| 单词 | irresolute |
| 例句 | He stood irresolute, making some excuse about his mother who expected him; he even muttered something about an engagement She struck a match and lit the lamp on the table; it was growing dusk. The Awakening 1899-01-01T00:00:00Z For a fraction of a second he stood, irresolute, in front of Ha-grid’s door. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z Harry stood, irresolute, trying to catch the voice again, but people were now emerging from the Great Hall behind him, talking loudly, exiting through the front doors on their way to the Quidditch pitch. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z He stood a moment, took an irresolute step backward, then swerved suddenly and ran down a lane between two of the flower fields near the river. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z In order to avoid present dangers, irresolute princes follow the neutral path most of the time, and most of the time they come to ruin. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z He stepped forward; but Boromir stood irresolute and did not follow. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z What makes him despised is being considered changeable, frivolous, effeminate, cowardly, and irresolute. The Prince 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z Eventually someone very ugly or very unhappy would spot a new kid walking around and in tentative, irresolute gestures would offer friendship to you with no ulterior motives except to end their own intolerable loneliness. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Harry stood there for a moment, irresolute, then said, “I’ll be back in a bit, Luna — er — bathroom.” Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z He looked around the table, suddenly irresolute; then his brow cleared, and he rose to draw up the two remaining chairs and a bench. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z For an indefinite time I remain completely irresolute. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z My courage, watery and irresolute to begin with, ebbed away. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I notice his slow, irresolute movements as he walks. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z Ged turned, irresolute whether to heed this sign or not, and looked to the north. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z The resulting performance was a careless, irresolute event that glossed over larger issues of race and gender. Beyond Judson Dance, Shows at MoMA and Danspace 2012-12-23T08:20:05Z Rather, in his unfussy, irresolute way, he’s merely reminding us that fear of the other didn’t start with those tumbling towers. Review: In ‘Les Cowboys,’ a Girl Vanishes, and Her Father Can’t Bear It 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z When Stephen McCauley’s debut, “The Object of My Affection,” begins, George, the resolutely irresolute narrator, is drifting. Dear Match Book: Funny Pages 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z Unspooling over the course of a few lazy summer days, the film offers an enigmatic examination of youthful alienation, its plot irresolute and unpredictable. ‘Bungalow’ Review: Young, Restless, Drifting 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Abdallah may be our guide, but — privileged and irresolute — he is anchored to the past; the divergent fates of three sisters draw Alharthi’s tale into the future. The First Arabic Novel to Win the International Booker Prize 2019-10-21T04:00:00Z In the absence of strong, clearly defined dramatic action James’s leisurely plots can feel frustratingly irresolute, and the characters’ many scruples and hesitancies, so evocative on the page, can become downright puzzling on the screen. Translating Henry James for the Screen 2013-04-28T03:43:13Z Basically all the characters do in this entertaining, irresolute drama about a man torn between two lovers and two corresponding sexual identities is go around in circles — literally and figuratively. 'Cockfight Play' goes around in circles at Rogue Machine Theatre 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z Beyond that, he unobtrusively conveys the personality of the various characters, including the manipulative Lizzie, irresolute Frank, ponderous Fawn, patient Lucy and, most gloriously, a fractious Scot, speaker of high-Caledonian argot. Review | The words of Martin Luther King Jr. as you’ve never heard them before 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z On “Contemplation,” another of his own songs, Mr. Vega creates a drift of darkly irresolute chords on a Fender Rhodes alongside the guitarist Anthony Wilson. Playlist: New Music by Rumer, Donald Vega, Keith Jarrett and Corb Lund 2012-08-10T13:59:29Z Mr. Roth is really quite good as a debonair, irresolute but not clueless Rainier, heir to the Grimaldi royal family, which dates to the 13th century. Review: ‘Grace of Monaco,’ a Fractured Fairy Tale on Lifetime 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z The ballad gradually eased from a rubato stir into waltz time, but the sentiment stayed irresolute, a little inscrutable, coolly resigned. Review: Karin Krog, a Norwegian Star, Plays at Joe’s Pub 2015-10-02T04:00:00Z It therefore lacks the lucidity of a crucifixion or a Pietà; it is an irresolute, in-between vista, where doubt and belief are one. Titian and Gerhard Richter: Keeping Faith With Painting, 5 Centuries Apart 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z It culminated on the upswing, with a passage of slowly rising chords reminiscent of the irresolute, parallel motion in “Skies of America,” Coleman’s major concerto. Ornette Coleman’s Innovations Are Celebrated at Lincoln Center 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z Inflation deepened as the Fed’s rate moves remained more dawdling than decisive, and Mr. Burns’s name eventually became synonymous with bad central banking: irresolute and politicized. America’s Inflation Antihero Gets a Makeover 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z But in hindsight some historians say the Shah was too weak, slow and irresolute in repression. Analysis: Braced to crush unrest, Iran's rulers heed lessons of Shah's fall - analysts 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Especially if he believes the West is too irresolute to stop him. Column: Will Putin's Ukraine invasion become a nuclear confrontation? 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z That phrase is a call back to the ancestors and an acknowledgment that you were not raised to be fearful and irresolute. Perspective | Remembering where Colin Powell came from 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z The “step-back” rebuild represented a slight change from that irresolute thinking. Mailbag: Discussing the Mariners’ responsibility to improve, early results from Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, and more 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z That said, an irresolute Trump administration has been most resolute in just one area: selling advanced weaponry overseas. POW nation: When will America free itself from war? 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z He is a fool, an irresolute, vacillating imbecile. Opinion | ‘I believe I am treated worse,’ Trump says. As if. 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Now, three years later, it is high time to break the stranglehold of its irresolute captor and to move on: with the Brits if possible, without them if necessary. Why the EU should stick to Brexit deadline and rule-out any extensions | Cas Mudde 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Trump’s Syrian legacy: He has proved even more irresolute than his predecessor, Barack Obama. Opinion | Trump’s abrupt decision to pull American troops from Syria is riskier than it looks 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z Hence the “irresolute resolution” of this maiden outing, in which a killer goes unpunished and the killer’s victim goes unearthed. Pulling back the covers on ‘The Big Sleep’ 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z Our human impulse for stories is the closest thing we have to a corrective for our insatiable appetite to resolve that which will forever remain irresolute. Harry Mathews' posthumous novel 'The Solitary Twin' is a fascinating, discursive swan song that celebrates the power of stories 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z In addition, President Xi Jinping knows this is a dangerous time to look weak and irresolute. These Are the Top 10 Risks to the World in 2017 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z And apparently, given his popularity, many people find his resolutely irresolute and emotionally non-committal outlook highly relatable. How Drake became the all-pervading master of hyper-reality rap 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z The final line of the Crisis Cell’s targeting policy ordered the heads of security branches to “periodically supply the National Security Bureau with the names of security agents who are irresolute or unenthusiastic.” Exposing Assad’s War Crimes 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z The White House is considered irresolute on Guantánamo, lacking the force or the desire to impose a coherent policy upon the bureaucracy. Pentagon blocking Guantánamo deals to return Shaker Aamer and other cleared detainees 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z In one of these stories told over dinner, a man identifies another hard-wired human impulse: "the desire to resolve the irresolute, to conclude the incomplete, to have the crooked made straight." Harry Mathews' posthumous novel 'The Solitary Twin' is a fascinating, discursive swan song that celebrates the power of stories 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z We will be alarmed at successive deceptions – and irresolute. The Iran Nightmare 2015-07-17T04:00:00Z In 1862 the Chicago Times deemed President Abraham Lincoln an “irresolute, vacillating imbecile.” Fred Hiatt: Lessons of Lincoln’s press war 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z If authorities move gingerly, they may risk appearing weak and irresolute – perhaps encouraging further protests. Hong Kong's Occupy leaders surrender to police, are released 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z Only a fool would try to fight a cliff, even an irresolute one. Gaza and the language of modern war 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Until then, James had found a new way to infuriate his detractors—by staying silent, seeming distant and irresolute. LeBron James and Hillary Clinton: The Deciders 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z He was stubborn about revisiting decisions, hating to appear irresolute. Lexington: Bush’s legacy 2013-10-24T15:01:56Z In my opinion, the net effect of these cases was irresolute. The Supreme Court's First Sale Ruling Will Spur Price Competition in the Short Run, But Enjoy It While It Lasts 2013-03-20T15:59:07Z I want to move past that binary–and irresolute–discussion. How to Fix Software Patents 2012-12-12T18:50:55Z In eight minutes here they looked a pushover, irresolute and chaotic and it got no better until the second half. Ipswich frailties on full view against fellow strugglers Peterborough 2012-11-25T23:00:05Z He earned the nickname Hamlet on the Hudson—irresolute, ambivalent, overwrought. LeBron James and Hillary Clinton: The Deciders 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z There they ate a packet of sandwiches which John Willie had brought, and then he rose and stood, irresolute. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z For a moment it hung irresolute, and then swung round in the direction of the on-coming destroyers. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z Kassa has a mild and rather irresolute face, and was evidently nervous at the unaccustomed ceremony he was about to go through. March to Magdala 2012-04-19T02:00:32.620Z But this was not all; he had learned to grapple with difficulties, and by energy and determination to accomplish results which the irresolute and fearful could only dream of. I've Been Thinking; or, the Secret of Success 2012-04-18T02:00:11.437Z The other appeared to be scant thirty; he had soft brown eyes, and a soft brown mustache drooped over his rather irresolute mouth. Vistas of New York 2012-04-14T02:00:25.810Z For a moment or two he stood irresolute, listening. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z For a second or two only the weapons hung seemingly irresolute. With Beatty off Jutland A Romance of the Great Sea Fight 2012-04-21T02:00:25.260Z I stood irresolute a moment, looking down into the grave; and all at once, a great fear possessed me that some calamity had overtaken Bannister. Treasure of Kings Being the Story of the Discovery of the \\"Big Fish,\\" or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. 2012-04-09T02:00:30.007Z The captain of the second ship, the Beaver, was Cornelius Sowles, and he seems to have been as timid and irresolute as Captain Thorn was bold and implacable. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z He admits that Cicero was weak, timid, and irresolute; but these defects were counter-balanced by the display, at critical periods of his life, of the very opposite qualities. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z His hesitation in approaching a point around which dangers and responsibilities clustered prepared the beholder for weak and irresolute conduct, but he was amazed at his steadiness of character. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z She put her hand to her mouth with an irresolute gesture, softly touching her red lips. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z I stood for a moment irresolute, with clenched fists, cudgelling my brains and wishing that I was anywhere else upon the wide face of the earth. Treasure of Kings Being the Story of the Discovery of the \\"Big Fish,\\" or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. 2012-04-09T02:00:30.007Z But the sight of the two St. Alais standing there pale and irresolute, while that roar of voices grew each moment louder and nearer, moved me. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z While standing irresolute upon the steps, I presently saw my artist friend at my side. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The man poised himself a moment irresolute opposite to me; then dashed aside and disappeared behind the cottage. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z He sat irresolute, stealing malevolent glances first at his companion, and then at the dull, angry-looking fire. The Man in Black 2012-03-30T02:00:14.473Z She now stood irresolute in the centre of the apartment. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z Now trembling, now distracted; bold, And now irresolute she seems; The blue lamp glimmers in her hold, And in her hand the dagger gleams. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z The backwoodsmen, with their families, were assembled in one large room; and finding themselves mingled among the Indians, and embarrassed by the presence of the women and children, they remained indecisive and irresolute. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z I stood irresolute, pondering on what we ought to do, pondering on what I should say to the wife who so loved the man who must die. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z For a moment he waited, irresolute, but when his name struck on his ear, pronounced in those accents, all hesitation was over. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z On the threshold she stood a moment irresolute. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z A moment she stood irresolute, fighting with herself and her cowardly impulses. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z Nevertheless, Tyson paused at the gate, and with an irresolute oath looked over it. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z I stood irresolute a moment, shifting my feet and glowering at him, my face on fire. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z He hung an instant irresolute; then, with a look which went to the Countess's heart, he sprang ashore, plunged among the alders, and in a moment was gone. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Inspired with sudden forebodings, agitated by these swiftly following events, and frightened by the strange looks of her interrogator, the maiden knew not what to answer, but stood irresolute, holding her dog in her arms. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z He asked Lady Betty the time, he went away a little, returned, a flitting shadow on the fringe of light; finally he stood irresolute watching them, at a distance of a couple of yards. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z "Nay, I think I mustn't," replied the pale-looking woman, in a faint and somewhat irresolute tone, catching the wistful glance of her child, and then bending her eyes sorrowfully on the ground. Wise Saws and Modern Instances, Volume II (of 2) 2012-03-12T03:00:23.003Z It halted, irresolute, a lean, stooping, bald-headed figure, with a haggard, foolish face contorted to hold a single eye-glass in place. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z She knew this, yet she hung irresolute a while, blenching before the manual act, listening to the persistent rush and downpour of the rain. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Bruno alone stood irresolute; a thousand conflicting emotions paled his usually ruddy cheek; but his wife's sweet voice called to him. Baron Bruno Or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy Stories 2012-03-28T02:00:24.407Z Jack started promptly to obey, but the girl objected so strongly that he stopped and stood irresolute. The Motor Girls in the Mountains or, The Gypsy Girl's Secret 2012-03-07T03:00:15.897Z There was silence in the village for almost a minute after Gavin vanished into the hut, and the men who had pursued him stood still, apparently irresolute. Long Odds 2012-03-02T03:00:08.670Z Mr. Jobling did his very best to meet the old man's irate glance resolutely, but his own irresolute, blinking eyes soon fell before the cold menace in Captain Dove's. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z Fortunately the enemy did not fall on at once, as Badelon expected, but after showing themselves in the mouth of the valley, at a distance of three hundred paces, hung for some reason irresolute. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z It helps to strengthen the weak with new virtue, to arm the irresolute with proper energy, to animate all with devotion to duty, which in the end conquers all. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z The vicar remained where he was, standing irresolute at the turn of the road, which brought the lodge gates into view. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z I saw that she was almost beside herself with grief; and I stood irresolute, my heart aching for her. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z The fight at Maldon was a crushing defeat for the English and consternation ruled in the councils of the irresolute King. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z Terrified, they fled up the street and stood on the corner, discouraged and irresolute. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door 2012-02-21T03:00:19.740Z With one impulse the irresolute ones, forgetting self, swarmed in the direction whence the voices came. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z He went towards her gingerly, being surprised and irresolute, so that to a spectator her beckoning finger seemed to be pulling him across the floor with a gut line. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z The bells of half a dozen churches were ringing, drumming his regrets into him; and he stood awhile irresolute, looking through the window. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z He hesitated a moment, irresolute, then turned abruptly and went away. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z M. de Vaux staggered, and dreading he knew not what, made for the salon as fast as his old legs would carry him, while a posse of country gentlemen remained on their horses irresolute. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z The samurai, grouped behind their lord, placed hands on swords, irresolute; for there was no foe worthy of their steel. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Mar Shimun, naturally feeble and irresolute, and his family council are helpless. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume II (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:11.843Z You never sought the good; you never felt it to be your duty to seek and cultivate the better qualities which my own consciousness of my outward defects made irresolute and wayward in development. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z Lady, noting the stranger's sudden friendliness, paused irresolute in her charge. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Biassou stood for a moment irresolute, and then, with a shout to his men to follow him, sprang forward. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Contrast the strong will with the feeble, with the wayward, the irresolute, and also the obstinate will, for obstinacy is often the sign of weakness rather than of strength. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z The maid in the passage began to cry; the Colonel stood irresolute; the Parson drew himself up against the wall as the two men approached him. Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z For a little, Brown Bull stood irresolute, half inclined to lead his followers away from the host and slip back into the wooded foothills whence they had come. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z They were ready in about ten minutes, but when they had descended the long stairway Ingleby stopped in the dingy hall, and stood still a moment irresolute. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z I stood a moment irresolute, with my head bowed, silent. The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter 2012-01-19T03:00:23.620Z She stood irresolute for a while, listening to the beating of her own heart, and then her eye caught his once more, timidly, but she spoke never a syllable. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z He saw him looking doubtful and irresolute, and, with the quick instincts of love, a suspicion of the truth entered his mind; a terrible fear for the safety of his beloved took possession of him. