| 单词 | irresolutely |
| 例句 | He followed irresolutely for a little distance, half a pace behind her. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z Emily stood irresolutely in the hall, wishing to be in no particular room, straining for the voices of the searchers outside and—if she was honest with herself—relieved she could hear nothing. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z But to me it seemed irresolutely suspended, halted strangely before its time. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z And the ending speaks of consolation, but the voice trails off irresolutely. Argento at the Armory, With ‘Das Lied’ 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z The movie trailed off irresolutely, perhaps cast askew by Phoenix’s fervent incoherence. David Denby: “The Immigrant,” “Belle” Reviews 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z A giant inflated representation of the cartoon character Underdog sits irresolutely in the gallery too, while video montages show him performing frantic acts of heroism fueled by energizing vitamin pills. Art in Review: CHAD PERSON: ?A Hero Never Fails? 2011-08-18T20:45:26Z Here and there flares Georgian saffron, otherwise known as marigold, poised irresolutely between bitter and sweet. Hungry City: Oda House in the East Village 2013-08-08T17:31:11Z There he stood, irresolutely plucking his lip and gazing into a stationer's window. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z Yet the discussion still continued during January, and the pressure on him from Bohemia was so strong that for a while he still fluctuated irresolutely, but, April 8, he formally revoked all letters of safe-conduct. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z He turned, and his eyes sought the table and the dice irresolutely. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z "I have not made up my mind," I answered irresolutely. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z He stood a moment irresolutely, first one and then another of the horses shaking itself till the women could scarcely keep their seats. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z "I do not know you either," he muttered irresolutely, his hand still on the ladder. For the Cause 2012-02-19T03:00:18.033Z For the next few moments he and the trooper stood irresolutely still, wondering what they should do, while the motionless figure quietly watched them through the doorway. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z I looked irresolutely up and down the street It was so dark, so still; only that one steady light burned in a window. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z He took down the file and swung it irresolutely to and fro upon his finger. A Romance of Wastdale 2012-02-01T03:00:11.227Z The horses curvetted, and drove against one another; the men shouted and gazed about them irresolutely, seeking the unseen enemy and trying to control their steeds. Carry On! A Story of the Fight for Bagdad 2012-01-31T03:00:13.130Z Meanwhile, there behind the basket lid, the mink was raging irresolutely. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z He walked up and down the room once or twice irresolutely, and then he turned round to me with a very fixed and determined aspect which fairly terrified me. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z He puts his hand into his pocket irresolutely, and crumbles some papers there. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z "You will restore my fortune?" said the Marchesa, irresolutely—and averting her head from an odious schedule of figures. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z For a minute he tried to return my look, and fumbled with the paper irresolutely. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z A dozen feet away from it, at the edge of the road, stood the bear, staring irresolutely. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z I stood there like a fool, looking at her irresolutely, and then— The door opened suddenly, and Mrs. Latham entered and interrupted us. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z When she caught sight of Harding she stopped irresolutely. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z "From Rome, your majesty," and dropping to my knee, I presented my papers, which the king took irresolutely in his hand. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z He appeared reluctant to go with her; and at the door he halted irresolutely and attempted, without success, to free himself from her hold. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z He stood irresolutely, almost awkwardly, watching her dainty manipulations of the filmy lace. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z When he had gone, she stood irresolutely, her lips parted and her eyes very bright. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z He saw her, stared hard at her for a moment, paused irresolutely, and then turned abruptly and walked away again. The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z His face, however, grew a trifle grim, and his fingers closed irresolutely on the neck of the bottle, for drifting was easy in that country, and pleasant, so long as one did not remember. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z “My inclinations prompt me to grant the request, Salisbury,” said the King, irresolutely. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z As Ned stood irresolutely gazing on the scene his thoughts were interrupted by a sharp voice. Ned Wilding's Disappearance or, The Darewell Chums in the City 2011-10-11T02:01:05.260Z He rose and stood looking at her irresolutely, and then, with a gesture of acquiescence, abruptly turned away. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z As for the Marquis de Villebelle, he walked irresolutely about his apartment, holding the bunch of keys in his hand, and meditating deeply. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The men stopped, and stood glancing about them, irresolutely. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z So saying, he marched irresolutely towards the door, as if about to depart, when, just as he had reached it, he turned sharply round, and threw himself at Viviana's feet. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z It was Zerlina, and, seeing the two people on the porch, she paused irresolutely. The Automobile Girls Along the Hudson Fighting Fire in Sleepy Hollow 2011-09-18T02:00:23.270Z Fannie hurried to her room and for the next fifteen minutes stood irresolutely first on one foot, then on the other. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z As he halted there irresolutely, a glare on the dark horizon caught his attention. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z Dear, dear!" said her uncle irresolutely, "I don't believe it will be as bad as that. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z He saw her pause irresolutely at the door and look toward him; and he saw no more. Dickens As an Educator 2011-09-02T02:00:22.320Z Unaccustomed as ever to the interpretation of feminine signals, I blunderingly stayed where I was, and Harrod hovered irresolutely in the doorway. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z He lingered irresolutely, and then laid down his papers with the hat which he held ready to put on, and went over to the safe. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z Each fresh word fell like a lash across Sylvia's cheeks, but as long as Nigel dawdled irresolutely at the door it was impossible to end the torture. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z He held the door open and two men in Inverness coats entered and stood irresolutely near the door. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z With his hand parting the rear curtains of the box, however, he halted irresolutely—its occupants were Mrs. Spottiswoode, Brent, Lawrence Treadwell and Echo. The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z The old man looked irresolutely and helplessly at her, and shook his head. Charles Dickens' Children Stories 2011-08-20T02:00:15.847Z Wondering irresolutely what to do next, the clock struck twelve. A Foreword to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition 2011-08-20T02:00:13.567Z Silky balls of thistledown come irresolutely rolling over the edge, now this way now that: some rise and float across, some follow the surface and cling awhile to the bennets in the hollow. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z Jack Jaikes staggered to his feet and looked irresolutely about him. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z Werner still looked irresolutely at the lighted candles for a few seconds: to Berger they seemed an eternity of bitter anguish such as his conscience had never endured before. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z He stopped irresolutely, as if he would avoid an interview with me alone. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z She glanced at Henri; he was apparently gazing irresolutely into vacancy. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z The Professor rose and signaled with his hat, chuckling to himself, as he watched his youthful brother pause irresolutely on the hillside. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z The tall huntsman then approached the door of the little forest-house, cautiously and irresolutely. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z The steps of the knocker were heard, a few minutes later, wandering irresolutely up and down the trench. The Cup of Trembling and Other Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:29.180Z At Theodora's bedroom door she paused irresolutely for a few moments, but finally tapped at it. A Reconstructed Marriage 2011-06-23T02:00:23.143Z Sanford took two papers from his pocket and held them in his hand irresolutely. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z While standing irresolutely by the body, Mrs. Conroy, the prisoner's wife, came upon him. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z Then she saw Genevieve standing irresolutely on the raft; next a line of sea, and finally the reckless stranger who had enticed Timothy to race for the ball and left him to his fate. The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z Here for 65 a moment Betty Ashton’s courage seemed to waver, for she paused irresolutely, but a little later she entered the hall. The Camp Fire Girls' Careers 2011-05-27T02:00:15.330Z Having passed him, she paused irresolutely to look at him. The Cinder Pond 2011-05-17T02:00:20.320Z The supreme moment of Raymond's life was at hand, but the squire, instead of kneeling to receive the honour of knighthood, advanced a few paces and stood irresolutely before his sovereign. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z With mutual glances they peered at each other irresolutely. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z “I felt I could have killed the officious beast,” he said, and stood still, looking down on her irresolutely. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z “Your bath is ready, Miss,” announced the girl, pausing irresolutely. The Motor Maids by Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 2011-04-14T02:00:48.987Z For a moment she stood irresolutely staring before her. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Once outside, Alaric walked irresolutely, and as though unconscious of what he was doing, for a short distance, and then found himself seated on an iron bench at the edge of a broad asphalted driveway. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z Again she paused irresolutely, the colour coming and going in her delicate cheeks. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Down this he went, paused irresolutely in the light which streamed from the deck cluster, then pitched across a divan which was between two closed portholes, and sank into the deepest slumber of his life. The Ice Pilot 2011-03-09T03:00:48.433Z Diamond made an eager step forward as if to take her hand; then stopped irresolutely, and looked anxiously at Minnie. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z She shuddered and trembled and rode irresolutely forward, just to be moving—hardly with a realized intention. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z The boys lingered irresolutely about the place for a few minutes, and then fled from it as from an impending terror. Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast 2011-03-24T02:00:12.337Z But almost on the threshold they come to a full stop to gaze irresolutely at one another, and then over their shoulders at Mona. Mrs. Geoffrey 2011-02-27T03:00:29.460Z He stood irresolutely, while a contemptuous smile broke over Marie's white countenance. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z This was said irresolutely, hesitatingly, but with none of the fierce defiance of his former answers. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z He gazes irresolutely at the staircase, and then, with a secret protest against his own weakness, mounts it. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z The young man looked irresolutely from one to the other. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z The young girl walked irresolutely to the window which overlooked a portion of the city. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z She stopped irresolutely at his side, and looked up at the nervous face. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Then Jack slipped inside and stood irresolutely in the center of the big chamber. The Ranch Girls in Europe 2011-01-13T03:01:01.483Z The man was moving at a swift gait, almost running; but as he drew nearer, he halted, looking about irresolutely, nervously. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z "Where have I seen that face?" he said to himself, as Maria St. Clair paused irresolutely with one foot on the prow of the boat. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z The young officer gazed anxiously and irresolutely at the speaker. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z There was something in his hands—his eyes became fastened upon a trailing festoon of green leaves studded with bright red berries, which flickered from his fingers irresolutely beneath the breeze. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z He looked around irresolutely for the chair, hesitating, apparently, whether to sit down or remain standing. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z He stood irresolutely looking at the piles of papers, trying to think how they could have been displaced. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z The gentlemen looked irresolutely at each other, but Elsa stood firm. The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I. 2010-12-20T17:12:22.067Z I was standing irresolutely near that which is next the window, when the other opened, and the long whiskers and good-humoured, sensible face of portly Wynne Williams, the town-clerk and attorney of Cardyllion, entered. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z Public pledges of brotherhood and unity aside, the tensions over who will lead the country were palpable after the Thursday lunch, as was frustration that the process continued to drag on irresolutely. Top Iraqis Break Bread, but Not Standoff 2010-05-20T20:58:00Z The dormitory breathed again, and Mr. Chilford, completely baffled by Pip's heroic coolness, paused irresolutely. "Pip" A Romance of Youth She greeted them with a hasty nod, and stopped irresolutely. Four Phases of Love When they reached the college, all too soon for Dolly, she had hung back irresolutely, while the rest rushed up and embraced the teachers who stood in the reception room, ready to receive the newcomers. Dolly's College Experiences Stephen looked at her irresolutely, then moved away some paces, and, sitting down on a stump, waited. Rodman the Keeper Southern Sketches Venner was ready to go home, and Michael leaving the little office in his company paused irresolutely in Cloisters for a moment. Sinister Street, vol. 2 "Well, go on with your yarn," I said irresolutely. The Haunted Pajamas He first looked into the shed, and, finding the horse still standing there, waited irresolutely near the door of his sister’s lodging. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, July, 1893 His hand falling on her bright head rested there with a dubious touch, and his eyes were irresolutely clouded. The Tempering He went to the fence and took some steps along it irresolutely. The Cottage of Delight A Novel Ruth turned irresolutely and then faced the man again. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold He found a fleeting interest in watching him now, while Joos and the others loitered irresolutely on the pavement outside the improvised office of the Kommandantur. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 "Stay here a moment," Cosden said, leaving him standing irresolutely at the top of the stone steps, watching the stretch of water increase between the departing tender and the pier. The Bachelors A Novel "The picture is too lovely to disturb," Mrs. Burton whispered irresolutely. The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines One figure alone was seen to stand in that spot, and then move slowly, and to all seeming irresolutely, onward. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) Once Jim walked irresolutely toward the mouth of the mine; then he turned, quickly moving off along the trail, wondering how far his companions would be able to travel before he reached them. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold She irresolutely dons her sandals, puts a light chiton upon her naked body, throws a vail over it, and opens the door, leaving marks of myrrh upon the handles of the lock. Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity When it came to that, she held it out to him rather irresolutely; but he took it promptly, and bowed low, after the fashion of the day. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 Then he halted and sat staring irresolutely at the hideous beasts. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Our column swayed and surged irresolutely—three batteries, the divisional ammunition reserve, the baggage, and a section of hospital and bearer corps. International Short Stories English This big, soft-cheeked girl now stood irresolutely looking at the condemned wreath. Anne They paused, irresolutely, then opened out and sat down on their haunches to see what he would do. The Haunters of the Silences A Book of Animal Life Father halted once, looking irresolutely at me as a peculiarly heart-rending outburst came to our ears. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls And the legionaries marched away, all but about a hundred men, who stood still irresolutely, leaning on their spears. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Now he hurried eagerly onward, as if to reach some destined spot—now he would stop, and retrace his steps, irresolutely, as though half determined to return home. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago "It's all right; don't you come down, but send Plums here if you can," he shouted, in reply, and then stood irresolutely wondering what could be done. The Princess and Joe Potter He found Mr. Spokesly pausing irresolutely by the foot of the stairs, confronting a large woman with strongly marked brows and a severe expression who was descending the stairs with the air of a proprietress. Command She tottered into the middle of the room, and approached the bed; then, irresolutely stopping, she buried her face in her hands, and burst into a flood of tears. Josephine Makers of History For some time he watched the movement irresolutely. A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 He was still pondering irresolutely a visit to the club when Phillips came. The Bartlett Mystery She laid her hand on his arm and he fumbled irresolutely with his hat; she smiled confidently, knowing well that he who hesitates with a woman is lost. The Song of the Wolf He had scarcely left the sea-shore when he saw a man before him, walking very slowly and irresolutely; and Liot said to himself, “He steps like one who is not sure of his way.” Prisoners of Conscience A figure follows the head, and stands irresolutely on the threshold, concealed from observation, not only by the curtain, but by a Japanese screen that is placed just behind Sir Christopher's head. Portia or By Passions Rocked Recovering himself in some degree— "I was just about to examine our corporation papers," said he, irresolutely. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 He stood irresolutely an instant as if doubtful of the genuineness of this alleged business transaction. Dick in the Desert In the very act of their contemptuous casting away she hesitated irresolutely, looked at them once more compassionately and replaced them in the morocco-bound booklet. The Song of the Wolf The other, too paralyzed with terror to fight or flee, stood irresolutely in the mid-road, his ugly face twitching with an idiotic grin. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch Then the two were come to a small shop, in the windows of which were displayed a variety of wares, from slate pencils to mint drops, and here Seth halted irresolutely. Aunt Hannah and Seth "How my mother would stare!" said he at length, irresolutely, looking from one to the other, and smiling at their eagerness. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. The Beggar Man looked down at her firm, strong fingers irresolutely. The Beggar Man He walked irresolutely across the room and back while Dr. Annister looked at him with surprise and dawning suspicion. The Fate of Felix Brand Harry Beaver stood irresolutely for a moment, and violently shook his fist at the man standing in the door. Captain Pott's Minister He lingered irresolutely, his hands itching for the steering wheel, his eyes searching for Stiff Neck George. Shadow Mountain We halted irresolutely and turned round, only to see the wild horde pressing on behind, impatient at our delay. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly A man passing stared at her, half stopped, went on again, then turned, paused irresolutely, and finally came back. The Phantom Lover “Now, if you’re ready, we’ll begin,” he went on, and was surprised to see his companion stagger back a step or two and pass his hand irresolutely over his face. The Fate of Felix Brand Agnes looked back as she drew off her short cloak, and held the garment irresolutely in her hand. Mabel's Mistake He stood beside her irresolutely, wishing to go and wishing to stay, and then he bent over her and touched her. Changing Winds A Novel The group, dismayed by the black beam, which Luke Evans was now turning steadily upon them, had halted irresolutely. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 With a horrible croaking sound he got to his feet, looked irresolutely at her for a moment, and then went to the side where his dory lay. The Harbor of Doubt She rose, moved a step forward, and then stood looking at him irresolutely. Audrey Craven Lorimer turned to the door again, halted irresolutely, then went back to her side. The Dominant Strain She halted a moment just outside the door, one slender, shabbily-gloved hand resting irresolutely upon its polished knob, while an expression of mingled pain and disgust swept over her pale but singularly beautiful face. The Masked Bridal All who remained lingered irresolutely in the rear. King Philip Makers of History Just for a second she paused irresolutely; then, lowering her head and setting her ears back, she came open-mouthed for Jacob. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana The younger woman stood at the door, gathering her dress about her ankles and gazing irresolutely at these frightful vestigia which gauged all too accurately the depth of the mud and the surface-water above it. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, October, 1880 The young lady with the pies glanced irresolutely toward a stout woman who had just entered the back door, carrying a crock of butter. Treasure Valley In the excess of her disappointment she burst into tears and sat down on the snow irresolutely. The Backwoodsmen His glance, his gesture held them back; they paused irresolutely, even in the presence of Multnomah; weak as Cecil was, he was the great white tomanowos still, and they dared not touch him. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. At this she gave a little gasp of fear and love, then glanced irresolutely towards the shrivelled baron. Robin Hood They appeared to drift on and in toward that human maelstrom going irresolutely to their ruin. The Trail of the Goldseekers A Record of Travel in Prose and Verse She settled herself at the piano, and fingered the music, irresolutely. The Scarlet Feather The girl dropped the spoon as if it had burned her fingers, and looked irresolutely at the big duck-gun hanging on the log wall. The Backwoodsmen The fires that burned in him a few moments ago are quenched; his slack hand trembles irresolutely at his beautiful weak mouth, and his deer-like eyes waver. The Dop Doctor In their astonishment and perplexity at finding the decks deserted, they paused for a moment irresolutely, then hurriedly searched the cabin and forecastle, only to find that the ship was utterly deserted. The Voyage of the Aurora In the Jewish Berlin of the day, a rationalistic, half-cultured generation, swaying irresolutely between Mendelssohn and Schleiermacher, these new notes awoke sympathetic echoes. Jewish Literature and Other Essays She paused irresolutely, then picked up the envelope and cut open the flap. Bones in London Then as I swung myself from the saddle she ran toward me with a startled cry and stopped irresolutely. Lorimer of the Northwest She disappeared behind the paneled door at the end of the hall, and presently Mary and Eliza, who had loitered irresolutely, uncertain whether to go or stay, followed her. The Wall Between The tempter prevailed; he had re-aroused the gambling fever in his host, who now advanced to the table and looked irresolutely on the upturned box. Border Ghost Stories The outlaws were waiting irresolutely—some mounted, others beside their horses. Brand Blotters "I must go back to town," he said irresolutely. Athalie Directly in front of the altar Inez stooped, and, after picking up a fan and a prayer-book, stood irresolutely looking about her. The White Mice Familiar as I had become with Indian cruelty, I felt a sensation of horror and disgust at this cool shedding of blood, and I halted irresolutely by the body of the dead Indian. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography Latimer had stood by irresolutely, half afraid, yet secretly hoping for a word which would call him. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 He went on, walked irresolutely two or three steps, and turned back. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands When she left that evening after saying good night to him she paused at the door, irresolutely, and then came back to his desk where he was still standing. Athalie She paused irresolutely before one of the principal bookstores. The Chautauqua Girls At Home She whispered something hurriedly into her companion’s ear, something evidently to the puzzlement of the latter, who looked around irresolutely. The Place of Honeymoons Then she passed on to the first of the Italian terraces, and stood there irresolutely a few minutes, gazing alternately at the sky and the black masses of the trees. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley She paused a moment irresolutely and then sauntered off. The Trembling of a Leaf Little Stories of the South Sea Islands Disconsolate, he moved irresolutely to the window and watched the people leave. Citadel Don looked irresolutely from Tim to the door and back again. Left Guard Gilbert He had taken but a step forward, when a tableau formed by the door, causing him to pause irresolutely. The Place of Honeymoons Clare asked irresolutely, seeing that if she now showed herself determined to avoid him, it would be humiliating to be forced to fall back upon his help. Brandon of the Engineers The old butler peered at the visitor irresolutely for an instant. The Long Trick For a few moments they stood looking at it irresolutely; and then Prescott, mustering his courage, advanced and seized the stained material. Prescott of Saskatchewan Batley nodded carelessly, and the lad stood up, looking irresolutely at the table. The Long Portage Sir Otho, still looking at Patty, took a few steps toward her, and then paused irresolutely. Patty's Friends Bowers got up and paced the terrace irresolutely, glancing now and then at the motionless, gray clad figure in the wicker chair. The Rapids Liza.