till it degenerates into indecorous levity. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel Very indecorous was their speech regarding the person of the governor, for they did not stop to consider that he represents the royal person by reason of his office. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 25 of 55 1635-36 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 would cease to be an excess of power merely, sire; it would be indecorous and unseemly." The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" As for me, I am nearly expiring with the merriment that consumes me and my efforts to prevent indecorous explosion. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 This message was succeeded, first by indecorous verbal communications, calculated to force the American minister out of France, and afterwards, by a written mandate to quit the territories of the republic. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 5 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States He was looking in a sort of rapture at the name which his own hand had written now for the first time, and he felt an indecorous desire to kiss it. A Chance Acquaintance It is adapted to a beautiful old air, "Logan Water," incongruously connected with some indecorous stanzas. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume I. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century He goes on to speak of the monks and nuns as dancing together in a very indecorous manner. History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour The legislator leaves to God the care of avenging his own glory, if he believe it violated by an indecorous worship. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Don't strike him, Rigby!" commanded Carruthers; for the constable, shocked and outraged by such indecorous language in a court of justice, was about to club his man. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life There are times when the words: I love you! are so out of place, that they become indecorous; let me tell you that. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 4 At a spot where a spring issued from the rocks, we were met by a party of Irregulars, shouting and firing their matchlocks in a very indecorous manner. Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels During the whole time, their behaviour was marked by perfect propriety; we did not observe even an indecorous look in the whole company. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 427 Volume 17, New Series, March 6, 1852 Her maid, her well-bred Jane Cupp, who had not drawn an indecorous breath since assuming her duties, was running after her calling out to her, waving her hands, her face distorted, her voice hysteric. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" Seemingly the membership of Finance's College of Cardinals was skylarking with indecorous levity. Destiny So there had been delay after delay, but the engagement continued in force, and Mr. Cecil Burleigh had not repeated his indecorous visit. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax The indignation of the two woodsmen was almost indecorous, but they did not speak before their dread master. The House of Walderne A Tale of the Cloister and the Forest in the Days of the Barons' Wars I frequented both, and saw nothing indecorous or improper in either, save the spitting and the outrageous rush to the table; such a scene as the latter is only to be seen in America. Notes of a Twenty-Five Years' Service in the Hudson's Bay Territory Volume II. The essayists of Queen Anne's reign made a steady and laudable effort to shame people out of these indecorous ways. The English Church in the Eighteenth Century Often at the funniest point you will see some small listener in an agony of endeavour to cloak the mirth which he—poor mite—fears to be indecorous. Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling The scene which took place among the French people, at the sudden announcement of the king's determination, was remarkably indecorous. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 At the first glance of it, you suppose that this is entirely, from beginning to end, a wild and probably somewhat indecorous manual of instruction. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One In other respects, they were equally indecorous and offensive. Jack Sheppard A Romance When they appeared at Court, the aristocracy present was indecorous in its efforts to view the dominant beauties. Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment She must continue to think it indecorous, because unreasonable. The Lost Lady of Lone Owen," said Denis, "your indecorous interruption has stamped you with the signature of genuine ignorance and vulgarity; still, I say, we must have some conversation on that subject immediately. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Not in the least disconcerted by these violent replies, Dubuche repeated quietly: 'The public won't understand—the public will think it indecorous—and so it is!' His Masterpiece It is believed that this story contains no indecorous stimulants, nor is it filled with inexplicated incidents imperceptible to the understanding. Humanly Speaking That at his time of life, if he could not do something by some sort of weight of opinion, natural or acquired, it was useless and indecorous to attempt anything by mere struggle. