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The jackanapes in the slashed pink doublet hissed. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z
“And that,” his manner seemed to say, “is one for you, you interfering little jackanapes.” Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
"By his extreme youth, he can only be a prancing jackanapes, and so I name him." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z
At this uncomfortable juncture, I perceived with no little confusion that Bono watched us, grinning a wide, jackanapes smile; which cajolery threw me into more distress. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z
"All these jackanapes are Bennies," Smith sort of said. 2010-01-21T07:35:00Z
But after four cocktails the Coney Island jackanapes started to mislay its manners. The drunken monkey that smashed up a bar 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z
This love, this royalty by jackanapes brought to earth, the stage to my back: what can a man affirm in such a position: flight? Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z
I should not have believed the young jackanapes had so much heart. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z
You are a jackanapes and a finicky fool, that's what you are! Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z
I inquired, when we were, soon after, upon again stopping, relieved of the presence of this jackanapes. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z
But no, madam," with rising passion, "I'll see you farther before I'll pay down a penny to be frittered away by that young jackanapes! Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z
"I had arranged everything," he said, "and all would have been well but for an interfering young jackanapes who chanced along the track and saw fit to espouse Madam Diana's cause." The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z
When I begin to put it into words, it sounds a babyish reason; but that jackanapes, Layton, has been playing an idiotic practical joke upon me, and I—was fool enough to mind it. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z
I repeat, you are a knave and a jackanapes. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
The Major probably forgot that at any rate the jackanapes in question had no appointment with him. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z
You know nothing about it, and you're an impertinent young jackanapes. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z
Whether I am guilty or not, a question I absolutely decline to discuss, do you think, you jackanapes, that I would admit it to you? 'As Gold in the Furnace' A College Story 2011-11-07T02:00:16.163Z
These walls or ideas are contained in the plans of reforms drawn up by almost every jackanapes in the Liga who could write down his thoughts with any amount of clearness. The Katipunan or The Rise and Fall of the Filipino Commune 2011-10-03T02:00:24.600Z
As for my singing, that's neither here nor there; but no jackanapes shall threaten me. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:09.667Z
"I promised young Trafford I'd go and see what I thought of that new gun of his," growled the Major, "and here's that jackanapes keeping me in to listen to his insulting twaddle." Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z
In that same number of the Trumpet of Freedom was a very scorching article on the jackanapes of an Independent parson.  Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z
But he went home at once, very angry, muttering to himself, “I’ll be the death of that young jackanapes; he shall play no more pranks in my garden.” Old Deccan Days or Hindoo Fairy Legends Current in Southern India 2011-07-12T02:00:31.917Z
"If thou would'st keep in a whole skin, jackanapes, let that be between us two," exclaimed the old man, in wrath, turning menacingly towards him. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z
He would teach that blanked, stuck-up jackanapes—keeping wild beasts to attack his girls on a public road. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z
If I had that jackanapes of a boy I’d shake him well, so I would!” The Corner House Girls Among the Gypsies How They Met, What Happened, and How It Ended 2011-06-14T02:00:19.837Z
The lad seized the end of the rope as it descended, and hanging on like a jackanapes, was soon dangling in the air. The Winning of the Golden Spurs 2011-05-17T02:00:18.050Z
Ha! ha! ha! any thing to please mademoiselle my wife, since I must be a jackanapes, and have a French tailor, ha! ha! ha! Fontainbleau 2011-03-30T02:00:17.797Z
"And now comes this cursed, meddling Polish jackanapes----" "If the gentlemen please, the Baroness sends me to say that coffee is served." 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z
And mind, my young jackanapes, you mustn't go and fall in love with her. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z
This young jackanapes has got into a scrape down at What-do-ye-call-it. A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z
Do you think the Austrian government would suffer your estates to pass to this English jackanapes, a clerk in a public office? The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 4, April, 1852 2011-02-23T03:00:33.760Z
In all my days I have never come across such a cursed jackanapes as you are. The Undying Past
Why should he trouble himself about a light frivolous girl, who gave love tokens to a tailor’s dummy—a contemptible jackanapes? By Birth a Lady
But the monster with the clarionet leaped up between the coffins nimbly as a jackanapes, crossed his legs, and began to play. Deep Moat Grange
The first is nothing, and I'll bet that jackanapes of a doctor gets plenty of the second! The Man from Jericho
He had no time to listen to a "jackanapes in office," as he called me to my face. Witching Hill
Wolder was a young jackanapes without education, but pushing and cunning, and by dint of intriguing he obtained the confirmation of the said privileges, and for himself the Imperial safeguard. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster
You pestilent young jackanapes, do you suppose I haven't noticed your idleness? Sinister Street, vol. 1
"I hope it is, you jackanapes of an American dancer!" Believe You Me!
