| 单词 | apple of discord |
| 例句 | The apple of discord is Helen’s house, now rented, set on an acre abutting a state nature reserve. Review | In Lynn Steger Strong’s ‘Flight,’ Christmas is a nightmare 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Children separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border is another apple of discord on the American conscience. The Family Circle of Separation: What are the laws on minors and human trafficking at the border? 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z The apple of discord, the arrows of Philoctetes, the invulnerability of Achilles, and similar fancies, are the additions of later poets. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" 2012-03-15T02:00:32.250Z She would prove an apple of discord; she is too pretty. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z It seemed for a time likely to prove the apple of discord, judging from the hungry glances cast at it by a long, lank, thinly-clad old man across the car. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z It put an apple of discord in the Democratic party which hopelessly divided it at Charleston, thus making Republican success in 1860 morally certain. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z The story of "the apple of discord," awarded by Paris to Venus, seems to indicate that where beauty contends against majesty and wisdom for the love of youth, it is sure to win the day. Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism With an Essay on Baal Worship, On The Assyrian Sacred "Grove," And Other 2012-01-05T03:00:28.663Z The apple of discord has been the theory of knowledge. International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics 2011-12-12T03:00:31.160Z In money matters, usually an apple of discord between vicars and curates, I had allowed him to do as he pleased. John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch 2011-10-12T02:00:44.710Z He, however, instead of introducing any apple of discord, judiciously grafted the Gabian on the Roman stock; and thus cultivated the only really valuable fruits of victory. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z The heir had resolved to enter the House if possible, and his proclamation fell on Stirmingham, not like a thunderbolt, but like the very apple of discord dropped from heaven. World's End A Story in Three Books 2011-08-16T02:00:47.740Z He soon found an apple of discord, aimed, threw, and hit. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z It was Olive Ingelow who was the real apple of discord. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z At present, the Philippines are a potential apple of discord thrown into the Balance of Power in the Pacific. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z Slavery and foreign warfare, especially the former, are to be the apples of discord, the wedges to split the now compact mass. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 2011-06-29T02:00:23.750Z We were discussing that well-worn question of woman's education, Mrs. Blodgett having introduced the apple of discord by a sweeping disapproval of college education for women, on the ground that it prevented their marrying. The Story of an Untold Love 2011-06-17T02:00:17.643Z Place in baking dish a layer of crumbs and a layer of tart apples of discord well chopped. Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z Not being invited to the marriage of Peleus, she revenged herself by means of the apple of discord. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z She had innocently left to the house one of the greatest apples of discord for the evening meal which the Minister had ever plucked for his fruit-dish with his apple-gatherer. Titan: A Romance v. 1 (of 2) 2011-03-25T02:00:11.007Z For half a day the apple of discord in the shape of a bundle of bank-notes lay on the writing-table, a bait for dishonest servants; then it vanished within Selina's desk. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z And then Napoleon scornfully tossed Venice as an apple of discord into the lap of the Emperor, in exchange for the Netherlands. A Short History of Germany 2011-02-14T03:00:40.360Z "We will let this old apple of discord drop for to-day," interrupted Jansen, smiling. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. Mr. Van Buren appointed General Eaton as Governor of Florida and, later, Minister to the Court of Madrid, and Washington society knew its apple of discord no more. Women of America Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 10 (of 10) The chief apple of discord between the governor and the Virginians was the old question relating to the powers of the vestry. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia It is not an apple of discord, but an apple which comes home to our very heart's core with its assurances of friendship. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) From the eighth century Salamanca became an apple of discord between Moslem bands and the forces of early Castilian kings, Crescent and Cross constantly supplanting each other on her turrets. Cathedrals of Spain Courtney Family.—I throw an apple of discord to your heraldic, genealogical, and antiquarian, readers. Notes and Queries, Number 237, May 13, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc It is in allusion to this ancient tale that any subject of dispute, brought up unnecessarily among friends, is called to this day an apple of discord. Alexander the Great Makers of History He threw an apple of discord amongst their ranks which has served, in a constantly increasing manner, to divide and distract their attention. Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." At the very Marriage feast an apple of discord has been thrown in, and that apple is Switzerland. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 Henceforth till we feed ourselves again, we live on sufferance, and dangle before all eyes the apple of discord. Another Sheaf That flag is the signal of European jealousy—the apple of discord. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 We will be the blest pair of sirens, of extraordinarily diverse age, and he shall give the apple of discord to one of us. Daisy's Aunt Another Spanish statesman expressed his doubt to them whether they were able to do so: he really thought England would one day become an apple of discord between Spain and France, as Milan then was. A History of England Principally in the Seventeenth Century, Volume I (of 6) Aurore was not only thrust into an atmosphere of strife, but condemned to the apple of discord. Famous Women: George Sand He considered that such a subject must inevitably prove an apple of discord. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis "Or the schoolmaster," said that provoking little personage, the first speaker, whose sole aim was to throw the apple of discord amongst his fellows. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 The apple of discord seemed to be rolling all about the once peaceful rooms of Fernley House. Margaret Montfort But the popish party, taught wisdom by experience, abstained from a renewed appeal to the sword till they had thrown the apple of discord among their adversaries, and weakened by dividing them. Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II The presence or absence of Negro Slavery had become the distinguishing badge of the sections; and it became the apple of discord as regards the development of the West. A History of the United States At this time, however, while Edgar Berrington stood watching them, these two men seemed to have found an apple of discord of unusual size—to judge from the energetic display of feeling which it occasioned. Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters We often tried to get the two together, and very soon managed to throw an apple of discord between them. A Voyage round the World A book for boys My mercantile venture, however, was unhappily destined to be the apple of discord between these relatives. Captain Canot or, Twenty Years of an African Slaver If the Exarchist leaders had been born different, then Macedonia might easily have become—as now, one hopes, it will at last become—a Yugoslav bond of union, instead of an apple of discord. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 In course of time they came in sight of the domes and minarets of Stamboul, the great city of the Sultans, the very heart of Europe’s apple of discord. In the Track of the Troops Having thrown this apple of discord into the midst of the party, Winklemann shut his mouth firmly, as if waiting for a belligerent reply. The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood She may perchance prove to be an ‘apple of discord.’ The Missing Ship The Log of the "Ouzel" Galley He had stolen in, thrown his apple of discord, and stolen forth again like a ghost. Orrain A Romance The first-named question—left unsettled by the treaty of Ghent—had been for two generations the apple of discord between the American and British governments. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective Alas, that the glittering apple of discord should have been flung into our midst!—no, not flung, but gently rolled under our noses by the gloved fingers of the lovely Countess d'Alzette. In Search of the Unknown It has been the one apple of discord which has been thrown into the arena of our discussions. Liberalism and the Social Problem She regarded him further, as the cause of differences between herself and her sons-in-law—as an apple of discord in the Romany camp. Isopel Berners The History of certain doings in a Staffordshire Dingle, July, 1825 Albania, as the apple of discord between Austria-Hungary and Italy, was a factor that gave no promise of relief, but only of fresh wars. In the World War Mormonism was the apple of discord in the State during almost the entire official term of the late Governor Ford. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective He was the son of Peleus and Thetis, at whose marriage feast Eris threw the apple of discord on the table. The Story of Troy Vannes, the immediate apple of discord, was put into the hands of the pope. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) And with Europe in such a state of unrest ought we to throw in a new apple of discord? Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 It was an apple of discord with the women, evidently. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel Beginning with the debates in the convention that formulated the Federal Constitution, it remained for seventy years the apple of discord,—the subject of patriotic apprehension and repeated compromise. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective The birth of a son, however, instead of linking their hearts closer together, became the apple of discord between them. Edward Barnett; a Neglected Child of South Carolina, Who Rose to Be a Peer of Great Britain,—and the Stormy Life of His Grandfather, Captain Williams or, The Earle's Victims: with an Account of the Terrible End of the Proud Earl De Montford, the Lamentable Fate of the Victim of His Passion, and the Shadow's Punishment In that they saw the apple of discord which might destroy our Union. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 82, August, 1864 And the apple of discord, some say, had been the Duchesse de Valentinois. The Grey Cloak Slavery had always been, and would always be, "an apple of discord and an element of division in the house." Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics This is how our recent band of brothers happened to stumble upon their new apple of discord. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist While her great ally was reaping a full harvest of laurels, England, dragged into the Continental war because that apple of discord, Hanover, belonged to her King, found little but humiliation. Montcalm and Wolfe The Banat had been an apple of discord ever since the close of hostilities. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference We fling them, a golden apple of discord, among the rival powers, no one of which could permit another to seize them unquestioned. A Supplement to A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents There was, unhappily, only too much truth in his pithy remark that "the apple of discord is offered to us as the fruit of peace." Stephen A. Douglas A Study in American Politics The classical student will recognize in this a parallel to the Greek myth in which the Olympian divinities refer their debate in the matter of the apple of discord to the judgment of Paris. Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala The statue of Paris presenting to Venus the apple of discord followed. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Nature has thrown between them an apple of discord, the possession of which they will not cease to contest. The Liberation of Italy Having laid aside ambition on her own account, she flung in this remark as an apple of discord. Old Fires and Profitable Ghosts The plot is simply this: Juno, Pallas, and Venus get at strife who shall have the apple of discord which Até has thrown among them, with directions that it be given to the fairest. Shakespeare: His Life, Art, And Characters, Volume I. With An Historical Sketch Of The Origin And Growth Of The Drama In England Ever since there was talk of buying the estate, the clearing of the forest has been the daily apple of discord. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig The apple of discord—the laurel of discord—the poverty of criticism. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler This straightforward speech fell like a new apple of discord in the midst of the committee. Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire The apple of discord—the laurel of discord—the poverty of criticism. The Works of Samuel Johnson It was her long contemplated apple of discord, and much her hand trembled as she handed the document up to him. The Woodlanders The native “swells” have come to be the apple of discord that divides our good people among themselves. Worldly Ways and Byways This child will be a veritable apple of discord. Comedy of Marriage and Other Tales But it looks as if this one will be an apple of discord. The Road to Damascus For instance, the new meeting-house in Pomfret, Connecticut, was painted bright yellow; it proved a veritable golden apple of discord throughout the county. Sabbath in Puritan New England Unless in some way an apple of discord could be thrown between them, the two favorites would overshadow the State, and the Senate's authority would be gone. Caesar: a Sketch No sooner, however, had he parted with this apple of discord, than the countenances of his companions changed. The Voyage of Captain Popanilla The "fuss and tumult" in America were due, for the time being, to the apple of discord which Douglas had cast into the Senate, by his Kansas-Nebraska bill. The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne The innocent child, whose mission was to ennoble our warped relationship, has been defiled by you in his mother's womb and made an apple of discord and a source of punishment a revenge. The Road to Damascus Thus a new apple of discord was thrown among the combatants. The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth Volume 8 He revived the agrarian law as a matter of course, but he disarmed the opposition to it by throwing an apple of discord between the two superior orders. Caesar: a Sketch Tyrants are not in the midst of you to throw the apple of discord and raise hatred in this national family, hatred of races, that curse of humanity, that venomous ally of despotism. Select Speeches of Kossuth And it is, exactly, the color of the material which is the apple of discord in this case. From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan The rich valley, when fully regarded as a possible spoil of war, became a golden apple of discord. The United States of America, Part 1 Even religion cast in an apple of discord. Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 Buddy and I came to blows over you; you were, in a manner of speaking, an apple of discord between us, and the melancholy results you behold. Flowing Gold But Germany and Austria contrived to throw an apple of discord among the Balkan allies at the Conference of London in 1912, and then stimulated Bulgaria to attack Serbia and Greece. The Expansion of Europe The Culmination of Modern History You, who were once the apple of my eye, are now only an apple of discord. In the Sweet Dry and Dry It is difficult to reconcile these two statements, and it is an apple of discord in the colonies. A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 The cradle of the Poles is that apple of discord which Eris once threw upon the table of the gods; they were born of its seeds, and dissension is their native element. Joseph II. and His Court A new apple of discord had been thrown into the German empire; the last spark of German unity was gone, and two hostile parties, bitterly menacing each other, were formed. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times I have studied mankind, and with full conviction I can assure you the war is not at an end, and, instead of the palm of peace, the apple of discord will flourish. Frederick the Great and His Family The apple of discord had, indeed, been dropped into the house of the Millbornes. Life's Little Ironies A smart notion," vociferated the clerk, "thrown out as an apple of discord. The Idiot Above all, the fate of the American apple of discord, human slavery, was understood to be involved in the construction of territorial and State governments for these new possessions. Life of Stephen A. Douglas You have introduced a topic on which our natures are at variance—a topic we should never discuss: the very name of love is an apple of discord between us. Jane Eyre In the history of our Government this institution of slavery has always been an apple of discord and an element of division in the house. Life of Stephen A. Douglas |
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