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) Therefore it is that I have urged your speedy marriage with what your good chaperon, Lady Belgrade, evidently considers indecorous haste. The Lost Lady of Lone First, his legs were criticised—then his lank withered arms; even his fiddling was disparaged, and he himself pronounced highly indecorous, because he persisted in smoking his pipe all the while he scraped. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 346, August, 1844 At this he laughed aloud with an indecorous mirth. One Man in His Time And be it remembered the indecorous language he had frequently used against his sovereign, and consider his influence over the Prince of Wales. Drake, Nelson and Napoleon The Emperor, in one of his slashing dictated declarations which hit home with every biting sentence, reminds the Governor again what the inevitable result will be should indecorous liberty be taken. The Tragedy of St. Helena They seem to regard mere playing as frivolous and indecorous; and so it is in the light of the tragedies they have witnessed. Out To Win The Story of America in France Bunce, and Thompson, which judge Stillwell tho't rather indecorous, and quite earnestly rebuked the two gentlemen for their wrath, and at the same time said he thot' it high time to deliver judge Child's message. A Review and Exposition, of the Falsehoods and Misrepresentations, of a Pamphlet Addressed to the Republicans of the County of Saratoga, Signed, "A Citizen" It seems to me indecorous, at least before marriage—after, they can do as they like about it. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 Which most indecorous fact, as regards Sir Edwin, not only yourself, but your wife apparently, was quite aware of. Christian's Mistake His life had been indecorous and he had gradually lost his sight, and he took the headmanship with the wish to make some atonement for his careless years. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People I won't take the sheriff, because we might have negotiations to transact that would be highly indecorous in a sheriff. Copper Streak Trail The indecorous creature was breathing as loudly as Mr. Gilman himself. The Lion's Share In speaking thus, accuse me not, my lords, of an indecorous presumption. The Felon's Track History Of The Attempted Outbreak In Ireland, Embracing The Leading Events In The Irish Struggle From The Year 1843 To The Close Of 1848 They considered riding to hounds, no matter for What purpose, an indecorous, almost an inhuman, thing to do under the circumstances. Kings, Queens and Pawns An American Woman at the Front There is one particular in which I have had wrong done me, and it may not be indecorous in me to call your attention to it. International Miscellany of Literature, Art and Science, Vol. 1, No. 3, Oct. 1, 1850 "You can buy licorice and share with the indecorous coadjutors of your condemnable cruelty," said Winthrop, paying the price and taking the dog from the child. 1001 Questions and Answers on Orthography and Reading It must, therefore, be considered in the light of a ceremony of condolence, which it would be either indecorous or unlucky to omit. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 2 The most beautiful wedding ever imagined could be turned from sacrament to circus by the indecorous behavior of the groom and the flippancy of the bride. Etiquette But they are especially offensive and indecorous in youth. Golden Steps to Respectability, Usefulness and Happiness He had persisted in the idiotic and indecorous names, and her face always twitched when he used them—"Low, do you keep my axe for chopping coal or what?" If Winter Comes But neither Tex nor Timber City could foresee the turbulent chain of events which were to result from his high, if indecorous, resolve, here set down—the wild tale of an untamed West. The Elephant God And do you not think that this conduct of Socrates would be very indecorous? Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates At the close of the services the people hurried out with indecorous confusion, eager to communicate their pent-up amazement, and conscious of lighter spirits the moment they lost sight of the black veil. Twice Told Tales In one form, however, flirtage consists entirely in the excitement of a conversation devoted to erotic and indecorous topics. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society Exhibitionism is thus analogous, and, indeed, related, to the impulse felt by many persons to perform indecorous acts or tell indecent stories before young and innocent persons of the opposite sex. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy Yet there can be no doubt that, in the special circumstances of the case, this arrest was especially indecorous, and, in the method of effecting it, altogether illegal. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, G.C.B., Admiral of the Red, Rear-Admiral of the Fleet, Etc., Etc. Vol. I The usual discreet somnolence of the chapel had been disturbed as by some indecorous but formidable awakener; the air was electric; anything might occur. Tales of the Five Towns And, besides, my love, it is indecorous of you to address me as 'Lydia.' Out of the Ashes To will such a contract is merely to perform a worse than indecorous farce. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society But there is always a tendency, marked in most parts of the world, for the names of the external female parts to become indecorous. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 Erotic Symbolism; The Mechanism of Detumescence; The Psychic State in Pregnancy Her singing sounded like silken raiment among sackcloth, and she lowered her voice, feeling it to be indecorous and out of place in the antique hymn. Evelyn Innes The doctor is as much delighted as the youngest man on the ground, and the cabman waves his arms and shouts in a highly indecorous fashion. The Firm of Girdlestone I supposed so only, for it would have been indecorous to enquire into the meaning of what I saw. Pioneers in Canada The real origin of the affair went back nearly sixty years, to an indecorous episode in the history of the Maldon family. The Price of Love It would be indecorous for any warrior, while she is in this predicament, to show her any attentions of gallantry. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. The dance itself is very monotonous, slow, and wearisome; it consists only of some steps to and fro, accompanied by some rather indecorous movements of the upper part of the body. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy Barring the indecorous habit of regretting her past in public, which is not perhaps untrue to nature, she is made attractive by her wit and sincere repentance, without becoming unnaturally refined. Snarleyyow But as government must be well informed by its officers, both military and naval in these points, it would be indecorous in me to enlarge on the subject. Observations Upon the Windward Coast of Africa They all agreed, however, that no unchristian temper was manifested, and no indecorous language used. Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe Or, the Pretended Riot Explained I discovered an amazing desire to sing, which indecorous impulse I, of course, immediately inhibited and transferred the energy into conversation. The Night Horseman Travelling down the river from Pesth, the women are compelled to pass the night in the same cabin with the men; an arrangement as uncomfortable as it is indecorous. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy At that period, "fast dancing" was unknown in England, and would have been regarded as highly indecorous. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette They were set up mechanically, because it would seem indecorous or stingy if they were not set up. The Defendant I looked at him sternly, and Thorndyke, quite unmoved by his indecorous behaviour, said in a grave voice: "Let me introduce you, Jervis; though I think you have met this gentleman before." The Mystery of 31 New Inn A member may for indecorous or unmasonic conduct be excluded from a single meeting of the lodge. The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry Thus do estimable and well-meaning men, deceived and deceiving one another, utter base slander in open church, where it is indecorous to reply to them,—and think that they are bravely delivering a religions testimony. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed Should her demeanour be decidedly discouraging, any perseverance on his part would be ungentlemanly and highly indecorous. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette City life is exceedingly destructive to young people, even when considered aside from all undue excitements, indecorous habits, and improprieties. Minnesota; Its Character and Climate Likewise Sketches of Other Resorts Favorable to Invalids; Together With Copious Notes on Health; Also Hints to Tourists and Emigrants. It is poor pretence to say, that it denounces in an indecorous manner the errors of the previous governor. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 330, April 1843 Their marked disapproval made our new departure seem almost indecorous. Virginia: the Old Dominion In short, his love is always in indecorous nakedness, or sheathed in the stiff panoply of chivalry. The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author In private, the slightest approach to indecorous familiarity must be avoided; indeed, it is pretty certain to be resented by every woman who deserves to be a bride. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette This was an "infernal machine," employed in hazing students who had in any way offended the opinion of the class, especially by indecorous subservience to the authorities or informing against their fellow students. The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I True it is that Addison apostrophizes liberty as a Goddess, heavenly bright! but we hope our laughter will not be considered as indecorous or profane. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 392, October 3, 1829 She has the privilege to take this husband to the family of the deceased and leave it, but this is considered indecorous, and is seldom done. A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians This child, as well as the others, was dressed in the same way as the women; and I remarked that the Persian dress was really, as I had been told, rather indecorous. A Woman's Journey Round the World Mrs Hominy was a philosopher and an authoress, and consequently had a pretty strong digestion; but this coarse, this indecorous phrase, was almost too much for her. Martin Chuzzlewit The whole indecorous threadbare ruin, from the broken shoes to the prematurely-grey scanty hair, grovelled. Our Mutual Friend This method of keeping grounds is comparatively inexpensive, therefore it is indecorous. Theory of the Leisure Class Jesters and jugglers were not awanting, nor was the occasion of the assembly supposed to render the exercise of their profession indecorous or improper. Ivanhoe The hand-carriage was spinning away before us at a most indecorous pace for an invalid vehicle, and was making most irregular curves upon the sand. Hunted Down: the detective stories of Charles Dickens There came a wild rush of anthropological lore into her brain, a flare of indecorous humor. Ann Veronica, a modern love story Often at the funniest