"And I'll stand by and watch it done, and say you deserve it for a couple of mischievous young jackanapes!" The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story
"Because, my young jackanapes, if that is the case, the scarcer you make yourself the better," returned Cleek rapidly. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel
I dare say that jackanapes, the dog, will be making up to her.' More Mittens with The Doll's Wedding and Other Stories Being the third book of the series
He lost his motion and concluded that the undergraduate was not only a traitor to the cause of the Right, but an uncivil jackanapes. Years of Plenty
And with that jackanapes, too, who sets up for being so pious! Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days
Jenny, Jenny, I'm only an inquisitive, speculative jackanapes. Carnival
Insulted me grossly this morning, on my own grounds, and a dirty little jackanapes with him talked to me in such a way as I was never spoken to before.” Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One
I nearly split my sides with laughing at that little jackanapes fellow dancing about up there on the big elephant.” Tales of South Africa
"Give me that paper, you young jackanapes!" he exclaimed, "and then get out of here—quick!" The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam
Oh, yes, to be sure, you were saying that literary folks who try to prescribe to musicians are jackanapes, weren't you? Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
“Shut up, you young jackanapes!” commanded the man. Frances of the Ranges The Old Ranchman's Treasure
"If the jackanapes had not issued his little book in German to poison the defenceless laity," he said, "I would have looked on it as too small a matter to take up." Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I)
"What on earth would she fancy that jackanapes for, when there are good men and true waiting for her round every corner?" Rossmoyne
If that jackanapes could open this road I can open our lands. John March, Southerner
What was that you were saying about jackanapes? Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
Have I lived to hear it from a jackanapes like you?’ The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25)
If the jackanapes had not issued his book in German, in order to poison the defenceless laity, he would have been too small for me to bother with. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I)
Inconsistent, my boy! who talks of inconsistency? what superfine jackanapes dares to call it inconsistent? Callista : a Tale of the Third Century
They apprehended no danger, for they knew that the youngster could ride like a jackanapes; in any case the yard was soft with litter, and no harm could happen to the boy. The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country
About this fantastic and brilliant little jackanapes of a page centres a curious question of artistic anomaly, of artistic power, and of artistic duty. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
"If I were Master Merton," said a third, "I'd soon send the little impertinent jackanapes home to his own blackguard family." The History of Sandford and Merton
This jackanapes began to talk to Amaryllis about her father. Amaryllis at the Fair
“Your father is afraid of that young jackanapes, Roland Tresham, and good reason, too, if all be true that is said to be true.” A Singer from the Sea
"Madame, I beg of you, do not take me for a fool, for a jackanapes, for a stupid; if I am dumb, it is with emotion, surprise." A Romance of the West Indies
Yes, that was all very interesting about the jackanapes and all the things music can express…. Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
His mother and aunt strained every nerve, in their idolatrous treatment of him, to turn him into a conceited and unbearable jackanapes—and their failure to do so was complete. A Great Man A Frolic
Yes, but the entire orchestra of fifty-two men were with her—and he hated the horn-player, for had he not intercepted poisonous glances between Luga and that impertinent jackanapes? Melomaniacs
Lord, he was a jackanapes, surely; but we all made much of him.' Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney
“You want a whipping, that's what you want, you saucy jackanapes!” The Brothers Karamazov
My dear sir, why don't you print a treatise on the musical interpretation of the jackanapes and send it to the University of Vienna for a prize? that would be a treatise for you! Belcaro Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions
What shall I do with you, you cadaverous little jackanapes? The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 2 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors...
