| 单词 | jesting |
| 例句 | “You played an infant game and crawled within it. Do you recall this? I, jesting, asked you whether you were not apprehensive that it might bite you. You answered me, ‘Do not be afraid, Mother. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z There is no jesting or speech among us. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Their jesting lie had turned into nightmare truth. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Her handmaids and the men of her khas came after, smiling and jesting among themselves. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z It was the only logical explanation; she must have misunderstood the true meaning of the conversation, for she was not used to grown men jesting with one another in such a free and sportive way. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z If he wasn’t jesting, it was for him to say so. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z His voice had lost some of its jesting tone. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z The last time she had seen him he had been jesting with her uncle at her wedding feast; the Mallisters stood bannermen to the Tullys, and his gifts had been lavish. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z The smithy said, “Are you jesting with me?” The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z “I have no appetite for your jesting,” I said. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z The collection inside the chamber includes an amber chess set, a bronze model for a Renaissance equestrian monument and a playful jesting figure from a fountain among other curiosities. 9 Rarities Appearing at a New York Art Fair’s Debut 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z Through the novel’s protagonist, Scooter, his fictional alter ego, Mr. Murray evoked an unharrowed childhood enriched by music, legends, jiving and jesting, and the fancy talk of pulpit orators and storefront storytellers. Albert Murray, Essayist Who Challenged the Conventional, Dies at 97 2013-08-19T16:57:56Z The jesting instrumental writing in this nearly 20-minute section adds a new dimension to the opera’s presentation of the Dionysian cult, which is otherwise characterized with terrifying, destructive timbres. Is ‘The Bassarids’ an Operatic Masterpiece, or ‘Strauss Turned Sour’? 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z When the Komische Oper Berlin schedules a season of music dramas, it often delights in making sure that repertory war horses alternate with modernist works and jesting rarities. 5 Things to Do This Weekend 2021-04-08T04:00:00Z Soon, the two are on the move, sniping and jesting and explaining the setup. ‘The Trip to Greece’ Review: Men of Twists, Turns and Familiar Jokes 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z The can-you-top-this? exchanges spark pleasure and challenge in the jesting jousters, until one combatant may signal defeat with a gentlemanly "Well done, sir," or by slinking into silence or out of the room. The Trip: Great Impressions 2011-06-10T18:45:00Z According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it referred to "a hoax; a jesting or befooling trick," as well as any "thing which is not really what it pretends to be," like a sham or fraud. What does "Bah, humbug!" actually mean? 2021-12-25T05:00:00Z Their attraction to the material made more sense when I saw them gleefully jesting and joshing with Schumer and Key. Amy Schumer and Keegan-Michael Key lend star power to 'Meteor Shower,' but it's still space junk 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z If all this jesting and jousting about historically documented misogyny, maternal misery and decapitation isn’t your goblet of grog after a while, “Six” smartly pivots in the final wife’s number, “I Don’t Need Your Love.” Broadway hit ‘Six’ arrives at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, sassy as ever 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z But when he objected to her laughing, she said she realized he had not been jesting and just stared at him silently. Amber Heard Testifies About a ‘Pattern’ of Violence by Johnny Depp 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Twitter’s executives appeared skeptical, too, given that it was difficult to discern how much Mr. Musk might be jesting. With Deal for Twitter, Musk Lands a Prize and Pledges Fewer Limits 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z John protected his dignity by expanding on his wife’s jesting tone. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z He rides along jesting about how, in 1988, “I basically walked around campus with one of those lunch boards on. You know: ‘Free tickets! The Lone Star State used to feel like the Lone Sport State. That’s changing for college basketball. 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z A jesting report in The Bee will be fact-checked and censored, usually briefly, by social media platforms. Satirical Babylon Bee: ‘Paper of record’ for conservatives 2021-01-03T05:00:00Z But fatherhood isn’t putting a stop to his jesting. John Legend playfully shades Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani in ‘The Voice’ promo 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z The two were later held for questioning by Vietnamese police and told to cease all their political jesting. Vietnam deports Kim Jong-un impersonator 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z “But,” he cautioned, “it is very important that the attempt to converse does not include good-natured jesting, joking or hazing.” Giving Patients a Voice in Their Mental Health Care Before They’re Too Ill to Have a Say 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z In a jitter of neurons, however, the mind grasps that jesting Tonto has a different myth in mind—the Little Bighorn. Shall We Have Civil War or Second Thoughts? 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z I wasn’t jesting when I said the specs for the trio of systems are eerily similar. New gaming laptops haven’t solved the battery life problem 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z In addition to baseball books, Mr. Mead wrote with Mike Feinsilber “American Averages: Amazing Facts of Everyday Life,” a 1980 collection of statistical trivia, often done in a jesting tone. William Mead, journalist and baseball writer, dies at 83 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z He spoke the part, offering a mix of jesting bon mots and high-minded appeals for bipartisanship. And he looked the part, down to the embroidered “45” on his starched white shirt cuff. 55 minutes at the table: Trump tries to negotiate and prove stability 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z President Trump was jesting when he suggested he’s smarter than Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, his spokeswoman said Tuesday. White House says Donald Trump was joking about Rex Tillerson’s IQ 2017-10-10T04:00:00Z "It’s too early to talk about how benefits and compensation may synch up," Mackey said of the topic, after jesting that Whole Foods employees will get free Amazon devices on merger day. Whole Foods CEO hints at another brand under Amazon 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z O.K., so I’m jesting about deporting “real Americans” en masse. Opinion | Only Mass Deportation Can Save America 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Surely, she was jesting when she said, "It seems to only be the Democrats — the actors that are more progressive — that aren't supposed to speak out." Letters to Calendar: Barbra Streisand, Stephen Colbert and Stagecoach 2016-05-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Rock walked a tightrope between humor and poignancy Sunday night, jesting about the lack of diversity in the acting fields. Kevin Hart says Chris Rock made Oscars ‘his own’ 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z But they are the opposite of solemn; Goethe delights in his burlesque Mephistopheles, always mocking and jesting, as he does in the wild coincidences and improbabilities of Wilhelm’s career. Life Lessons from Goethe 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z It was Beall’s jesting nudge at the event that brought him to the New World, where he became through dint of good luck and hard work a rich man. Restoring a proper name in Georgetown 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z The verbal jesting continued Friday, first with Sharpe taking more shots on his radio show and then Gates responding in an interview on a San Diego station. Bolts’ Gates returns from 4-game suspension to face Steelers 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Carter told his congregation that the charges reflect misinterpreted "jesting" between him and the boy, and a man who claimed to witness the incident told the newspaper that everyone involved — including the boy — were laughing. Priest will plead not guilty to charge of pointing musket at 8-year-old over football rivalry 2015-10-05T04:00:00Z One of these memorable Watch apps is Carrot Fit, a seven-minute workout app that encourages you to repeatedly jump, crunch and do other exercises by mixing sarcasm, humor, jesting insults and cartoon graphics. Video Feature: Apple Watch Apps That Are Available Now 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z Yes, I was put off a bit last night as I saw tweets from grown-up journalists jesting about the following lede in the story by the news editor of the USF student newspaper: Penis Reduction Surgery Is No Laughing Matter 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z For a few seconds, some of those present thought the 60-year-old was jesting. Bitter and on the Run, Thailand’s Red Shirts Prepare for a Long Fight 2014-05-26T04:00:00Z On a hot summer's day, workers at the factory tuck into pie and peas and curry and chips - with factory workers jesting about the "small" portions being served. In pictures: Firm behind 2012 steel 2012-05-31T02:30:12Z But one contemporary poem, hailing this time from France, may be added to the two English works in which the frailties of nuns are treated in a jesting spirit. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Had she been gay and jesting, or calm and thoughtful, a thousand little incidents might have led on naturally to the unfolding of the heart of each. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z In this light and jesting tone she continued to treat him; and though perhaps such conduct might have repelled a more sensitive and delicate lover, with Ned Dyram it but added fuel to the fire. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z "You are of course jesting," said the Count. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z This dog attained great fame in England, and Rupert's fondness for it was the subject of good-natured jesting among the Cavaliers, and of bitter invective from the Puritans. Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z Indeed!" exclaimed Charles of Montsoreau; "you surely are jesting, my sage friend. Henry of Guise; (Vol. I of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:31.930Z But, jesting apart, I think you know the Count de Log�res. Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z This is no time for jesting, when blood flows and war hangs over Israel. Jeremiah A Drama in Nine Scenes 2012-04-10T02:00:19.943Z No jesting now, Riquet," said the Count, in a sorrowful tone; "no jesting now. The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z In a strain of jesting familiarity, wrote the young Lord Grandison: "and, by this light, you shall be unprinced, if you believe me not the most humble of your servants." Rupert Prince Palatine 2012-04-13T02:00:20.660Z "Could not so very clever a person as Miss Dill perceive that I was only jesting?" said he, with a cutting insolence in his tone. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z But the doctor, who knew how savagely M'Cormick could resent even the most harmless jesting, quickly interposed, with a question whether Polly had thought of ordering luncheon. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Some Sundays, Moss, 41, might even check his stream from the sanctuary and do a little virtual jesting with his congregation. Technology for the Masses 2012-04-08T05:00:00Z "I am in no mood for jesting, Riquet," replied the Count; "see that every thing is ready as I have said, and be prepared to accompany me." The Huguenot: (Volumes I-III) A Tale of the French Protestants. 2012-04-25T02:00:59.637Z All jesting is turned into sad earnest, which in these days may easily be the case. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z She ignored his jesting, and went on: "Then you have to be sorry for what you've done,—for the sins, I mean." Mademoiselle Blanche A Novel 2012-04-07T02:00:33.037Z But the doctor was in no jesting mood, and would not accept of the illustration. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Robert," she said, in a low, earnest tone—though she wondered whether he might not be jesting—"do you know what they tell me my future income will be? Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-06T02:00:29.933Z Do I look as if I were jesting? The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z I suspect however that he was merely jesting; at all events, he did not act in this manner himself, but, on the contrary, like a genuine Northman. Letters of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy from Italy and Switzerland 2012-04-07T02:00:33.707Z But the hour of jesting was soon over and the gun party prepared for their morning's work by running up the gun into the embrasure. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z To this day, as the missionaries report, the people of India are excessively addicted to every kind of jesting which is within their capacity, and delight especially in all the monstrous comicalities of their mythology. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z Or----" "Monsieur," he said, drawing himself up with an attempt at dignity, "this is no time for jesting. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z At the same time, avoid jesting, merriment, or undue levity, as it will be out of place, and appear heartless. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z The man hesitated--he saw that the crowd was in no jesting mood. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z They had been laughing and jesting and were evidently on excellent terms with life. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z Beffa sang: "Beffa in the garden; The prisoner in the sun; No Queen in the palace; No jesting to be done." Nuova or The New Bee 2012-03-26T02:00:41.423Z To address playful goodÐnatured ridicule to, Ð the person addressed, or something pertaining to him, being the subject of the jesting; to rally; as, he bantered me about my credulity. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Along with “filthiness, foolish talk and jesting” are to be heard no more. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z Your jesting is so out of place,” she returned sullenly. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z The high pitched nasal chatter of the boatmen wrangling or jesting, was unlike anything they had ever before heard or imagined. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z The garden is not a place for jesting," she said sharply; "nor for listening to jesting. Nuova or The New Bee 2012-03-26T02:00:41.423Z The act of bantering; joking or jesting; humorous or goodÐhumored raillery; pleasantry. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z St Paul’s word for “jesting” is one of the singular terms of this epistle. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z He looked at the men motionless on the embankment, at his unconscious troopers laughing and jesting below. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z It was also mostly said in a jesting style, with much laughter. Brandon Lloyd says he was disrespectful to Joe Gibbs 2012-03-15T21:03:21Z But 'a man's a man for a' that and a' that,' and he gets tired sometimes of always being taken for a jesting fool. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z "I think the place rather small, myself," said Lilian, who rarely allowed herself to be outdone in jesting; "I confess I have a little of that cramped feeling yet." The Dorrance Domain 2012-03-10T03:00:14.767Z Or we have listened willingly and without reproof to “words that may do hurt,” words of foolish jesting or idle gossip, of mischief and backbiting. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z The matter is too serious for jesting, señor. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z In his jesting way, he remarked to her one time, that he should like to have an opportunity of seeing her friend, Colonel Washington, whom he had understood to be a very small man. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z To be compelled to wait on this jesting fool like any common bar-maid would fill her cup of degradation to overflowing. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z No man enters until all the rifles and ammunition have been handed in; then they scramble through, laughing and jesting; and Jack comes last of all. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z We know that the Hebrews did not understand jesting on this subject. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z The former sometimes lolled at the door, smoking their long cigarros, and jesting among themselves at the four prisoners, who sat in enforced silence in the mangers. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z It was the taste of the days of the Stuart kings, days of constant jesting and amusement and practical jokes. Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth 2012-03-06T03:00:22.850Z Its ghostly appearance in ordinary darkness had been the occasion of much jesting. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z Some would prattle or sing lullabies to their babes, others form little knots and gossip, laughing and jesting without a thought of care. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z Spoken as he makes Philaminte speak it, we cannot fail to laugh at the notion: yet ridicule on the same subject would hardly be accepted, even from Sheridan, as jesting matter with us. Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-02-29T03:00:23.930Z And lo! this unfeeling girl declined to make herself useful in that way, and instead sent forth a "bore" of light jesting that made little of the enemy's enormities and a trifle of his outrages. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z The sun-dial seems too classic an object, and too serious a teacher, to bear a jesting motto. Old-Time Gardens Newly Set Forth 2012-03-06T03:00:22.850Z You try to jest, but this is no time for jesting. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z Mount pretended to fear for his Lordship's scalp, but I was in no humour for jesting, and I said no more. Cardigan 2012-02-24T03:00:29.073Z Of noise and jesting there was no end, of disorder no beginning. Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z So far as it expresses any transient flash of wit or satire, the less labor of line, or color, given to its expression the better; elaborate jesting being always intensely painful. Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things 2012-02-20T03:00:15.843Z A bear! young man?" remonstrated the senior severely: "think what you say; 'tis ill jesting with the man of art who brings his grey hairs and long study to heal you. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z The situation, like many born of jesting, grew embarrassing. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Changed indeed were the times from those a year or two past when their exit had been greeted by sycophantic cheers, or, at worst, by a little good-humoured jesting! Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z To come upon a roadside tea-house, with its bevy of laughing waitresses, meant the performance of a variety of operations: tea-sipping, smoking, drowsy lounging, jesting, active dallying, and then unlimited sleep. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z And what is thus doubtfully true of the pathetic grotesque, is assuredly and always true of the jesting grotesque. Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things 2012-02-20T03:00:15.843Z But no jesting—I never liked jesting in my life. Next Door Neighbours A Comedy in Three Acts 2012-02-06T03:00:17.157Z This exceedingly Moorish tax, which now amuses Madrid as a rattling farce in the summer theatre of the Buen Retiro, was no jesting matter then. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z His friends thought that he was jesting, but yet attempted to discover it in the sky. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z "Miss Curwen treats me with friendliness--a jesting friendliness, which is the very preclusion of love." Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Whereat the lady laughed, though Kelly was jesting with a heavy heart, and vowed that Lady Mary would write a ballad on 'Strephon, or the Faithful Bishop.' Parson Kelly 2012-01-28T03:00:30.303Z It is hard, for instance, to take such an expression as the following as more than an example of this form of jesting by exaggeration. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z He spoke half in jest, but there was no jesting reply. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z "Oh," said Mr. Ravensworth, taken by surprise, and thinking she was jesting. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:26.330Z His voice was stronger this evening; he seemed better altogether, and was jesting, as he loved to do. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z The men say, whereas they once did not labor with their hands, now they do; and often tell me in jesting that I have converted them into a nation of women. A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information 2012-01-20T03:00:11.607Z At one recent campaign event, Perry, jesting with the crowd, pretended to call on a mannequin with an upraised hand at the back of the room. Rick Perry Steps Aside, Endorses Gingrich for President: 'There Is No Viable Path' 2012-01-19T17:35:27Z Hetty smiled faintly, and said with a little earnestness in her tone, "Ah, Dr. Freeling, that subject has been far too serious a one for both of us to make it pleasant jesting." Strange Stories 2012-01-16T03:00:05.067Z “More or less?” threw in the scoutmaster, laughing at Kenjo’s jesting imagination. A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z In spite of the jesting, Prudence's face showed that she was pleased; she passed her toil-worn hand over the handkerchief softly, almost as though its silk were the cheek of a little child. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z Nevertheless, both in spontaneous and in induced somnambulism, accidents may occur; nor should any experiment be undertaken in a careless or jesting spirit. Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death 2012-01-05T03:00:42.307Z In grave matters, jesting and frolicking seemed to me shocking, with such vital matters at stake, and I confess to thinking of Nero. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z The champion at their jesting his laughter scarce could hold. The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition 2012-01-04T03:00:37.750Z I stopped and spoke to her, made some jesting remark about Graeme's being good for a thousand years, more or less. In Jeopardy 2012-01-04T03:00:35.013Z A jesting vein your poet vexed, And this poor rhyme, the Fates determine, Without a parson, or a text, Has proved a somewhat prosy sermon. A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker 2012-01-03T03:00:13.067Z She was jesting in order to cheer up her companions, with that joyousness and daring of a Virgin Dolorosa, passing through the world scattering pale rays of Northern sunlight in the ambulances and hospitals. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z It was the arbitrary interference of the same too powerful subject in a parliamentary election that Pitt was now screening with jesting scorn. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z "If you were in my place you would feel little inclined for jesting, Rafael," said he with a sigh. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z Such and such like were the jesting observations bandied from one to the other, in all the earnest seriousness of truth! Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z Fly low, my friend, then mount, and win The niche, for which the town's contesting; And never mind your kith and kin— But never give them cause for jesting. A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker 2012-01-03T03:00:13.067Z In the beginning the Captain had had an air of jesting, with a Parisian sense of humor, at the solemn, high-sounding terms in which Don Marcos treated questions of honor. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z Sunday morning came and our young friends met at the breakfast table, not in their usual jesting, mirthful mood, but with cheerful gravity of demeanor, suited to the sacredness of the day. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z Five minutes later they were both in the dining-room, laughing and jesting with a small party of guests. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z The board was placed outside the house, and caused quite a sensation in the neighbourhood, and much jesting in the bar. The Man with the Book or, The Bible Among the People. 2011-12-19T03:00:47.530Z Henri spoke a few jesting words, and then rising, left the chapel abruptly, followed by de Clermont; but those who remained, came round us with congratulations that sounded idle and hollow to me. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z No, sir, a jesting smile—jesting and contemptuous!” Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z I am not jesting, nor am I rushing into this thing hastily or thoughtlessly. Elsie's Widowhood A Sequel to Elsie's Children 2011-12-22T03:00:21.710Z On reaching this little room the lady let herself drop gracefully into a pretty little lounging chair, and went on in a light jesting tone: "So you are not glad to see me?" Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z Then, seeing the frown on Meeker's face he swiftly contradicted himself, realizing that it was no time for jesting. Hopalong Cassidy 2011-12-08T03:00:21.663Z It has been my dream from boyhood; though I owe the first suggestion to a jesting hint from Mr. Morris. The Making of William Edwards or The Story of the Bridge of Beauty 2011-12-07T03:00:17.867Z “It will be your turn next,” said he with a sad attempt at jesting. The Twa Miss Dawsons 2011-12-05T03:00:37.413Z The general effect was of animated Ming laughing, jesting, talking, and dancing with the lacker cabinets that were used to contain it. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z There was something not quite genuine in the candour of her jesting tone. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z The meshes of the I.D.B. nets are terribly entangling, as Frank knew only too well, and I.D.B. laws are no matters for light jesting. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z He little guessed at the storm that shook that quiet figure which remained so still and unresponsive when he halted beside it, with some jesting remark about her having slipped away from him. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z Deism, and scepticism, and infidelity shall be laid aside for ever; scoffing, and jesting, and free-thinking shall cease. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z They looked at each other, in doubt as to whether he was jesting. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Ramoncito, in his lowest and most pathetic tones, protested against such an opinion, and persisted in running down his friend, till Cobo's suspicions were aroused, and he came up, jesting as usual. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z The latter's jesting tone is most irritating to the lover. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z "This is no subject for jesting," exclaimed M. de Luceval, hotly. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z But putting aside all jesting, I am going to speak very plainly about several things. The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies 2011-11-26T03:00:16.047Z "Take her straight to the Tsar!" said the jesting lackey. Fables for Children, Stories for Children, Natural Science Stories, Popular Education, Decembrists, Moral Tales 2011-11-17T03:00:35.327Z Madame Agar was jesting; in the first place, I am not her nephew, but that's a favorite term of hers that she applies to everybody; she even calls some of her lady customers her nephews. San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z He unites everything; jesting, gravity, gaiety, pathos,—every species of eloquence without seeking after any; he confounds his adversaries; he gives lessons to his judges. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z You and I seem to have gotten sadly out of the habit of jesting, my dear boy. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z Forgive my jesting; upon my honour I feel sincerely anxious for your anxiety, and sad enough on my own affairs, but Irish blood will dance. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume II (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:10.110Z "Don't be ridiculous, Tommy," said Elizabeth, feeling it was no time for jesting. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z "A truce to jesting, Monsieur Adh�mar; I want to see your wrist, and satisfy myself that it is really well." San-Cravate; or, The Messengers; Little Streams 2011-11-14T03:00:22.247Z I do not need to prove this, that does not concern me now—but to refute the most heavy, awkward, disagreeable jesting which is the tone of your letter, my friend. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z "But all jesting aside, in winter, when the days are so short, and the snow is flying, what delightful hours one could spend here, safe from the frost." The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z You know I disapprove of jesting and teasing on these matters. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z Then she was silent, angry with herself for laughing; a burden of sadness bore her down because of her jesting and laughter. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z “You do not mistake me, neither am I jesting, Viviana,” replied the young merchant, gravely. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z It is a fact that you are not made for jesting but for more serious matters. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z I am in no mood for jesting, monsieur. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z And half jesting, half smiling at some happy remembrance, he said,-- "I think I am in love." For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z U.S. officials have themselves acknowledged that the details of the plot smack of a Hollywood script, with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton jesting: "Nobody could make that up, right?" Questions abound over Iran "plot" to kill Saudi envoy 2011-10-12T16:35:56Z “Did I not hold it impossible you could trifle with me at such a time as this, I should say you were jesting,” rejoined Viviana. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z You will receive this letter by the way of my father, who sent me yours, so that All The Family may be the witnesses of the way in which I accept your jesting. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z Buff′o, the comic actor in an opera; Buffoon′ery, the practices of a buffoon; ludicrous or vulgar jesting. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) 2011-10-11T02:01:08.990Z Not I; I assure you, sir, I think it no such jesting matter. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z You are jesting, monsieur, and I do not like jests of this kind. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z Suddenly, amid the jesting, the voices of women raised in lamentation penetrated the tent. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z I am not jesting at all," replied Uncle Philip; "I fear it is a thing too serious to laugh at. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z They are jesting and chaffing with all the delightful unconcern of emancipated youth, and their cheerful faces shine brighter in the October sunshine. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 2nd, 1893 2011-09-30T02:00:16.737Z One of a group of cheery comrades, laughing and jesting in the face of danger and discomfort. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z Let us beware of thus jesting with truth, lest some time, like him, we crucify the truth unawares. Sermons 2011-09-26T02:00:27.830Z The hall was filled with laughter, and their jesting left no scars. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The travellers stood in silence before the statue in the moonlight; and even Uncle Catullus refrained from jesting. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z A few critics erroneously believe that Jean Paul possessed more true feeling than Sterne, because the latter, whenever the subject under treatment reaches a tragic elevation, suddenly assumes a merry, jesting tone. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z There you, and I here, side by side, we go, jesting. Some Imagist Poets, 1916 An Annual Anthology 2011-09-20T02:00:14.543Z In it she was simply charming, but so slender and tall that Gronski, gazing at her with his usual admiration, was the first to begin jesting: "A real little flute," he said. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z "In the soup, I should have said," he added, trying to give the talk a jesting turn. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z The sub-prefect was so ashamed that his face got red all over, and he suspected the priest of intentionally jesting. Wang the Ninth The Story of a Chinese Boy 2011-09-12T02:00:25.620Z Its colossal pains would be intolerable without such jesting and persiflage! The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z In spite of Arthur's slight protest his voice had its usual jesting tone, but before he could remonstrate further he was cut off, and Brenda had turned back to Maggie. Brenda's Bargain A Story for Girls 2011-09-09T02:01:09.477Z "You are jesting, are you not, my lord?" The Little Red Foot 2011-09-09T02:01:04.147Z It is no matter for jesting, my lord. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z "My forefathers' knowledge of such matters won them thrones; while you, if you persist in jesting in the midst of danger, are like enough to lose yours." The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z And I protest by St. Michael that I am not jesting at all, but that you are jesting with me; and your jesting is very much out of place, and out of season, too. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z The Monk takes all his broad jesting with the good humour of a man who is used to it, and offers to tell some tragedies, “of which I have an hundred in my cell.” Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z He bought her elaborate boxes of chocolates, which he gave her with some jesting remark about all little girls liking sweets. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z I really did not feel disposed for any more jesting. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z Courtiers always talk of the most trivial subjects while thinking of the gravest, jesting while watching every physiognomy, and considering questions of love and marriage with heiresses in the midst of the most sanguinary catastrophes. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z One of the old hotels with the long piazza across the entire front was owned by a jesting landlord who never failed to spring an April-fool joke on his forgetful customers each year. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z After jesting at those who hold such ridiculous views, he points out that their blunders arise from supposing that the heaven is round, and the world, consequently, round like a ball, and enclosed within it. Supernatural Religion, Vol. I. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation 2011-08-30T02:00:33.183Z He too was trying to be assertive and jesting, but he was the kind of person no one takes any notice of. Sea and Sardinia 2011-08-28T02:00:30.857Z During the evening Anthony and I were side by side once more, and under cover of all the jesting and laughter around us we added another brief little chapter to the history of our love. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z In this jesting frame of mind the entire party strolled around to the inn’s main entrance. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z Pan Andrei, I am not jesting; I speak the sacred and sincere truth. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z "You appear to think this is a fit subject for jesting," he burst out. The Sixth Sense A Novel 2011-08-24T02:00:18.870Z No clumsy jesting about old women and balls of worsted. Res Judicat? Papers and Essays 2011-08-24T02:00:18.157Z Here is the Pardoner jesting with the merry Wife of Bath, with his finger on his lips to keep their scandal private. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z Here Tiger rode up to me again, and talking and jesting, we kept our horses at a brisk amble, while Jack trotted after us. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z This was mere jesting on the part of a man to whom everything had its humorous as well as its serious side. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z It is most likely that Mary continued for some time after Bothwell’s departure at Sebastian’s wedding, for Sebastian was “in great favour with the Queen, for his skill in music and his merry jesting.” Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z He gave me one keen searching glance, and then turned to a gaily dressed and handsome woman, and spoke to her I thought as if he were partly in grim earnest and partly jesting. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z His hands were filled with ferns and plants, and he shouted jesting replies to the anxious watchers as they called to him to be careful. The Land of Lure A Story of the Columbia River Basin 2011-08-09T02:00:24.217Z They were quite satisfied and lay down on the unusual bed, laughing and jesting. The Backwoodsman or, Life on the Indian Frontier 2011-08-17T02:00:27.330Z Sure we are of her permission, whose conversations on the forming of a connection so often made the subject of trivial jesting were as free as they were serious. Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. 2011-08-02T02:00:25.157Z Yet Eubulus, jesting in the way that the comic writers allow themselves, says— I pray you, where in Homer is the chief Who e'er eat fish, or anything but beef? The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z The boys ate up every crumb, and seasoned their repast with much merry jesting. In Wild Rose Time 2011-08-01T02:00:13.473Z In this jesting mood they rose from the table. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z I will not hide my face; nor can I answer you in this jesting vein, for to me it is a serious thought. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:11.383Z Lady Shrewsbury is past jesting or satire; and after a first involuntary pause of admiration before her matchless beauty, we turn away with horror. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z The girl laughed; she thought the lady was jesting. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z It was no longer the careless, jesting Henri, but Heinrich who stood haughtily erect in the alcove surveying the assembly with cold, contemptuous glances. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z But perhaps he renounced it from the feeling that tragedy as a climax would have jarred on the harmony of a book which is throughout kept to the good-humoured and jesting tone of cultured society. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z The servant’s piano or bicycle is a common theme for jesting in the comic papers. Household Administration Its Place in the Higher Education of Women 2011-07-20T02:00:13.547Z The news created a sensation; the gentlemen, laughing and jesting, plied him with questions. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z When Ráby came back to Buda, he wore armour under his coat, for this time his mission would be no jesting matter, that was evident. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z There was such a depth of earnestness concealed under these jesting words that Heinrich, strangely moved, passed his hand over his brow. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z I'm in no jesting mood, I promise you. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z “Is this a time for jesting, Henry?” said Mrs Bolter, angrily. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z He was bewitching in his mournful jesting, his sad happiness. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Petray said all this in such a jesting tone, that the "pope" who had kept his seat at table, imagined he was simply joking. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z Mr. Waring would add, half jesting, half in earnest. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z "But will you tell me, sincerely, and without any shadow of jesting, why it is that you have been so anxious to watch the movements of this reverend gentleman?" The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z "It is too serious a matter for jesting." Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z "It is the fate of fathers to let their daughters rule them," replied the prince in a jesting tone. On the Cross A Romance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau 2011-07-17T02:00:33.887Z Mr. Hamilton instantly changed his jesting manner, so far as quietly and affectionately to seat his niece beside him, and tell her, cautiously and kindly, the real cause of their unexpected return. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z I made some jesting reply, looking anxiously meanwhile at his cigar, and then at the silent row of priests, in grave doubt as to how they might take his noisy behaviour in their sacred building. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Come, come, no jesting with duty—'tis your watch. The Castle of Andalusia A Comic Opera, in Three Acts 2011-07-09T02:00:12.740Z He resumed his walk with a lively and careless air, and, in a jesting humour, put a few indifferent questions to one of the trabants. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Amid this gossiping and jesting throng, wandered a fat, silent personage, closely muffled in a cloak. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z Remembrance of their jesting words, spoken only a few minutes before, flashed across the deacon's memory, and with their hearts in their mouths they stood rooted to the spot. Stranger Than Fiction Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-lore 2011-07-06T02:00:50.100Z Was he only jesting, or was it a concealed menace, or the mere whim of a sick man? A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z Then, half jesting, half sad, she fell to complaining of artists. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z My noble duke," he said, at length, "you must be jesting? The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z "None of these," said I, half angrily, for the theme was no jesting one to me. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z I assure you I am not jesting at all. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z The longer he talked with Johanna, the warmer grew his tone, and even his jesting words took a graver significance. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z He sat in an armchair, smoking a pipe; Pani Skorabevski was pouring tea; the inspector, who was a sceptic, was jesting with the old canon. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z If thy account be true--and I do not take thee for a braggart--thou art a smart youth--the affair of the robbers was no jesting matter. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Mirthful catches, pious hymns, groans of the penitent, and laughter of the merry, rejoicing, lamentation, jesting, and prayer, sounded at once in a strange stupifying concert through the atmosphere. The Devil's Elixir Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-23T02:00:27.103Z "I should be inclined to think that you were jesting with me," I replied, when I had recovered from the astonishment his remark had caused me. The Kidnapped President 2011-06-23T02:00:29.120Z On another occasion he said, suddenly dropping his jesting for a passionate tone, "What a grief it is, Magelone, that we cannot belong to each other!" A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z The jesting but decided tone of Aurelia had hurt him: he felt deeply how unjust she was. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z "I thought he was jesting, and said,— "'Ah, Sir Host, you would befool me and my wishes with a false image of Luther!' Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z In his state of mind, badinage was like jesting over a death-bed. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Hunger satisfied, they spend their evenings by the blazing fire, drying their clothing, jesting, story telling, or recalling the events of the day, or scanning the open or clouded sky for indications of weather changes. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Soon the space before the doomed building is swarming with people running, vociferating, cursing, jesting. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z The jesting, bantering, and mimicry proceeded as before: our party were growing bitterer and more unjust every minute. Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-06-22T02:00:23.137Z The second day there was certainly more jesting and satire than I liked. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z Thou dost but jest, but thy jesting is ill-timed; nothing is more serious than the thought which occupies me. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Performing before the queen, while Rawleigh stood by her majesty, shuffling a pack of cards, and pointing to the royal box, the jesting comedian exclaimed, “See, the knave commands the queen!” Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z I meant what I said; and I think both mother and son realized, that under the jesting words there was a deep current of feeling. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z "For Heaven's sake, do try to keep up your courage some other way than by jesting, Captain," said I. "This matter is really serious." Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z His fortune, we said, was insured already; and many a jesting claim was put in for his future patronage, when he should be a great man. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z "I am not jesting," she continued, as if there might be a doubt on that question; "and I wish you would stop it." Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z Learned and meditative as was Sir Thomas More, a jesting humour, a philosophical jocundity, indulged on important as well as on ordinary occasions, served his wise purpose. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The Doctor followed, and soon I heard his voice praising everything, with Jamie's lending a running accompaniment of jesting comment. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z On the seventh day he sought the King, and craved humbly to know if he had understood him aright, or had he been but jesting with him. Told on the Pagoda Tales of Burmah 2011-05-22T02:00:12.060Z Hereupon they looked each other in the face, full of joyful affection, and wholly freed from any unpleasant traces of their recent wilder mode of jesting. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z With your dear love to warm my heart, Wretch were I to repine— I was but jesting at the start— I'm glad I'm thirty-nine! Hoosier Lyrics 2011-05-20T02:00:38.353Z The memory of her legion of suitors came over him now, and her carefree, jesting ways, and he became of a sudden calm. Bat Wing Bowles 2011-05-20T02:00:33.310Z What I saw there, what I am sure Jamie saw, was not encouraging for more jesting on Jamie's part or mine. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z He spoke with jesting, yet very tender flattery. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z Lenette was terrified at this godless jesting in such close proximity to ghosts; yet it was but a disguised form of mental exaltation. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z "Monsieur is jesting at me, doubtless," she pretty sharply replied. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z I know you will, my good friend," answered the surgeon, "and this is no jesting matter, I can assure you. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z "You are jesting, sir, and in a very sorry manner." Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z The intervals of rest were filled up with talking, laughing, and jesting at one another across the stream. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z When we use God's name or Word in jesting or as a by-word. Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers 2011-05-12T02:00:10.283Z But the Dane persisted in his irritating and quarrelsome jesting. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z The grotesque style is only applicable when the ground is fairly open, or when jesting, bantering and exaggeration are the order of the minute; and then it may be rendered charming. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z But come on, come on; I am only jesting. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z I know you are only jesting," he observed; "I know it, of course. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z When he commenced his evening devotions there was at first a good deal of jesting. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z Those jesting words in a measure dispelled the painful embarrassment of the moment. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z Not being able to fully realise the true state of affairs, I asked him if he were jesting. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z You think I am jesting, or that I do not understand what I am talking about; but I know the whole business as well as you do yourself, and somewhat better. Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z Beneath the jesting tone that he had used with Amy lay something sharper, and Amy, as he finally turned away, realized this. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z The rogue quarrels well, very well; my own son right!—But hold, sirrah, no more jesting; I'm your father, sir! your father! The Inconstant 2011-04-27T02:00:21.193Z My dear friends, it is ill jesting with affairs of the heart. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z "Really," he protested, "I wasn't jesting——" "Hush!" she cautioned, and suddenly Stewart saw her silhouetted against the window and knew that it was open. The Girl from Alsace A Romance of the Great War, Originally Published under the Title of Little Comrade 2011-04-23T02:00:05.477Z And lo! as he looked at her, jesting, he saw her suddenly turn paler, and still paler, as if the very thought resembled poison in her ears. A Syrup of the Bees 2011-04-23T02:00:04.300Z “Your other son,” said the Sea Lady, jesting unheeded. The Sea Lady 2011-04-22T02:00:07.843Z I hope, Bisarre, there is no harm in jesting with this religious habit. The Inconstant 2011-04-27T02:00:21.193Z But if you are in a jesting humor, why——" "A thousand pardons, old friend. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z To me be given The sweet peace of heaven, A heart quiet resting, Frolic and jesting! Gaudeamus! Humorous Poems 2011-04-14T02:01:01.217Z Your grace is jesting: better far it were To punish, and severely, her presumption, Than heed her guilty tales, or idle follies. Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts 2011-04-14T02:00:57.593Z "You may well be jesting," said Ekkehard sadly;--and under the seal of secrecy, he confided his griefs to her. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z Frivolous, though graceful jesting, makes a sad heart but sadder. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z Through an open window came the merry, jesting voice of Sam Lee chatting familiarly with a drummer in flashy attire. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z But consternation quickly followed jesting, for the incredible thing was true. The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z Amid laughing and jesting, the easy chair was drawn out, still containing its occupant, while Anna disappeared through an opposite door, and was not seen until the family had gathered around the well-filled table. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z "Always jesting," said Sir Cralo, who had expected a more costly demand. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z And when the pangs of thirst had thus been still'd The two, who just before had been dread foes, Now sat together, holding friendly talk, And jesting gaily as in days gone by. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z "I was but jesting, my own dear papa," said she, drawing closer to him; "but I really felt so curious to see these English horsemen's performance that I asked Lionel to train Alice for me." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z I know not how it was that I rose to a jesting temper, now that the worst had come to me. The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z Thus, lightly jesting, and encouraging his party, he waded on, with all the seeming carelessness of one bent on some scheme of pleasure. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:06.657Z "Praxedis," said she in a jesting tone, "what may thy opinion be?" Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z No one in the boat could see the speaker's face; it was impossible to tell whether he was jesting or serious. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z In those schools, by means of ridicule and scurrilous jesting, they pervert the credulous and unformed minds of the young to contempt of Scripture. Chapters of Bible Study A Popular Introduction to the Study of the Sacred Scriptures 2011-03-27T02:00:12.580Z But the girls were beginning to learn how it was played, and the first game ended with everyone laughing or jesting. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Though it was aught but a jesting matter to the dispossessed ones, who from a comfortable council-chamber were instantly hurried off to the cells of a dismal jail. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z His face is broad and red, his ears purple, and his aspect is anything rather than aristocratic as he stands giggling and jesting with the damsels of the steaming midden. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z And there were horses a-many, and on them men laughing and jesting, and there were women and children, some hundreds, clad in fluttering garments of all the colours of joy. The Stars in the Pool A Prose Poem for Lovers 2011-03-24T02:00:09.750Z This jesting, as appropriate, according to rural etiquette, to a young and pretty woman as the compliments of the season, seemed a dreary sort of fun to Dorinda, so heavy had her presaging heart become. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z But it was no time for jesting, and, having seen all that there was to see, Edwards and I had a long consultation with our host and Haroun. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z To them it might be no jesting matter in the end. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The Austrian gentlemen find their position anything rather than pleasant, for it is impossible to protect the ladies effectually against being jostled and pushed, still less against hearing much rough jesting. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z They were jesting and laughing as they came. Tales from Tennyson 2011-03-19T02:00:10.793Z His manner was that of one grimly jesting. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z But come, my dear friend, you are jesting. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z He was in high glee, jesting about and praising his artificial leg—which had proved worth more to him than the real one—again in pleasant anticipation of a like remunerative result. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z We have all in our turn had to submit to this rough jesting. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z There is a sort of would-be wit which consists in jesting at the supposed bondage of the married state. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z But Mistress Cheshire stopped them with a fresh burst of tears, “’Tis no matter for jesting with me, sirs. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z "No," he said, trying to answer the question in the same jesting tone as that in which it had been asked. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z Bruce smiled a little disdainfully; and the captain suggested that perhaps the fair lady was jesting. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z “Art thou jesting, old man?” cried the pharaoh, springing up from his seat. The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z He had all sorts of attentions as host, for his father-in-law, and called Mascha jesting pet names. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z The youthful jesting seer prophesied better than he knew. Makers of Modern Medicine 2011-03-05T03:00:29.580Z Yes, of course; I never thought anything else—eventually; and I knew all along you were jesting. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z "Is it true?" asks Treurenberg, who cannot rid himself of the idea that the mischievous lieutenant is jesting. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z His jesting tone allowed me to take my cue in the same vein. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z "Pray stop, James," said I; "this is scarcely a fitting matter for coarse jesting, nor is my heart to be made the theme for indelicate banter." The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z Her heart was too deeply stirred for jesting at that moment. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z Sometimes letters came from him with an out-of-the-way postmark on them, saying in a jesting tone that he was studying the methods of an extraordinary country doctor, who seemed to cure men by touch. The Master of the Inn 2011-02-26T03:00:51.930Z Half jesting with himself, he dropped on one knee and raised the weapon. The Strength of the Pines 2011-02-25T03:01:03.770Z Two thousand years ago, a jesting judge asked the same question of the Son of God. Freedom Through Disobedience 2011-02-23T03:00:32.987Z Still she flashed back the jesting reply—or whatever it was—with a quickness that was startling. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:17.787Z "How you feel, Hil'ree?" she said, as her voice softened and lost its jesting tone. A Modern Buccaneer 2011-03-02T03:00:23.990Z The root reason for all—unhappiness, defeat, for the shaking hand and the jesting voice. The Master of the Inn 2011-02-26T03:00:51.930Z Occasionally someone, glowing with the good-natured excitement of jesting, would break away from the laughing group, and, standing the while, would stake a few red chips on a turn or so of the cards. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z He supposed that she also was jesting, and her fastidious handling of the weapon amused him. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Beneath an air of jesting, was apparent the real earnestness of my friend. The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z I kept all men at arm's length, I suffered no jesting or foolish talking from them. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z He sees in marriage no subject for jesting. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z He spoke in a jesting tone, as though no weight were to be attached to his words, since he did not look upon the matter at all in a serious light. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z “And I hope, Afton,” retorted the captain, with a jesting smile, “that you have no intention of getting nervous about the matter?” The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z When he hinted any thing on the subject, she did not hesitate to reply, in a jesting manner, that her fortune was made, and she need not trouble herself any longer about how she looked. The Home Mission 2011-02-12T03:00:30.217Z "What a bad-tempered little girl you are!" he says, in a jesting tone, that is still full of the keenest reproach. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z "You see the ice is breaking!" said the colonel, in a jesting tone, when the door had closed behind the young officer. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z I am really not jesting or romancing at all! The New Irish Constitution 2011-02-06T03:00:57.247Z When I gave you good advice this morning, I had judgment for you and me; but believe me, this is no jesting matter, no question of right or wrong, but superior power. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z "Doctor, please spare me this foolish jesting!" broke out the professor with great violence, at the same time stamping furiously. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z To her the manner in which he received the devotion of his future wife, and treated it as a subject for jesting was quite revolting, and she returned to Miss Palm. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z In the midst of all the jesting there sometimes echoed a tone which sounded as if the speaker were striving to repress tears. Danira 2011-02-06T03:00:59.460Z The matter of prices was frequently made a subject for jesting in private, but for the most part it was carefully avoided in the newspapers. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z But perhaps he has been merely jesting, to relieve himself from embarrassment.” The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z "There is no jesting possible with her"—this expression of Gagin's pierced my soul like an arrow. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z Favourite as you are with your aunt, there are certain points upon which she will have no jesting; and she is right. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z On that last occasion, when, in a laughing, jesting humour, she had taken leave of him, the bells had said nothing to her. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "Oh, all that is only jesting," he said. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z “For jesting?” cried Renzo, stopping before her, with his countenance inflamed by anger; “for jesting! you will see if I am in jest.” The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z For we weary of his patter, Growing every moment flatter, On such subjects as connubial infelicity, And we find ourselves protesting Against everlasting jesting On the tragedies of conjugal duplicity. Familiar Faces 2011-01-26T03:00:30.173Z Hans, be sensible; do stop jesting for a while. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z "You seem to be in disgrace with our loyal friend," he remarked, in a jesting tone. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "You seem to have quite gone over to the opposition to-day," he returned in a jesting tone. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z If their custom had been to make them subjects of pleasantry, it was not from disbelief of their verity, but to drive away, by jesting, the apprehensions the contemplation of them might otherwise have excited. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z She was sorry for Iris, for this sort of jesting offended the girl more than it would most people, and the kind-hearted woman knew it. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z She says the French even go to death jesting. Concerning Belinda 2011-01-21T03:00:12.087Z Eva treated him with frank familiarity, jesting with him as with an old acquaintance. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z He could not get within her guard, and every deft turn of her jesting, foiling replies made him only the more eager. The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z Foolish talking or jesting, unbecoming of Christians, be ever far removed from me. Morning and Evening Prayers for All Days of the Week Together With Confessional, Communion, and Other Prayers and Hymns for Mornings and Evenings, and Other Occasions 2011-01-19T03:00:21.137Z They will have to begin lower down and against a heavier load, and the days of our jesting are done. Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump; Being a First Selection from the Literary Remains of George Boon, Appropriate to the Times 2011-01-16T03:00:20.530Z The time was past for jesting or defiance. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z No, I declare to you I am not jesting. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z Oh, say that you are not jesting with me. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z They were never quite sure whether their young cousin was jesting or not. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z It is too true, I'm somewhat fond of fun And jesting; but for once I'm serious now. Fanny With Other Poems 2011-01-01T03:00:27.707Z "I will help you," she said, jesting, very sadly. Dr. Adriaan 2010-12-29T03:00:33.467Z You certainly owe me nothing, and need think of nothing save your own advantage in deciding whether or not to accept the bargain I offer you, for I am not jesting. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z A slight movement of his eyes was sufficient for the highly experienced lady, who left the Major with a jesting word, and tripped up to Bertram. Quisisana, or Rest at Last 2010-12-29T03:00:30.857Z He had in its place a hearty laugh, a passion for "jokes," and a generous appreciation of jesting intentions on the part of others, which doubtless served him quite as well. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z It was clear that, converted or unconverted, he considered the terrible deity of his fathers no proper subject for light chaff or jesting. The White Man's Foot 2010-12-28T03:00:15.167Z No, jesting aside," replied Albert, "you really have in your face the fatal feature of the Grenwitz race. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z He speaks of himself as having been addicted to lying, filthy talking, and foolish jesting. A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield 2010-12-24T03:00:34.583Z I almost thought he was jesting, but I perceived very quickly that he was perfectly serious. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z It is ill jesting with the Corpse Candle. British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions 2010-12-20T17:11:57.810Z I have no time to spare for jesting, sir. The Three Eyes 2010-12-20T17:11:46.430Z But the poor brother now lives in peace and plenty, and sings jesting ditties of Woe the outwitted. Russian Fairy Tales From the Skazki of Polevoi 2010-12-20T17:11:44.353Z In one of his best-known essays, Francis Bacon had "jesting" Pilate ask: "What is truth?" Rein in the fat cat salaries or see public services suffer even more 2010-12-05T00:09:00Z Sessions firmly insisted that he was wholly unprejudiced and guilty only of jesting too freely. The dubious Senate testimony of Jeff Sessions 2010-06-30T22:31:00Z An old adage says, "Leave jesting ere it ceaseth to please"; while another warns us that "A joke never gains over an enemy, but often loses a friend." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources He had seen his father on the steps talking and jesting with Marcel Trouet. A Blot on the Scutcheon Leo, who was no longer in the mood for jesting, called Christian, and ordered a wine that was drinkable. The Undying Past And he winked significantly; and, following up the jesting resolution which he had just expressed, he eventually took his place at a different part of the table. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 But since we have again soared into speculations which are beyond jesting, it may perhaps be fitting if I tell where the quotation originated. A Divided Heart and Other Stories His eyes could reprove a too light-hearted witness, or frown down an improperly jovial defendant, all the while that a mischief-loving sprite, hovering within, held his sides at the unseasonable jesting. Deep Moat Grange Then he saw that I was in no humour for jesting on the subject, and he ceased to smile. The Spy in Black The whole of Nature seemed in the humour for jesting. The Undying Past And then all at once she was in her element—laughing, jesting, and mirth. A Sister's Love A Novel Use a lofty style towards persons to whom you owe respect; an easy, trifling, or even jesting style toward a friend, and a courteous style toward one another generally. A Hand-book of Etiquette for Ladies And so, none saying him nay, he rode back to Longtown with the holograph in his breast pocket, jesting with two farmers riding that way as he went. Deep Moat Grange Armand is jesting, laughing, and smoking with us one day, the next he's pitched out of his carriage going down to Asnières, and all we think of is—that his horses are for sale. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories He had come nearer the truth than he thought in his jesting words. Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son I—I was merely jesting," faltered Sophie, "to see if you would. Beggars on Horseback Miss Leslie nodded and smiled in response to his jesting tone. Into the Primitive Then, leaning forward as if jesting, I made a proposition. Deep Moat Grange Stealing to the door, he saw half-a-dozen old women sitting round the fire, jesting and laughing, his old housekeeper, Madge, quite frisky and gay, helping her sister crones to cheering glasses of punch. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry His jesting tone did not seem to be exactly agreeable to his wife. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History Such news spoiled all jesting, and all jollity died away like the bellows of a bagpipe when the wind is gone out. The Adventurous Simplicissimus being the description of the Life of a Strange vagabond named Melchior Sternfels von Fuchshaim We were in very great danger, so that all cried out with anguish, and called upon the name of Jesus for help--He whom they had so often before named carelessly in their frivolous jesting. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. But Betty did not feel in the mood for jesting at present and so shook her head. The Camp Fire Girls Across the Seas This time, however, I am not in a jesting humour. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 "He is jesting at us; he wants to save the notary," replied Morel, quite crazed, and struggling with Rodolph. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 Cl�mence, astonished at the almost jesting tone in which he spoke, looked at Rodolph with extreme surprise, while she said, "How so, my lord?" The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 There was a jesting fool, who, armed with a shield and short leather club, challenged any one to assail him with a lance. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. "No, no, you must be jesting; that would be too much happiness to expect, or even dare to hope for." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 This she executed in the like jesting way; and we are determined to support her on account of her innocence.' Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. I was jealous of all the time he spent with her, of the hours of reading and walking and jesting that once were mine—and of which the lure of her had robbed me. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew No jesting if you would not drive me out of the room. Barbarossa and Other Tales "So you have come at last!" said the empress, with jesting discontent. Majesty A Novel Come, M. Rodolph, do not amuse yourself by jesting with a poor devil like me; you have had your fun in 'proving' me, as you term it. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 "You are jesting," the Professor said, "but you yourself are a philosopher." The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico Beneath their jesting he was aware of pain in his heart, in her eyes; a perception of lost chances, chances that never could have been captured. The Guarded Heights Everybody was eating, proffering food, laughing, and jesting in munching, mouthful tones. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "You are in one of your jesting moods again," he said, staring at a large photograph of the Cellini "Perseus." In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II "Come, come, M. Murphy, you are jesting with me." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 But then, what if he should be disposed to treat the matter altogether too lightly; what if he thought to appease her by some jesting or even gallant apology? In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. And meanwhile each fair lady wove wreaths of herbs and flowers and therewith bedecked her knight, until all those noble gentlemen were entirely bedight with blossoms—whereat was much merriment and pleasant jesting. The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions The contractor was fond of jesting when he was in a good humor, and from his smiling face he seemed to-day to be in the best of spirits. The Cottage of Delight A Novel So far as I'm aware," he answered in a jesting tone, "my parents have had but one son Edwin, who devotes himself to philosophy. The Children of the World It seems so impossible, and I am weak enough to feel that I should not like you to think I am jesting. Pharos, The Egyptian A Romance The others followed his example, and, finally, even the professor, who took his defeat most easily, entered upon his retreat after addressing a few jesting remarks to his opponent. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. Maurevel raised himself on one knee and one hand, fixing his eyes upon Charles to make certain that he was not jesting. Marguerite de Valois You are jesting," replied the other, "but I am in sober earnest. Tony Butler "What are you thinking of?" he answered in a jesting tone. The Children of the World His comrades at first imagined that he was jesting. Mary, Help of Christians And the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers: Instructions, Novenas and Prayers with Thoughts of the Saints for Every Day in the Year "You shall have the romance in an illustrated edition," he said, with a rather forced attempt at jesting. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. "Well, and I suppose--for a change--I must temper my justice with mercy," she said, returning to a jesting tone. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales You seem to be in a humour for jesting this morning. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern I'm glad you've some room," he answered in a jesting tone, "or I should not know where to keep my fifty ducats. The Children of the World "All jesting aside, Louise, this alliance is not altogether free from risks," answered he. The Progressionists, and Angela. Nopp was speaking with a certain grim humor, yet whatever his intentions, none of us got the idea that he was jesting. Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery But she soon grew gay again, jesting with her father to win him to a laugh, and singing to herself her favourite songs. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales Her gaze was lifted to Barres, who bent over her in jesting conversation. The Moonlit Way The jesting tone died on his lips, as he saw the death-like pallor of her face and the expression of hopeless suffering that dwelt about her mouth and eyes. The Children of the World "Come, come, Scaresby; this is really too coarse for mere jesting." The Fortunes Of Glencore It is not because the question is unimportant, but because it is so overwhelmingly important that this jesting about the Future, this fantastic and "ironical" fiction goes on. Underground Man I thought him jesting, and was about to make some flippant reply, when one of the ladies squeezed my arm and said: "Don't, he will be angry; he is in earnest." Life on the Stage "You are jesting," replied the King of the Peacocks. Tales of Passed Times "Your father was but jesting," he said smiling. The Children of the World You thought I was jesting at dinner, when I asked you to come south with me. The Gambler A Novel A page or so further on he is back below his ironical mask again, jesting at the "tribe of sociologists"—the most unsociable of mankind. Underground Man His buoyancy of spirit, his unconquerable gayety made it seem but natural his passion for jesting should go with him to the very grave. Life on the Stage You laugh, brothers, you imagine that I am jesting? Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. She looked at him quietly, as if she considered it beneath her dignity even to let him perceive that his jesting tone annoyed her. The Children of the World He was not much impressed with the treasure, and made no remarks about it, but went on jesting with his companions. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes "Nay, nay, you must not be offended; I was rather jesting on my own barrenness of patronage than upon your proposal." Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "With my whole heart I join the proposal; but you are not serious; I know you are merely jesting in all this." Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) The street and square were filled with men all running, as to a fire, from left to right—a laughing, jesting throng. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop In reply to Frau Valentin's jesting remark, that it was strange a person who, like him, always lived in eternity, never had any time, he did not even answer with his usual smile. The Children of the World Marshal Marmont, who commanded the scattered troops in Paris, had received no orders, beyond a jesting command from the duke of Angoul�me to place them under arms “as some windows might be broken.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" He laughs as he speaks, but there is truth hidden in his jesting tone. Faith and Unfaith But we are jesting when Lassley appears to be very much in earnest. The King of Arcadia Hunting or drilling, jesting or commanding, loving or ruling, none of these filled the aching void. On the Heights A Novel I hear, Fr�ulein," he said in a jesting tone, "that you have lost a wager on my account. The Children of the World But I think that it must be permissible to look rather more benevolent, rather less sternly aloof, than Alison's face was as she passed, escorted by her jesting adherents. The Great Miss Driver "I don't feel in a jesting mood, somehow." Under the Mendips A Tale As she was on the point of handing it to him, he said in a jesting tone:— "Art thou quite sure that we are to be married to-morrow?" Maximina They go on playing, dancing, laughing and jesting; but which of them stops to think of those who are waiting outside, who have aching legs and are overcome with sleep. On the Heights A Novel "Is the champagne revenging itself on you too?" he called in a jesting tone. The Children of the World Yet she believed in this vaster and more splendid meaning that Life kept hidden, under all its dark pranks and sardonic jesting. Shadows of Flames A Novel Mr. Henry was jesting, and so was Johnny; not about the money, or the trouble its loss would occasion, but about the robbers. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone The matter was discussed for a long time between them; Miguel in his ordinary jesting tone, Mendoza with his imperturbable gravity, and showing no impatience, but holding firmly to his reasons. Maximina The courtiers and ladies all wrote, each adding a few lines of a light, jesting character. On the Heights A Novel But he carefully avoided letting her feel his superiority in any other than a jesting manner. The Children of the World She knew that Majesty itself would not have adopted a jesting tone with the Being whom Loring had just called "foxy." Shadows of Flames A Novel Let it not be supposed, however, that my resentment against these literary curses of our century—for such I thought them—ever goaded me beyond my naturally jesting humour. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second "On the contrary, at that very moment, we were talking about you," said Miguel, in the same light and jesting tone, perfectly intended to convey the idea that he was prevaricating. Maximina I did but tease," she said; "but indeed, for all my mother is so ill, this is no time for jesting. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion "We're now just coming to Plato," Edwin forced himself to answer in a jesting tone. The Children of the World His confirmed bachelorhood had always been the subject of more or less caustic jesting on Chesney's part. Shadows of Flames A Novel But Franzl said she could make no allowance for people jesting on such sacred subjects. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. I am not jesting—I am quite in earnest. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. Jean looked from one to the other, to make sure that the girl was jesting. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion "Try me and see whether I'm not less stern than my vocation," he forced himself to reply in a jesting tone. The Children of the World The women were quiet and grave, but outside there was a continual laughing, jesting, and uproar, which, with the dead child before our eyes, seemed rude and heartless. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. A family name belongs only to blood relations, and that is a point about which no jesting should be permitted. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. Mischievous looking pages and jesting equerries have also put in an appearance at this session of the Court of Love. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades I was never farther from jesting in my life," said Valentine la Ni�a; "I love him as I never thought to love man before. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion These shallow jesting words had fallen on her soul like a frost and had paralysed her. The Children of the World But in the case of grown persons, as they are not so sure what becomes of the spirit, they have no jesting or story-telling, and only play cards. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. I. "It's too serious for jesting about, Dan; for I doubt if I have not offended some of the oldest friends I had in the world." Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience There is no single book in which the admirable capacity of the French language for jesting treatment of serious subjects is better shown than in the Lettres Persanes. A Short History of French Literature But he, thinking that she was pleased, and only in fear of slipping among such a horrid gang, led her yet farther along the estrade, and continued his jesting in the same strain as before. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion "You shall witness my skill as a charioteer," said the countess in a jesting tone to Edwin, who had hastily approached. The Children of the World I am in no jesting mood, Beresford; and although you profess to look on the whole affair as a joke, you do not do so, in your secret heart. Her Season in Bath A Story of Bygone Days "Do you ask this seriously, Bernard, or are you only jesting at my presentiments?" Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience Pilgrim and I are always teasing and bantering each other, but he does not really understand me; and, when you are by, I cannot endure his jesting and nonsense. Edelweiss A Story She divined the literal truth under his jesting. Ewing\\'s Lady The two young wives also, especially Leah, were forced to exert great self-control to conceal a heavy heart under a gay, jesting mood. The Children of the World If this be Life, give me a little honest death, without drinks and without foul jesting. From Sea to Sea Letters of Travel Horace Walpole in his letters makes many jesting allusions to Cambridge in the character of newsmonger. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" "It is not a matter for jesting," she said. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington Malham was jesting in the good old way in which he used to jest before he grew so silent and preoccupied. What a Man Wills At this time, there, under the bright Italian sky, in the midst of laughing, singing, jesting men and women, the thought darted through my mind: What hast thou in the wide world? Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Poor or rich, young or old, this dead man who, two days earlier, would have found no consideration from this jesting crowd, is respectfully saluted by the multitude. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 I followed Boyd to the street, made an Apology that I was jesting, commended him for his Honesty, and took him solemnly engaged that he should not repeat what had passed. The Laird o' Coul's Ghost "Well, well," said he, hurriedly, and not caring to smile, for he was in no jesting mood, "has she appeared to understand his attentions?" One Of Them “Fiddlesticks and nonsense!” said Mrs. Crabtree, who sometimes enjoyed a little jesting with Frank. Holiday House A Series of Tales |
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