point you will see some small listener in an agony of endeavor to cloak the mirth which he—poor mite—fears to be indecorous. Stories to Tell to Children Labour would unavoidably become dishonourable, as being an evidence indecorous under the ancient tradition handed down from an earlier cultural stage. Theory of the Leisure Class Nothing indecorous or gross; all perfectly pretty and seemly. Quest of the Golden Girl, a Romance Thea, and all Thea's ways and friends, seemed indecorous to Anna. The Song of the Lark He felt that there was something indecorous in her proposal, and she did seem to him somewhat ridiculous. O Pioneers! What she had done seemed to her indecorous beyond expression. McTeague It would be indecorous, he felt, to encourage further talk about it from the boy. The Damnation of Theron Ware You have seen enough of our Freeland women to understand that indecorous excesses of any kind in their presence are wellnigh inconceivable.' Freeland A Social Anticipation Is it with this irreverent glee, these scurvy flouts, and indecorous mockery, that you would have this stranger believe that we celebrate the ceremonies of our Father Rhine? Vivian Grey To make such a fuss, also, about your religion seemed to her indecorous and absurd. The Coryston Family A Novel Spey salmon now begin to allow themselves to be captured by such indecorous and revolutionary fly-hooks as the "Canary" and the "Silver Doctor." Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places The sight struck him as indecorous in the extreme, and he turned his eyes away. The Damnation of Theron Ware At Medina, on the contrary, it is thought very indecorous in women to enter the mosque. Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred The book is in every way an injurious and indecorous one. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 An ecclesiastic was hearing them;—they seemed ready enough with their answers, but were allowed to gabble off the holy words in a manner almost unintelligible, and quite indecorous. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 22, August, 1859 I presume he was noisy in his eagerness after his vanished vision, and the multitude considered it indecorous. Miracles of Our Lord Under the old r�gime, there was no medium in them; they were either very indecorous or very expensive. Paris as It Was and as It Is The removal of the old kesoua was performed in a very indecorous manner; and a contest ensued among the hadjys and people of Mekka, both young and old, about a few rags of it. Travels in Arabia; comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred I think it as improper and indecorous to write a stupid or silly letter to you, as one in a bad hand or upon coarse paper. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 I have half a mind to look again for that mole, but I suppose it would be indecorous. Jurgen A Comedy of Justice Presently, however, the vicar became aware that the passage of arms between himself and his spouse was becoming just a little indecorous. Robert Elsmere Sometimes when a book offends against the public morals, and contains the outpourings of a voluptuous imagination, its author is condemned to lament in confinement over his indecorous pages. Books Fatal to Their Authors It seemed, he said, highly indecorous of her to remain in the employ of Remington and Evans the while she was busily engaged in trying to thwart the ambitions of the senior partner. The Sturdy Oak A composite Novel of American Politics by fourteen American authors Such opportunities for falsity, artificiality, downright humbuggery, for plutocratic upholstery and indecorous statues and light-minded paintings, for cynical and insolent servants, for the deployment of vast gains got by methods that at best were questionable! Under the Skylights This message was succeeded, first by indecorous verbal communications, calculated to force the American minister out of France, and afterward, by a written mandate to quit the territories of the republic. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched Instead of the players working themselves into a violence of passion indecorous in our sitting-room, the music, the beauty of form and voice all come to climax in pantomimic dance. Certain Noble Plays of Japan From the manuscripts of Ernest Fenollosa And his own trivial and somewhat indecorous part, of shifter of scenes and puller of strings, was, he felt sure, a thing put by forever. A Fountain Sealed Tall and ungainly in his person, he affected gallantry and admiration of the fair sex, although his manners rendered his pretensions absurd, and his profession marked them as indecorous. Quentin Durward He had seen it from a safe distance, but from the present aspect only the indecorous glint at sunrise was visible. Tropic Days He was stout and plain, with an inflamed face, bloated lips, a cynical look, and a thundering voice: he said Mass in such a hasty and indecorous manner that they went away scandalized. The Grip of Desire It had got silly, indecorous, pert, and every thing that is bad. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 Such, at least, was the master's experience; and in certain respects, said he, the English shirt was not only uncomfortable, but indecorous as well. With Zola in England But the worthy sub-treasurer—who respects his old and his new masters—would but have been puzzled at the indecorous liberties of Elia. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia In the noon blaze, Pêng skipped derisively, jeered at them, performed a brief but indecorous pantomime, and then, kicking up his heels with joy, scurried for his life. Dragon's blood It had got silly, indecorous, pert, and everything that is bad. The Best Letters of Charles Lamb Madame, you must know this is highly disorderly and indecorous. The Iron Game A Tale of the War He was hurried off amid the laughter of the audience, but the indecorous scene which had taken place contributed to the abolition of the office of Dempster. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2 All indecorous words or deportment should be carefully restrained; and delicacy and reserve studiously cherished. American Woman's Home Do not fear to wound their feelings, or to be impolite, or indecorous in their regard. Serious Hours of a Young Lady Eyes suddenly opened annoyed Old Tom, and he would set the furniture ambulating round the room in a manner at once indecorous in stable objects and calculated to bewilder the observer. Once Aboard the Lugger They, therefore, though of the latest, endeavoured, where they had any remaining influence, to discourage the renewal of these indecorous festivities. The Abbot That the commander, however, took a handkerchief and attempted to show his guest the mysteries of the sembi cuacua, capering in an agile but indecorous manner about the apartment, has been denied. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers Mrs. Garrick embraced me again and again, to express a satisfaction in meeting me once more in this social way, that she would have thought it indecorous to express by words. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 The parterre was entered from the first balcony, a circumstance which redeemed it from its old plebeian association as "the pit," in which it would have been indecorous for ladies to sit. Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time I do not think I want to appear better than I am; but it sounds hypocritical to make merely general confessions, and it is indecorous to make particular ones. Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood In attending to these preliminaries Lynde had sufficient mastery over himself not to make any indecorous betrayal of his intense satisfaction at the turn affairs had taken. The Queen of Sheba & My Cousin the Colonel Many passages which might be considered coarse and indecorous according to modern canons of taste, have been omitted from this translation. The Visions of the Sleeping Bard "Probably it is a merciful precaution on the part of our guardian angels, Flip; and, anyhow, you know you like a little variation yourself in the way of bulk, and sound, practical, indecorous chorus girldom." Winding Paths "Certainly," said her employer; "we do not propose anything indecorous; but first call an officer." Without a Home I released myself swiftly from her indecorous demonstration. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel The adieus must be spoken, but there must be no tears; that were a weak and indecorous manifestation of feeling, in madam's estimation. Leah Mordecai It would not do to lend my countenance too readily to indecorous invasions of the sanctuary with festivals borrowed from the Roman Catholics. Laicus; Or, the Experiences of a Layman in a Country Parish. An indecorous roar went up from the white spectators and a jacky in the rigging, suddenly thinking of home, piped up with a bar or two from "The Star Spangled Banner." Brewster's Millions They were twice the number of our small party, and therefore they had been in the habit of strutting about with nonchalance, and looking at us fixedly, and otherwise demeaning themselves in an indecorous way. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 He felt that he must immediately put a stop to any chance of indecorous garrulity. God's Good Man That is the gospel of Walt Whitman; it may be a bad gospel, or an ugly one, or an indecorous one; but no one can pretend that it is not a big one. Escape, and Other Essays To be angry on such a subject would be futile, foolish, and almost indecorous. The Small House at Allington To those how have hitherto preached indecorous maxims of conduct they will say: 'What is all this ferocious nonsense about strenuousness? South Wind This latter is enabled to be the champion of the decorous world by knowing the indecorous well. Complete Short Works of George Meredith Her child-like physiognomy had a certain playful and rebellious expression; slightly indecorous speech did not displease her. The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X But the short kilts of dyed tappa, the tasselled maroes, and other articles formerly worn, are, at the present day, prohibited by law as indecorous. Omoo "You will be so good as to begin her education at once, by reproving her sharply for her indecorous behavior here to-night," said the duke, beginning to stammer. Prince Eugene and His Times The cardinal went on: "The aunts of the dauphin themselves are not admitted to their confidence, lest they might inform the king, and his majesty forbid the indecorous representations." Joseph II. and His Court As with kaleidoscopic swiftness the details of my "affair" passed through my memory, it was only by an effort that I restrained an indecorous shout. The Firefly of France Not standing astraddle, or in other such indecorous attitude. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 16 So willing to make everything as cheerful as possible, Shorty struck up, "Were you ever in Dumbarton?" a marvellously inspiring, but somewhat indecorous windlass chorus. Omoo "It would be exceedingly indecorous; but—" "I know of no man," said the meagre little prebendary, "who has better interest with the present government than Mr. Slope." Barchester Towers I shall write to the dauphiness and advise her to give up these representations," said Maria Theresa, calmly, "not because they are indecorous, but because they are a pretext for her enemies. Joseph II. and His Court It is considered very indecorous in Uganda to call upon two persons in one day, though even the king or the queen should be one of them. The Discovery of the Source of the Nile I feared that our applications would be simultaneous, or that we should have an indecorous scuffle for the book in the Land Office itself. A First Year in Canterbury Settlement Yes, and tried to shut its indecorous mouth and make itself grave and proper; but when it saw the Maid herself go to laughing, it thanked God for this mercy and the earthquake that followed. Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1 "This would be a sheer abuse of power, sire; it would be indecorous and unseemly." Louise de la Valliere But I was restored to mirth, and even to indecorous mirth, by what happened after we had left the fine old place behind us. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 Mr. Eager, who sat with his back to the horses, saw nothing of the indecorous proceeding, and continued his conversation with Lucy. A Room with a View Three of the commissioners had strongly objected to some passages as indecorous, and even calumnious; but the other four had overruled every objection. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5 She paused as if she felt it indecorous to speak of her pregnancy before Pierre, though the gist of the matter lay in that. War and Peace On the contrary, many indecorous things are said and done by her from bravado, and to set herself above her sex. The French Revolution - Volume 2 Some of them were cheered, which I thought indecorous in such a place, and on such an occasion. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 She felt it horribly indecorous, especially for her, to look at another person's money. Crime and Punishment She could not exculpate herself, she saw it looked like an idle, almost like an indecorous trick, unkind, everything abhorrent to her and to him, especially in the present state of things. The Heir of Redclyffe The indecorous gallantries of the Court, the habits of gross intoxication in which even the ladies indulged, were alone sufficient to disgust a people whose manners were beginning to be strongly tinctured with austerity. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 He took pains to cure a Macacus rhesus, which he had kept for five years, of this indecorous habit, and at last succeeded. The Descent of Man Why had she withdrawn it so abruptly; did she consider his jesting allusion to it indecorous and presuming? The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales Not so the philosopher; he was too much a man of the world either to laugh like the dog, or by shrieks to betray the indecorous trepidation of the cat. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 Besides, after the correspondence which had passed between us, what act of mere informality could I commit, within bounds, that ought to be regarded as indecorous by Madame Lalande? The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 The Lord Chancellor Thurlow, in particular, whose great place and force of intellect gave him a weight in the Government inferior only to that of Mr. Pitt, espoused the cause of Hastings with indecorous violence. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 The door of Miss Abigail's bedroom opened hastily, and that pink of maidenly propriety stepped out into the hail in her night-gown—the only indecorous thing I ever knew her to do. The Story of a Bad Boy And then the door opened, and M. Binet came in to have his paternal eyes regaled by this highly indecorous behaviour of his daughter. Scaramouche Emile Blondet, though himself a past-master of hoaxing, could not keep his cheeks from blushing like those of a virgin who hears an indecorous story of which she knows the meaning. Sons of the Soil To wed immediately would be improper—would be indecorous—would be outre. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 3 It is but fair to state that Garcilasso, who was personally acquainted with the bishop of Cuzco, doubts the fact of the indecorous conduct imputed to him by Fernandez, as inconsistent with the prelate's character. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas Not relishing the change, Sam had run away, and by some mysterious agency got into Canada, from which place he had sent back several indecorous messages to his late owner. The Story of a Bad Boy That the Commander, however, took a handkerchief and attempted to show his guest the mysteries of the SEMICUACUA, capering in an agile but indecorous manner about the apartment, has been denied. Selected Stories of Bret Harte This latter is enabled to be the champion of the decorous world by knowing the indecorous well. An Essay on comedy and the uses of the comic spirit In the first place, it was most indecorous and ungrateful to treat with such neglect the rules which had been approved by our Royal Patron. Reflections on the Decline of Science in England There was nothing indecorous about such an arrangement; merely a concession to economic pressure. The Street of Seven Stars Manners and modes of speech, again, have changed; and much that was admissible centuries since, or at least sought admission, has now, by a law against which protest is idle, lapsed into the indecorous. A selection from the lyrical poems of Robert Herrick |
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