"Think you so, young jackanapes?" said Beresynth with a sneer of the deepest contempt. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck
A jackanapes; trying to damage my business under my very nose.’ Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster
“What?” said the farmer—he was in a furious temper because I was walking the old horse in circles all this time—“What, you young jackanapes?” said he. Puck of Pook’s Hill
Now if this jackanapes had weigh’d The true intent of what was said, He’d found that Esop had no sense Of manhood in impertinence. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes
This happened when I was a young jackanapes of about my nephew's age; I knew everything in the world then, you understand, and nobody else knew much of anything. The Merryweathers
And so this strapping young jackanapes knocks pirates on the head! Blackbeard: Buccaneer
He called her his little jackanapes, and said she was the fortune of his old age. The Goose Man
You are an insolent jackanapes"—— "I'm not—come, I am trying to keep my temper; but p'r'aps you think Betsy a good speck? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844
"Why don't I tell you?" cries Jack, "don't I tell you that I found a set of verses—actually poetry, that the jackanapes had written her?" The Honourable Mr. Tawnish
Things are coming to a pretty pass nowadays for a young jackanapes to growl about his vittles and call his seniors to account!” Crown and Anchor Under the Pen'ant
“Then the young jackanapes of an officer may be shut up in prison again,” said the king. The Three Midshipmen
Do you suppose I’ve nothing to do but wait on jackanapeses like you and your mates? The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story
I wish that young jackanapes had never seen her. Mary Ware's Promised Land
"What do you mean, you young jackanapes?" said the other angrily. The Telegraph Boy
"Did what, you young jackanapes?" he growled, rubbing his sleepy eyes, a trifle vexed at having been disturbed before his nap was out. The Lilac Lady
And then the opposition takes it up and rattles off a list of great men whose sons were spendthrifts, gamblers, ne'er-do-wells and jackanapes. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators
What do you mean, you thieving jackanapes, you! The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story
The girl with the beautiful eyebrows had married that French jackanapes after all. The Lady Doc
I daresay that you think me a young jackanapes, whose only thought is how he can do most harm in the world. A Voyage round the World A book for boys
If Verdun falls you'll be there in double quick time to take the salute in your shining—— The G. E. Silence, jackanapes! Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 7, 1916
“Why, you young jackanapes, they are only some of your brothers, the monkeys, holding a morning concert,” said he. Old Jack
You simply can't have a convincing colloquy on these lines between the tragic figure of the disillusioned and embittered hero and this farcical jackanapes. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, May 3, 1916
With a wife and two kids, and them young jackanapes at Victoria a-howling at you all the time. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-03-31
“Heave to, you young jackanapes, or we will sink you,” sung out a man from forward. A Voyage round the World A book for boys
The eccentric jackanapes who is by turns the butt and witling of the school stands for once consciously on equal terms with his principal, and can for once even "cheek" the school-bully with perfect impunity. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878
Given to smuggling and the bottle indeed—humph! the excitable jackanapes! Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines
Well, gentlemen," answered Lund, deliberately, "I ain't got anything to say to that young jackanapes, for nobody that ever heard him tell stories will ever believe anything he says again. Adrift in the Ice-Fields
From what I've heard," says the skipper, "he's a jackanapes as will give us more trouble than thanks. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art.