—"If he likes, I will play something for him on the piano,"—she added, irresolutely. A Nobleman's Nest She paused irresolutely, and then resumed: “He has taken a magazine pistol, though I believe it’s the first time he has carried it.” Prescott of Saskatchewan The visitor from the bottom of the sea fumbled irresolutely with his trident. A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions But as they were all about to separate, and even after Sir Otho had said good-afternoon, Patty hesitated irresolutely for a second, and then turned back toward him again. Patty's Friends His gaitered legs struck off across the lawn and Filmer's glance followed the powerful figure as it halted at the fence beside two Indians who waited irresolutely while their dark eyes explored the animated scene. The Rapids Then he paused irresolutely and eyed the gay bevy of children. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life And as Marishka still stood irresolutely, she caught her by the arm with a grip which was none too gentle, and pushed her down the corridor and out into the mabein. The Secret Witness William paused irresolutely, looked at the letter, counted swiftly on one hand, then opened the door, and ran quickly down the stairs. William Adolphus Turnpike In a very anxious state of mind Asaph reached the gate, and irresolutely went into the yard. A Chosen Few Short Stories She stood a moment more, looking irresolutely at the sleeping children. The Merryweathers A vague discomfort possessed him and he paused irresolutely at the corner of the street. The Green Rust The squire turned towards him irresolutely; his sharply-cut wrinkled lips opening and closing again. Robert Elsmere For a moment or two she stood there irresolutely, and then with the colour mantling her brow she came over to him. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 He stood for a moment as the door closed behind Morgan, and waited irresolutely, with a half hope that Rachel would come downstairs to him. The Arbiter A Novel Solomon White stood irresolutely, and the mask seemed to melt into the darkness. Jack O' Judgment She held the little package irresolutely in her hand. The Green Rust The man with the rope stared at her irresolutely, furtively slipping the knot tighter. Stanford Stories Tales of a Young University We-el," said Bess irresolutely, sitting down on the edge of the berth and staring blackly at the opposite wall, "I suppose you are right, Nan Sherwood. Nan Sherwood at Palm Beach Or Strange Adventures Among The Orange Groves Then irresolutely stopping, she buried her face in her hands and burst into a flood of tears. Hortense Makers of History Series He halted irresolutely, while the Dead Man watched him in an anguish of hope and fear. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play Besides, Kenrick’s support and favour were everything to him just then, and he stopped irresolutely at the door, unwilling to leave him in anger. St. Winifred's, or The World of School So he stood irresolutely watching, as nail after nail was driven into Fairy’s hoof, casting glances every minute at the window. Deerbrook The doctor paused irresolutely, while he looked up into her fair young face. In Blue Creek Cañon "Is he staying in Boston?" fingering the card irresolutely. A Little Girl in Old Boston Capriciously indulgent, his father had allowed him ample means, neither curbing nor restraining his expenditure; acceding at one moment to every inclination, and the next irresolutely opposing it. Rookwood As he stood there, wondering at what he saw, the girl approached, slowly and irresolutely; then, raising her hand, she softly pressed the tip of her finger into his shoulder. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea Now Florian looked from one to the other of these incomprehensible strangers, bewildered; and his eyes came back to his lovely wife, and his lips smiled irresolutely. The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story "Hamlet, without the ghost!" he thought to himself, as he paused irresolutely, just across the threshold, and glanced about in vain for a familiar face. In Blue Creek Cañon He checked his horse, and wavered irresolutely for an instant. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Once or twice, as this dread feeling became most acute, I reined up my horse, half resolved to gallop back; but again the wild idea passed from me, and I continued irresolutely on. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse "You have an officer and seaman of the navy on board this ship," answered the ensign, who had been looking about irresolutely. "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea “You blackguard,” said Eric, standing irresolutely for a few minutes; and then with tears in his eyes began to climb the wall. Eric, or Little by Little On his return, he noticed the kitchen-apron, picked it up and held it a moment irresolutely. Elsie Marley, Honey "You are very officious," she began, but, seeing nothing but good nature in the smile with which I regarded her, she faltered irresolutely, and finally took refuge again in her former trick of invalidism. The Bronze Hand 1897 Then she went remorsefully and picked it up again, and after holding it awhile irresolutely, proceeded to hide it away in a far corner of one of the least used drawers of her bureau. Potts's Painless Cure 1898 So, after standing for moment irresolutely, Bill in hand, I'm not ashamed to say I bolted from table, taking Bill with me. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, March 11, 1893 About midnight, as near as I could judge, the guide stopped irresolutely. At the Point of the Sword And, irresolutely, Dame Blanch plucked at her gown; then rearranged a fold of it, and with composure awaited the ensuing action, afraid at bottom, but not at all ill-pleased; and always she looked downward. Chivalry He followed the two stalwart officers for a few steps and paused irresolutely. Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport Carroll stood by the reporters' tables, irresolutely, until presently Silvia beckoned her. An American Suffragette He turned irresolutely away, but he had made only a single step before he was vividly back again with an impulsive and imploring hand upon her shoulder. Despair's Last Journey Luttrell, stung cruelly, turns as if to withdraw, but after a step or two finds himself unable to carry out the dignified intention, and pauses irresolutely. Molly Bawn Then he made a movement to go, but half-way to the door stopped irresolutely. In Direst Peril The girl turned at the noise made by the shrieking hinges, and stood somewhat irresolutely, as if uncertain. Aunt Rachel Someone tapped at the door, turned the handle, and stood irresolutely there peering into the darkness. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales Tim took his light from it, said "Thanks!" briefly, and—puff-puff—contemplated the boss's stout henchman in the rusty clothes, who was still standing irresolutely at one side. Sonnie-Boy's People Pausing irresolutely, Luttrell makes as though he would retrace his steps. Molly Bawn "I don't know what to do, I'm sure," quavered the woman irresolutely. The Grell Mystery His heart failed him and he stopped short irresolutely. Aunt Rachel This done, he paused irresolutely on the threshold, and with good cause. The Lure of the Mask He had landed in a fringe of small trees by a little runlet, and now, under this cover, he moved irresolutely forward. The Long Roll Teola stood irresolutely, looking first at Frederick, then at her father. Tess of the Storm Country In a beautiful garden, adjacent to a small splendid villa, Clary Ellis this evening walked irresolutely to and fro. The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Mr. Jones sighed and shook his head irresolutely. A Master Of Craft "If I were a poet, which I am not—" He paused irresolutely. The Lure of the Mask "I am blown along a wandering wind," replied the voice irresolutely, "and hollow, hollow, hollow all delight." The Woman in Black After a pause, the clergyman was irresolutely putting his hand in his pocket, when, caught by something in his companion's expression, he eyed him inquisitively, almost uneasily. The Confidence-Man Frank fingered his mug irresolutely and once took a sip. Priscilla's Spies The fleets separated without decisive result, and the British, after cruising a few days irresolutely, gave up and returned to New York. The Wars Between England and America In the meanwhile, Weston went moodily back to his hotel, and spent an unpleasant hour or two before he proceeded irresolutely toward Stirling’s house. The Gold Trail Have you a conclusive right to the company of our master?—for he is mine as well as yours till he himself banishes me irresolutely from his presence.” Frank Oldfield Lost and Found As the Big Business Man spoke, the little figure, which had evidently been watching them for some time, turned irresolutely as though about to run. The Girl in the Golden Atom They seemed somewhat disconcerted at finding no one to oppose them, and paused irresolutely as though not quite knowing what to do, and perhaps fearing a trap of some sort. A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron Once he began to move towards it irresolutely, then changed his mind and came to a standstill again. A Mating in the Wilds Slowly and irresolutely Harry Tristram came in; Cecily's face was not turned toward the door, and he stood unnoticed just within the threshold. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House Dorothy threw up her head in defiance, but meeting his cold stare she paused irresolutely and finally sat down, biting her lips in anger, while the other girl went on. The Skylark of Space The Commandant took a step towards the door, but halted irresolutely. Major Vigoureux "Here!" said Bent, as the newcomers advanced and halted irresolutely. The Borough Treasurer "I didn't mean to play any more to-night," she faltered, irresolutely. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo A look of perplexity and doubt passed over the butler's face as he paused irresolutely in the doorway. The Hand in the Dark Seaton waved all the women into the girls' room, but they paused irresolutely. The Skylark of Space At the door of Wayne Hall Grace paused irresolutely. Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College "Whish—ish—the window—dammie?" he asked, holding the bottle irresolutely and looking in befuddled distraction from side to side of the room. Lords of the North "Well, I guess all we can do now is just sit still and wait till somebody wants us," said Betty, sitting down irresolutely and folding her hands. The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point Or a Wreck and a Rescue With the last of his strength he charged, and the panther paused irresolutely; but the wanderer's knees gave way beneath his own impetus, and his horns ploughed the snow. Earth's Enigmas A Volume of Stories A howl of disappointment rose behind me, and the mob halted and swayed irresolutely; but I felt that the end was come, and ran on. Orrain A Romance McPhail, who had spurred eagerly forward as Thunder Hawk halted, now irresolutely checked his horse and glanced back, as though feeling for the support of the grim and silent guard. Under Fire Exposed as they were to the steady fire of the peasants, the assailants suffered heavily and, at the edge of the stream, paused irresolutely. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee For some seconds she toyed irresolutely with the door handle, longing to be back again in bed, but unable to tear herself away from the cupboard. Scottish Ghost Stories When nearly at their cottage, he turned about irresolutely and met them. Pirate Gold Then, for all answer, she murmured, irresolutely, "I wish you would let me help you!" The Bostonians, Vol. I (of II) I drew the cork from my water bottle and held it to his lips, he took a mouthful, paused irresolutely for a moment and a greedy light shone in his eyes. The Red Horizon Tom took the sealed envelope, but paused irresolutely in the doorway. Tom Slade at Temple Camp He passed it irresolutely once, unable to make up his mind to enter and face them. The Long Night With his brows knit, and his heart in a state of rebellion, he got out at the little station and looked round him wistfully, irresolutely. The Woman's Way His legs waved irresolutely in the air with no apparent unity of motive, and bubbles gurgled about his neck and shoulders. Captain Jinks, Hero The challenge was almost a whisper, and a bayonet slid out from the trench and paused irresolutely near my stomach. The Red Horizon "Sure enough, they are downstairs, and I must go to them," murmured Mrs. Wentworth, rising irresolutely to her feet. The Tangled Threads The soldier halted, irresolutely; the liquor came before he could refuse. Bohemian Days Three American Tales The unfortunate dandy took the bark and held it irresolutely for a moment, while his gaze roved wildly over the assembly. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear In a quarter of an hour he reappeared, looking better, and he irresolutely turned again towards the dining-room, smiling suggestively at Vesta. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times The princess looked back along the wall of pear tree irresolutely at the sleeping baroness. The Terrible Twins The pleasant-faced, slender little woman in the doorway paused irresolutely on the threshold, then walked with a brisk step into the room. The Tangled Threads He caught up his luggage and went quickly out, but only to turn and pause irresolutely in the doorway. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 22. July, 1878. He hesitated, as though from shyness, as he glanced irresolutely about him. At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear Steve watched him out of sight before he turned to take up, irresolutely, the trail that zig-zagged into the cedar brake. Then I'll Come Back to You Whether, upon the basis of a play so discursive, so episodical, so irresolutely defined as Shakespeare's Richard the Third, that theory of the development of its central character is logically tenable is a dubious question. Shadows of the Stage He stood looking first at the door and then back again at the bed, irresolutely. The Mayor of Warwick After rubbing his nose irresolutely with a pen-holder, he said: "What can I do?" The President A novel His song died upon his lips, and he turned irresolutely, as though to fly, but it was too late; he had recognized at the same moment Miss Deborah and Miss Ruth Woodhouse. John Ward, Preacher Letitia paused irresolutely for a second, and going into the kitchen shut the door. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) The three brown men stood irresolutely and helplessly around the man. Parrot & Co. She spoke wearily, and the anxious line deepened between her eyes, as she stood irresolutely on the steps, looking into the darkness and feeling the lashing of the fine rain against her face. Troublesome Comforts A Story for Children She went and took it up to destroy it, but laid it down again irresolutely. A Canadian Heroine, Volume 3 A Novel For a day the line wavered irresolutely, then Von Kluck realised that the pendulum of success was beginning to swing the other way. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" Grace rose to her feet, took a step forward, paused irresolutely, then pushing apart the heavy curtains walked into the other room. Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College The man walked to the parapet on their left and looked over, and then walked back to the tent and stood irresolutely, muttering to himself. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories When he reached the Prescott place he paused and looked irresolutely a moment through the trees at the great square mansion-house, with its green, glancing window-panes. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel It carried as far as the yelp of a dog; when Burr first heard it he stopped short, and looked irresolutely at the thicket beside the road. Madelon A Novel She looked irresolutely at her hat on the counter. The Debtor A Novel We both arose to our feet as she entered, glancing about her curiously at the rather strange surroundings, then stopping irresolutely, apparently recognizing neither of us. Gordon Craig Soldier of Fortune I waived that suggestion aside, and stood irresolutely looking at him, with no very hospitable expression in my eyes, I dare say. Pieces of Eight She shut the book with a little weary sigh, and looked irresolutely at her sleeping aunt, then at the chair by the north window. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel Alvin Mead looked at her irresolutely with his stupid light eyes; then all his great system of bone and muscle seemed to back out of the room before her. Madelon A Novel "What's to be done, Owen?" she asked again, but this time a little irresolutely, I thought. Romance She stopped irresolutely, and had to make way for two or three hurrying people, to pass. None Other Gods Hicks, dashing recklessly forward, tripped over a recumbent figure in the darkness, and the two paused irresolutely, perceiving no more of the enemy. Beth Norvell A Romance of the West He paused, lingering irresolutely, when the colonel noticed his agitation, and quickly guessed the exact state of the case. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood Then a man's face peered out irresolutely into the dusk. Madelon A Novel He sat down on a chair near the door, and dangled his feet irresolutely. Pembroke A Novel The woman went on tip-toe a step nearer the door, opened it, and peeped out irresolutely. None Other Gods "We are leaving the others a long way behind," she said irresolutely. The Astonishing History of Troy Town The man had paused irresolutely as the stream of bullets had hissed past him, and had then run violently into a doorway. Indiscreet Letters From Peking Being the Notes of an Eye-Witness, Which Set Forth in Some Detail, from Day to Day, the Real Story of the Siege and Sack of a Distressed Capital in 1900—The Year of Great Tribulation The girl obeyed silently, but Mr. Howland paused irresolutely a second, in which time Dan had turned and was hastening after his men. Dan Merrithew The girl on the sofa, Kitty Crichton, rose; she made a step forward irresolutely, seemed on the point of speaking, but something in Rainham's eyes coerced her, and Eve was crying. A Comedy of Masks A Novel She heard him sigh deeply, move irresolutely about the hall for a moment, then turn and go out. The Deserter He glanced irresolutely over his shoulder at the other two men who were discussing some political problem with much absorption. The Odds And Other Stories Cecil's return bow was freezing, and Major Fane, who had rested irresolutely a moment on his oars, shot the boat on with vigorous pulls. Bluebell A Novel We remained standing irresolutely for a while and then sat down on the grass one after another. Combed Out He packed them up, and then stood a trifle irresolutely, his hand feeling over the coins in his pocket. A Comedy of Masks A Novel He breaks off irresolutely, looking about him in the strange, hunted manner she has noted once or twice already. The Deserter They paused irresolutely, staring at the marsh with anxious eyes. Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid Sir Rowland moved irresolutely towards the door, but recoiled before a sad spectacle. Jack Sheppard A Romance What can he have to do with Lady Betty?' she said irresolutely. Uncle Max The painter hesitated a moment, looking at him irresolutely beneath his heavy, knitted brows. A Comedy of Masks A Novel "Yes, it's sweetly pretty," the voice was saying irresolutely, "but I don't think I quite care to—not at that price." The Palace of Darkened Windows The girls stood staring irresolutely at the boat. Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid They lingered but a moment at the house, standing irresolutely by the steps. In Friendship's Guise She glanced irresolutely a moment at the handsome, imploring countenance of the speaker, and then her gaze flickered to his huge companion. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police The girl fell back a step or two irresolutely. A Comedy of Masks A Novel An anxious face would look in at the door, a manly form would advance irresolutely into the room, furtively scanning the new-comers. Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War She stood for a moment irresolutely with the pin in her fingers, then she jammed it determinedly back into the photograph again, and returned to her sewing. Clover Ultimately she comes to the bell-rope and fingers it again irresolutely. The Gay Lord Quex A Comedy in Four Acts It was snowing that afternoon, I remember, a melancholy, hesitating snowstorm, with large moist flakes that fluttered down irresolutely, and presently disintegrated into rain; but we had not far to go. Grey Roses The girl glanced at him irresolutely, and then dropped her eyes again, leaning over the child. A Comedy of Masks A Novel He turned irresolutely to the table upon which lay the scattered leaves of his old manuscripts. The Ragged Edge At its conclusion she turned again, but yet irresolutely. Sir John Constantine Memoirs of His Adventures At Home and Abroad and Particularly in the Island of Corsica: Beginning with the Year 1756 He stood a moment as if he were listening; then turned, smiling irresolutely, and eyed me aimlessly. Henry Brocken His Travels and Adventures in the Rich, Strange, Scarce-Imaginable Regions of Romance "I don't know what it is," he answered, irresolutely. The Lever A Novel A man who had paused irresolutely on the kerb of a street refuge came to her aid. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement "What a fool I am not to take that bullet from her," thought Miss Greeby, standing irresolutely before the vehicle, and she cast a glance around to see if such an idea was feasible. Red Money The old courtier paused irresolutely for a moment. The Man with the Clubfoot He walked irresolutely back and forth and his eye fell upon the register again. The Hosts of the Air Tessa turned irresolutely to Tasso, who was also uncertain what to do; but the tone was imperative; they were accustomed to obey. Prince Lazybones and Other Stories By Mrs. W. J. Hays She stood on the veranda irresolutely, a couple of grain sacks thrown over her shoulder, and suddenly the sparkle of the river through the trees in the distance caught her eye. Kit of Greenacre Farm They reached the foot of the steep winding stairs, and Olga paused irresolutely. The Keeper of the Door When she saw Elspeth she stopped irresolutely, and the two stood looking in fear at each other. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood "Say, mother"—he turned to her irresolutely—"shall I tell father now?" The Blossoming Rod He went out, closed the door and stood irresolutely in the hall, debating with himself whether to go up-stairs or down. Elsie's New Relations And Will Somers irresolutely yielded to the gentle hands that were drawing him, and entered the church. The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play The stranger made no reply, but paused irresolutely. The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate He stood, as it seemed to me irresolutely for a moment, and then drew from his pocket an instrument which I distinctly saw against the faint moonlight. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh "I love my daughter and she loves me, but I don't know what it is, I can't explain it," irresolutely. The Goose Girl He paused irresolutely, then he put his hand on the knob of the door to close it, and paused again. The Just and the Unjust In front of her glass, she held her letter irresolutely a moment, and then folded it and slipped it into a drawer. Simon Called Peter The schoolma'am looked up at him irresolutely, drew a long breath and then laughed. The Lonesome Trail and Other Stories "Thank you," she said irresolutely, and without intending to enter, found herself within the hall. Half A Chance For some minutes I paced the library irresolutely; then I decided I would work no more that night. Widdershins Still fumbling with his collar he paused irresolutely, midway of the room. The Just and the Unjust He halted for a second irresolutely, with the officer's hesitancy at meddling with a drunken man. Simon Called Peter Ronnie met his eyes irresolutely for a moment, then looked away towards Hope. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories The girl paused irresolutely, her hand on the heavy ancient hanging. Half A Chance She summoned this Gerald—and it was for the last time—as she stood irresolutely waiting for her husband at the door of the ladies' cloak-room in the Town Hall. Leonora He saw himself as he had walked scowling toward the front of the store; he had paused irresolutely with his hand on the door-knob and then had turned back. The Just and the Unjust It was not a minute, nor half that; but it was long enough for Happy Jack to see, clear and close, Blink pausing irresolutely upon the edge of a deep, brush-filled gulley. The Happy Family Paul glanced irresolutely from the door to Neil's face, which was bent calmly over his book. Behind the line A story of college life and football "She asked me to leave her alone," she said irresolutely. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories While he was thus irresolutely standing he caught sight of a girl's figure coming rapidly along the valley under the shadow of some ash trees growing by the stream. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 Pulling a sausage out of his pocket, he turned it about before his eyes and said irresolutely: "Excuse my troubling you, . . . have you a knife?" The Bishop and Other Stories Chip, usually so incisively clear as to his intentions and his duties, waited irresolutely and dodged missiles along with the rest of them. The Happy Family "Your honour was graciously pleased to buy the place without the furniture," he brought out irresolutely; "I remember." The Chorus Girl and Other Stories The mouse came out irresolutely, sniffed the air, and flew like an arrow under the sofa. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories He straightened his coat and went downstairs irresolutely. The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories A dark figure stepped out from the barrier at the railway crossing and came irresolutely towards him. The Bishop and Other Stories He stood a second irresolutely and then turned back. The Happy Family Looking at the present, the doctor slowly scratched behind his ear, cleared his throat and blew his nose irresolutely. Love The examining magistrate frowned and irresolutely put out his hand towards his hat. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories With a foreboding of something very dreadful in his heart, the watchman, still trembling with terror, opens the gate irresolutely and runs back with his eyes shut. The Schoolmaster The beggar shrugged his shoulders as though puzzled, and irresolutely followed the cook. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories Outside, about a hundred yards away, she saw Mr. Hemphill irresolutely approaching the house. The Captain's Toll-Gate "Which of them is it? . . ." he wondered, advancing irresolutely. Love I open the door irresolutely and go into the church. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories "Well—but of course—this is exceptional!" said Meadows, pacing up and down irresolutely. A Great Success The beggar drew a log of wood towards him irresolutely, set it up between his feet, and diffidently drew the axe across it. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories Miss Ried," he said, pausing irresolutely with his foot on the carriage step, and finally turning back, "I am going to drive down to church this evening, as I have a call to make afterward. Ester Ried The merchant paused irresolutely for a moment, and then ascending the broad staircase he pushed open the door of Harston's room and entered. The Firm of Girdlestone He watched the white hand which stole irresolutely towards the loose folds of her coat. The Great Prince Shan He sat down in a chair by the table, drew off his loose black gloves, and after letting them hover irresolutely over the encumbered table, deposited them for safety in the china slop-basin. The Price of Love Then, once or twice, he paused irresolutely; then moved on. The First Hundred Thousand Graydon, seeing that she was coming up the bank, had paused a moment irresolutely, and then was about to start for the hotel with his burden. A Young Girl's Wooing She must stand there irresolutely, then turn and walk back toward the camera, registering the fact that she was worried. The Phantom Herd He glanced irresolutely towards the path, and then retraced his steps towards the edge of the cliffs. The Moon Rock Kate came over and looked at one piece of music after another irresolutely. The Mettle of the Pasture Once more the guide, who had been refreshingly but ominously silent for some time, paused irresolutely. The First Hundred Thousand He took a few impulsive steps in pursuit, then hesitated and walked irresolutely down a hallway, that he might have a chance for further thought. A Young Girl's Wooing It was Sexton, twirling his hat nervously in his hands, and still standing irresolutely in the middle of the floor. The Case and the Girl Her pale grey eyes wandered irresolutely from his, and then returned. The Moon Rock Neither of us spoke for several minutes, then I said, rather irresolutely, "I am sure you tire yourself by these long walks." Richard Vandermarck He was motionless, gazing at her long, and then, when he had turned once or twice irresolutely, he ground his heel into the sand and went back. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 56, June, 1862 We sat down irresolutely on the inner porch but the young priest was delighted to see us and insisted that we wait until Wu arrived. Camps and Trails in China A Narrative of Exploration, Adventure, and Sport in Little-Known China Then she said that she had a headache, and went to her room, after irresolutely holding out the ends of her fingers to Lavretsky. Liza "A nest of nobles" As he stood there glancing about him irresolutely, his eye caught a glimpse of somebody walking swiftly along—a slight girlish figure dimly visible in the dark vista of the empty street. The Moon Rock As we came out of the office, I halted irresolutely and we both looked up and down the lane. The Mystery of 31 New Inn He was standing irresolutely on the steps when Jack came hack from the rose garden, whistling softly an old love-song and smiling fatuously to himself. The Gringos "You blackguard!" said Eric, standing irresolutely for a few minutes; and then with tears in his eyes began to climb the wall. Eric "I would rather play him something on the piano, if he likes," she continued irresolutely. Liza "A nest of nobles" She rose from her chair, stamped her foot, stood irresolutely for a moment, and then breaking into a laugh, drew her chair to our little circle--next to Max--and sat down. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy Polton's presence of mind, however, seemed to have entirely forsaken him, for he only hovered irresolutely in the wake of his principal. The Mystery of 31 New Inn As usual, mother and daughter stood irresolutely, caught like two trembling leaves in the backwater of a swirling eddy. The Blood Red Dawn He looked calmly and firmly at them, and they looked irresolutely at him, like a wild animal spell-bound by the fixed gaze of a human eye. Isaac T. Hopper Manuel was plucking irresolutely at his grizzled short beard, for there was no doubt as to the strapping tall young fellow. Figures of Earth So at last I got the two women off to their rooms, and was standing irresolutely for a second, glancing over the balustrade after closing the last door, when my kinsman looked up. The Reflections of Ambrosine A Novel "They might—" He glanced irresolutely about him and then opened the door of the roulotte and helped her up the steps. Madcap A long and exasperating cablegram had touched somewhat irresolutely upon the terms of the will, besides notifying him that one of the heirs resided in Boston. The Man from Brodney's Papa Gregg, hand in pockets, cigar tilted, eyes narrowed, stood irresolutely in the centre of the great, gaudy foyer. Cheerful—By Request Solitary snowflakes were drifting irresolutely across the window, as if uncertain whether to go on earthward or return whence they came. Round Anvil Rock A Romance At fifteen minutes to eleven I found myself still staring irresolutely at the sheet of note-paper lying before me on the writing-table in my boudoir. The Reflections of Ambrosine A Novel "This is very extraordinary," said Mr. Lind irresolutely. The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage "What do you think has happened?" demanded his lordship, addressing the two men, who stood by, irresolutely. The Man from Brodney's Wilks reached the churchyard gate, and again looked irresolutely about him. Martin Hewitt, Investigator Monohan stood just within the front door, gazing irresolutely over his shoulder. Big Timber A Story of the Northwest The old man looked irresolutely and helplessly to the right and left, then at her, and shook his head. Ten Girls from Dickens As he closed the door after the last one he turned to uncle Wellington, who stood near him on the sidewalk, looking about irresolutely. The Wife of his Youth and Other Stories of the Color Line, and Selected Essays "Do you mean that you won't say, sir?" the spy irresolutely asked. A Tale of Two Cities He looked irresolutely down the corridor, as if meditating a run for it, but Hewitt stepped toward him and motioned him back to the private room. Martin Hewitt, Investigator The debtor irresolutely thought of it for a minute, and said, 'Perhaps you wouldn't object to really being her godfather?' Little Dorrit He lingered irresolutely by the table, waiting till he could prevail on himself to open the door, and call, from the landing, to the man who had shut up the Inn. Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices He saw her pause irresolutely at the door and look towards him; and he saw no more. Dombey and Son Bois-Guilbert turned his countenance irresolutely towards Rebecca, and then exclaimed, looking fiercely at Ivanhoe, "Dog of a Saxon! take thy lance, and prepare for the death thou hast drawn upon thee!" Ivanhoe Opposite this Wilks paused, looked irresolutely up and down the road, and then went on. Martin Hewitt, Investigator His father remarked the restless glances wandering to the window, and the hand irresolutely extended towards his cap. Wuthering Heights Mr. Wickfield, sorely troubled and distressed, was leaning forward, irresolutely touching the Doctor's arm. David Copperfield The old man looked, irresolutely and helplessly, first at her, then to the right and left, then at her again, and shook his head. The Old Curiosity Shop As his soliloquy ended, his quick eye detected a young man glancing at his stock, and he observed that he paused irresolutely, as if half inclined to purchase. Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant Almost all the hotels occupied by the English in Brussels face the Parc, and Jos wandered irresolutely about in this quarter, with crowds of other people, oppressed as he was by fear and curiosity. Vanity Fair I waited irresolutely—I knew neither where to go nor what to do next. The Woman in White He stood up at this, wandered across the room, stared with void eyes at one of the pictures against the old red damask, and came back irresolutely to her side. The Age of Innocence His hand would hover irresolutely, as if left without guidance by a preoccupied mind. The End of the Tether To meet him and fight it out was equally impossible; so Fred stopped and looked at him irresolutely. The Errand Boy He stood there, in the busy street, looking irresolutely and not at all eagerly in the direction of his club, perhaps, or his hotel, or whatever shelter he sought after business hours. Emma McChesney and Co. Thea came back to the corner and stood there irresolutely. The Song of the Lark The child turned irresolutely, with a troubled countenance, and, looking up, saw that the attention of all was fixed upon him. The King's Jackal Langham and MacWilliams started forward to Clay's side, but the instant they left the shadow of the rock, the bullets threw up the sand at their feet and they stopped irresolutely. Soldiers of Fortune Frances passed her hand once or twice over her mouth irresolutely. Frances Waldeaux A moisture came into his eyes, and, as the whipping continued, he arose and walked irresolutely up and down. The Call of the Wild The old gentleman entered again, and George, as before, locked the door, and then stood for a few moments looking on the floor, irresolutely. Uncle Tom's Cabin He pushed back his chair and stood irresolutely with his napkin in his hand. The King's Jackal She waited to be caught into his arms, but he turned away from her irresolutely. Summer McTeague stood irresolutely by the cold ashes of the camp-fire, looking from side to side with all the suspicion and wariness of a tracked stag. McTeague Sustained by these considerations, Mr. Ware slackened his steps, then halted irresolutely, and after a minute's hesitation, entered the small temperance restaurant before which, as by intuition, he had paused. The Damnation of Theron Ware The phrase was formal and he brought it out irresolutely, chilled as he was by her reception. The Yellow Streak He wanders about irresolutely, picking up one object after another. The Dramatic Works of Gerhart Hauptmann Volume I Then she glanced irresolutely along the street, and as she did so a gleam appeared through the spruces at Miss Hatchard's gate. Summer Both were too absorbed to notice that, after a glance of recognition, one of the pedestrians had paused, and was still regarding them irresolutely. A Chair on the Boulevard She moved irresolutely toward the communicating door, paused in its frame, eyeing him speculatively from under level brows. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf Janet joined her, and they stood irresolutely balancing on alternate slippers. Java Head The woman peered at the last man irresolutely, while pretending to examine a gaudy, flaring poster of the movie, one hand pressed to her rapidly beating heart. I Spy He stood irresolutely kicking his bare heels against the curb and then reluctantly agreed to take her as far as Mrs. Purdy's gate, provided nothing more was expected of him. Calvary Alley It being the first time that he had ever felt called upon to leave the station afoot, Kirkwood cast about irresolutely, seeking the sidewalk leading to the Strand. The Black Bag On the threshold he turned and looked back, irresolutely, as though in compunction for his loss of temper. Delia Blanchflower He plodded on a few paces, then turned, irresolutely. The Gentleman from Indiana But before she left the village she paused irresolutely, then turned down a side street, and went to see Mary Batchelor, George's old nurse, the mother who had lost her only son in his prime. Sir George Tressady — Volume II Fortunately at this moment, for the guerilla was still irresolutely handling his pistol, a crowd was seen coming towards them, headed by a woman who seemed frantic with rage and grief. The Young Buglers This was a relic of the revolutionary measures with regard to the rich; but, having been irresolutely adopted, and executed without due authority, it did not succeed. History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814 Now Florian looked from one to the other of these incomprehensible strangers, bewildered: and his eyes came back to his lovely wife, and his lips smiled irresolutely. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages She laid her hand irresolutely on the latch, pushed the gate ajar, and then hesitated. The Little Colonel And again I paused irresolutely a few paces further on. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 She looked at me a while, irresolutely and with a sorrowful expression. The Bride of Dreams She looked up and down and across for some familiar landmark, and looked in vain, growing momentarily more frightened at the attention she was attracting by standing irresolutely there. Ester Ried Yet Speaking It was curious to see him peer about irresolutely now that he had no face. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages Presently he saw her stop irresolutely, open a little velvet bag that hung from her waist and throw a shower of soldi among the children. Eleanor We left our lodging, and passed them irresolutely twice or thrice. A Love Story "It looks terribly like rain," said he, going back and forward irresolutely between the door and the window. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 A cloud dimmed the radiance of her eyes; irresolutely she shifted in her chair, troubled, frowning, lips woefully drooping. The Brass Bowl She seemed very tall as she stood tapping her fingers upon the table, irresolutely; but after an instant she laughed and spread out her fine hands in an impotent gesture. Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes He stood before her as she sat, moved irresolutely, as if to leave, and then, facing her with a powerful effort, heexclaimed, —"Martha, do you know what people say about Alfred Barton and yourself?" The Story of Kennett It broke loose from their embrace--hovered irresolutely above them--then swept rapidly before the wind, rising till it became as a speck in the firmament. A Love Story In the cool dimness of the pretty many-windowed room she stood a moment irresolutely, and then went in search of inspiration to a row of well-used books, over which she ran a pink reflective finger-tip. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada A score of them clambered swiftly down the ship's side to their boat, and a panic seemed to seize all the rest, who stood looking around irresolutely for some way of escape. Cord and Creese The prima-donna rose, and stood for a moment observing me, irresolutely. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons I was already on my way to the pawn-shop, but stopped outside the door, shook my head irresolutely, then turned back. Hunger He walked slowly down the rickety wooden steps and across the road; then, after looking about irresolutely, he turned toward the weather-beaten little hotel. The Short Line War Proceeding irresolutely and slowly forward, my hands at length touched a wall. Edgar Huntly or, Memoirs of a Sleep-Walker "Well, I don't believe I have--the courage, I mean," said Grace, irresolutely. The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge or, the Hermit of Moonlight Falls He spent an hour painfully invoking casuistry, tossed to and fro irresolutely, but never for a moment disputing that plain fact which Sebastian had so brutally illuminated. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons I stead noiselessly down the stairs, frightened as a thief, and stand irresolutely outside the door. Hunger "I do not know—I—" And she stood with the incompleted sentence on her lips waiting irresolutely for Charles to come upstairs. Barlasch of the Guard Obediently he started towards the door, then hesitated, glancing irresolutely at Craven, and tip-toed back to the easel. The Shadow of the East "Can she carry us?" said I, pausing irresolutely, with my foot on the rough heavy runner of the cutter. Life in the Clearings versus the Bush "That's all very well," Liputin observed irresolutely, "but since it will be another adventure... of the same sort... it will make too great a sensation." The Possessed (The Devils) "Do you refuse?" she remarked, lightly, for he stood irresolutely near the door. Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories She stood a moment irresolutely before her canvas, then sat down again, and took up her brushes. The History of David Grieve Albert rose from his knees and stared irresolutely after his wife who went into her room and shut the door behind her. Married Luther found himself alone, and turned irresolutely to the right, where he saw a row of illuminated rooms. Historical Miniatures Being now free, he came to her irresolutely with some iced champagne. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day The baronet glanced irresolutely at his watch, and with an exclamation of annoyance snapped down the lid. In the Fog He looked at her irresolutely; then with an effort he turned to his statue and fell to work. The History of David Grieve "Going to the tables to-night?" he asked, pausing irresolutely at Eliot's side. The Vision of Desire He lingered irresolutely with his hat in his hand. A Foregone Conclusion It was a poor expression of ardour to be lingering irresolutely on the forsaken boulevard, but he detested the idea of leaving Saint-Germain five hundred miles behind him. Madame De Mauves After a short conversation with her he came out to the gate and stood irresolutely fingering the latch. Georgina of the Rainbows He takes up his hat suddenly and goes towards the door; stops irresolutely and comes back. First Plays Urged by that imperative inner impulse, she rose and, throwing on a wrapper, ran swiftly down the stairs, her bare feet soundless on the carpet, and paused irresolutely outside Tony's bedroom door. The Vision of Desire She did not try to release her hand from Staniford's arm, but was letting it linger there irresolutely. The Lady of the Aroostook Jasper looked his surprise, but said nothing, and as they stood there irresolutely, Mrs. Fisher opened the door and came out. Five Little Peppers Grown Up Lingering irresolutely, considering with idle eyes the shadows lengthening across the sun-shot moorland, the sound of Siward's even voice aroused her from a meditation bordering on lassitude. The Fighting Chance As I stood irresolutely on the landing, the door was opened by the master's welcoming hand. Autobiography of a Yogi He came and stood near me, irresolutely, looking vaguely up and across the valley towards the further woods, and then gently towards what I was drawing. On Something Presently she gave over skylarking, and moved irresolutely about, sighing once or twice and glancing furtively and wistfully toward Tom. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Part 5. He turned away with the magazine and left Linda standing irresolutely. Linda Condon Yet still he stood irresolutely bent, Religion sternly stay'd his rash intent. The Poetical Works of Henry Kirk White : With a Memoir by Sir Harris Nicolas "Why—but—how can I—Lord bless me!" stammered Jessamy, glancing from the watch to me and back again irresolutely. Peregrine's Progress The Emperor stood a moment irresolutely, then, bowing his head, left the room with the Empress on his arm, the Prince following. In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters Still he hesitated, swaying irresolutely backwards and forwards on his heels. The Sheik |
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