| 单词 | intelligibly |
| 例句 | Of course, she was the first to speak—intelligibly, I mean, for the emotional remarks which followed her impetuous “Oh, yes!” were not of a coherent or reportable character. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z In the aftermath, the cable news folks tried to collect themselves into something intelligibly aghast. Perspective | The first debate was one of the worst moments in television history 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z It was sung here, attractively if not always intelligibly over the hyperactive accompaniment, by the versatile Elizabeth Farnum, with even a touch of Tibetan overtone singing. Review: Riverside Symphony Offers Nostalgia and Tibetan Tones 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z And when rendered intelligibly and with feeling, these words plant seeds in your mind that grow into forests. Theater Review: ‘King Lear’ in an Enchanted Setting Along the Hudson River 2013-08-18T21:51:45Z “The challenge of first unearthing this story . . . and then telling it intelligibly was a daunting one,” critic Joseph D. McLellan wrote in The Washington Post. Daniel Keyes, author of the classic book ‘Flowers for Algernon,’ dies at 86 Words matter in Schubert’s songs, and each was intelligibly attended to. Schubert's lonely hearts club band and a heart throb tenor 2018-01-16T05:00:00Z “Perhaps I could never succeed in intelligibly doing so,” Potter said. Perspective | Ketanji Brown Jackson did define ‘woman’ at her confirmation hearing 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z But for all its invention, “Maniac” keeps the “Inception” convolutions to a minimum, toggling intelligibly between the lab and the flights of fancy in Annie and Owen’s heads. Review: ‘Maniac’ Is a Hallucinatory, Emotional Dream Machine 2018-09-20T04:00:00Z During the seizure when she was awake, the young woman was able to walk and talk intelligibly. She Suffered From Headaches and Fatigue. Were Concussions to Blame? 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Trump himself has not intelligibly addressed this latest state of affairs but he has been emitting periodic primal screams as events unfold. Trump's MAGA judge can't save him: Legal woes continue to pile up 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z In the call, Pichuca rambles “half intelligibly through a patchy connection that left her sounding older than her sixty years, and a good deal crazier.” Daniel Loedel makes a sterling debut with his dreamlike new novel ‘Hades, Argentina’ 2021-01-11T05:00:00Z More than that: they answered them thoroughly, knowledgeably and intelligibly. Press Watch: Impeachment has shown us people who rarely get to talk — the professionals 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z The real solution is for members of Congress finally, after 48 years, to speak intelligibly on this evidently important subject. Opinion | Neil Gorsuch might not handle an abortion case the way conservatives want 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z The billionaire is in failing health, struggles to speak intelligibly and is largely confined to his Beverly Park mansion in Los Angeles. Viacom and CBS hit with shareholder lawsuit over Sumner Redstone's condition 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z They don’t speak intelligibly, which, to be fair, isn’t a bar all of Hollywood’s leading men reach. Review: A prequel for the pipsqueaks called ‘Minions’ 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z They don't speak intelligibly, which, to be fair, isn't a bar all of Hollywood's leading men reach. Film Review: A prequel for the pipsqueaks of 'Despicable Me' in 'Minions' 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z She will never walk on her own, or speak intelligibly, or dress and bathe herself. After birth of daughter, clashing views pulled at Rick Santorum, wife 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z In this way it may be intelligibly said, without any reference to utilitarian considerations, that monogamy is a higher state than polygamy. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z A wise man will speak always clearly and intelligibly. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z They would still be intelligibly described as essentially base or noble, shameful though there were none to censure, admirable though there were none to admire. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z Perhaps symbolism, which for so many ages has taken the various animals as figures to intelligibly express abstract qualities, gave rise to fable. The Grotesque in Church Art 2012-03-27T02:00:18.973Z Can a dull person, by reading them to us, convey bright thoughts intelligibly? Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z With this unexpected interest between us, we were soon all chatting away volubly, though, I fear, not always intelligibly. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z There is one way, and one way only, in which the success of this drama can be accounted for intelligibly. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z The superiority is of a different kind, and may be intelligibly expressed by the epithets higher and lower. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z The reforming zeal and humanitarian spirit of his age were not expressed more powerfully, if to many persons more intelligibly, by Dickens himself than by Lytton. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z You will then soon fathom the musical meaning of a composition and transmit it intelligibly to your listeners. Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z Pottery may be decorated in a great number of ways, and the operations are so varied that I cannot describe them all intelligibly, should I attempt to do so in my limited space. British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. 2012-02-26T03:00:18.883Z It takes a genius and an orator to speak intelligibly to more than fifteen people. Wings and the Child or, the Building of Magic Cities 2012-02-26T03:00:14.933Z He was the incarnation of abject misery, and so nervous that he could scarcely speak intelligibly. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 12, March 22, 1884 A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside 2012-02-24T03:00:26.570Z The more intelligent and better-educated people speak intelligibly, but it is common to hear alleged English that is almost impossible to understand. Prowling about Panama 2012-02-11T03:04:04.040Z The pair of them could sit one on each side of a fire in perfect silence for an hour together, and yet converse intelligibly to each other all the while. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z Exaggeration prevented the backslider from applying the description to himself; and as the way to reformation was neither intelligibly nor mildly pointed out, he was rather irritated than corrected. The Life and Writings of Henry Fuseli, Volume I (of 3) 2012-01-18T03:00:13.193Z Mr Maitland, sighing from the very bottom of his heart, gave me a look which said, as intelligibly as a look could speak, 'Unfortunate, misguided girl!' Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z They are exceedingly ignorant, yet there is one subject upon which they can converse freely and intelligibly, and that is—Christ—the way of salvation. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z On the foundation which I propose the story of Stella will rest securely, intelligibly. The Critical Game 2012-01-05T03:00:38.527Z The Colonel finally found some one who could talk intelligibly. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z Prior to this philosopher, Heraclitus had asserted this doctrine, perhaps with greater purity—certainly with more depth and penetration; but in his obscure writings it is less intelligibly expressed. The Philosophy of History, Vol. 1 of 2 2011-12-24T03:07:59.623Z It is just because the whiteness we have in view is one and not many that we can intelligibly assert, for example, that newly fallen snow is whiter than any paper. International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics 2011-12-12T03:00:31.160Z It is as difficult to praise these drawings intelligibly to those who have not seen them, as it is unnecessary to enforce their charm on those who have. English Book-Illustration of To-day Appreciations of the Work of Living English Illustrators With Lists of Their Books 2011-11-30T03:00:10.703Z The island of Luzon is of so irregular a shape that it cannot be intelligibly described without the aid of a map. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z The subject should be expressed plainly and intelligibly, and in as elegant style as we were capable of. Memoir of John Howe Peyton in sketches by his contemporaries, together with some of his public and private letters, etc., also a sketch of Ann M. Peyton 2011-11-15T03:00:20.413Z And, in this way, it would seem quite possible intelligibly to account for the pain radiating into intercostal, cervical, and brachial nerves, merely by extension of a morbid process essentially seated in the cord. Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it 2011-10-03T02:00:31.460Z Awhile ago she talked intelligibly enough, but three bumpers of heavy Spanish wine have addled her feeble wits by now. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z The commissary, who, having often been employed as a spy, had a competent knowledge of modern languages, which he spoke intelligibly, though with vulgar phraseology and accent; took the paper, and read it without difficulty. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z The song he sang to himself burst intelligibly on Mr. Pottle's ears— "It's a long way to Tipperary." The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z But I shall do my best to present them as intelligibly as possible; and where I fail, you will perhaps make a note of the point, and call my attention to it presently. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z It is difficult for me to tell my story intelligibly without some account of my previous history by way of introduction, although I will to make it as little diffuse as I may. The Black Poodle And Other Tales 2011-08-30T02:00:37.963Z I found myself almost lost as to how to talk intelligibly to the doctors and patients. The Demands of Rome Her Own Story of Thirty-One Years as a Sister of Charity in the Order of the Sisters of Charity of Providence of the Roman Catholic Church 2011-08-18T02:00:21.113Z If anybody speaks a word distinctly, this lady will, by observing narrowly the motion of the speaker's lips pronounce the word afterwards very intelligibly. The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; 2011-08-14T02:00:22.973Z It tires me so much, that I can scarcely write intelligibly. Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. 2011-08-02T02:00:25.157Z As for the Pythagorean philosophy, Athenæus explains that to us, and shows us everything in silence more intelligibly than others who undertake to teach the arts which require talking. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z They enable us to set forth intelligibly the reasons of our own conviction, and to detect and expose the fundamental fallacies of apparent arguments. A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning 2011-07-22T02:00:18.543Z It does not deal with letters as something detached from life, but as the form or substance in which life is intelligibly presented. A Book About the Theater 2011-07-21T02:00:23.843Z The Poem proceeds more intelligibly, by drawing a comparison which typifies his own humble relation to his exalted friend. A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam' 2011-07-07T02:00:25.637Z I doubt if I have explained myself intelligibly, but more of this at some future period. Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. 2011-08-02T02:00:25.157Z He has formed in himself, as it were, a peculiar set of vocal organs for this purpose: he is like a Genius that whispers intelligibly to us in the hour of need. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The girl’s Hindustani went far enough to enable her to frame the reply intelligibly. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z He spoke once intelligibly and calmly of the nearing separation. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z A fitting reply was made to this gallant, and, at the moment, certainly sincere speech, after which the matter was discussed between the two, with greater calmness and far more intelligibly. Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z There were men who could not even speak the language of their adopted country intelligibly, yet who had ever before them the one end and aim—money. The Turn of the Tide The Story of How Margaret Solved Her Problem 2011-06-14T02:00:18.357Z The Indians, when unable to talk English, nevertheless managed to express themselves intelligibly by gestures, picture writing, and vocal utterances, imitating the sounds which they wished to describe. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z The old peasant was so taken aback by the gift that he could scarce speak intelligibly, but he assured the Presence that at such an hour none would interfere with him. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z I agreed to wait to that hour, being particularly desirous of seeing by what means the light was reflected into the temple, which the unskilfulness of my interpreter could not explain intelligibly to my comprehension. 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 She spoke to him at once—a great deal more intelligibly than her first attempt—and upon questioning, learned that she was well remembered. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z Scarcely had the sick man swallowed the powder, than, to the astonishment of the Death-Assurance Association in his bedroom, he found himself able to speak, intelligibly, if not very loud. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z “Let us see, first, if we can send a message 188 intelligibly,” said Jessie, putting on the head harness, and speaking seriously. The Campfire Girls on Station Island or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht 2011-05-19T02:00:07.110Z A standard of right and wrong independent of God, whether by the name of moral law or nature of things, is what never has been and never can be intelligibly defined. War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ 2011-04-18T02:00:09.590Z The steps protested stridently as before, but more intelligibly now. Lonesome Town 2011-04-12T02:00:24.580Z Or, more intelligibly, I must pay for my cakes and ale. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z They should be simple, yet not trivial; efficient, yet not unnecessarily rigorous, and should be drawn up, if not perspicuously, at least intelligibly. The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) 2011-04-02T02:00:12.460Z The fact is quite intelligibly explained by the natural supposition that in proportion as the agens exhausts its active power by exercise the patiens gains in some form of actuality. Ontology or the Theory of Being 2011-04-01T02:00:38.727Z To all intents and purposes M. Soyer's work is strictly and most intelligibly practical. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z The mother, too, whom Olga's powerful voice had intelligibly informed of the joyful event, was too happy at the offer. Withered Leaves. Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:17.540Z Massinger's plays are a gradual unravelling of a series of incidents, each following intelligibly from the preceding situation, and suggestive of many eloquent observations, though not developments of one master thought. Philip Massinger 2011-02-25T03:01:15.270Z "Well, well, if we must discuss the matter, at least speak intelligibly, Walter," the Count exclaimed, impatiently. The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z We speak intelligibly no less than correctly when we say that a man's body is part of his person as well as his soul or mind. Ontology or the Theory of Being 2011-04-01T02:00:38.727Z Haire muttered something, not very intelligibly, indeed, but certainly not sounding like assent. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z The subject which I hoped to present intelligibly in three or four articles has continually threatened to step out of the columns of a magazine and the patience of its readers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z To Pierre this wondrous shape had always been a thing of interest, though hitherto all its latent significance had never fully and intelligibly smitten him. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z It whispered to me as intelligibly as if it had been a living thing, “the gale is broken!” Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z Not, I think, intelligibly or in a coherent fashion; for this new realism is still immature, and if it is ever rendered adequate it will doubtless seem much less original. Character and Opinion in the United States 2010-12-20T17:12:15.253Z Thus, with training, the autistic child might progress from learning a simple task like sitting quietly in a chair to more difficult ones like making eye contact and, ultimately, speaking freely and intelligibly. O. Ivar Lovaas, Pioneer in Developing Therapies for Autism, Dies at 83 2010-08-23T02:36:00Z I was as unable as the rest to satisfy the unhappy man; but, though we could not speak intelligibly, we could act, and several of us lifted her up. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 10 The transient visitor to the group, however well read, fails to remember its vivid story in detail, and to apply it intelligibly. The Story of Malta In George's brain the echoes of Dalrymple's triumph reverberated more and more intelligibly. The Guarded Heights "What is it, Jenny?" cried Tony to the servant-girl, who was shouting not very intelligibly, from a little knoll at a distance. Tony Butler "Be kind enough to speak your mind more intelligibly, sir, for there is need that we should understand each other here." Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) The direction of the main currents is indeed shown frequently by the mean course of the surface winds, but not uniformly or intelligibly. The Philosophy of the Weather And a Guide to Its Changes It is an enormously complicated theme; but, thanks to Bandelier's final unravelling of it, the story can now be told intelligibly,—as it has not been popularly told heretofore. The Spanish Pioneers It lay on her lap, but she kept her eyes from it and read on intelligibly if not with expression. Man and Maid He found the general breathing with difficulty, and hardly able to utter a word intelligibly. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools It is easier to ask such questions than to answer them, at least to answer them briefly and intelligibly. Lectures on The Science of Language I cannot hope to describe them intelligibly; I know of no combination of words which will give an idea of them. The Romance of Natural History, Second Series I smiled at his uneasiness, and immediately relieved him from all apprehension, by conversing freely and intelligibly of the late catastrophe. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. Mr. Gladstone thought that freedom was the answer; what path the others would have us tread, neither Ruskin nor his stormy teacher ever intelligibly told us. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) Of all-disposing Providence, Its will intelligibly shewn, Finds he the Banner in his hand, Without a thought to such intent, Or conscious effort of his own? The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) He and the bays had been captured by the wild Turcos, and he had almost fancied himself in hell while with those savages, who did not even know how to talk intelligibly. Waldfried A Novel "Once more, sir, speak out, and intelligibly—say what this man seemed to know of me?" The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago A. He did frequently; at first with great pain, but afterward more audibly and intelligibly. Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. Thinking it to be his mother’s cow he went to the place, but found no cow, only an old woman who cried “Ooh!” and so frightened the lad that he could not speak intelligibly. Witch Stories The distinctive Monophysite doctrine of the Copts is not easy to state intelligibly, and yet they cling to it with something of the tenacity which has marked their whole history. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" You must speak more intelligibly, sir, if you wish me to comprehend you. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Her beauty is countenance: it is the stamp of mind intelligibly printed on the face. Coelebs In Search of a Wife Belle took it from the pouting Kitty, and finished the article—not, however, without being once or twice compelled to go back and read more intelligibly. The Lamplighter Next day, he could talk more intelligibly and, with help, he got up and sat on a chair. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia But, after a pause, the stranger seemed to recover his self-possession, and repeated his excuses more intelligibly. Under False Pretences A Novel Shameful, Miss Marianne! do speak a little intelligibly, and remember your aunt's favourite observation. The Dramatist; or Stop Him Who Can! A Comedy, in Five Acts No man of that party could describe his feelings intelligibly—a faint recollection of circumstances is all that can be recalled in such a tumult of joy. History of Morgan's Cavalry The first body of Dissenters which actually broke away from the Church of England was that of the Independents, or—as they are nowadays perhaps more intelligibly called—the Congregationalists. The Church Handy Dictionary Now the view taught at the present time seems to me to want greatness; and the dialect in which alone it can be intelligibly uttered is not the dialect of my soul. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) She was in time to endorse her uncle's explanation of Dave's speech intelligibly enough, with a due allowance of interpretation. When Ghost Meets Ghost Accent undoubtedly has some influence and the theory may be easily and intelligibly expressed. Compound Words Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #36 Animals can talk to one another intelligibly enough when they have anything to say, and their captains have words of command just as clear as ours, and better obeyed. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3) The settlers estimated that all of the adult males understand English, and that about 70 per cent can also speak English, though not well, while not one can intelligibly write English. A Stake in the Land What is the utterance of your inmost self when, in a quiet hour, it can be heard intelligibly? The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) Massinger's plays are a gradual unravelling of a series of incidents, each following intelligibly from the preceding situation, and suggestive of many eloquent observations, though not developments of one master-thought. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) In fact he would give the whole lecture over again, only much more freely and more intelligibly. My Autobiography A Fragment It's very simple," replied Beryl, "but I can't explain it intelligibly. Martians Never Die As it would be impossible to describe Liszt's orchestration intelligibly to those who have not heard it, and unnecessary to those who have, I will simply leave it alone. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History To speak, perhaps, somewhat more intelligibly to the general reader, the wind was such that a fishing-boat could just carry full sail. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) There seems to exist a vulgar notion that the subject is one of pure conventionality, and cannot be brought within the limits of intelligibly and consistent rule. Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 The disputants had all the appearance of sensible crofters—they certainly talked more intelligibly than most commentators on Kant. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland Whether intelligibly or not, every body was talking. Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island But I cannot explain very intelligibly what I mean, for my brush is the only instrument through which I can speak. Ghetto Comedies The Heath Readers enable teachers, whether they have much or little knowledge of the art, to teach children to read intelligently and to read aloud intelligibly. Child-Life in Japan and Japanese Child Stories She was like one walking in the Underworld, where the shades throng intelligibly but have no connection with one. The Rainbow For whoever affects excessive conciseness while speaking of things but little known, does not so much consider how to explain matters intelligibly, as how much he may omit. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens At first the prisoner tried to talk, but he could not speak intelligibly through the closely-drawn sack, and presently he gave up and lay in silence in the wet grass. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West This is, perhaps, too general and vague a definition to be of much benefit in the knowledge, and consequent prevention, of the disease: let us, therefore, describe it more certainly and intelligibly. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance In such cases the movement of the jaw is in time partly restored, and the patient acquires sufficient control of the lips to be able to articulate intelligibly and to prevent dribbling of saliva. Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. It came slowly down, and tried hard to stop, in order that its source might speak intelligibly to the visitors. Somehow Good Having sailed in many seas, he spoke many languages, but none very intelligibly, owing to some radical defect in the muscles of his mouth. The Land of Thor She could compose verses and phrases long before she could commit them to paper intelligibly; and it was not the composition of her note to Sammy that troubled her, but her bad writing. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius “All right, all right ... speak more intelligibly, don't hurry; above all, don't leave anything out!” The Brothers Karamazov And there, the first flurry of excitement over, they talked more tranquilly, or at all events, more intelligibly of the affairs mutually affecting them. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Carrington met the steady stare, and it sobered his wrath in a measure, so that presently he was able to utter words intelligibly. Making People Happy It does not take the difficult right way, but quite intelligibly, the left. Hidden Symbolism of Alchemy and the Occult Arts The man waved and mouthed, and rolled his eyes, but when he tried to speak intelligibly he could not. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners In becoming intelligibly and kindly beautiful, while it remains solitary and unrivaled, it has a greater power. Ariadne Florentina Six Lectures on Wood and Metal Engraving With them also ought to be noted what are generally called physical phenomena, though in most cases, since they are intelligibly directed, the use of the word ‘physical,’ without this qualification, might be misleading. Modern Spiritualism To speak more like a man of this world, and more intelligibly, it was between five and six o'clock, when a cart came into the market-place of Le Mans. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 These eighty-six characters are sufficient to write the language, at least intelligibly. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians We have somewhat abridged M. Fischer's argument, for, though he writes well and intelligibly, he wants condensation; and we do not think that his argument has been weakened by being shortened. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities Scarcely education enough to make herself intelligibly understood——” Flossie began to giggle. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City Only in the light of this supreme purpose can these records of a life of faith be read intelligently and intelligibly. George Müller of Bristol And His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God "Your grandfather's been run over wid a horse," said the little boy, not very intelligibly. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success A few hours of instruction are sufficient for a Cherokee to learn to read his own language intelligibly. History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians He did not again speak intelligibly to any of them. The Bertrams Some time since, in travelling through Italy, we heard, in grave earnest, from several Italians, of the prodigy of a Pomeranian dog that had been taught to speak most intelligibly by Sir William Gell. Heads and Tales : or, Anecdotes and Stories of Quadrupeds and Other Beasts, Chiefly Connected with Incidents in the Histories of More or Less Distinguished Men. I found the general breathing with difficulty, and hardly able to utter a word intelligibly. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. She had a great wish that her girls should write intelligibly—she had a greater wish that, if possible, they should think. A World of Girls The Story of a School How would it do, while we are about it, to ascertain the greatest distance at which it is possible to communicate intelligibly with each other?” With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure The analysis, indeed, is so defective that it can hardly be applied intelligibly. The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill The Knowledge of Tongues is certainly very useful; but if a Person knows a great many Ancient and Modern, and can hardly speak intelligibly in his own, He shou’d be no Orator for me. Reflections on Dr. Swift's Letter to Harley (1712) and The British Academy (1712) The introduction was made, and our artist surpassed himself in conversing intelligibly, much to the delight of the fair Italian and her friends, who declared they were prepared to converse with him solely by signs. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy I did not comprehend the service, and cannot intelligibly describe it. Glances at Europe In a Series of Letters from Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, &c. During the Summer of 1851. About forty children attend the common school, nearly twenty can write intelligibly, and read the Holy Scriptures and the English Reader. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Religion is taken to be something adventitious or superimposed upon other beliefs, and we can therefore intelligibly ask whether it does good or harm. The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill In the list of his descendants one Matthias stands out as "a tall handsome man, with a very melodious voice which could be intelligibly heard at times across the Delaware." The Life of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson It may safely be said that both fears were groundless, though they were both fears which a reasonable man quite intelligibly entertains. A History of the United States One morning, Aunt Patty was unable to move hand or foot on one side, and could hardly speak intelligibly, though her face kept its sweet expression. A Little Girl of Long Ago He had written hardly intelligibly for the last three years; and at present could not write at all. An Essay on the Shaking Palsy I do not belong to your nation, though I understand your language well enough to be able to converse in it intelligibly. The Day of Wrath I am so ignorant of all but men's dress! or perhaps I could speak more intelligibly. The Gold of Chickaree We wish, however, to draw attention to another aspect of self-denial which is often overlooked, and perhaps we shall do this most intelligibly by use of the antithetical expression, self-assertion. A Ribband of Blue And Other Bible Studies The terms chiming, tolling, and peal-ringing, though now generally understood, do not intelligibly apply to the few regulations about bells which occur in the canons. Notes and Queries, Number 74, March 29, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. "Did you call, suh?" he inquired, with that additional dignity which bespoke his recourse to the sideboard as intelligibly as if he had brought the decanters in his hand. "George Washington's" Last Duel 1891 But how Colours do, nay, how they may, arise from either of these Principles, I think you will scarce say that any has yet intelligibly explicated. The Sceptical Chymist or Chymico-Physical Doubts & Paradoxes, Touching the Spagyrist's Principles Commonly call'd Hypostatical; As they are wont to be Propos'd and Defended by the Generality of Alchymists. Whereunto is præmis'd Part of another Discourse relating to the same Subject. Roscommon, in the Essay on Translated Verse, demands fidelity to the substance of the original when he says, The genuine sense, intelligibly told, Shows a translator both discreet and bold. Early Theories of Translation Christ Himself appeals everywhere to the rational nature of man, and His words are life and spirit only as they are intelligibly apprehended and become by inner conviction the principles of action. Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics It is a judgement which is, and which can intelligibly be, made by people of all religions or of none. Philosophy and Religion Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge But Mr. Underwood was still too confused to answer intelligibly, and it was Mr. Britton who replied, as he linked his arm within Darrell's on turning to leave the room,— "Mr. Darrell is a mineralogist." At the Time Appointed There was something very sweet and taking in the air he played; and we thought we had never heard bells speak so intelligibly or sing so melodiously as these. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) It recognizes that "beginnings" and "ends" are not things with which we can intelligibly deal; are, on the contrary, things which are completely unthinkable. The Complex Vision The little girl was equally unable to give an account of herself, though I fancied that she understood us when we spoke English, but she could not reply intelligibly. Ned Garth Made Prisoner in Africa. A Tale of the Slave Trade We cannot say intelligibly that God dwells in Christ, unless we have already recognized that in a sense God dwells and reveals Himself in Humanity at large, and in each particular human soul. Philosophy and Religion Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge On these occasions he was conscious of a curious extension of personality by which he seemed to enter into all Nature, and all Nature took voice and interpreted herself intelligibly to him. Devil-Worship in France or The Question of Lucifer For a single moment she felt quite incapable of speaking intelligibly. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific And she was frightened of strange cabmen, and by no means sure that she could intelligibly explain the address. Grandmother Dear A Book for Boys and Girls The above is followed on the tomb by a long Latin inscription, which has been so mutilated by some modern Goth, or Goths, that it is impossible to decipher it intelligibly. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Matter cannot intelligibly be supposed to exist apart from Mind: and yet it clearly does not exist merely for our minds. Philosophy and Religion Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge Scarcely can one in ten of them speak their mother-tongue correctly, converse intelligibly ten minutes upon any subject of common interest, write a simple business or friendly letter correctly, or comprehend the simplest natural sciences. Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women On the Various Duties of Life, Physical, Intellectual, And Moral Development; Self-Culture, Improvement, Dress, Beauty, Fashion, Employment, Education, The Home Relations, Their Duties To Young Men, Marriage, Womanhood And Happiness. Ballad editors of yore were confronted with perhaps two, perhaps twenty, versions of each ballad; some unintelligibly fragmentary, some intelligibly complete; some in print, some in manuscript, some, perchance, in their own memories. Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series We pause in sheer bewilderment on the threshold, and despair of classifying its contents intelligibly within any moderate space. Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) His difficulty was increased by de Giers's manner—'when getting on to slippery ground he has a remarkable power of speaking only half intelligibly and swallowing a large proportion of his words'. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies Unfortunately, some men are not able to intelligibly explain the theory of base-ball, while others are so engrossed with the game that they do not care to be disturbed. Base-Ball How to Become a Player His voice shook so that he hardly uttered his sentence intelligibly. The Moccasin Ranch A Story of Dakota It supplied not only a memoria technica, but an organon, or method by which the genesis of all ideas from unity might be represented intelligibly and easily. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Indeed, she could not have described her disappointment intelligibly. One Woman's Life If ideas are not expressed at all, or not intelligibly, their possessor can not use them, can not correct or make them effective. The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX. Most of these Finns are unable to speak Russian intelligibly, although living at no great distance from the capital. Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers There is, as a matter of fact, little in modern German fiction that is intelligibly comparable to "Jennie Gerhardt" and "The Titan," either as a study of man or as a work of art. A Book of Prefaces He spoke several languages intelligibly, and knew much of many things—art, finances, geography—just those matters on which newly arrived Americans desire information. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Sir Ewes never tried to call her back; he scarcely spoke at all intelligibly after that; but lay, for the few remaining hours of life, moaning to himself, his face turned to the wall. Sword and Gown A Novel We suppose the difference between the present embodied and the future disembodied state to be so vast that the conditions of the latter cannot be intelligibly illustrated by the analogies of the former. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life Even in a technical way, the question is not most intelligibly stated as one of the right of secession; it is the bald question of Paramount Allegiance; it is so understood at the South. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy To speak more intelligibly, his simple and nervous diction is often wire-drawn into a flashy and feeble paraphrase, and his imagery as well as humour, sometimes annihilated by abbreviation. History of English Humour, Vol. 2 "Why, coming home!" said David, not very intelligibly. In the Yule-Log Glow, Book I Christmas Tales from 'Round the World It is no shame to Harry’s manhood that he could not answer intelligibly; but ten sentences of elaborate sentiment would hardly have been so eloquent as the pressure of his honest hand. Sword and Gown A Novel But I couldn't have spoken intelligibly just then. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story I was acquainted with a deaf and dumb type-setter, who had learned to talk intelligibly and fluently, could read aloud, and take part in conversation, but in a piping voice like that of a bird. Dr. Dumany's Wife She might speak no more; and in effect she never did intelligibly; it did not matter. Daisy in the Field Lady Chiltern intended to imply that Miss Palliser was so much better educated than young ladies in general that she was able to express herself intelligibly in her own language. Phineas Redux In the speech introducing these resolutions, observations were made which very intelligibly implied charges of a much more serious nature than inattention to the exact letter of an appropriation law. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 4 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Final causes, or to express ourselves more intelligibly, a purpose in creation, is nowhere impugned. An Expository Outline of the "Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation" With a Notice of the Author's "Explanations:" A Sequel to the Vestiges During that time he had acquired a knowledge of the Queres language, and spoke it therefore not fluently, but still intelligibly. The Delight Makers Here I am, living in the present, without a why or a wherefore, trusting that something will shape my course intelligibly. Life of Father Hecker We do not judge him, we only wish to represent him to the eyes and to set him intelligibly before the reason. The Heavenly Father Lectures on Modern Atheism To begin my story intelligibly, I must premise that no Russian could ever pronounce or spell our name correctly unaided. Russian Rambles But he became a convinced partizan, quite intelligibly. Before the War "I glad you not Fran�ais," he said brokenly, yet intelligibly, his tone gruff, his accent guttural; "but I talk you some in that tongue." Prisoners of Chance The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France Mr. Falkirk did not answer intelligibly, though the lady's face was turned full upon him; he uttered an inexplicable sort of grunt, and knotted his eyebrows. Wych Hazel And I have shown intelligibly how the Ens Spirituale, or Spiritual Being, rules so mightily the body that many disorders may be ascribed to it. The Mystic Will A Method of Developing and Strengthening the Faculties of the Mind, through the Awakened Will, by a Simple, Scientific Process Possible to Any Person of Ordinary Intelligence Wamibo never spoke intelligibly, but he was as smileless as an animal—seemed to know much less about it all than the cat—and consequently was safe. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle The rill-system is far too complicated to be intelligibly described in words. The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features I couldn't write them down, because you can't write these things down, or even put them intelligibly to yourself. None Other Gods Now whatever is intelligibly in an intelligent subject, is understood by that subject. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition Phrases like these are constantly occurring, which can not be explained intelligibly by the existing grammars. Lectures on Language As Particularly Connected with English Grammar. It is in terms of the individual, and of the individual only, that the value of life can at first be intelligibly stated. Is Life Worth Living? I have already pointed out more than once in this work that evil is a consequence of privation, and I think that I have explained that intelligibly enough. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil He was disposed to laugh at Esperanto, but was persuaded to test its possibilities as a language that can be written intelligibly by an educated person merely from dictionary by a few rules. International Language Past, Present and Future: With Specimens of Esperanto and Grammar We have pictures with subjects intelligently chosen and intelligibly treated, pictures with a pattern and a clear arrangement of line and mass, pictures soundly drawn and harmoniously colored as well as admirably painted. Artist and Public And Other Essays On Art Subjects Thus, by talking out of season, the foolish giant expended an incalculable quantity of breath to no purpose; for the thunder spoke quite as intelligibly as he. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People In an ant-republic, laws are instinctively obeyed quite as implicitly as though they were intelligibly proclaimed to all of the emmet citizens. The Doctrine of Evolution Its Basis and Its Scope Each of these capacities of the wood is distinct; we cannot relate them intelligibly to one another, nor deduce them from the assumed fundamental 'woodiness'. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil He could describe to the audience by his signs and gestures as intelligibly as others could express by words. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 That night Cora Haught had a rather strange adventure, to relate which intelligibly I must describe the situation of their rooms. For Woman's Love It is naturally easier to follow these in the simpler atoms than in the more complex, and if the earlier dissociations are shown, the latter can be more readily and more intelligibly described. Occult Chemistry Clairvoyant Observations on the Chemical Elements I trust in my next article I shall be able to explain intelligibly to my readers even these extreme alterations in the condition of the primitive snow of the Alpine summits. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 God bless you, my dear child," returned the bishop; "but if you be advised by me, speak more intelligibly. Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three His letters to Voltaire show intelligibly enough how he brought himself to this resolution. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) In considering a Shakespeare play the word 'idea' had best be kept out of the argument altogether; but there are two senses in which it might be intelligibly used. Aspects of Literature He could read, and had once been able to write more or less intelligibly, and he knew by heart the contents of the paper he wanted, though he had not unfolded it for years. Whosoever Shall Offend After several moments he spoke thickly, scarcely intelligibly. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories So did Provin, the "elder giant," who gathered news as he breathed and could not intelligibly put six words together. Romance Island It seemed so easy to find out who the fellow was, now that he could speak intelligibly. A Tale of a Lonely Parish You just will not understand and read what is plainly and intelligibly written in my eyes. The Youth of the Great Elector The greetings were pleasant, and as the Superintendent spoke his former earth language, which had been French, we got along intelligibly. The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars KING.—I don't understand you; speak more intelligibly. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala I pulled on my clothes as fast as I could, and then went up to her to console her, but she could not speak intelligibly. Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 An hour after M. Dunienville had been gone, we saw him returning with another officer who proved to be his superior in rank; and they had with them a gentleman who spoke English intelligibly. A Voyage to Terra Australis — Volume 2 An instinctive antagonism that neither could have explained intelligibly would have been evident to any shrewd listener. Helena The odious Bridget might after all have acted intelligibly, though abominably. Missing How valuable for science to have naturalists who can distinguish properly what they see, and describe intelligibly that which they distinguish. Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) Next read the poem aloud, giving the voice character appropriate to its sentiment, phrasing it intelligibly, observing the emotional portent, and coloring it accordingly. The Renaissance of the Vocal Art And before the advent of life-forms, it is not difficult to conceive that the first state of our globe was one which is intelligibly and very graphically described as being "without form and void." Creation and Its Records The declaration of the shipwrecked men, read by the sheriff in the Southwark cell, came back to him clearly and intelligibly. The Man Who Laughs "May he eat his own heart who treats a dying man with such dreadful food!" he murmured, scarce intelligibly. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 You are the tenth since yesterday morning," smiling and bowing blandly, "and the only one that could read intelligibly. Miriam Monfort A Novel A human voice could not have spoken more intelligibly: "I wait in trust!" The Night Horseman "You are not speaking very intelligibly, my dear husband, and therefore I must guess what you mean; I fear it is young Myrvin of whom you speak," said Mrs. Hamilton, her playfulness gone. The Mother's Recompense, Volume 2 A Sequel to Home Influence He speaks Italian intelligibly, but with the strangest German constructions, and he rolls the letter r curiously in his throat. A Roman Singer Maka was a faithful and willing servant, and if he had been able to express himself more intelligibly, his merits might have been better appreciated. The Adventures of Captain Horn Draughtsmen usually sign their work intelligibly, and even when they use a device instead of a signature their identity is easily traceable. The Mystery of 31 New Inn Doubtless we do not conceive it adequately, but we conceive it sufficiently to discuss and reason upon it intelligibly to ourselves and others. Review of the Work of Mr John Stuart Mill Entitled, 'Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy.' Only the persuasion that I soon can explain them, if not satisfactorily to all of you, at least intelligibly, emboldens me to state them thus baldly as a sort of programme. A Pluralistic Universe Hibbert Lectures at Manchester College on the Present Situation in Philosophy He could almost, in his impatience, have forgotten that it was a woman who was kneeling at his feet, and could have shaken her until she spoke intelligibly. Wife in Name Only With the use of very sensible language Law had the gift of explaining himself so clearly and intelligibly that he left nothing to desire as concerned making himself comprehended. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 The higher or tragic plot is not only grossly inartificial and improbable, but its incidents are so perplexed and obscure, that it would have required much more action to detail them intelligibly. The Dramatic Works of John Dryden, Volume 1 With a Life of the Author This showed that he misunderstood Emerson, but perhaps intelligibly, for Longfellow had few of those qualities which interested Emerson, and there could not have been much in common to both. The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I We hardly know of fifty octavo pages anywhere in which so much investigation and labor condense their results so intelligibly into such useful information as in each of the first two chapters of this volume. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 We met … a number of new negroes, some of whom had been in the country long enough to talk intelligibly. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime The children were questioned concerning the village, the occupation of the inhabitants on that day, and the number of men at home, and they replied correctly and intelligibly. Small Means and Great Ends I can explain it more intelligibly a little later on; or if I don't, Ormsby will. The Grafters The old man was much interested in what I had to say of America, and he paid us the national compliment of saying that we spoke English more intelligibly than Englishmen in general. The Autobiography of a Journalist, Volume I She did not answer; but Douglas succeeded, after a few efforts, in speaking intelligibly. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage Could the apostles have subserved the cause of freedom more directly, intelligibly, and effectually, than to enjoin the principles, and sentiments, and habits, in which freedom consists—constituting its living root and fruitful germ! The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 4 of 4 On the following Tuesday, towards evening, he was no longer able to speak intelligibly. MacMillan's Reading Books Book V In an inconsecutive, light-hearted way difficult to report intelligibly, they managed to tell each other a lot. Mary Wollaston He found him a short, thick-set half-breed, whose age must have been well-nigh three-score years, and who, to his astonishment, was unable to speak English, although many of his subjects spoke it quite intelligibly. The Lost Trail You cannot tell the story intelligibly now, and if you could, I should not be willing to listen to it. Rollo at Play Safe Amusements And before bedtime I had restored the manuscript so as to be intelligibly read. Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers That is the absolute inquiry which itself contains in itself the question of right and not right, not as the inquiry about facts does, in an overhand and obscure manner, but openly and intelligibly. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, Volume 4 I believe that the will of God is most clearly and intelligibly expressed in the teaching of the man Jesus, whom to consider as God, and pray to I esteem the greatest blasphemy. Essays in Rebellion He moves more; he is beginning to revive, and to speak intelligibly; he thinks they are still together; he asks him, by his name, what he has in his hand. A Tale of Two Cities The ability to prepare military sketches rapidly and intelligibly is a valuable attribute, and skill in aerial photography is a decidedly useful acquisition. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War Questions of this kind were showered at the few survivors who stood at the railing, but they seemed too confused to answer them intelligibly, and after replying evasively to some they would disappear. Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters There was a great stage, too, looking very clean and smooth after the streets; and there were people upon it, talking about something or other, but not at all intelligibly. David Copperfield But to render it intelligibly on a loud-speaker, the microphone would have to be, say, not more than ten feet from the speaker. The Dawn of Amateur Radio in the U.K. and Greece: a personal view It is impossible to refer intelligibly to this document without first entering into certain particulars in relation to the bride's pecuniary affairs. The Woman in White The picture recorded by the eye has to be set down clearly and intelligibly with the utmost speed. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War In order to do this as intelligibly as I can, I must go back to the circumstances in which I left the island, and the persons on it, of whom I am to speak. The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe The man himself, even when he learned to speak intelligibly, could tell us very little. Amy Foster What is the utterance of your inmost self when, in a quiet hour, it can be heard intelligibly? Lay Morals Have you ever heard of the wasting effects of fever being reasonably and intelligibly repaired by fortifying the exhausted patient with brandy, wine, ammonia, and quinine? The Woman in White AEsthetic ideas had never been intelligibly presented to him before, and he found a delight in apprehending them that was very grateful to his imaginative architect. The Rise of Silas Lapham I know thou canst speak intelligibly when thou art so minded. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier The pride of Miriam was intelligibly marked upon her smitten countenance; and the sin of transgressors will be written by the finger of God in appropriate and conspicuous characters upon their immortal destinies. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I Now, the view taught at the present time seems to me to want greatness; and the dialect in which alone it can be intelligibly uttered is not the dialect of my soul. Lay Morals So the tangled web will be most speedily and most intelligibly unrolled. The Woman in White Asked if he had ever seen the prisoner and Ann Clark in company together, he began to cry very much, and it was a long time before they could get him to speak intelligibly. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Part 2: More Ghost Stories The Doctor brought a chart and spread it out on the table, that his auditors might follow his narration intelligibly, and be able to judge the merits of McClure for themselves. The Field of Ice Part II of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras But why did her looks never till now speak her meaning as intelligibly as they do at present? Anna St. Ives "You love her as well as if she were your mother," repeated Lady Delacour: "that is intelligible: speak intelligibly whatever you say, and never leave a sentence unfinished." Tales and Novels — Volume 03 The details of the movement were now intelligibly and clearly settled. Satanstoe That I may be able to define the opposition of their characters intelligibly, I must first ask your attention to some points of general scholarship. Val d'Arno Philip was too shy and too enraptured to be able to reply intelligibly, but as they were borne forward by the tide of departing guests he was spared the need of answer. The Puritans As soon as the human mind is intelligibly addressed by an outward image exclusively of articulate speech, so soon does art commence. Literary Remains, Volume 1 I could not ring a bell intelligibly with them. Life on the Mississippi, Part 3. Here were his boys, losing a handsome tip merely because they could not swear back intelligibly at the gentleman with the northern lights. Look Back on Happiness I am little fitted, in my present state of pain and suspense, to write intelligibly. Jane Talbot Lyric emotion, in order to express itself intelligibly, must first reproduce the cause of its existence. A Study of Poetry Intercepted Letters, or The Twopenny Postbag, by Thomas Brown the Younger, came out in 1812: it was a huge success, and very intelligibly such, going through fourteen editions in one year. The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes He breathed with great difficulty and was hardly able to utter a word intelligibly. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched In the second case, I am like one who speaks clearly and intelligibly to another, whom he sees to be a willing�listener. The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus They did not answer, at least intelligibly; but he could see that they drew their swords, with the purpose of withstanding him by violence. The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day The new drama can represent not only higher ideas, but can express them more intelligibly than that which uses words alone. Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde"; an essay on the Wagnerian drama I would shew you, that the Want of Accuracy in them, when they have treated of Human Nature, makes it extremely difficult to speak intelligibly of the different Faculties of our intellectual Part. An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War Am not I better than this Moses, who is a contemptible person, and can scarce express himself intelligibly? The Koran (Al-Qur'an) Now, briefly and intelligibly, what did she say? Three Comedies The high value, which so many people set upon spiritual substance, has no other motive than their absolute inability to define it intelligibly. Good Sense Some there were, however, and possibly these gentlemen, who could have explained their motives intelligibly enough: they had been forced by persecution, and actually baited into the ranks of the rebels. Autobiographical Sketches I am scarce able to coin one sentence or to write intelligibly. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders A number of them read for me very intelligibly. A Woman's Life-Work — Labors and Experiences Besides the trees I have mentioned, there is the xanthorea, or grass-tree, a plant which cannot be intelligibly described to those who have never seen it. The Bushman — Life in a New Country Inform them then what your God is; teach them his essence; speak of him intelligibly; say something about him, which is reasonable, and not contradictory or impossible. Good Sense And, that I may do so more intelligibly, I will first describe that serene and sequestered position which we occupied in life. Autobiographical Sketches "See that you thank him intelligibly for the wine," my grandfather warned his two sisters-in-law; "you know how good it is, and it is a huge case." Swann's Way But New York and London may always be intelligibly compared because they are both the effect of an indefinite succession of anarchistic impulses, sometimes correcting and sometimes promoting, or at best sometimes annulling one another. London Films It was, however, competent for any honourable member to suggest to the House the expression of such opinion; which, if expressed at all, it will readily be admitted ought to be expressed intelligibly. Selected Speeches on British Foreign Policy 1738-1914 The value of restraint after marriage could probably be inculcated with more effect, because it would appeal more intelligibly to the immediate interest of the labourer. Problems of Poverty How I got there," he resumed after a brief pause, during which he appeared to be listening intently for an approaching sound, "is more than I can put intelligibly into words. Three More John Silence Stories Indeed, I should scarcely have been able to translate that description intelligibly but for the aid of the photograph before me. The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1 Nor have the modern philosophers, who have endeavoured to throw off the jargon of the schools, and speak intelligibly, much better succeeded in defining simple ideas, whether by explaining their causes, or any otherwise. An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 3 and 4 It introduces more easily and intelligibly than mathematical science, that most difficult of all the mental operations, abstraction. Four Early Pamphlets In the meantime, however, I improved my knowledge of the language, and at last I spoke so well and intelligibly that all the courtiers said that the learned doctors had been mistaken. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction The man of common mind is more directly in sympathy with the vulgar public, and can speak to it more intelligibly, than any one who is condescending to it. The Principles of Success in Literature "It is this, Your Highness," answered the detective, striving desperately to steady his voice, to speak intelligibly. Affairs of State For we see that other well-meaning and wise men, whose education and parts had not acquired that ACUTENESS, could intelligibly express themselves to one another; and in its plain use make a benefit of language. An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 2 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 3 and 4 For a long time our ladies were too aghast even to marvel at it intelligibly. The Boss of Little Arcady Tartarus we know, and we have read of the Blessed Shades; now cannot I intelligibly fancy thee in either. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia What we may learn from them is a nice discrimination of the symbols which intelligibly express the shades of meaning and kindle emotion. The Principles of Success in Literature In return, Delia requested of her friend to explain to her more intelligibly what she hinted of the anger of lord Martin. Damon and Delia A Tale Thus every American citizen lives under two governments, the functions of which are clearly and intelligibly distinct. American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History Instead of answering intelligibly, Pennington turned and walked away a few feet. Dave Darrin's Second Year at Annapolis Or, Two Midshipmen as Naval Academy "Youngsters" Huxley describes the conversation of a man who had two and one half inches of his tongue preserved in spirits, and yet could converse intelligibly. Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics Will any other hypothesis intelligibly account for McClellan's dispositions and orders? Military Reminiscences of the Civil War, Volume 1 April 1861-November 1863 Veil," said the Swede, so agitated by the excitement about him he could scarcely find English in which to express himself intelligibly, "it vos dis vay. My Lady of the North Now, we cannot intelligibly predicate an attributive of the abstract quality, or qualities, the possession of which it implies. Deductive Logic You cannot impart to any man more than the words which he understands either now contain, or can be made, intelligibly to him, to contain. On the Study of Words It is difficult to speak adequately, perhaps even intelligibly, of Sandro Botticelli. Italian Hours O yet nor ever!" cried Cecilia, whose agitation now almost equalled his own, "be not so desperate, I conjure you! speak to me more intelligibly,—what does all this mean? Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 1 Thus, instead of situations intelligibly indecent, we get situations unintelligibly indecent. Without Prejudice I, When your ladyship is pleased to speak intelligibly, I shall know how to answer. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded I told him as it was the last time he was likely to hear unbiased sentiments upon this subject, it was right they should be spoken very intelligibly. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 The swoon quickly yielded to the usual remedies, but even when she revived it was some time before the girl could speak intelligibly. Stories by English Authors: Ireland The "descendant of Thibetan Kings" could not, of course, speak intelligibly, but the yellow sovereigns which he carried were the magic talisman which opened at once the pretty maid servant's softened heart. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story The game which the prince amuses his leisure with—however, never mind it, I should never be able to describe it intelligibly. Following the Equator, Part 5 And even the philosophers, in order to be popular, now found themselves compelled to write clearly and intelligibly. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life I was very anxious to gather more intelligibly the wishes and requests of poor James, and to put a stop to his coming to Court without taking such previous steps as are customary. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 One could intelligibly break one's heart over that. Lord Jim Ben told the story clearly and intelligibly, replying also to such questions as Richard Dewey was impelled to ask him, and his straightforwardness produced a very favorable impression on his new acquaintance. The Young Explorer He did frequently; at first with great pain, but afterward more audibly and intelligibly. The Case of Summerfield Inoculation was still with us considered very problematical; and, although it had already been intelligibly and urgently recommended by popular writers, the German physicians hesitated to perform an operation that seemed to forestall Nature. Autobiography: Truth and Fiction Relating to My Life As these words were translated to him—imperfectly, I suppose, but still, intelligibly—the face of the Wahha showed how well they appreciated them. How I Found Livingstone; travels, adventures, and discoveres in Central Africa, including an account of four months' residence with Dr. Livingstone, by Henry M. Stanley I felt I was fulfilling a sincere desire on the part of a larger circle of acquaintances by introducing them to the true nature of my music, rendered as intelligibly as circumstances permitted. My Life — Volume 2 I smiled, for I did not want to make her unhappy, and I spoke to her intelligibly. The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel He just answered me, and that was all; speaking with great respect of manner and phrase, very intelligibly, but very briefly. Basil That rarefaction cannot be intelligibly explained unless in the way here proposed. The Selections from the Principles of Philosophy She seemed to have heard all about me, and was so filled with the importance of her message that she could hardly speak it intelligibly. The Aran Islands The formal duties of such a permanent officer could only be defined by some one conversant with the business of the Bank, and could scarcely be intelligibly discussed before the public. Lombard Street : a description of the money market That I am convinced of—if only we use the will properly, intelligibly.' Women in Love "How could I explain a whole system intelligibly in a few words?" said Dorfling. The Malady of the Century Then Stark spoke intelligibly for the first time. The Barrier This may prepare you for a further assurance, yet one less easy to express intelligibly. The Garden of Survival At home they spoke differently, more intelligibly, more simply, and more loudly. Mother By ten o'clock Nurse Kennedy had so far recovered that she was able to sit up and talk intelligibly. The Jewel of Seven Stars These surroundings spoke to Wilhelm dumbly yet intelligibly, and he felt their persuasive power almost immediately. The Malady of the Century He speaks English intelligibly, and, having a sound understanding, I was sorry that his numerous occupations prevented my gaining as much information from him as I could have drawn forth had we frequently conversed. Letters on Sweden, Norway, and Denmark Missy was glad the question had not been put to her; for, to have saved her life, she couldn't have answered it intelligibly. Missy He talked composedly and very distinctly and intelligibly. Mother Ignorance, reader, pure ignorance is what debars you from conversing fluently and intelligibly in several dialects of the Chinese language. Such Is Life "I hope you won't get to thinking about her, then," his mother entreated, intelligibly but not definitely. Fennel and Rue Indeed, his teeth were chattering too much for him to speak intelligibly, when he tried to tell Rachel to rest and not think of him. Clever Woman of the Family At times he spoke intelligibly, though his lips oftener moved in utterance of sounds that carried no distinct impressions to the mind. The Deerslayer It took the Black Eagles a full week to recover sufficient control to be able to speak intelligibly as to the "how" and "why" of that match. To Him That Hath: a Tale of the West of Today At the White Horse, meanwhile, the friends of the de Courcy interest were treated perhaps to sounder political views; though not expressed in periods so intelligibly fluent as those of Sir Roger. Doctor Thorne "To write like Rashi" has become a proverbial expression for "to write clearly and intelligibly." Rashi The "Rose" resented this impatiently, though, I fear, not altogether intelligibly. Tales of the Argonauts Trying to speak as plainly and intelligibly as possible, she was agitated, and her words came incoherently hurriedly one after another. The Man Who Was Afraid Some zealous Presbyterians hoped that Crawford would be the Commissioner; and the ministers of Edinburgh drew up a paper in which they very intelligibly hinted that this was their wish. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 3 Yet, after another short interval, he seemed to go back a second time to the subject as intelligibly as ever. Put Yourself in His Place Janice was so excited she could scarcely speak intelligibly for a minute. Janice Day the Young Homemaker He had indeed a recommendation of which very few foreigners could then boast; for he spoke our language, not only intelligibly, but with grace and purity. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Who was going to take him over the house, explain things to him intelligibly? They and I Every one said I spoke very well and intelligibly. The Story of my life; with her letters (1887-1901) and a supplementary account of her education, including passages from the reports and letters of her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, by John Albert Macy "Yes," responded Hugh; "but a boy may shuffle through a book very quickly, and have no such accurate perceptions of even the mere words, as to be able to read aloud intelligibly." David Elginbrod After three days she ceased to talk intelligibly, and at the end of a week she ceased to speak altogether. Mauprat The Lieutenant hinted very intelligibly that, if they came into his hands again, they should be put into heavy irons and should lie on bare stones. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 I am feeling very unwell to-day, and this note is badly, perhaps hardly intelligibly, expressed; but you must excuse me, for I could not let a post pass, without thanking you for your note. Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 I have acquired so much of the Hindi as to converse in it and preach for some time intelligibly...It is the current language of all the west from Rajmahal to Delhi, and perhaps farther. Life of William Carey This move was executed in a moment, not requiring any time worth mentioning, although it takes so long to describe it on paper intelligibly. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: Real life "The scamp of a Christian has gone bankrupt," he said, referring to the defendant in the late action, but too furious to speak very intelligibly. We Two, a novel He spoke and wrote French, English, and German, inelegantly, it is true, and inexactly, but fluently and intelligibly. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 Neal says that Eliot was able to speak the language intelligibly after conversing with the Indian servant a few months. Grandfather's Chair Complex now, but how much simpler and more intelligibly organised may it not become in another hundred thousand years? or in twenty thousand? Erewhon ATHENIAN: I will; and there will not be any difficulty in speaking intelligibly to you about a subject with which both of you are far more familiar than with music. Laws Of the means by which I endeavor to alleviate suffering and to enlighten doubt, it is impossible to speak intelligibly within the limits of an advertisement. Little Novels He hinted very intelligibly that there was one most desirable event which would completely secure the throne and quiet the distracted realm. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 But I will do my best to write intelligibly and fully of what has happened. The Two Destinies He only insists that this natural fitness shall be intelligibly explained. Cratylus Sir Rowland is so choleric, my lord," he said in his pleasant, level voice, "that perhaps the tale would come more intelligibly from me. Mistress Wilding Adopting your point, I announce myself intelligibly as a Swindler. No Name At the same time, the examiner ought to be clear on the matter and know what attitude to take if he is going to deal intelligibly with the other. Criminal Psychology; a manual for judges, practitioners, and students All this lacks clarity; and except in the instances of failure of perception or of auto-suggestion, the mechanism is not intelligibly set forth. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 I can scarcely intelligibly pronounce my way through a menu. The Jacket (Star-Rover) He was a natural linguist, and he kept notebooks, making a scientific study of the workers’ slang or argot, until he could talk quite intelligibly. The Strength of the Strong But it was difficult to state intelligibly the grounds of this belief to that man of rigorous logic, if of infinite charity. The Mirror of the Sea Fortunately I could answer this question in the affirmative; having studied French under a Frenchman, I could speak the language intelligibly though not fluently. The Professor In a thick crowd of sounds, but still intelligibly enough to be understood. Bleak House |
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