And you, a young jackanapes of a subaltern, a mere boy, tell me to my face that you know better than I do!” Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris
More than once Tom turned to try and catch hold one of the little jackanapes, but he was off so fast down some lane or other that even Tom could not overtake him. Hurricane Hurry
“You an officer, jackanapes; why we should want a cow on board to give you milk.” Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures
“I allow no young jackanapes like you to treat me with contempt.” Ernest Bracebridge School Days
“Hands off; I won’t be manacled by a French jackanapes,” cried Brown, turning round as one of the men seized his arm. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure
Hope you let him catch it—the jackanapes!” The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne)
“Catch me running errands for a jackanapes like that,” said Boots, with a contemptuous shrug, turning away, and brushing at his shoe. The Carbonels
Take care, though, that neither you nor that young jackanapes don’t manage to tumble out on the line, for I can’t pick you up from here!” Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel
“Now, master jackanapes,” said he, returning to his adversary, and catching him by his starched ruff. Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess
The old man was a jackanapes, or, as the saying goes, under petticoat government. Roumanian Fairy Tales
In another letter he writes about "a jackanapes who has lately made a noise here, one Boswell, by anecdotes of Dr. Johnson." Boswell's Correspondence with the Honourable Andrew Erskine, and His Journal of a Tour to Corsica
"Sure I know where I left my money, you young jackanapes!" declared Carson. The Call of the Beaver Patrol or, A Break in the Glacier
I mean those jackanapes of midshipmen and sub-lieutenants, as they call mates now, with their dandified airs. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel
Sir A. None of your sneering, puppy!—no grinning, jackanapes! Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform
"What do you mean by that, you impudent young jackanapes?" Frank and Fearless or The Fortunes of Jasper Kent
But he went home at once, very angry, muttering to himself, "I'll be the death of that young jackanapes; he shall play no more pranks in my garden." Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know
The company took a hilarious pleasure in associating the four two-and-two, and commented openly on the distribution: "Mistress Clary is mighty condescending to this jackanapes." Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes
"I shall pull your ear for you, when you come out, young jackanapes," the soldier said, hotly. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower
You irreverent jackanapes! to speak so of the immortal bard! Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside
"Yes, a perfect jackanapes!" said Rudy; this was the first time, that he had said something, that did not please her. The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales.
The jackanapes got me on the hop; my foot slipped and s'life, I was down. Madame Flirt A Romance of 'The Beggar's Opera'
I saw him once, and I know him; he is an ignorant, addle-pated jackanapes. A Crooked Path A Novel
And yet it was for Alick that I was chiefly troubled, as I saw him fling down the flowers and run, while Harry, shouting "conceited young jackanapes," pursued him at full speed. My Young Days
"Confound the young jackanapes, turning everything upside down, and upsetting us all with his mad-brain freaks." With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent
Gilbert Stair cursed him roundly for an impertinent jackanapes, and then gave him his answer. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady
Tumble-down old castle!" exclaimed the baron, in high dudgeon, the latter part of the soldier's speech cancelling the former; "why, you jackanapes, it will stand for centuries. The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales
That stubborn jackanapes refuse to marry a girl like you! One Day More A Play In One Act
Jim Crow, you jackanapes, what you ridin' Prince full jump down the pike for? Tempest and Sunshine
The young American jackanapes was promenading with his Canadian, who looked very haughty and blasé, yet much fresher. Atlantis
Sir R. Stop, stop; why, Frederic—a jackanapes—to take my department out of my hands! McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader
"When you wired me you were bringing a guest, I did hope you'd bring some jolly young jackanapes to arouse Kay and me." The Pride of Palomar