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z That track grew more and more irresolute and uneven, and he knew that the fugitive could not be far ahead. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z The telephone leading to the stables stood within easy reach of his hand, yet he made no effort to lift the receiver from its resting-place, but remained irresolute and motionless, a picture of indecision. The Money Gods 2012-01-04T03:00:39.617Z For a moment the young lady stands irresolute. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z Others appeared to be irresolute, and said little; but, so far as could be discovered, no voice was raised in my favor. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z I stood irresolute, not from fear, because I could not realise the extreme danger of the situation. In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Like all irresolute natures, in a time of exigency he took the worst course to give himself a moment's respite. The Fourth Estate, vol.1 2011-12-25T03:00:10.170Z Pure nature's feeling for me, altho' I may err 'tis not of the heart; let me be thought weak and irresolute. The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell 2011-12-24T03:08:06.653Z But the crowd vanished as quickly as they had come, leaving the burly Thersites, and two or three irresolute fellows of his tribe, standing within pistol range of my leveled rifle. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z The conservative National Review wrote that as speaker of the House, “he combined incendiary rhetoric with irresolute action,” an assessment shared by some of his Republican colleagues from that period. New Newt?s Biggest Rival May Be Old Newt 2011-12-22T20:07:18Z While the gardener shuffled away to play valet to his flowers, Persis stood irresolute. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z Again and again he combined incendiary rhetoric with irresolute action, bringing Republicans all the political costs of a hardline position without actually taking one. The Caucus: The National Review Makes Its Case Against Gingrich 2011-12-15T02:04:11Z As they were not pledged to provide soldiers for the king of the Lydians, they had looked on in irresolute neutrality during the war. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Then, while she waited, irresolute, a fresh temptation seized her in the shape of a burning desire to learn what the man had to say. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z Beside the brook, irresolute, And watch a little bird in suit Of sombre olive, soft and brown, Perched in the maple branches, mute? Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z For she desired the completion of the marriage, and, seeing Pietro irresolute, she induced Guido to give the abovesaid inventory, with some modifications, for the purpose of stimulating her husband thereto. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z He was the last of the French popes who for some seventy years had made Avignon their see, a man learned and full of zeal for the church, but irresolute and guilty of nepotism. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" 2011-12-05T03:00:51.527Z For a while he remained still irresolute while his will slowly weakened and his craving increased; then with an abrupt movement he advanced swiftly and, stooping, inserted the key in the cupboard door. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z The male had now crouched flat for his charge and not an instant was to be lost; the female stood apparently irresolute. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z Van Bleit paused irresolute, and stared with fallen countenance at this man who, not content with robbing him, demanded more. Grit Lawless 2011-12-01T03:00:18.137Z Jehoshaphat was a timid, irresolute man, who did not know how to say "No," and joined affinity with Ahab, the wickedest king that ever reigned over Israel. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z He stood staring at the door through which she had vanished, irresolute. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z Then it dawned on me that the fire was at Gaspard's Trail and I sat still a minute, irresolute. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z For a moment she stood irresolute; then she passed the tips of her fingers across her brow again and again—“Oh, this horrible dream that I cant’ shake off!” An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Cliff flushed and stood irresolute for a moment. The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo 2011-11-15T03:00:18.930Z I saw very soon that you were weak and irresolute. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z Once inside, he paused as if irresolute, and then, looking round on its occupants, said politely: "Forgive my intrusion; but can you tell me where I can find a gentleman named De Normanville?" The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z Suddenly, as he stood irresolute on the doorstep, he heard someone call his name. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Something serious has happened, I am sure!” and seeing a boy standing irresolute on the walk, addressed him: “Here boy, do you know what is going on down there?” An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Was it wet when he lived here, Were the skies dun and hurrying, Was the rain so irresolute? Poems - Second Series 2011-10-28T02:00:21.670Z Presently, with a sort of shuddering sigh, Miss Garth rose, and after standing irresolute for a moment, descended the flight of stairs to the bottom. Chronicles of Martin Hewitt 2011-10-24T02:00:16.617Z And here he stopped abruptly and paused, considering, and obviously irresolute and perplexed. Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures 2011-10-20T02:00:22.743Z Then, as it happened, Brooke came upon Barbara in the log-walled hall as he was leaving the ranch, and stood still a moment irresolute. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z For a moment they stood on the threshold, irresolute. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z And finding he stood irresolute, as if paralysed with terror, she took his arm, and dragged him away. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z While standing thus irresolute, a young man of some five or six and twenty was advancing towards us; he had on his arm a female, with whom he appeared to be chatting familiarly. The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest 2011-10-13T02:00:39.777Z "I'll bet I know what that means," said Julian, as the five halted, irresolute, and gazed after the carriage. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z One never saw him when he did not know what he wanted to do; never found him irresolute or languid of purpose; and never knew him indifferent or unresponsive. Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College 2011-10-08T02:00:24.723Z For a moment he stood irresolute, unwilling to uncover his identity to her or to in any wise have her think he had been shadowing her. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z I did not answer, but stood irresolute for a second or two. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z Then, with less than half a dozen bucketfuls of water in her, the whaler hung irresolute on the crest of the wave, and commenced her rapid plunge down the other side. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Bagshot glares about him irresolute, and tries the doctrine of probability. From School to Battle-field A Story of the War Days 2011-10-10T02:00:19.987Z But Mr. Strong continued to stand between the tea-table and the asbestos log, and to let fall irresolute sentences from time to time. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z Yet her heart beat fast, and she thrilled with a strange excitement as she stood irresolute, knowing that the choice she had to make would be momentous. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z Mark Bruce started aimlessly towards the next room, but finally turned to the front door, where he stood irresolute, staring out at the night-wrapped mountain road. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z Again every one stood for a moment irresolute. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z Thanks to their impetuosity they always come off second-best; but it is this impetuosity that gives them their influences over the masses; their ardent, honest indignation does its work, and draws in the more irresolute. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z The girl stood irresolute, lifted her brown eyes to his, lowered them, and gazed longingly at the puppy. Quick Action 2011-09-26T02:00:28.347Z He stopped short in the passage-way irresolute, suffering that most wretched and miserable of human embarrassments, the one that began with the Tower of Babel. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z While the country waited for leadership, the leaders hesitated in the midst of conflicting currents of public sentiment, and endeavoured to win popularity through an irresolute policy of opportunism. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z They hesitated, looked with astonishment at each other, and stopped, as if irresolute whether to return or proceed. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z With a slackened and irresolute step, she now went on, till, wistfully looking towards the church-yard, she descried a female, with arms uplifted, that seemed inviting her approach. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z She looked at it, wistfully, a few minutes, anticipating its umbrageous succour; yet irresolute, and fearing to give encouragement to the too evident admiration of the Baronet. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z Embarrassed, irresolute, Ellis stopt nearly upon her entrance, vainly seeking some kind eye to invite her on; but how advance, where no one addressed, or seemed to know her? The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z It was the big fellow with the iron-pronged stick who explained this to them all in a guttural whisper, when they reached the end of the solid ground and stood in an irresolute group. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z For some moments the people stood irresolute; at length one of the soldiers roughly inquired who it was wanted admittance at so unseasonable an hour, when only treason or treachery could be suspected. Bungay Castle: A Novel. v. 1/2 2011-09-27T02:00:20.260Z The Dutch displayed the greatest indifference in the matter, and the English, for want of any commanding influence or unquestioned authority, were irresolute and vacillating. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z Harleigh, having made a bow, which her averted eyes had not seen, drew back, distressed and irresolute, waiting to catch a look that might be his guide. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z He advanced a few paces towards her, hesitated, and stood irresolute, regarding her with an exasperated sense of his own inadequacy. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z “Then why...” he began, and paused, irresolute and almost ungovernably angry. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z For the briefest moment he stood dazed, irresolute. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z Her eyes would not wander in his direction, however; and after an instant's irresolute pause he stepped beside her, so that, as they turned to go, she had to see his outstretched hand. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z She stood irresolute in the hall, looking down; then she looked up, and, seeing Dosia, ran to her and climbed into her lap, resting her little pigtailed head confidingly against Dosia’s warm young shoulder. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z She got up abruptly, and stood for a moment irresolute, looking down at him, the anger dying slowly out of her eyes. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z She felt that, and bent her steps towards the servants' entrance, heavy-hearted and irresolute. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z That he didn't succeed in the act was due primarily to a nervously irresolute hand, and secondarily to his friend Dinghal, who suspected and arrived in the nick of time. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z Gabel, who veiled under a mysterious reticence considerable financial ability and uncommon shrewdness, had great influence over the irresolute king. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z For a moment the young villain stood irresolute—then he approached the door of Madge Thornton's cell. No title 2011-08-23T02:00:29.833Z The player stood a moment irresolute, then caught her wrists and held them. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z And the only wisdom of the languid, irresolute will, which postpones action in hope that feeling may be deepened, is to pray. The Gospel According to St. Mark 2011-08-20T02:00:14.427Z Salome felt a nervous fear of her uncle, and stood irresolute at the top of the narrow stairs. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z It is always useless to stand irresolute for any length of time whatever. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z Then finding himself face to face with a tall and narrow archway, guarded by a substantial iron gate, he paused irresolute. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z The man stood irresolute a moment, then stooped, lifted Debora's hand to his lips and kissed it. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z His conduct was irresolute and wavering, like that of a man disconcerted by an unforeseen danger, not like one executing a concerted plan.—4th, Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume I (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:25.307Z He was irresolute for a moment whether to follow her with it or keep it. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z He stood irresolute until he heard the train. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z At this question she gazed at me with obvious astonishment—her looks became always more and more fixed, as if in deep thought—then suddenly started up as if to go, but stood irresolute. The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) 2011-08-09T02:00:28.197Z So, going higher than mere bodily organisation, we may say that some men are bold and resolute while others are timid and irresolute; some again are parsimonious and others prodigal. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z Excuses are the shadows which the irresolute and idle, the evil, keep ever near, as their refuge from just accusation. Papers from Overlook-House 2011-08-07T02:00:08.643Z Salome lingered in the porch a moment irresolute; then started off past the shop, where the gas was already lighted, up the road towards the quarry. Salome 2011-08-20T02:00:12.970Z But a well-dressed stranger was so new a thing in the Jago, this one had dropped among them so suddenly, and he had withal so bold a confidence, that the Jagos stood irresolute. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z Nelly Dean, the benevolent but irresolute medium of romance and tragedy, is Hugh’s Aunt Mary, clear-eyed as to right and duty, but ever slipping down before the force of circumstances. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893 2011-07-30T02:00:16.467Z The irresolute man, for example, cannot be very wise, or the penurious man truly good. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z While he lay there in the dark irresolute, his body a prey to fever, his soul torn by worse paroxysms, he heard first of all a gentle, then a louder knocking at the door. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z Chafed and sad, with tremulous heart and irresolute step, it seems but yesterday that I walked through Woburn Place into the city in which I now write. The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy 2011-07-22T02:00:15.747Z I became deceived, bewildered, almost irresolute, and wavered between my previous conviction and the impression produced by your personal attributes. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z She rested her arm on the table and sat irresolute. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z He stood looking at her, slightly bewildered, irresolute, and half-ashamed, though he did not quite realise for the moment why he should feel so. By Right of Purchase 2011-07-14T02:00:10.167Z Charles stood for a moment irresolute, and then said, dropping on his knees beside her, "Heaven will pardon me for your sake, dear Helen,—even for kneeling at a service that my heart disclaims." The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z Shakespeare, to whom no side of human nature was unknown, with splendid genius, having to deal with the irresolute temper of Hamlet, calls to his aid a factor from the militant hosts of heaven. Revisiting the Earth 2011-07-12T02:00:36.337Z Do not let us speak or serve in a faint, lax, irresolute, an�mic, dying sort of way. The Whole Armour of God 2011-07-12T02:00:30.060Z The sound ceased, and with heightened dignity, but in perfect silence, Mrs. Hamilton rose, passed her niece, and had nearly reached the door, when she paused, and turned toward Ellen, as if irresolute. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z When my spirit parted from my body, it remained a while irresolute whither to go. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z The lawyer stood irresolute for a moment, doubtful whether the lady would be pleased by his having discovered her in that somewhat girlish situation. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z He had drawn his sword; but stood irresolute and perplexed, and pale as a spectre. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Good-morning,” and taking her basket from him, she passed on her way with a scornful bow, leaving her companion standing irresolute, very savage and sore at heart, looking and feeling not a little foolish. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Lord Delmont was one of those unfortunately weak, irresolute characters, that only behold the surface of things, and are therefore utterly incapable of acting either with vigor or judgment. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z The waiter paused again very irresolute, shrugged his shoulders, smirked, shrugged his shoulders again, then skipped away. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z "And what am I to do?" asked the girl, with that helpless and irresolute air which is so pitiable. The Coward A Novel of Society and the Field in 1863 2011-07-08T02:00:16.223Z The duke and Sir Abildgaard regarded each other with the highest astonishment, and, for a moment, both appeared irresolute. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z He vaulted over the low paling, advanced a step, and then stood irresolute. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Thanks to the powerful glass they can make out every movement of the solitary horseman, and very irresolute his movements are. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z But these irresolute movements accomplished nothing except to deprive our force at the front of about 4000 men and to awaken the Visayan Islands to active and thorough organization against us. The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912 2011-06-29T02:00:28.167Z He moved on down toward the cottonwoods and reaching them stood in their shadows, arms at his sides, shoulders slacked as if weakened, irresolute. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z She stood irresolute just a moment as a figure came down the street, and pausing before the house opposite, whistled a bar from some comic opera. The Weight of the Crown 2011-06-26T02:00:09.240Z I hope so," he said, with a touch of sharpness; "I hope you are not going to grow irresolute and changeable, Tony. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z She gazed upon the paper, offended, but irresolute. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z The men stood irresolute, alarmed, looking first at the captain, then toward the spokesman, whose tall dark figure loomed up against the background of gray rock dimly outlined by the expiring fire. The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky 2011-06-23T02:00:24.513Z He stood a moment irresolute, as though he thought his presence might be needed there. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z And does not his wavering melancholy, his soft lamenting, his irresolute activity, accord with such a figure? Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z As a natural result of her desire to make sure of escaping for all time the thraldom of poverty that was so galling to her, she was irresolute and capricious. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z Yes, she was irresolute; and you may conjecture the rest. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z For a second or two she stood irresolute, and glanced hastily from one to the other. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z He had not lost a gesture or a word of all this scene, and when everything was over, he remained motionless for a long time, harassed by new torments, passionate, irresolute. Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite 2011-06-13T02:00:23.863Z Suddenly the sound of a returning step—a tapping on the door, irresolute, and a voice calling to her. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z I half advanced, paused irresolute, and then drew back. A Diplomatic Woman 2011-06-10T02:00:18.297Z Arthur stood for a moment irresolute and hesitating, but only for a moment. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z “The Defender of the Faith” was still irresolute to defend or to attack. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z In reality, the policy of Francis, save for some flashes of sagacity, was irresolute and vacillating. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z She saw her always weak and irresolute, obstinately shrugging her shoulders, her brow clouded over—rebellious and foredoomed. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z And having so said, he stopped short, irresolute, as not knowing which of the two dangers threatening him it were better to grapple with. 'Neath the Hoof of the Tartar The Scourge of God 2011-05-26T02:00:15.987Z His movements, like his words, were irresolute; he rose, he sat down; he stood by the table; he went to the hearth; suddenly he went to the door. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z It was difficult to determine on the class or the worth of authors—often rejecting, always augmenting, still consulting, now advising, or being advised; sometimes irresolute, and at others decisive; now exulting, and now despondent. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z At this they stood irresolute, unable to make him out. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z She stood irresolute for a moment, then turned and went slowly back toward the office, glancing occasionally over her shoulder toward the gate. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z He was infirm of purpose and irresolute of heart. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z He put on a hat in the hall below, closed the door cautiously and prepared to depart as he had come, when again he paused irresolute. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z They lay, six or seven in number, in various attitudes on the turf in front of the ruined cottage, in the irresolute and objectless mood of which many a plot has perished. Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-16T02:00:19.270Z Then he stood irresolute, gazing first at Bowles and then at the fence, until suddenly she slipped through the bars and came striding across the corral. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z The daylight now came wanly up the gap made in the forest by the brawling river, and the men stood irresolute before the quarry and peered up anxiously at the roof of the pit. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z At once headstrong and a dreamer, he was full of rash plans, but irresolute 870 in carrying them out. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z He staggered back into the hall and stood irresolute and white with terror. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z Saxon, 'tis well done, whilst I have been moping and irresolute how to act, you have planned and executed. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z For a minute, he too had stood irresolute; then, with the simplicity of madness, he went straight to the blindfolded horse and began to lower his foot. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z When this package was brought to Lady Phipps she held it irresolute for some minutes. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z I was irresolute whether to enter her house, and seemed bereaved of the power to move; but recollecting how important my presence might be on that occasion, I exerted myself, and hastened thither. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z For a few moments Sarah Kane stood irresolute, when the clock struck three. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z The two men-at-arms without the arena had been watching the movements of Oswald and Wulfhere with feverish anxiety, irresolute whether to rush in to effect a rescue or not. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Lastly, consider my uncertain health, my irresolute and inactive disposition, my inability to bargain and struggle for my own with mankind: all which disqualify me for any great undertaking. A History of the Growth of the Steam-Engine 2011-04-21T02:00:53.240Z He in the shirt-sleeves stood for a moment irresolute, because feeling himself helpless. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Henry Harding once more started from his chair, and stood irresolute, still holding the pen in his hand. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Poor Polly, she stood irresolute, not daring to advance, or look up, and wishing that the ground would swallow her. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z How is it, brother, that thou hast proved so irresolute? The Gospel of Buddha Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus 2011-04-19T02:00:18.493Z Then he remembered the money Gardiner had left, but as he reached to take it from the drawer his hand paused, irresolute. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z “Cursed luck!” he repeated, as with despondent look and slow, irresolute tread he turned up the street of “our best shopkeepers.” The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z For a time he seemed irresolute, as to whether he should have the stranger detained, and punished in some summary way. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z The dark melancholy eyes seemed to rivet Mildred's; a wild sorrow lurked in their inscrutable depths; the brow spoke intellect and power; the mouth had a passionate, irresolute curve. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z It showed the executive in the right, but feeble and irresolute; the Senate masterful, though in the wrong. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z I stopped short full of alarm, and irresolute what to do. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z In a few minutes there were voices beneath him in the hall, while he huddled on his clothes; and going out he stood a moment, irresolute, in the corridor. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z But there stayed he, sitting irresolute in his saddle; and Miss Mainwaring might have had a stag’s antler through her delicate skin, but for Nigel’s brother coming up at the moment. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z Mildred stood irresolute for a moment and watched him; there was no softening of the fine young face. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z A thousand furies arm the English bands, While ours, so late extravagantly brave, Appear irresolute, and struck with dread! Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts 2011-04-14T02:00:57.593Z He sometimes fought vigorously for a few moments, and then stood idle, apparently irresolute what to do. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z They were without connection and apparently meaningless, but they carried weight with those who had any hand in the insurrection, and the landlord sat down, evidently irresolute. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z For an instant the girl stood irresolute; then with a quick, unexpected motion she tore the infant from Mildred’s arms and rushed into the house with it. Aunt Jane?s Nieces on the Ranch 2011-04-14T02:00:48.280Z Something throbbed in his ears, his breathing did not seem normal, and he stopped, irresolute, at the foot of the ladder. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z Mason seemed "the great irresolute" which Isabel believed him to be; helpless to do, patient to suffer. Rose of Dutcher's Coolly 2011-04-10T02:00:07.273Z One might say it was a featureless and irresolute old fabric. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z She locked her hands in her lap, her thin, blue-veined, irresolute hands in a lap of stone. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z While they stood irresolute in horror and alarm, an officer of justice, attended, came thundering at the gate. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z Kerry was standing before him in an irresolute way, and now with a wave of the hand he was leaving her. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z The whole figure and air, good and amiable otherwise, might be called flabby and irresolute; expressive of weakness under possibility of strength.... Religion and Science From Galileo to Bergson 2011-04-07T02:00:16.760Z Christian was there, more than half ashamed of his surroundings, but too amiably irresolute, as usual, to imperil by absence from this annual gathering his old reputation for good-fellowship. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z Ada stood for a moment irresolute, and then muttering, "Mine is really too bad," hastened out of the room after Mademoiselle Heinzle-man. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z As high-spirited as her sister was irresolute, Mademoiselle Gonfalon was one of those persons whose obstinacy is increased by every attempt at coercion. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z His irresolute mouth was half-open, as if it had only just emitted a startled cry. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z He watched her leave the room in silence, and for a few minutes seemed irresolute. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z No movement toward the dining-room was made, but all stood irresolute, anxiously waiting for some one to determine what to do, and set them an example. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z Instead, he seemed irresolute, uncertain whether to make stand or retreat. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z As he stood for a moment irresolute, another gruff voice sang out to him to cast off the breast line and get aboard in a hurry if he didn't want to get left. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z Ewan stood irresolute for a moment, and the sweat started from his forehead. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z The Cromwellians stood aside for its passage with an irresolute sort of tardiness, produced by a doubt whether the bearer were a friend or an enemy. The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion 2011-03-23T02:00:21.287Z He stood irresolute upon the pavement for a minute or two, then strolled into the post office, and wrote a telegram to Rosenberg: Gaunt coming down. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z She looks irresolute for a moment; then, 'Would you? Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Again they stood irresolute, and Sanders, over his shoulder, gave an order. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z He stood irresolute, trying to think accurately; but a noise behind left him no time for further hesitation. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Vibert ran a few paces to seek for assistance, stopped irresolute, then hurried back, thinking it unmanly to leave his sister alone in her helpless condition. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z Long vacillating and irresolute, long doubtful of himself and all the world, he was resolved at last, and obstinately bent upon carrying out his resolution. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z Dorothy stood irresolute for a moment, and then, with a great effort to control herself, said,— "Let me go to your grandmamma; let me go." A Flight with the Swallows Little Dorothy's Dream 2011-03-04T03:00:54.547Z Jonathan was not an irresolute man in general, because he never doubted his own perfect competency to deal with circumstances as they arose in his life. A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z The trial is too severe for many irresolute minds, and they give over the effort, and sink down into a state of indolence and neglect. The Religion of Geology and Its Connected Sciences 2011-02-28T03:00:28.890Z I stood for a moment before I entered on my arduous undertaking, irresolute and hesitating, swayed by two conflicting impulses. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z She stood before him pale and irresolute, with pleading eyes lifted meekly to his face. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z Mattie stood for a moment irresolute whether to wake her or no; had it been simply to say "good-bye," she would have hesitated longer, though she might have awakened her at last. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z A moment she stood irresolute, but the gaze upon her was that of a serpent fixed upon the eyes of a bird. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z The girl hesitated, still irresolute until he lifted his narrow head and stared at her. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z She pauses in her occupation as though irresolute; Cyril pauses too; and then gravely, unsmilingly, she bows in cold recognition. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z For some seconds I remained irresolute as to what answer should be made to the pathetic appeal. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z The great reptile had already displayed more than a third of its hideous body, that kept constantly thickening as it rose over the butt-end of the log; and still the tapuyo appeared irresolute. Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops 2011-02-10T03:00:44.790Z Uncertain whether or not she dare trust herself to them, Una stood irresolute. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z And she danced gaily away, arms akimbo, her garlanded crook over her shoulder; and her taunting laughter floated back to him where he stood irresolute, wondering how the golden dancer could have so completely vanished. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z He walked off for a pace or two and stopped, irresolute. Vestigia Vol. I. 2011-02-04T03:00:23.340Z The argument of Dr. Boas, at this point, seems strangely vague and irresolute. The Color Line A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn 2011-01-30T03:00:15.907Z At each flight it approached closer to the serpent’s forked tongue, and then retreated, as if vacillating and irresolute. Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops 2011-02-10T03:00:44.790Z He had opened the door for his guest himself, but the latter stood irresolute. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z And she went through the gate and stood irresolute, as the shudder came again. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z At the up-town crossing they came to a brief irresolute halt. The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z The words had thrilled in his ears, and as she disappeared into the lighted hall of the hotel he had stood for a moment irresolute. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z Only for a moment, however, did the crowd stand awed and irresolute—one moment of silence, in which every man appeared to be deciding for himself his course of action. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z Bewildered by the suddenness of the attack, Paul stood for a second irresolute. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z An impetuous movement had taken him to the middle of the room, where he drew up short and stood irresolute and self-conscious and looking rather absurd under the gaze of Lytham and his wife. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z With a sorry laugh Vaughan turned from the window, and then paused, irresolute. The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z Anyway,” he added, bending forward and very deliberately taking hold of her irresolute hand, “how d’you do?” Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z Loide stood in the passageway with a blanched face—irresolute—for a moment. '?19,000' 2011-01-14T03:00:45.303Z At first the natives continued quiet; but their weapons were held ready to strike, and they seemed to be rather irresolute than peaceable. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z He said, “My wife’s room is there,” stood irresolute for a moment, although his brain was filled with the songs of birds, and bowed and went away. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z The mob, taken by surprise, looked at their fallen leader and then at the two shining pistol-barrels that confronted them, and remained irresolute. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z The Rebels gave one irresolute volley and fled precipitately from the town, which was once more and for a finality in the hands of the Union men. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z He whirled about, returned to the living-room and halted, irresolute. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z So irresolute had sorrow and anxiety made her that nothing but a faint breeze would have been required to head her life in a certain direction. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z On perceiving me he stood irresolute, as though uncertain whether to come over to me or not. The Man from Archangel and Other Tales of Adventure 2011-01-01T03:00:24.903Z Imlac smiled at their terrors, and encouraged them to proceed; but the princess continued irresolute till she had been imperceptibly drawn forward too far to return. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z Never was such a successful experiment in government begun in such an irresolute and unmethodical way. A Short History of English Liberalism 2010-12-22T15:03:38.007Z Now, as he reached the last block and the house he sought, McTaggart paused for a second, irresolute, on the step. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Mamma was irresolute till late in the afternoon, and then at last she made up her mind. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z The irresolute rubbishing of Roy is a parable for our times. Roy of the ragers 2010-10-24T21:00:00Z Conventional wisdom paints a hung parliament as terrible for Britain, precipitating irresolute action in Westminster and disaster for the pound. For sound economics, vote Lib Dem 2010-04-14T16:29:00Z On the contrary, Iran seems genuinely irresolute and paralyzed by the Khamenei government's loss of legitimacy and continued conflicts both within the élite and between the government and the people. Beyond Sanctions: How to Solve the Iranian Riddle 2010-03-10T06:55:00Z It seemed to give him a moral excuse for an irresolute habit of thought. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z He was irresolute—there was a risk in it—he could not make up his mind. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z Ever since that time the irresolute and mean king had been devising schemes of vengeance against his opponents. Cathedral Cities of England For a moment he stood irresolute, not sure whether to attempt escape or let himself be found where he was. The Undying Past The latter, bewildered with the suddenness and strangeness of the proceeding which had thus so mysteriously led to his liberation, stood for a second confused, irresolute, and undetermined. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 McTaggart entered and stood still for a moment, blinking on the threshold, irresolute. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z She stood irresolute, and again looked around her, but saw no one. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 He seemed irresolute and timid—looking first at the whisky, then at the devils, and much at a loss what to think of his position. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 She paused irresolute, her eyes wide with wonder, then she slowly went back to her place. The Undying Past As the party thus stood irresolute, the faint wailing of a child was distinctly heard, and a babe, supporting its feeble arms upon the stone, was seen to emerge from the other side of it. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 The wind howled around me—I felt impatient and benumbed—and, as I stood irresolute, with a moaning chime the church bell knelled upon my ear. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 4 She stood for a moment, and paused, irresolute how to proceed—terrified to enter the house, yet unknowing whither to go. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 He does not hesitate at our boldest measures, but rather seems to think us too irresolute and backward. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams In Canada he proved to be an irresolute commander and an incapable administrator, notable even among Canadian officials for greed of gain. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical This action was weak and irresolute because his mind had never been clear. Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men For a time he sat at his desk, irresolute. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 And yet—a little faint, irresolute line in the man's face—a mere shadow, a ghost of nothing at all, fixed itself in her image of his countenance. The Reclaimers Anna Maria stood irresolute; she looked over at her aunt, who had already seated herself on the straight-backed, gayly flowered sofa, and pointed invitingly to an easy-chair. A Sister's Love A Novel "Unstable as water," is written upon Poe's every visage in characters which all might read; in the weak falling away of the outline of the jaw, the narrow, receding chin, and the sensitive, irresolute mouth. The Home Life of Poe He gazed steadily into vacancy for a while, as if irresolute what to answer. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History The game needs no further comment, excepting that my play throughout was of an altogether irresolute character. Chess Fundamentals She seemed to have become timid, almost irresolute; she raised her eyes quickly and dropped them as quickly: the old calm, steady gaze was gone; her color came and went. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches The vital ideas of the present danced by in thin-winged progress unperceived, or rather perceived as bloodless and irresolute ephemerides. Sinister Street, vol. 2 He was soft, perhaps too soft, too irresolute, but he would grow older, he would grow stronger; he would wish to and he would make all of them happy. Majesty A Novel I shut the Parlour-door, as he bid me; but stood at it irresolute. Pamela Censured Wandel seemed to enjoy having George near, for, irresolute as he was, he spent practically the entire summer in town. The Guarded Heights "Dat's so"; "Dat's de trouf," said one or two; the rest stood irresolute. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches The word fell from Tilly's irresolute lips in sheer dread of further revelations. The Cottage of Delight A Novel Yet this happy fortune had not rendered him unmanly or irresolute. The Wreckers of Sable Island A hesitating step approached over the carpeted floor of the lofty, vaulted corridor, paused as if irresolute, and then approached Edwin's room. The Children of the World I stood irresolute and holding my breath; then I heard something tinkle like metal falling on stone. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne He sat down for a moment to rest, irresolute, and not quite knowing what to say next. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches She stood there in the doorway, faltering, frightened, irresolute, a very picture—the color coming and going in the youthful, sensitive face, the luminous brown eyes glancing like the eyes of a startled bird. Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir I saw his Adam's apple rising and falling like an irresolute tide. A Republic Without a President and Other Stories Never before in the course of a somewhat varied life had Dalroy felt so irresolute, so helplessly the victim of circumstances. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Unnerved, irresolute and languid, he had no will except to go from his bed to table, and from table to bed with his concubines. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Her statesmanship has been languid and irresolute, and her armies slow and spiritless in the field. Drugging a Nation The Story of China and the Opium Curse Probably she divined his irresolute state of mind, for she extended her hand in a pretty manner quite unmistakable. The Moonlit Way There for a few moments he stood seemingly irresolute, and then, wiping away a heavy tear that had fallen on his cheek, he slowly descended the steps towards the bridge. The Fortunes Of Glencore It was all so gentle, so full of sweetness and irresolute generosity. A Bed of Roses On the sharp crest she paused, irresolute, tiptoe, quivering, rosily aflush. Bransford of Rainbow Range Originally Published under the title of Bransford in Arcadia, or, The Little Eohippus For one second Clodagh sat irresolute; then she glanced swiftly from one interested, admiring face to the other, and again the blood rushed into her face in a wave of self-conscious pleasure. The Gambler A Novel He knew Victor's irresolute character, and as his very appearance was disagreeable to him, he decided not to present himself to the Emperor until after the ceremonies of the reception were concluded. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. The lad stood again irresolute and confused, when a signal from his father motioned him away to acquit the errand. The Fortunes Of Glencore They were alike in a way, these two tall weedy men, both irresolute and undeveloped. A Bed of Roses The fright of the females rendered them irresolute, and incapable of attending to the most obvious precautions necessary to meet the emergency. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency His own face now was far the more irresolute of the two—far the more agitated. The Broken Gate A Novel While Rinaldo urged the divorce, the Duke remained irresolute; his pride prompted him to the step, but his heart opposed it. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. He seems irresolute which way to turn, To left or right! The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise As he stood irresolute near the house, not knowing which way to go or what to do, a door opened and a little girl, followed by a lady, came out. Campmates A Story of the Plains "William," I remarked, gently rubbing the side of my nose with an irresolute forefinger and looking at him from under my lids, "that was a scurvy trick you played Deacon Spear yesterday." Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth He cast a straight and steady gaze upon Old Man Tarbush, who stood irresolute. The Broken Gate A Novel The dog recognised it, but only looked round, irresolute. Mary How can lonely, ignorant, irresolute, weak, and helpless creatures such as we are ever attain to anything we can call blessedness? The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II Far different from Sandara, he was full of respect for the truths we announced to him; but his timid, irresolute temperament kept him from openly abjuring Buddhism. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6 Volume 2 He stood still, at the edge of the curb, irresolute, not knowing what to do next. By Right of Conquest A Novel Colonel Haskell surveyed the situation for a moment, as if irresolute; he finally gave the order, ‘Lie down, men,’ which was at once obeyed. The Battle of Gettysburg In spite of their passion, both paused irresolute. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 354, April 1845 Two of the deputies, Winchesters in hand, had clambered to the roofs of the second and third cars, and now as their comrades were trundled away there they stood irresolute. Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 For an instant I stopped irresolute as to whether I should not break suddenly in, and disconcert his lordship's practical coolness by a disclosure: my better reason prevented me, and I passed on. Jack Hinton The Guardsman He stood irresolute, embarrassed, not knowing what to do to help her, trying to feel that he didn't care, surly and ill-tempered because he felt contempt for himself. By Right of Conquest A Novel On the threshold she paused and stood irresolute for a few seconds. Clover and Blue Grass Griselda had opened the case, and stood irresolute with the portrait of her mother in her hand. Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days For a moment he paused irresolute, even partially unbuttoned them. Bye-Ways Glancing back, he saw the irresolute guards scattered by the enraged charge of a square, blocky man in civilian robe—the usually smiling Provisional President, Senator Mollon. Astounding Stories, August, 1931 Jenny looked irresolute, but presently decided to obey. Carnival She stood irresolute, fascinated by the gleam of the red jewel, and thinking of her little hoard up-stairs in the Japanese box in the top bureau drawer. Clover and Blue Grass He wanted to turn back: there was no necessity for his presence at the festival; but he was ashamed for his family to see him so irresolute. Landolin Certainly, the irresolute manner that marked everything Ruth did, as a rule, had quite deserted her as she filed past the triumvirate with her little band. The Youngest Girl in the School Lewis desperately seized the end of the knotted handkerchiefs and stood for a moment irresolute on the edge of the wall. The Eagle's Nest Trembling and irresolute, she approached the parlour where her father and mother, along with herself, were in the habit of taking their morning meal. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 That was more than he expected, and while they stood irresolute Danny and Miss Barstow hurried away, Danny keeping between her and the enemy, swinging the umbrella threateningly. Harper's Round Table, April 30, 1895 Some halted for a moment irresolute, while others dropped down flat, even behind mere pebbles, in their instinctive seeking for cover. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance Under the changed aspect of affairs, the man had seemed half irresolute. Tales of South Africa The gray-bearded man stood irresolute for some time, as if unable to make up his mind exactly how to treat the intruder. The Eagle's Nest So determined was his mien, and withal so cool and commanding, that the savages paused irresolute. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War The speaker rose and touched the electric bell-push, then led the way toward a small table at the far end of the room, the others waiting for the doctor to follow; but he stood irresolute. Blind Policy "To hate me as I deserve to be hated!" replied Hayston, still irresolute. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative How long I thus stood irresolute I don't know; still clutching the hoarsely-ticking piece of clockwork. International Short Stories English "Do you think so really?" said Betty in an irresolute tone. The Eagle's Nest Surprised, half cowed by this unlooked for contingency, the others pause irresolute. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Never was man less disposed to accept hospitality as a polite attention, and more than once did he halt, irresolute whether he should not retrace his steps towards home. One Of Them Timid, irresolute, and highly impressionable, and amiable in disposition, she was constantly influenced by circumstances--a quality which led her on to the two principal occupations of her later life, education and philosophy. Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) The farther Banfy separated himself from the seat of his power the greater his anxiety became; his soul was irresolute and he began to see spectres brought nearer by every step forward. The Golden Age in Transylvania For an instant I stood irresolute, looking about me as I tried to guess what could have prevented Saul from keeping his word. The Minute Boys of York Town His three countrymen halted irresolute a little distance—a respectful distance, thought Carhayes with a sneer—in the background, as though waiting to see if their assistance should be required. 'Tween Snow and Fire A Tale of the Last Kafir War Charles stood for an instant or two irresolute, and then walked slowly away. One Of Them It needed but the addition of his Hengist and Horsa, and of Mr. Adams's irresolute Hercules between Vice and Virtue, to make a great seal such as the world had never looked upon. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. With a bewildered start he half stopped as though irresolute, then, averting his eyes, he trebled his pace and walked rapidly away. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion With an irresolute face, wherein hope and fear alternately prevailed, came the young prince to meet him, asking in an effeminate tone, 'what is your pleasure?' Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna In royal chronology he stands between two axes,—the one that cleft the ivory neck of his beautiful mother—the other that severed the irresolute but refined head of his son and heir. Calvert and Penn Or the Growth of Civil and Religious Liberty in America, as Disclosed in the Planting of Maryland and Pennsylvania "Effra—I did not mean to startle you—but darling—" She stood irresolute, staring at him. Sinister Paradise At last approaching the old man's chair, he said— "There is yet time to avert the danger; the people are irresolute—many actually averse to the rising; my brother will fall by his rashness." The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago The appointed executioners had lowered their weapons and stood irresolute, as though looking for orders. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion For a while she waited irresolute, vaguely distressed, then, finally, returned to the upper floor and once again entered Sandy's room and gazed wistfully about her. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade "Well!" said Captain Spang, but with an air so absent-minded and a bearing so irresolute that Tönnes at last took a firm hold on him. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 He wandered in and out, up and down, an unquiet, irresolute soul, tremendously perplexed.... The Destroying Angel Just for an instant Master Plummer stood irresolute, as if questioning the necessity for such severe exertion, and then a single glance at his friend's face decided the matter. The Princess and Joe Potter It was, as we shall see, irresolute for many days, and irregular throughout, while the retreat was a hurried one upon all but one day of which the troops were pressed to their uttermost. Crécy The inexperienced and irresolute youth speedily became the victim of the most shameful chicanery. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" Her husband ran to her, Summersby stepped out irresolute, Adam stood stunned. The Enormous Room When sleep came it found him still irresolute as to what course he should take. Eleven Possible Cases Taken aback by this unexpected stroke from a man they supposed to be helpless, the villagers stood irresolute. Barclay of the Guides In this frame of mind, irresolute as to whether he should not propose himself for some hazardous scheme, or still remain a mere spectator of others, he arrived one evening in the old churchyard. St. Patrick's Eve It seemed to require no slight effort to repress the torrent of rage within her; for even at the door she stood irresolute for a moment, and then, softly opening it, withdrew. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Now for the first time her voice trembled slightly, and for an instant or two she seemed irresolute. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas Napoleon advanced with an irresolute step, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Josephine!" Josephine Makers of History And I stood, irresolute, in front of the open doorway leading to the flat above, and Pollyni Sarafov stood there watching me. Captain Macedoine's Daughter They had a wild, wandering, irresolute look which impressed Hubert painfully. A Life Sentence A Novel It was Nelly, who, in expectation of meeting her father, had walked down from the house, and now, seeing a carriage, stood half irresolute what to do. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life After an irresolute pause, however, he moved somewhat apart from the crowd of sightseers. The Bartlett Mystery But in the end his strange nature, so irresolute, suspicious, and solitary, did harm to no one but himself. Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 08 (of 10) Bastiano to Taddeo Zucchero And I stood there, irresolute, looking at my figure in the glass, which reminded me of a badly painted ancestral portrait, and wondered whether I was capable of a fine romantic ideal. Captain Macedoine's Daughter A. is resolute and energetic, B. inert, irresolute and slack. Landmarks of Scientific Socialism "Anti-Duehring" But lest this conduct should appear too irresolute, he added the punishment of twenty-four hours in irons. The Portal of Dreams Shipp heard no more, for he stood pondering on all that had passed under his notice, irresolute how to act. Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment Seeing me look irresolute, "I must I find," added he, with the kindest look and voice, "be compelled to the inhospitable necessity of turning you out of doors." Coelebs In Search of a Wife Gerty was so taken by surprise on finding in her arms a live kitten, something so different from what she had anticipated, that she stood irresolute what to do with it. The Lamplighter The brave cavaliers looked aghast at this cowardly defection, and stood for a moment irresolute, with the guns of the insurgents bearing directly upon them. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion We came to a rank where several droshkys were standing; and he paused irresolute, fumbling in his pocket. The Red Symbol The voice, the air, the meaning, made him irresolute. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 81, July, 1864 Our captain was a person of timid and irresolute character, and the dangers that environed us made him gradually lose confidence in himself. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 His manner seemed to intimate an unwillingness to enter into further explanation regarding Isabel's rescue, and Willie, perceiving it, stood for a moment silent and irresolute. The Lamplighter But yet she stands irresolute, not seeing his agony, because her head is bent, with her fair arms still hanging before her, with her fingers closely intertwined. Portia or By Passions Rocked The doctor stood irresolute, then made a movement. The House of Fulfilment "I can read your thoughts, Mr Todd," said he, as the boxmaster still paused, and seemed irresolute and confused. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 One of the men immediately came up the cabin stairs, but stopped short on seeing me, as if irresolute whether to advance or hasten below again. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 “The purpose and motive those which often make the gentle tigers, the timid daring, the irresolute confirmed of will—Love.” Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution Is it though right, to remain thus indifferent and irresolute as you appear to me to be? The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. Such are dress, titles, place, equipage, false shame, and groundless fear, with the like vain imaginations that shoot up in trifling, weak, and irresolute minds. The Tatler, Volume 3 He paused, irresolute, unnerved, yet desperately determined to fall in with Stampa’s strange mood. The Silent Barrier Timid and irresolute, she accompanied me some paces, paused, and in trembling emotion again attempted to withdraw her arm, but was still urged forward by my impetuosity. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 He put his hand into his pocket, and left her; and while she stood irresolute and disappointed, a servant summoned her to Miss Jane’s presence. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part Phyllis paused for an irresolute moment, then, smiling nervously at her guests, obliged. The Venus Trap So the little band of the heathen paused irresolute at the corner, and melted before the attractions of a magic lantern, like a glacier in spring. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) He stood irresolute for a moment, then turned and struck off across the fields, his shambling gait increasing the unfavorable impression that Peggy had instantly formed. Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted He watched upon deck almost without intermission, and seemed irresolute what to do, sometimes sitting down composedly, and at other times hurrying backwards and forwards, with clenched hands and bloodless cheeks. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 The old sheik—unprepared for such a reception—was altogether taken aback by it; and for some seconds sate upon his high perch seemingly irresolute how to act. The Boy Slaves India has need of resourceful minds and nerves of steel; and no use for the faltering and irresolute. Banked Fires She was silent—irresolute, as it appeared to him. Under False Pretences A Novel At length I had courage to take a second peep at this disturber of my rest, and still continued much alarmed, and irresolute how to act. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed I knew not which way to turn my steps, and remained irresolute, till the barking of a dog faintly struck my ear. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Ten, twenty, thirty passed and the Professor stood irresolute. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror "The bulk of the members of this section make up a slumbrous, irresolute mass of persons who never utter any definite opinions," and perhaps have no definite opinions. The Forerunners It was not until late in October, that the Federal army again advanced, and its march was then slow and irresolute. History of Morgan's Cavalry For I retreated to the door, unlocked it, and stood irresolute; then returned again to the window, without strength to come to a decision. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 It did not, as they hoped it would, rouse up every power, hurry along the cautious and irresolute and unite them all together. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli He paused, and stood silent and irresolute, as though appalled by the prospect with which he was confronted here at the parting of the ways. The Angel of the Revolution A Tale of the Coming Terror The elder Montigny, wrathful and irresolute, and like a beast in the toils, had yesterday again visited the advocate on the same errand as before, and with a like unsatisfactory result. The Advocate The fire was blazing merrily; Mrs. Melwyn put her candle down upon the chimney-piece, and stood there a little while before it, looking again irresolute. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. Arrived there, the two men found the door ajar, but they paused irresolute before it, hardly daring to go in. Astounding Stories, July, 1931 His expression was one of irresolute good nature. Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 His moods were unequal; and sometimes the cheerful, determined man would be quite overcome by irresolute depression. Jena or Sedan? You would have to work hard, though;' and his eyes fell on the white irresolute hands, dubious as to the requisite qualities being there indicated. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement A timid, irresolute, hesitating utterance of one's own convictions fails to produce conviction in the minds of others. In the School-Room Chapters in the Philosophy of Education Huckaback stood for a moment irresolute, twirling about his cane, and looking rather distastefully towards the dingy building. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. She looked so irresolute that he trembled and was sorry that he had asked the question. Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 Captain Frazier watched her keenly as she stood there for a moment, quite irresolute. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain "I will go," she said, no longer irresolute. The Princess Idleways A Fairy Story Crumpled under the last despairing hurling of last reserves, the entrenched line shuddered along its length, then the line lost its cohesion, stood irresolute for a moment, then fled precipitately to the rear. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians As he stood thus irresolute, he heard the step of Mrs. Squallop approaching his door, and recollected that he had ordered her to bring up his tea-kettle about that time. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. For a few moments, Jean paused, irresolute, and then, with difficulty, started the message on the back of the pages McTavish had sent to her. The Wilderness Trail THE END The irresolute winter only wavered some forty-eight hours, setting to work in earnest on the second day after Christmas Day, following on suggestions of seasonableness on Boxing Day. When Ghost Meets Ghost She stood a moment irresolute and then, putting on her slippers and her gown, started boldly for the little spring on the hillside. The Campfire Girls on Ellen's Isle The Trail of the Seven Cedars The Baron, in a great contention of mind, stood irresolute, weighing the two dangers. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) "All this is moonshine, my young friend," said old Quirk, in an irresolute tone and manner. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. In each of his romances an irresolute man is invariably guided by a woman of strong will. Fathers and Children Her voice was irresolute in referring to it, and some wandering wave of that electricity that her finger-tips were so full of made a cross-circuit and quickened the beating of her hearer's heart. When Ghost Meets Ghost Besides these objections, and independently of the difference of creed between the queen and Anjou, she had the unenviable reputation of being irresolute, fickle, and capricious. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 They are generally slow of speech and manner, and somewhat irresolute, but take an eager interest in current politics, and are generally fairly educated men of extreme democratic principles. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" Mr. Quirk, with a stern countenance, drew his hand across his chin musingly, and stood silently for a few moments, apparently irresolute. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. I stripped to the skin, and stood on the extreme margin with my hands clasped, irresolute. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI |
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