“And as for that jackanapes, he must be got rid of at once.” Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine
"And why not, you silly jackanapes?" asked his ungodly comrade, in a tone of derision. Watch—Work—Wait Or, The Orphan's Victory
After a time he became observant of the American jackanapes, who had annoyed him in the smoking-room the day before. Atlantis
What a solemn, impertinent jackanapes you are, to be sure, Morris! Ishmael Or, In the Depths
She, who had always been so haughty, even towards the most distinguished authors, stretched out and shrank back like soft wax in the hands of that insignificant jackanapes. First Love (Little Blue Book #1195) And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life
A rambling jackanapes of a nephew!" said Gilbert; "I hoped the fishes had supped on him before now. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1
I have you now, you conceited jackanapes, you d—d sea-lawyer. Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance
At which the jackanapes dismissed him with "Get out of here, you idiot." Atlantis
The little jackanapes called me a donkey, and he had the impudence to allude to my invention as a 'balloon,' adding that there was little to choose between it and my head. The Princess Passes
If you hear of a runaway match, you may be sure it is with one of them; if a daughter is obstinate, you may be sure some ineligible jackanapes has prompted her to it. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875
"Away with you, you scoundrel and jackanapes," said Roland, for to this ardent expression of gratitude Edith was herself too much frightened to reply. Nick of the Woods
"I simply showed the jackanapes the door, laughed him to scorn, and am come to get my orders from your excellency!" The Youth of the Great Elector
Here the American jackanapes joined in the cross talk. Atlantis
"Who is this jackanapes?" he cried, at the top of his lungs, "who is this jackanapes who comes here, thrusting his idiotic presence upon me?" Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4
Apparently, he hadn't, for later, referring to another number, Swift writes: "The jackanapes wants a right taste: I doubt he won't do." The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 09 Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer
Staring certain death in the face, I can't understand how it happens that I'm not going around blubbering and making a frantic jackanapes of myself. Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis
If I don't I'll soon have some real trouble on hand with these young jackanapes! The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond
"And why'll it fail, my young jackanapes?" the gambler blazed at him. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts
“But,” said she, when the coach was at the door, and Anne had restored her dress to its dainty gaiety, “I must thank Master Peregrine for taking off that horrible jackanapes.” A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago
Yet at times, when I see the crowd of young, empty-headed fortune-seeking jackanapes, who dare to aspire to your ladyship's hand . . . The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
"You must spray your throat immediately," my mother-in-law said in a businesslike way, "and I suppose we ought to send for that jackanapes of a doctor." Revelations of a Wife The Story of a Honeymoon
"Verily," answered Robert, "I hold it shocking that this jackanapes should be seated, whilst so many noble captains are standing yonder." A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 1
The man who had the jackanapes played upon a pipe and a tabor; and when he said, "Dance!" the jackanapes danced, for it was sorely afraid of the man. Master Skylark
There was one man—a cursed interfering jackanapes of an American, whom they all call Jimgrim, of whom I was afraid. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace
"Oh! his insults leave me completely indifferent," said the young man with easy unconcern, "his calling me a jackanapes doth not of necessity make me one." The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
Father said: I don't care much about these visits to the Richters as long as that young jackanapes is still there, but Mother can't very well refuse. A Young Girl's Diary
He and the few young jackanapes under his command, well furnished with money, armed with boundless daring, and acute cunning, had succeeded in rescuing hundreds of aristocrats from France. The Scarlet Pimpernel
He felt as if he were a jackanapes he had seen once at the Stratford fair, which wore a crimson jerkin and a cap. Master Skylark
"What?" said the farmer—he was in a furious temper because I was walking the old horse in circles all this time—"What, you young jackanapes?" said he. Puck of Pook's Hill
"And by G—d I'll make that young jackanapes look a sight ere I take my hand off him," he retorted savagely. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk
When I was writing hard yesterday Aunt Alma came with Marina and that jackanapes Erwin who was really responsible for all the row that time. A Young Girl's Diary
Their escape in each instance was planned, organized and effected by this society of young English jackanapes, headed by a man whose brain seems as resourceful as his identity is mysterious. The Scarlet Pimpernel
"But take the other hand of her, thou jackanapes, and fetch a better pace than this--I'll not be followed again." Master Skylark
Have I lived to hear it from a jackanapes like you?’  Island Nights' Entertainments
Still I would find that young jackanapes of an engineer and let him know that anybody who made the Blight unhappy must deal with me. A Knight of the Cumberland
Why, Mr. Smith, that word "esquire" is gone to the dogs,—used on the letters of every jackanapes who has a black coat. A Pair of Blue Eyes
"Now then, Sally, me girl, now then!" he said, trying to force a frown upon his good-humoured face, "stop that fooling with them young jackanapes and get on with the work." The Scarlet Pimpernel
It was beyond a doubt some unspeakable tenor, a good-looking jackanapes, who mouthed and simpered as he sang! The Phantom of the Opera
The long-established practitioners, Mr. Wrench and Mr. Toller; were just now standing apart and having a friendly colloquy, in which they agreed that Lydgate was a jackanapes, just made to serve Bulstrode's purpose. Middlemarch
Adams told him he was a saucy jackanapes; upon which the fellow turned about angrily; but, perceiving Adams clench his fist, he thought proper to go on without taking any farther notice. Joseph Andrews Vol 1
Besides, I have often heard my master say that the discipline practised in public schools was much better than that in private."—"You talk like a jackanapes," says Adams, "and so did your master. Joseph Andrews, Volume 2
Must you have recourse to such jackanapes' tricks to supplant me? The Eleven Comedies, Volume 1
How often have I felt my blood boil, to hear my worthy friend and preceptor insulted by one of these contemptible jackanapes. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 1
The shops are well enough," Geoffrey replied; "but your apprentices seem to me to be an insolent set of jackanapes, who take strange liberties with passers-by, and who would be all the better for chastisement. By England's Aid Or, the Freeing of the Netherlands, 1585-1604
"I'll drop the jackanapes in his tracks if he shows up ugly," he said. A Columbus of Space
"Serves him right, the —— jackanapes," a Belgian growled.—"I told you so, didn't I?" The Enormous Room
There's lots o' victuals in their larders now; haven't you as good a right to it as their jackanapes o' footmen? Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet An Autobiography
Having said this, Jupiter, with an awkward turn of his head, like a jackanapes swallowing of pills, made so dreadful a phiz that all the vast Olympus quaked again. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4
Oho, thou flaunting jackanapes, didst peril thy foolish flesh for me that am poor and old and feeble, and cursed by all for witchcraft! The Geste of Duke Jocelyn
Ho! ho! master jackanapes, I shall give you a cooling in the watch-house, if you tips us any of your jaw. Pelham — Complete
Ho! ho! master jackanapes, I shall give you a cooling in the watch- house, if you tips us any of your jaw. Pelham — Volume 04
I know what your mother meant when she talked of a jackanapes yesterday. The Three Clerks
Sir A. None of your sneering, puppy! no grinning, jackanapes! The American Union Speaker
So, you young jackanapes!" he said, half angry, and half amused, "you decline to come, when I send for you, without a magistrate's warrant, forsooth! Malcolm
Eleseus in particular was grown a clever one, but little Sivert was nothing much, if the truth must be told—a madcap, a jackanapes. Growth of the Soil
In sum, he is a danger in a court, a cheater in a city, a jester in the country, and a jackanapes in all. Character Writings of the 17th Century
This Heuresis, this Invention, is the proudest jackanapes, the pertest, self-conceited boy that ever breathed. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9
"No, sir, he did not; who said he looked like Grace Chatterton, jackanapes?" Precaution
The shops are well enough," Geoffrey replied; "but your apprentices seem to me to be an insolent set of jackanapes, who take strange liberties with passersby, and who would be all the better for chastisement. By England's Aid or the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)
Fine jackanapes and puppies for a woman to hanker after. The Miser
"Lest he take thee for one of his runaway jackanapes," answered the steward, smiling sourly. The Abbot
A meddling fellow, Prating, prying, fond of scrapes, General of all jackanapes, And most merry when most mellow. Life Is a Dream
Lord Gosford always voted against him too; and do you think, jackanapes, that my friend the Earl of Gosford and--and--myself were ever wrong? Precaution
"Who is this jackanapes that dares to give us advice?" The Eve of the French Revolution
"What business is it of yours, you impudent young jackanapes?" he growled. Walter Sherwood's Probation
Out of my office, you jackanapes, and call the dogs off this boy Matt. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley
Tell the jackanapes not to be so hasty. Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume
"You saucy jackanapes! how dare you speak to me in this manner?" Sketches by Seymour — Volume 02
Did you not see how I treated that young jackanapes? Without a Home
"Do you mean to insult me, you young jackanapes?" demanded Mr. Duncan, with an angry flush on his face. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
If I wasn't an old man I'd let you make a jolly jackanapes of yourself. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley
But now, since he saw that the jackanapes had the audacity to love Gertrudis, his feeling became intense. The Ne'er-Do-Well
You, a mere subaltern, a puppy just out of his 'teens, an insignificant jackanapes with two twelve-pounders in your charge, daring to impute disloyalty to Mahommed Khan!—your impudence! Told in the East
"An impertinent young jackanapes!" said he again, and went out, banging the door behind him. The Broad Highway
Striding up to Luke's seat, he said threateningly, "Have you been talking against me, you young jackanapes?" Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck
"Haven't you been gabbling long enough with that jackanapes?" he spit at her. The Old Wives' Tale
Gordon had come to argue, to pacify, to gain his ends by lying, if necessary, but this impudent jackanapes infuriated him. The Iron Trail
Do you know that I am now pointed out as the prospective father-in-law of a young jackanapes who goes about with a glass of grog in one hand and a pistol in the other. Kennedy Square
And if not, no French jackanapes shall ever brew his messes in my kitchen! Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland
"Mind your own business, you young jackanapes," Andrew answered. Jeanne of the Marshes
The jackanapes wants a right taste: I doubt he won't do. The Journal to Stella
This person," observed the jackanapes, pointing to me, "is a very good sort of person, it is true, but he is hardly the sort of person your majesty wants just now. The Monikins
The young jackanapes seems to have a natural affinity for sharpers and swindlers. Herb of Grace
"Quizzed him!" cries my jackanapes, and off he gallops him, through the very thick of my corn; but he got a fall, leaping the ditch out yonder, which pacified me, like, at the minute. The Parent's Assistant
Had I travelled from Blois, and done what I deemed the most honourable deed of my life, to be laughed at for my pains by a foppish young jackanapes of his Eminence's guards? The Suitors of Yvonne: being a portion of the memoirs of the Sieur Gaston de Luynes
And so trouble me no more about your Bernage; the jackanapes understands what fair solicitors he has got, I warrant you. The Journal to Stella
Out of the road, jackanapes, dressed in your grandfather's mail, unless you would stop there in the stocks. Red Eve
"You conceited young jackanapes!" growled Sir Norman, in deep displeasure. The Midnight Queen
I'd sooner die than set my foot in the house of that impertinent, insolvent, insolent jackanapes—and I hold him in scorn!' The Book of Snobs
"Not in a morning!" said I, staring round me; upon which the pert jackanapes, Nic Doubt, tipped me the wink, and put out his tongue at his grandfather. Isaac Bickerstaff, physician and astrologer
I had a letter from Bernage from Kinsale: he tells me his commission for captain-lieutenant was ready for him at his arrival: so there are two jackanapeses I have done with. The Journal to Stella
"Thou insolent jackanapes, time was when thou durst not have used me so; thou now takest me unprovided; but, old and infirm as I am, I shall find a weapon by-and-by to chastise thy impudence." History of John Bull
Tell me, Monsieur l'Hote," said he, "where do the jackanapes bury their dead in Grenoble? Saint Martin's Summer
To be deserted the first minute he was alone with her, and for that jackanapes with the small head and the volcanic glances! Villa Rubein, and other stories
I am coolness itself, all but what's proper spirit for a man to show when his family is affronted, and himself dictated to, by a meddling young jackanapes. The Heir of Redclyffe
Sir, you are a jackanapes.—Can you construe that? The Lady of Lyons
He would soon let the jackanapes see that he was mistaken. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4
That accomplished, I shall arrest the Dowager and her son and every jackanapes within that castle. Saint Martin's Summer
Then I set the boy down as a conceited young jackanapes, which no doubt he was,—but so are a great many other young people of Ernest’s age. The Way of All Flesh
"Call me jackanapes again, and I break yours, sir." Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth
The jackanapes was now fretting and struggling within my surcoat, so, opening the coat, I put him down by the chamber door.  A Monk of Fife
"It's that conceited jackanapes of his—Frank Frost." Frank's Campaign, or, Farm and Camp
From Leander? that jackanapes who plays the lover in the Rodomontades of Captain Matamore? Captain Fracasse
“But do you realize that I would be looked upon as the most foolish jackanapes in the South Seas if I took a young girl like you in with me here on Berande?” he asked. Adventure
But some trick of her jackanapes brought back her mirth, and so the hours passed, as happy as any in my life.  A Monk of Fife
And, indeed, I heard no word more of the jackanapes from Elliot, save that, coming back from the minster next day, she whispered, “I have prayed for him,” and so fled to her own chamber. A Monk of Fife
Then I could withhold myself no longer, but entered, and my lady ran to me, the jackanapes clinging about her neck with his arms.  A Monk of Fife
Are you sure," continued the young duke, still addressing the landlord, and without paying any attention to the last remark, "that this chaste Isabelle does not accord any privileges secretly to that conceited young jackanapes? Captain Fracasse
“But where is my jackanapes, that should have been here to salute his mistress?” A Monk of Fife
I thought little of it, and so was about my business for an hour, when I missed the jackanapes A Monk of Fife
Among these she was set on carrying her jackanapes, to make her merry on the road, though here I was of another counsel.  A Monk of Fife
And then there was a hue and cry, and all the house was searched, and the neighbours were called on, but since that day there has been no word of the jackanapes A Monk of Fife
But, if it were so, Elliot said she would purchase the jackanapes, “for I am no lifter of other men’s cattle, as all you Scots are, and I am fain to own my jackanapes honestly.” A Monk of Fife
The girl was helped to horse, setting her foot on my hand, that dirled as her little shoe sole touched it; and the jackanapes rode on her saddle-bow very proudly.  A Monk of Fife
So we were merry together, the jackanapes keeping us company, and making much game and sport. A Monk of Fife
The jackanapes was screeching on her saddle-bow, her yellow hair was lifted on her shoulder with the light breeze; her father rode the first two stages with them.  A Monk of Fife
The horses advanced, when, by the blessing of the saints, the jackanapes woke in my breast. A Monk of Fife
“It will not let itself be caught by a lame man,” he said; and he scrambled up the ditch bank, while the jackanapes fled to me, and then ran forward again, back and forth. A Monk of Fife
I turned, and made such a sound with my mouth as I might, while the jackanapes nestled to my breast. A Monk of Fife
This gave me some hope; but when I would have tried to ask her a question, she only gazed at me in a manner that abashed me, and turned off to toy with her jackanapes A Monk of Fife
To Tours I rode, telling them not of my coming, and carrying the jackanapes well wrapped up in furs of the best.  A Monk of Fife
But she had turned her back on us pettishly, and was talking in a low voice to her jackanapes A Monk of Fife
“Elliot, you feed the jackanapes and let our countryman hunger,” said the man; and, blushing again, she made haste to give me some of the provision she had made for her journey. A Monk of Fife
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