| 单词 | jestingly |
| 例句 | I jestingly reassured George by saying that I had no secrets from my guards. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Or the work hints at some private joke, as when the three men jestingly argue about one refusing to kiss another. Review: In Badolo’s ‘Yimbégré,’ Men Jesting and Ranting 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z The logical end of this would be something Kubica jestingly called Amazon Imp, short for “implant” and also “impulse.” Behind Amazon’s success is an extreme tolerance for failure 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z The logical end of this would be the something Mr. Kubica jestingly called Amazon Imp, short for “implant” and also “impulse,” Mr. Kubica said. Whole Foods Deal Shows Amazon’s Prodigious Tolerance for Risk 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z He became a fast friend of Countess Ad�le and followed her to her home in the Alps, there, as he jestingly said, to pursue their studies in style in the French language. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z "And yet it is very pleasant," answered Digby, half jestingly, half seriously. The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale 2012-04-26T02:00:10.260Z So little indeed did Tony realize her condition that in January, on the anniversary of their wedding, he half jestingly rallied her on simulating it to keep him down in Clare. The Vanity Girl 2012-04-12T02:00:26.883Z The Duke opened the letter smiling, while the King bent a little towards that side, as if jestingly, to see the contents. Henry of Guise; (Vol. III of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:29.713Z A man might walk in if he felt so inclined," observed Mrs. Hardcastle, jestingly, "but he could scarcely enter it in any other manner. Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-06T02:00:29.933Z It was said jestingly, but, as usual, when Joseffy opens his mouth there is a grain of wisdom in the speech. Unicorns 2012-03-14T02:00:26.677Z "To be saved by you," he continued, half jestingly,—it was a brave heart which could find place for pleasantry then, she thought,—"and then to find you smiling above me." Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z So the three friends rejoiced together, and boasted jestingly among themselves of the three kings' sons who should some day sit down at their tables. The Little Colonel at Boarding-School 2012-02-22T03:00:28.473Z "Give me a test of your ability," I said, jestingly, and drawing my chair nearer to him. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z But Gerard would not view it jestingly: "Why then," said he, "we have killed one of God's creatures that was all alone in the world—as I am this day, in this strange land." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Yes, yes, poor Edith was quite distressed this morning when I told her that jestingly. Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z "Unless our shutters are up, it will, Jack," Mr. Croton jestingly replied. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z She spoke jestingly; but, by the expression of her face, I saw that she was unwilling; that she even considered the position and rank of a cook beneath her. What Shall We Do? 2012-01-29T03:00:11.167Z When I had received the notes, I jestingly asked him what security I should give him for their repayment? Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Mart�, observing that his piece of bread was a little broken, exclaimed jestingly: "Aha, I think I find here the footprints of my little mouse, don't I, Cristina?" The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z Nearly 4,000 of the Englishmen were destroyed, including 300 priests, attired in full canonicals, from which tragic circumstance the rude Scots jestingly referred to the battle as the “Chapter of Mitton.” Curious Church Customs and Cognate Subjects 2011-12-02T03:00:21.090Z “You are setting such a premium on ordinary courtesy that I begin to believe it must be a rare quality in these parts,” he said jestingly, with what sounded to Prudence a faintly sarcastic humour. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z She was angry and abused me; I laughed, and answered her jestingly.’ Memoirs of Leonora Christina Daughter of Christian IV. of Denmark; Written During Her Imprisonment in the Blue Tower at Copenhagen 1663-1685 2011-11-26T03:00:13.823Z The little girl, who was so inseparable a companion that he jestingly called her his bride, listened as she was holding her sick lord's feet in her lap. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z I told her jestingly of the grave occupation in which her cries had surprised me the night of the accident. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z He said, jestingly, that he could not do without some male society, and a trio would be pleasant in their pastoral life. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. II (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:24.180Z But he rose to go: “You frighten me,” he said, jestingly. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z One of his parishioners remarked, jestingly, that the hearers of Dr. Bellows were taught in perfection one lesson,—that of self-reliance. Recollections and Impressions 1822-1890 2011-10-15T02:00:25.820Z "You have grown, Countess Clara," said he jestingly; "this child really looks over our heads." For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z “If only they don’t lose that perfume, Caleb, when they ascend the Nile again!” said Uncle Catullus, jestingly. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z She spoke jestingly, yet as Caroline watched Angelica's face, it occurred to her that Mary was not always tactful. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z “Do you look upon it with so much scorn?” she asked, jestingly. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z That was the way he jestingly put it. Edgar Saltus: The Man 2011-09-13T02:00:36.953Z "Oh, you traitor!" said he, half jestingly, half seriously, "you want to hang me on a hook, and I almost let it out!" The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z And this brings to my Thoughts what another Deist said jestingly to me, viz. An Account of the Growth of Deism in England 2011-09-05T02:00:23.153Z Though he spoke jestingly, there was an undercurrent of seriousness in his voice. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z Perhaps, even as it is, you are none too well pleased with me!” he replied, jestingly. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z He laughed, and answered her jestingly; but he did not avail himself of the invitation. The Shadow of the Past 2011-08-31T02:01:36.547Z Rarely, however, was his uncle's name mentioned in his presence: at first, Mr. Gerard had purposely spoken of Sir Massingberd lightly and jestingly, but it was found that the subject had better be altogether avoided. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:33.793Z Ah! my Marcos," she said jestingly, "it is well that you woke; for I am going to be furiously jealous. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z Though he spoke jestingly, the red flush was still in his face. The Builders 2011-09-19T02:00:09.067Z “Be brave then and ask it,” Cecile went on, still jestingly. Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel 2011-10-18T02:00:20.340Z He was once jestingly asked at the navy department at Washington if he could turn a seventy-four? Inventions in the Century 2011-07-20T02:00:14.643Z "Come, come, gentlemen," said the Emperor jestingly, "tell the truth, for I'll wager that you have often met before, to say nothing of the lively correspondence you have carried on of late." The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z "Is it in your own person," said Rosalind jestingly, "that you have become thus familiar with sin?" The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z He spoke half jestingly, glancing at her the while. The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z "I see all my manuscripts accepted at once," he said jestingly. The Higher Court 2011-06-27T02:01:00.213Z Only now, the landlord observed jestingly, the profits would be small! The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z Joachime then said, jestingly: "If, then, no style of love is good for anything, as you two have proved, there is nothing left for us but to hate." Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z "What are you doing here, my child?" he asked her, jestingly. Heroines That Every Child Should Know Tales for Young People of the World's Heroines of All Ages 2011-05-04T02:00:19.257Z “Just a boy, you are, my friend,” said Don Ernesto, jestingly. The Radio Boys' Search for the Inca's Treasure 2011-04-30T02:00:12.743Z Philip had then jestingly declared that but for her he would go into the Church. The Higher Court 2011-06-27T02:01:00.213Z Indeed, she was so enthusiastic about Mr. Bragg, that Owen jestingly told her in his next letter that he was growing jealous of his "master"—so he always termed Mr. Bragg. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 2011-04-26T02:00:28.200Z "Yes, off and on all winter; you know I intend to purchase some of your mineral lands, since you allow them to lie undeveloped," he added, jestingly. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z "You may for all that, drink a bumper with him," jestingly replied the mysterious stranger. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z All around him, there is a company of fine, stalwart fellows, made of the same metal, and there, they put their bold heads together, and jestingly blow misty veils into each other's faces. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z Everyone began to wish everyone else a happy new year, and then as soon as quiet was restored, the pastor made a little speech which began jestingly, and ended seriously. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z Passing a negro lad, they jestingly pretended that they would kidnap him. When the Ku Klux Rode 2011-04-06T02:00:03.767Z But in an argument with Jackson, the prince, jestingly, contended that trial by jury was as old as the time of Julius C�sar; and even that C�sar died by it. The American Quarterly Review No. XVIII, June 1831 (Vol 9) 2011-04-02T02:00:12.460Z "A man who wants to pass his old days peaceably, must come to Germany," he had jestingly said to the Duchess; but in reality the clatter of arms, strengthened his mind, like old Rhinewine. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z "To begin with, thou shalt gather something else than Greek wisdom from my lips," said she jestingly, giving him another kiss. Ekkehard. Vol. II (of II). A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:45.217Z “Perhaps you wouldn’t care to carry it there?” she said, half jestingly. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The Captain used to say, jestingly, that he should go down to posterity as a breeder of sheep. Mayne Reid A Memoir of his Life 2011-03-23T02:00:25.120Z I remember that I turned to Alice, and jestingly asked her whether she was to be taken up for stealing hearts! The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z I mean that one can learn many things jestingly, without the sweat-drops of hard labour on one's brow. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z "It won't do you any harm to be seen in public with me," he said jestingly; and even in that half-bantering remark he managed to convey a subtle meaning. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z I but spoke jestingly; and please don’t think I meant reproaching you. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Previous to our meeting, a mutual acquaintance had jestingly and rather fiendishly accosted Pellegrini one day with a remark concerning my work. Forty Years of 'Spy' 2011-03-04T03:00:57.237Z And teasingly, jestingly, she pushed back the thick hair from his temples. Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso 2011-02-27T03:00:30.780Z How often would Tom quiz her about the respectful devotion of her old admirer, and jestingly ask her if she could consent to marry him. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z Count Morynski had drawn his daughter down on to a seat near him, and was jestingly reproaching her for her late return. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z "Are you timid about firearms?" he asked, jestingly. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Sometimes the doctor came and sat under our olive-tree, and some of us spoke jestingly of the universal sickness, and asked him how ill we must be before he would send us home. The Secret Battle 2011-02-06T03:00:59.983Z Thus, half in earnest, half jestingly, Massingbred talked away, little thinking how deeply many a random speech entered into his friend's heart, taking firm root there to grow and vegetate hereafter. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z "Now how is it that you are so sure of it?" asked Sandow jestingly, but the jest seemed somewhat forced. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z He started as from a dream when Wanda, pointing to her stone seat, said jestingly--"I suppose this is one of your old Runic stones?" Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z The young Baroness pointed jestingly to a great panelled mirror opposite them: "Look there, Uncle Arno, and dare to talk again of being old!" No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "I will not fear that the gentlemen will challenge each other when I mention the names," he said, jestingly. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z Before leaving the mountains, Will had jestingly asked her whether she would like to see Broadway. My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z They then returned and jestingly begged Ernest to produce the result of his labor. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z The factory, as she often jestingly remarked to Richard, was her unhappy love. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z During these excursions, which Oswald jestingly called preliminary studies for Homer, he had had constant opportunity to study the character of his two pupils. Problematic Characters A Novel 2010-12-26T03:00:15.780Z The Prince drew near and laid his hand jestingly upon his friend's shoulder. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z One of his companions jestingly alluded to the indignation of the old man—he "wondered how George stood it." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 I was placed in the midst of a species of moral cannibals, who preyed ruthlessly and jestingly on the misfortunes and miseries of their fellow-creatures. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 "Oh, how beautiful!" sighed Lilly, and pressing her face between the iron bars she jestingly whined and begged to be let in. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z He described the affair jestingly, robbing it of serious import. The Great Mogul "I believe my most gracious aunt is right," he said half reproachfully, half jestingly. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z "What a goose you are," she said jestingly. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode Still, as she also superintended choir-singing, and soon had all her time occupied, her income was so large that I jestingly said she would soon be able to buy an estate. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History And as he spoke, jestingly, he placed the muzzle to his lips. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 They look at each other and laugh: "Imperial eagles are the finest birds, after all, don't you think?" says Lady Danbury, jestingly. Majesty A Novel It was intensely cold, and the poor Professor wandered anxiously around the ungainly carriage, stamping his feet to warm them, until presently another traveller said jestingly to him: "Cool, is it not?" The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico Edwin jestingly asked if she were a vegetarian. The Children of the World "Mignon certainly had an alto voice," she once jestingly said to me. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History "M. Joseph, what a charming voice you have!" said his master, jestingly. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 Winningly, jestingly he took her hand and kissed it. Majesty A Novel She had once heard Grong half jestingly make a similar assertion about another person. Magnhild Dust "There's another of those little barrels," I said to George, half jestingly. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne Once at ease as to not being surprised from behind he put himself in a posture of defence, and said, jestingly: "Aha, father Mercandon, don't you know me?" Marguerite de Valois "A free heart for an enslaved one," said she jestingly. The Progressionists, and Angela. Several of his comrades came in, in the afternoon, and in the course of a carousal one of them took the loaded piece, and presenting it at the nearest soldier, jestingly threatened to shoot him. Scenes and Adventures in Affghanistan In this, though jestingly alluded to, there was much to work on a jealous and exacting husband. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. But the name of "Fronsacquin," which De Montalvan had jestingly applied, so gratified his puerile vanity, that for a few days he looked upon the warlike adventurer almost with affection. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 119, September, 1867 It was jestingly said of him once that if he wiped his pen on a piece of blotting-paper, he would date the blotting-paper and file it for reference. Astronomical Discovery He may have jestingly promised to fetch her home jewels and rich silk stuffs of the Indies filched from pirates. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day She says it jestingly, but with a somewhat sad shrug of her rounded shoulders, as she remembers the dismal school-room, and the restraint that, however gentle, is hateful to her gay, petulant nature. Faith and Unfaith The Baroness jestingly spoke of love, and said that she had not imagined such enthusiasm possible at the present day. On the Heights A Novel "You still want to go?" she asked jestingly. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel The son noticed it, and spoke, half jestingly, of this act of courtesy. The Shadow "Come, come, Curtis, you know well this is not my impression of you; you only say so jestingly." Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience "But what you tell me only makes me believe the more that you exert some power of fascination," said the Doctor, laughing jestingly. A Modern Wizard "The really best thing in the world would be to drink," Sonnenkamp said, jestingly. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine In a mutual confession by a peasant and his wife of their moral shortcomings, which are treated jestingly, the demoralization appears plainly, without any apparent conception of its impropriety. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) He himself was always jestingly alluding to them; and one day, on the occasion of a funeral of a friend, which he could not possibly attend, he suggested sending his boots instead. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections "For what?" he asked jestingly, laying a hand upon her head and smiling down into the happy, eager face. Elsie at Viamede One day," Chamisso further relates, "I had lost my hat, portmanteau, gloves and all my luggage, and Fouqu� asked me jestingly whether I had also lost my shadow. The Marvellous History of the Shadowless Man and The Cold Heart This woman they asked, jestingly, whether she had any thing pleasant to tell them. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors She did not reply jestingly, after her usual fashion; she sat down languidly, and spread her heavy skirts around her so as to make a sort of silken barrier between herself and Hubert. A Life Sentence A Novel Apropos of some misunderstanding, her father said to her jestingly one day, "Eden, did you ever hear of such a thing as hemiopia?" Eden An Episode He jestingly told Tom Willis to borrow his grandam’s spectacles the next time he was sent to keep a look-out ahead. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Once he had said to Carlotta jestingly, "Well, his arms are almost as long as Norman's—not quite maybe." The "Genius" The poets jestingly averred that the ghosts of the great departed were groaning in their capacious tombs. Sónnica Welcome! right welcome!" said she half jestingly, but with the heartiest good will: "So the old gentleman is my cousin? The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. "Perhaps the ghost, or whatever it was, is hiding in that," he added jestingly. Doubloons—and the Girl I should have felt jealous had she attended to any one else; but was quite angry at hearing her jestingly spoken of as "my conquest." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 Louis Philippe once jestingly remarked, ‘I have this qualification for being a king in these days, that I have blacked my own boots, and could black them again.’ Household Papers and Stories The very way in which he spoke to her—lightly always, and jestingly—made serious questioning impossible. Brooke's Daughter A Novel It was not long before the subalterns began to make more or less pointed remarks, half jestingly, to Reimers. Jena or Sedan? The duke did then ask her, jestingly, 'But which flag shall it be?' Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. The road had formerly been known as the King’s Highway, and was famed for the number of its taverns, which were jestingly said to be as many as its mile-stones. Peggy Owen and Liberty Vianney was wont to declare jestingly that he had never left his overcoat anywhere. The Life of Blessed John B. Marie Vianney, Curé of Ars With a Novena and Litany to this Zealous Worker in the Vineyard of the Lord "My dear," said Caspar, half jestingly, half warningly, "you must let me remind you that silence is usually taken to mean consent." Brooke's Daughter A Novel One of the seniors said, jestingly: "What next! shall we eat grass like King Nebuchadnezzar?" Skipper Worse It will slip readily into the pocket, yet he jestingly showed it to a visitor as "his entire laboratory." A History of Science, Volume 5(of 5) Aspects Of Recent Science Every carriage that left the inn-door seemed to take a part of him away with it; and when people jestingly offered him a lift, he could with difficulty command his emotion. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson Swanston Edition Vol. 6 (of 25) He answered, jestingly, "Been in to see if you had any American beauties." The Side Of The Angels A Novel "If you happen to be the head of the house," Lawrence added jestingly. Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author Isabella spoke half jestingly, and Philippa thought of her conversation with the doctor and his judgment, or rather his vindication, of a beautiful woman. East of the Shadows She had jestingly asked her doctor to bleed away the last drop of her German blood. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 "You really mean to have your freedom, do you?" he asked, jestingly; "to sweep me out of your life for ever; that is hard." A Noble Woman The Speaker jestingly referred it to the Committee on Geological Survey. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI Lawrence," she said jestingly, "you have swept away the bulwark of the home, made infidelity easy, and numberless separated families inevitable with your bold, bad talk. Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author She is jestingly described as of two and a half Cairo donkey power. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 Which, recently, had given him a slightly battered appearance, commented on jestingly by young rakes 175 and old sports at the Patroon’s Club, and also observed by his mother with gentle concern. The Crimson Tide A Novel I lent the manuscript to Lessing, observing jestingly that I, too, could write like Shaftesbury, the Englishman. Dreamers of the Ghetto He spoke half jestingly, yet when he squeezed his stalwart bulk through the opening and flashed the beam of his light into the darkness of a narrow passage ahead he was assailed with vague forebodings. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 He never complained, my grand, brave boy; he spoke of them lightly always, sometimes jestingly, but he could not deceive that fine interior sense. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy "Nay," said Mr. Fairchild, jestingly, "I hope you don't expect me to repair the chimney." The Fairchild Family “Why this desertion from the ranks?” he asked, jestingly, yet with purpose back of the jest. The Bondwoman "No ship!" interrupted Altamont; "it seems to me the Porpoise should not be forgotten, unless indeed it came by land," he added jestingly. The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras Cinderella, indeed, expected well such an answer, and was very glad of the refusal; for she would have been sadly put to it if her sister had lent her what she asked for jestingly. Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales In the course of conversation he asked her jestingly, though with a beating heart, "what she meant to do with her new lover?" An Old Sailor's Yarns “Go, go,” adding jestingly, “and let some wolf or wild beast devour you.” Sielanka: An Idyll Not a mite more so than ours, surely, said Pomponius, jestingly. The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero Cinderilla, indeed, expected some such answer, and was very glad of the refusal; for she would have been sadly put to it, if her sister had lent her what she asked for jestingly. The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault "Oh, I'm pretty well off where I am," he would retort, looking into her eyes; or, jestingly, "I'm not as young as I used to be, or I'd get in tow of that." Jennie Gerhardt A Novel “I’ll never try again; I never do try to distinguish myself but I make a failure of it!” wailed Monty, jestingly. Dorothy's House Party One day a certain person spoke of him half jestingly in a manner that aroused the suspicions of some others who were present. Heart Talks "Well, we are getting along to the Millennium famously," said I, jestingly. Hurricane Island "You should fall in love, Mr. Stone," she said to me one day, half jestingly, "and that would get you out of some of your staid ways." The Love Story of Abner Stone Mr. Lindsay spoke this half jestingly, half in earnest. The Wide, Wide World She became shyer of speech for a while, until he asked her, jestingly, why she did not join the circus. The Maids of Paradise Such an advent as this had been threatened jestingly many times. The Scarlet Feather He inquired about my going to Mississippi, and when I explained the scheme to him, he said jestingly, "You know there is no God in Mississippi." Tuskegee & Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements I have seen her naughtiness all along,” the elder said jestingly. The Brothers Karamazov In his letter of thanks Kościuszko told her jestingly that he was glad that all her eulogies of him were "in a romance, because no one will believe them." Kościuszko A Biography "It makes a nice lot of work for the Post Office Department," put in Mr. Wright jestingly. Paul and the Printing Press You remember that they used jestingly to call you the bishop’s wife, and said that you would never regret having married a parson. The Scarlet Feather Even though that comrade would jestingly call it "Bovril," and unnecessarily explain that the pool it came from contained two dead horses and an ox. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition “What has Harris been telling you that has aroused you to interest, Tana?” he asked, jestingly. That Girl Montana “Weak,” replied Yellow Bird jestingly, touching his breast with a fluttering hand. 'Me--Smith' This was said half jestingly; but I replied, quite seriously, that I thought Major Frank would do wrong to refuse a good husband. Major Frank "Then everyone would have known it was here, and there is no saying what might have happened," Harding jestingly answered. The Rider of Waroona So excellent a "sermon" did he preach on numerous occasions that Mr. Nelson jestingly told his friend that he must stay out of his parish! Frank H. Nelson of Cincinnati The first was jestingly called the Upper House. The Corsair King So he answered jestingly: “My secrets are not for little girls to know.” 'Me--Smith' “Which the ladies are afraid of,” said a gentleman, half jestingly, half reproachfully, “for as a rule they are as true as they are sharp.” Major Frank The boys said I did well, to which I jestingly remarked that "that was common shooting for me; just throw up an apple and I will hit it." One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed I don't say this jestingly; I believe such a tax would do more to advance real art than a great many schools of design. The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing He seized Pete Stubbs, jestingly, by the neck, however, and shook him hard. The Boy Scout Automobilists or, Jack Danby in the Woods I asked jestingly, and yet aware of a certain odd discomfort. Uncanny Tales What of that?" asked she, jestingly: "if there be one such black creature more or less in the world, what consequence is it to you? Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers "I suppose you don't mean to make me editor also?" he added, rather jestingly; probably not dreaming that he should ever conduct the publication. The Printer Boy. Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. That woman who came in with you, for instance,” continued Jimmy jestingly, “she looks just like a man; there’s no knowing; nothing would surprise me after that!” The Bill-Toppers He was a sort of "show-child" almost from his birth, and could barely walk when it was jestingly said of him, he passed all his nights with fairies on the hills. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 "Perhaps Mr. Martin will come and board with us," said Rufus, jestingly; "wouldn't you like that, Rose?" Rufus and Rose Or, The Fortunes of Rough and Ready "If you say one word more about that girl I shall fall in love with her immediately, which would be ahead of my matrimonial scheme," Karl replied jestingly. The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience "Poets ought to be ready at any time," remarked Osborne jestingly. The Printer Boy. Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. In short, he was always ready, at whatever odds, to do battle for the 'weaker sex,' as he jestingly called them. Leslie Ross: or, Fond of a Lark She had vanished as completely as if she had been that shadowy astral wraith they had jestingly discussed, and he was not only baffled and perplexed but wounded. The Silver Butterfly “Upon my word, you would be an uncommonly cheerful companion for a nervous man,” remarked Sir Edgar, half jestingly, half in earnest. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" Herman looked at him, and then spoke jestingly, but with an effort. The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience One day Lord Halifax half jestingly proposed to him an exploration of the sources of the Nile. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century With the spirit of the ceremony, he jestingly caught her hand and kissed it, as he arose. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play I would be very glad if, in the course of the evening, someone would jestingly refer to this and absolve me from holding such untenable ideas. Radio Boys Loyalty Bill Brown Listens In Some of his hearers, he informs us, spoke jestingly of having now to "bear the barrow to build the house of God." Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets He spoke jestingly, yet not without deep sympathy. Dorothy's Travels Many little trouts," he added jestingly, "will serve my turn as well as one big one. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes He disliked controversy, with its waste of energy in profitless discussion, and jestingly averred that if there were any reformers living in his neighborhood he should move away. Looking Backward 2000-1887 Mrs. Hazleton scolded her jestingly for late rising, and asked if she was always such a lie-abed. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 “I don’t think we’ll get a very willing crew, sir,” says the first lieutenant jestingly. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea While frolicking with a comrade, at his barracks, he had taken up his revolver, jestingly threatening to shoot. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Cinderella indeed expected some such answer and was very glad of the refusal, for she would have been sadly put to it if her sister had lent her what she asked for jestingly. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes "Perhaps it is the book," he said jestingly. The Book of All-Power "You take this too jestingly," began the Parson; "and I don't see why, with your excellent understanding, truths so plain and obvious should not strike you at once." The International Monthly, Volume 2, No. 4, March, 1851 Both were men of fine stature and great strength; and, indeed, Upaparu one day jestingly remarked that he and Captain Shelley's two officers were a match for three times their number. Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories 1898 "Mr. Glover, if you have jestingly beguiled me into real sympathy I shall be angry in earnest." The Daughter of a Magnate On a previous occasion he had spoken jestingly of the new currency of Edward VI. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "Monsieur l'Abbe," a starving Gaul, Fearing his pupil to annoy, Instructed jestingly the boy, Morality taught scarce at all; Gently for pranks he would reprove And in the Summer Garden rove. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse "If people had more faith—" he began jestingly; then stopped, seeing the real anxiety in the serious brown eyes, and asked gently, "What is troubling you, child?" At the Little Brown House "So you do not like marriage?" he said, rather jestingly. A Little Girl in Old Quebec "I shouldn't mind letting that young chap tutor me a little," observed he half jestingly to his wife. Walter and the Wireless For you," he jestingly resumed, "who have the bump of matrimony finely developed, here would be a capital match. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 379, May, 1847 "I am going to have a look at the section on the way," he said; "just to see that the river has not come over the top," he added jestingly. Adventures in Many Lands Finally Mr. Swift said, jestingly, "What security have you to offer?" At the Little Brown House Good-humored at the time, his good-humor persevered, and in later life he was wont to say jestingly that he found he was growing more and more like his famous portrait every day. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III Benedick jestingly promises one so ‘in high a style that no man living shall come over it.’ A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles But although my remark was jestingly said, the knot of soldiers who heard it were intensely excited. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War But the great man—officially considered—of the entire river is the "Squire," as he is jestingly called. The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 They were about two miles beyond Eton, when a hand was suddenly laid on Constance’s bridle, and the summons to “Stand and deliver!” jestingly uttered in a familiar and most welcome voice. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Because she has by her laborious profession made herself independent, he jestingly talks about her bank stock, and about her being a good speculation for some needy old gentleman. Janet's Love and Service They argued jestingly, while I blushed—a hot, overwhelming blush, and seeing it, they paused, looking mystified and distressed, and abruptly changed the conversation. The Lady of the Basement Flat He missed Olympias sadly, for as the Earl had once jestingly remarked, she burnt perpetual incense on his altar, and flattery was a necessary of life to Reginald. A Forgotten Hero Not for Him With them he read and conversed sociably and jestingly; with them he exchanged letters when they were not together. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation His hospitality won him the well-known nickname of the maître d’hôtel of philosophy, and his house was jestingly called the Café de l’Europe. Diderot and the Encyclopædists Volume II. "Why, that is not you," said Melanie, half jestingly, half encouragingly, "but you are here." Debts of Honor Towards the end of the evening he jestingly asked her whom he should go home with, since he could not that evening be her escort. A Love Story Reversed 1898 He tried to speak jestingly, but the heaviness of the night's foreboding was still upon him and the foreman detected the nervousness in his voice. The Rainy Day Railroad War Erasmus jestingly compares his fate to that of Saint Cassianus, who was stabbed to death by his pupils with pencils. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation I spoke half jestingly, and more for the sake of keeping up the conversation than in the expectation of hearing any particular information. At the Point of the Sword There was one thing which they had touched on once or twice jestingly, and which Czipra would have particularly loved to extract from her. Debts of Honor I spoke to mother jestingly in order to prevent her from building her hopes on an unstable foundation. A Daughter of the Middle Border Hillard spoke jestingly, but like a man who covers up a sudden twinge of pain. The Lure of the Mask She was, as she jestingly said, "a widow bewitched;" but she rarely coquetted, and then only in that innocent way which comes natural to some women, from a universal desire to please. Olive A Novel "Blissful ring!" said the Count jestingly; "and yet, dearest heart, you do well to cherish it, for it is an enchanted ring, an old ring of which there are many strange stories." A Child's Book of Saints At this the owner of the horse jestingly told him that he should not find fault with the poor animal, which had never before carried the weight of three kingdoms upon its back. True Stories of Wonderful Deeds Pictures and Stories for Little Folk "Take to the hurricane wing, then!" suggested Stuart, a little jestingly. Plotting in Pirate Seas Agatha, wondering, uncomfortable, recommenced what she jestingly called "her little rebellion." Agatha's Husband A Novel Poor Watty said this half jestingly, yet with such a look of genuine feeling that Jack forgot his own troubles for the moment. Philosopher Jack Pauline spoke at first half jestingly, but when she looked full at the thin, worn countenance of the youth who stood speechless before her, she forgot surprise and everything else in a feeling of pity. The Island Queen Supplying himself with a number of tallow candles, a mining hammer, and other tools, Maggot stripped to the waist, and jestingly bidding his friends farewell, entered the mouth of the tunnel, and disappeared. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines I saw that my friend was jestingly attempting to test my feelings, but I made no reply at first, though I felt strongly on the subject. The Big Otter Swinton was to command the party, and Master Trench said, jestingly, that he and Master Burns, with Olly, would stay to guard the camp! The Crew of the Water Wagtail Jean had said half jestingly that Jack Glover would be a frequent visitor at the flat; in point of fact, he did not come at all. The Angel of Terror The boy spoke jestingly, but it was clear from his heaving chest, partially-open mouth, and glittering eyes, that his little heart was stirred to an unwonted depth of emotion. The Island Queen He answered at first jestingly, but, on recollection, asked her with great earnestness, whether she did not intend that the matter should go forward? Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth Having returned to his original design—the scheme of atrocity so coolly and jestingly declared, Uraga takes steps towards its execution. The Lone Ranche "Hum! feel my pulse then," he said jestingly, "but put your hand, not on my pulse, but in my pocket." A Hungarian Nabob His size had by this time become enormous, so that when he had first entered the Tower it was jestingly said that the doors must be enlarged to receive him. Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. "But this is your favourite weather," remarked she jestingly. The Home "Here is a little sage, she is never satisfied with questions," said Darvid, jestingly. The Argonauts Despite the obscurity he could do that, though not, as he jestingly declared, by the smell. The Lone Ranche "Why, you and that girl must be preparing a lengthy address," she said to Davy jestingly. David Lannarck, Midget An Adventure Story I have hitherto spoken jestingly, but now is the moment of seriousness. Strife and Peace Mrs. Gunilla jestingly beseeches of him not to become too nomadic: however, this is certain, that no living being has more interest about cows and calves, sheep and poultry, than Louise. The Home She spoke jestingly enough not to offend, but her manner betrayed the irritation of an intelligent woman who at an advanced age found herself for the first time failing to understand. The Tragic Muse The journalist jestingly identified the dignitaries, the men about town, the titled ladies about whose bulbous red shoulders often hung scandal, and retailed other gossip from his newspaper files. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life They behaved with the wondrous good nature which characterizes a French crowd, laughing over the absurdity of their predicament and waving the tickets, which they would never be enabled to present, jestingly at one another. The Insurrection in Paris He, however, assured Susanna, who was now anxious about him, that it was of no consequence; it would soon be better, he added jestingly. Strife and Peace He was roused out of his painful observations by the voice of Petrea, who jestingly announced to him that the enviable happiness awaited him of driving herself and the Assessor in the Medewi-carriage. The Home We saw the enemies of Democracy waiting to be invited to its funeral, and jestingly looking into the blank faces of those of us to whom the telegraph brought the sad intelligence. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government He had been at Firbank also, and he had remembered enough of the sermon there to repeat some of the preacher's words jestingly to his face. A Book of Quaker Saints Rose Winter had said half jestingly that Lady Dauntrey was a woman who might "look on her neighbour's jewels when it was dark." The Guests Of Hercules Well," he asked, almost jestingly, turning to General Bertrand, "you have not broken the seal yet? Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia "You must endeavour to grow above it!" said the good, prudent mother, jestingly, but significantly. The Home "By George, Bert, what did you see in that platform jumble to make you look as if you had suddenly taken on a new lease of life?" he inquired jestingly. Branded He thought moving on in the dark imprudent, but gave up his own will, and even wrote jestingly afterwards on the convenience of making the mosquitoes act as a spur. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field They walked together out of the bright room of the large decorative picture called jestingly "The Three Disgraces," on through the Salle Schmidt, and so to the atrium. The Guests Of Hercules You don't choose to understand me," she said, half seriously and half jestingly, "but later, perhaps, you will do so. The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 Nevertheless these two went forth jestingly and merrily arm in arm. The Home Miss Wycliffe jestingly proposed an illumination of the house; but her father's patience with her perversity was exhausted. The Mayor of Warwick Afterwards he chuckled guiltily to himself as he recalled the odd stare with which the conductor favoured him when he jestingly inquired if there was "any room aloft." From the Housetops "Thou speakest darkly, good my liege, yet I joy to see thee thus jestingly inclined." The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History "It is not much of a living," said Lucy, meeting the words half jestingly. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891 Just as it is the fashion in the Middle West to speak jestingly of Kansas, it is the fashion in the South to treat lightly the State of North Carolina. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' "You make the friendships of men pale into insignificance," he remarked jestingly, yet not without a new respect, inspired by this glimpse of her capacity for loyalty to one who overshadowed her. The Mayor of Warwick Polixenes turned to his son, telling him jestingly that he should have bought some gift for his fair maid—not let the peddler go without seeking anything for her. The Children's Portion "Nay, shame on thee!" replied Douglas, still jestingly. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History But he was to leave very soon, and had said jestingly that the next time that he proposed, he would be betrothed and married all at once. The Bridal March; One Day A letter was brought to him, which he opened, and reading it jestingly, then threw it on the table. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution "Didn't force you to come here against your will, eh?" queried Hunt jestingly. Elsie's Vacation and After Events Not one of the professional critics could put their fingers on Van Kuyp's weak spots—"his sore music," as he jestingly called it—so surely as his wife. Visionaries A French lady, whilst sojourning at Padua, was informed that there was a Grey Friar in the Bishop's prison there, and finding that every one spoke jestingly about him, she inquired the reason. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. V. (of V.) "Then you forgive me?" she asked, whether jestingly or in earnest I could not tell. 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 That fact was evident to Violet, also, and she jestingly referred to it at one time when, for a few moments, they were alone together. Elsie at Home "Ah, then, don't you think it would be only kind in me to put my eldest daughter there as a pupil?" asked the captain jestingly. Elsie's Vacation and After Events Champa jestingly asked, "What do you see that you look into the sky a hundred times?" The Poison Tree A Tale of Hindu Life in Bengal A brief contest took place, and Abu Sofian was once more defeated in what was jestingly called the Battle of the Meal Sacks. The Days of Mohammed A parchment in Hindustani, given jestingly or ironically by a humorous old chap in orders and white linen and rhinoceros sandals.… The Adventures of Kathlyn It was the anniversary of Carr's 1916 experience and before they went several of his friends jestingly warned him not to be captured this time. The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. He walked impressively, but evidently jestingly talking to the smiling Missy. The Awakening The Resurrection He paid no attention to the armless man, who jestingly shouted an ironic remark to him. Atlantis The men—half curiously, half jestingly, but all good-humoredly—strolled along beside the cart, some in advance, some a little in the rear of the homely catafalque. Modern Prose And Poetry; For Secondary Schools Edited With Notes, Study Helps, And Reading Lists "What makes you think it was big?" jestingly. The Adventures of Kathlyn It is sometimes jestingly alluded to in old plays. Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers Why," said he, jestingly, "perhaps in the case of medicine, at all events, I might face the consequences of scepticism'. The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic "You are as absent-minded as ever, Vital," he said jestingly, as he seized him by the arm and marched him into the room. A Lover in Homespun And Other Stories Gwen answered in the manner the questions were asked, seriously or jestingly. My Neighbors Stories of the Welsh People "Shall you never be satisfied?" she asked jestingly. Empire Builders A contemptuous priesthood laughed at their simple devotion, as formerly in Italy the clergy, familiarized with the sanctuaries, witnessed coldly and almost jestingly the fervor of the pilgrim come from afar. The Life of Jesus And he told Pete of his ride, and how he had misled the posse, and he spoke jestingly, as though it had been a little thing to do; hardly worth repeating. The Ridin' Kid from Powder River He used to speak jestingly of the occurrence. Memoirs of Arthur Hamilton, B. A. Of Trinity College, Cambridge Extracted From His Letters And Diaries, With Reminiscences Of His Conversation By His Friend Christopher Carr Of The Same College He must be resigned to her situation, she added jestingly. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes There was not, of course, the slightest real relationship, but Bertie jestingly called her his niece, perhaps, to establish a right of chaperonage. Bluebell A Novel I am a beginner," answered the young man, jestingly, "and it would not be surprising should I fail at first. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance With her small white hand she jestingly pretended to box his huge ears. Marietta A Maid of Venice "If this icy exterior could be broken through one would find warmth and life beneath," Prince Egon had declared more than once, half jestingly. The Northern Light She was not inviting to the artistic eye; indeed, I rather wondered how my friend could tolerate her at the head of the table, till he jestingly told me it was reckoned off the bill. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes Fred spoke jestingly, and yet not without a sigh at the magnitude of our loss. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia Perhaps Victor was the soberest man among them, next to the vicomte, who had jestingly been accused of having hollow bones, so marvelous was his capacity for wine and the art of concealing the effects. The Grey Cloak The fellow had the look of a born criminal; he was just such a man as Zorzi had thought of when he had jestingly proposed to Giovanni to hire a murderer. Marietta A Maid of Venice He was quite occupied in talking half jestingly with old Miss Cordsen. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel I jestingly pleaded the familiar proverb about fools and dead men, and observed that there was great obscurity surrounding the real sources of evil in our social life. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863 So this time he contented himself with drawing up his garments round his neck and sitting down in the shallow water among the crowd who were splashing about and jestingly baptizing one another. The Age of Erasmus Lectures Delivered in the Universities of Oxford and London "Softly, softly!" warned the youth, taking up the carving knife and jestingly testing the edge with his thumb-nail. The Grey Cloak Sometimes the silence was prolonged to awkwardness, and one of them would jestingly offer a penny for the other's thoughts. Bunker Bean "I hope I was not the most foolish thing that could come into your thoughts," answered Delphin, jestingly. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel Of course, this time they were only joking, so the "boxing" their mother had somewhat jestingly accused them of was all part of the game. Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays He spoke jestingly, but his mother, with her usual tenacity, held fast to the subject. One Man in His Time "Was I so indiscreet?" jestingly, though the rise and fall of her bosom was more than normal. The Grey Cloak He spoke jestingly, and yet he was regarding his mother. Macleod of Dare Mr. Frothingham never lost his easy self-poise over anything which this jestingly tolerated world offered him, but he allowed himself to be surprised now. The First Soprano Her Philadelphia correspondent had jestingly suggested to her in one of his letters, that she should be careful not to allow herself to be "bought by the rebels." The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. "We are informed that the Greeks speak jestingly of our Scythian deserts, and that they are even become a proverb; but we are fonder of our solitudes, than of thy great cities." A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 2 The vicomte bowed jestingly, stepped forward and picked up the foil, presenting it to its owner. The Grey Cloak "At least from your point of view," I said jestingly. With Steyn and De Wet "I'm afraid his journey was in another direction," I said jestingly, and thoughtlessly told her the story of the morning. Famous Modern Ghost Stories He had spoken jestingly—yet the jest was mainly pretence; the real passion was there and ready the instant he let it control. The Cab of the Sleeping Horse He had even been jestingly described as "that doughty champion of the British Empire"—an epithet that Olga cherished jealously because it had not been bestowed wholly in jest. The Keeper of the Door Molly colored and hesitated; "I'm such a troublesome piece of furniture to move," she said half jestingly, bravely trying to cover up the real pain that came with the thought. Elsie's children We all know it," he continued jestingly—"Mr. Brown, the children, servants and all; but, in spite of this, you shall not be imposed upon. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 "Oh," said the doctor, idly and jestingly, "I think I'd cut it off." Twelve Men "Bet you it's a Banker this time," a book-keeper, who had deserted his desk to get the latest news, says jestingly. The Transgressors Story of a Great Sin "Oh!—so that I can tell any man I choose to go to the d—-l," he had said half jestingly, being rather put to it by his friend's earnestness. Santa Claus's Partner Though she spoke jestingly, she was secretly disturbed by the discovery of the photograph. Life and Gabriella The Story of a Woman's Courage These matters were to her most repugnant when treated lightly and jestingly. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 She had spoken then half jestingly, all tenderly. Septimus Having thus found this testimony of Bede's in contradiction of our own tradition, I showed it somewhat jestingly to sundry of the monks who chanced to be near. Historia Calamitatum I said jestingly, where be all the bad people buried? The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 "No; I'm going to marry and settle down," said Rhodes, jestingly. Gordon Keith He spoke jestingly, but his glance, when it met the eager impetuosity of the boy's, was quiet and observant. Max "What!" jestingly exclaimed Count Vavel, "my lovely betrothed speaks thus of her preparations for our wedding?" The Nameless Castle "And I suppose you tell him of your love affairs," he said jestingly. Nedra Mrs. F. Were you free to choose, As jestingly I'll put the supposition, Without a thought reflecting on your Katherine, What sort of Woman would you make your choice? The Works of Charles Lamb in Four Volumes, Volume 4 It was carelessly, even jestingly, spoken, but a certain authority lurked behind the words. Charles Rex In his youth he was a gay—but was he ever really gay?—free-lover, who sang jestingly: How happy were our sires in ancient time, Who held plurality of loves no crime! The Art of Letters "Ah! then you also have been spying upon me?" jestingly exclaimed the baroness. The Nameless Castle "Well, one never knows how to take you," she retorted jestingly. A Love Episode At the house, a patrolman had caught a glimpse of him but the ostler had jestingly turned him off and quieted his suspicions. The Son of Clemenceau And he remembered how once very long ago, when he was a boy, she had spoken exactly like that, in the same jestingly respectful tone, with a Church dignitary. The Bishop and Other Stories "There's no help for it," the doctor said jestingly; "there must be somebody in hell, you know." The Chorus Girl and Other Stories I only hope, reverend sir," jestingly observed the vice-palatine, "that it will not happen to you as it did to the csokonai, not long ago. The Nameless Castle He uttered the last words jestingly, but I could see that the jest was a surface one, and that, at heart, he was deeply serious. The Gloved Hand The boy's powers were tested by being required to read difficult pieces at sight, and playing with one finger, as the Emperor jestingly asked him to do. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Although I met Steiner by chance a few days ago, and asked him jestingly what he had brought me from Leipzig, he did not make the smallest allusion to your commission or to yourself. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 Thus almost jestingly, and by means of very simple questions, I came to learn that which the greatest philosophers of antiquity were ignorant of. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 06 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time Roger attaches importance to nothing—a bitter sorrow must teach him the seriousness of life, that everything must not be treated jestingly. The Cross of Berny "I never speak of a sacred thing jestingly." Weapons of Mystery Now no sooner was Titus abed with the lady, than, taking her in his arms, he, as if jestingly, asked in a low tone whether she were minded to be his wife. The Decameron, Volume II The passion of love has so violently assailed him that he has almost taken fire, and some one jestingly wrote that Holz was a son of the deceased Papageno. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 2 You are aware, indeed, that I jestingly accused you as the cause of the notice arriving too late. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 If the Emperor is convinced that he is right, he will, as has more than once occurred, jestingly offer to back his opinion with a wager. William of Germany That last evening a prophecy was talked of jestingly—an old prophecy made to poor Marquis Ossoli, 'that he should shun the sea, for that it would be fatal to him.' The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) "You are a little goose," I said jestingly. Five Nights He spoke jestingly, but he drew himself up as he spoke, his lip was supercilious, and there was an intolerant light in his eye. What Dreams May Come "Robert and I," writes his wife jestingly, "have had some domestic émeutes, because he hates some imperial names." Robert Browning The fact was noticed by the Emperor himself, for one day he said jestingly to Bismarck: "Nobiling knew better than the doctors what I really needed—a good blood-letting." William of Germany "Then let them refuse me," proposed Don Luis, jestingly, though his white teeth shone in a savage smile. The Young Engineers in Mexico Or, Fighting the Mine Swindlers "For such sin I will give thee absolution, dearest," replied the King, half jestingly, half earnestly. The Vale of Cedars Thereupon the said Salalila read the letter that was written in the Manila tongue, and, after reading it, said jestingly, "This letter is from Portuguese," and tore it into pieces. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 04 of 55 1576-1582 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century There is some thought of her seeking health as far off as Malta or even Alexandria; but her father will jestingly have it that there is nothing wrong with her except "obstinacy and dry toast." Robert Browning She might jestingly say that her lightened heart bore her up, but in her soul and in her deeper moments she thought that truly angels must have had charge over her. A Reputed Changeling Or Three Seventh Years Two Centuries Ago One dollah, once--" "Dollah and a half," said one of the students, and remarked half jestingly under his breath to his companion, "I'll buy him on the chance of his dying. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 "And why am I not to mind?" he asks, half jestingly, and yet a little gravely, too. Nancy And Seneca says, of course jestingly, that a Sybarite of the name of Smyrndiride was unable to sleep if one of the rose-petals on his bed happened to be curled! Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden Marian now proposes to the shepherdesses to go and view the deer, whereupon Amie complains that she is not well, 'sick,' as her brother Lionel jestingly explains, 'of the young shepherd that bekiss'd her.' Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England Within five minutes he heard himself, named, heard "when the Sleeper wakes," used jestingly as a proverb for remote postponement, and passed himself by, a thing remote and incredible. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Sir, give me hearing patiently, and whatsoever I have heretofore spoke jestingly, forget: for as I hope for mercy any where, what I shall utter now is from my heart, and as I mean. The Scornful Lady If a teacher spoke jestingly of a scholar's capacity, Miss Lyon would say, "Yes, I know she has a small mind, but we must do the best we can for her." Lives of Girls Who Became Famous The paragraph was written somewhat obscurely, and jestingly spoke of the Toronto men as "raiders." Camp-Fire and Cotton-Field Southern Adventure in Time of War. Life with the Union Armies, and Residence on a Louisiana Plantation She spoke jestingly, but one might easily see her emotion. Yolanda: Maid of Burgundy And now a cask is opened, and merrily and jestingly the Cossacks begin to load the powder into their sacks. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel The third of the men, a youth who wore a suit of white velvet, and whose vest was ablaze with gold and jewels, now advanced jestingly. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 Anxious to smooth over any unpleasantness, and to recall him to the requirements of the occasion, 'Come, Mr. Pomeroy,' he cried jestingly, 'shall we drink her ladyship, or is it too early in the day?' The Castle Inn If, as Doctor Brainard had jestingly but truthfully said, one who had seen her would not forget her, a similar statement might with equal truth be made of the hearing of her voice. The Brown Study "It is nearer," Pretty women, flushed and glittering, heard the news told jestingly between the dances, and feigned an intelligent interest they did not feel. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories As the Landgrave knew his own strength and the political situation of Germany so little as to offer himself as mediator between the contending parties, Gustavus used jestingly to call him the peacemaker. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 03 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes When she had finished I approached her, and still half jestingly said the time had come and I was ready to escort her to Warsaw according to our agreement. Without Dogma He jestingly spoke of him as a crown prince. The Wrong Twin On this, Cicero jestingly said that the consul had displayed so great bravery and prudence in office, as never to fall asleep in it for the briefest moment. Dio's Rome, Volume 2 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus; and Now Presented in English Form. Second Volume Extant Books 36-44 (B.C. 69-44). I spoke of it jestingly, as a disease. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories Come, Nicholas," said he, half jestingly, "be done with thy doleful dumps--care killed a cat, they say, lad. Master Skylark But don't imagine, as you love me, that because I write jestingly I have thrown off all anxiety about public affairs. Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers I could get up now, if I wished," jestingly, "I am getting well as fast as I can, just to convict the other doctor of a mistaken diagnosis. Round Anvil Rock A Romance When the hour approached for Michelangelo's departure, the Duke jestingly said to him: 'You are my prisoner now. The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti She continued to talk about her game, which they jestingly permitted her to do, and the men told some good golf stories which she entered into merrily. The Visioning Vail refers jestingly to this mishap in a letter of August 21: "I trust your unfortunate and unsuccessful attempt to get down cellar has not been a serious affair." Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume II When this had happened fifty times or so, Mr. Goodchild had said to his companion, jestingly: ‘I begin to think, Tom, there was something wrong with those six old men.’ Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices "Would Miss Huell ever be ready for a compromise?" he jestingly asked. Lemorne Versus Huell He affected to laugh jestingly, and entreated her to act her play out quickly, for the supper was growing cold. Dombey and Son Within five minutes he heard himself named, heard "when the Sleeper wakes," used jestingly as a proverb for remote postponement, and passed himself by, a thing remote and incredible. When the Sleeper Wakes Of the rest of the female captives though remarkably handsome and well proportioned, he took no further notice than to say jestingly, that Persian women were terrible eye-sores. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans His agitation and preoccupation were so marked as to attract attention; and one acquaintance laughingly inquired if he were ill, while another jestingly remarked that he had dined and wined a little too much. Baron Trigault's Vengeance Cinderella, indeed, expected well such answer, and was very glad of the refusal; for she would have been sadly put to it if her sister had lent her what she asked for jestingly. The Blue Fairy Book "I didn't ask you as a beggar," he said, jestingly, taking a piece of bread-and-butter from the plate she held before him. To-morrow "There is such a thing as winning a woman's love, isn't there?" said he jestingly. The Price She Paid Every carriage that left the inn-door seemed to take a part of him away with it; and when people jestingly offered him a lift, he could with difficulty command his emotion. Merry Men My mother’s views at first were not dissimilar; for long she took mine jestingly as something I would grow out of, and afterwards they hurt her so that I tried to give them up. Margaret Ogilvy I have heard him say, jestingly, that some good fairy must be watching over him; but I know that he believes himself to be the illegitimate son of some great English nobleman. The Count's Millions His words recalled the vision of that other afternoon when they had sat together over his tea-table and talked jestingly of her future. House of Mirth Though Knight had spoken jestingly, this incident and conversation had caused him a sudden depression. A Pair of Blue Eyes He told her jestingly of the affair with her husband. Sons and Lovers "It 's a great match," he nevertheless murmured, jestingly. Confidence Then, noticing that he had spoken jestingly, she glanced at him askance, though with no visible diminution of her gravity. Roderick Hudson She kept silent, in spite of this, so long now that Theron was on the point of jestingly asking when the talk was to begin. The Damnation of Theron Ware Suddenly a thing she had said jestingly to him one day came back with startling force: "You must take Angels on trust." Freckles It was jestingly said that the model for the Odeum was from his own head. Philothea A Grecian Romance Her brother-in-law, who was on the point of going out, jestingly shook a threatening finger at Bertha and said: "Well, have you had a good time?" Bertha Garlan Pope jestingly attributes their wisdom to the inspiring power of coffee. The Rape of the Lock and Other Poems If he is not there, the animal looks round, stops, or turns to charge at any Arab who jestingly misuses its idol. It Happened in Egypt After the conflict was over, I sought Vilalba, and congratulated him on his brilliant achievement, jestingly adding that I knew he was leagued with sorcery and helped on by diabolical arts. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 He jestingly related how Frederick the Great had nearly appointed him instructor at a cadet school for Pomeranian junkers—a danger from which he had escaped by a precipitous flight. Casanova's Homecoming At dinner he affected to be smart, he inquired in a certain superior way about the affairs of the little town, and wondered, jestingly, whether Bertha was not thinking of marrying again. Bertha Garlan One day I said jestingly to him: "Father, virtuous and exemplary as you are considered to be, you have committed one fault in your life, that of having consecrated me too early." The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales "I have often wondered why people are so dead against alcohol," he said jestingly. Sanine "He's probably leading a double life," said the exchange editor, jestingly, as he plunged his scissors into a Western paper, to cut out a poem by James Whitcomb Riley. Tales from Bohemia Casanova, emboldened by the friendliness of her demeanor, asked jestingly what was the nature of this lofty, urgent problem. Casanova's Homecoming A bad principle, jestingly spoken—a falsehood, but of a word—may taint a whole nation! Complete Prose Works Specimen Days and Collect, November Boughs and Goodbye My Fancy After a seeming eternity we reached the top, and once there I stepped into my chambers, as the King jestingly called them. The Revolutions of Time Aristophanes speaks jestingly of the white soil of Egypt, because the slime of the Nile is very black. The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 "And yet, Senhora," said I, half jestingly, "I have seen you join a bolero before now." Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 "We will never come back," he said jestingly, "we will ride away into a world of our own!" but there was something reckless in his laugh and a formidable note of earnestness in his jesting. An Algonquin Maiden A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada "I had determined to learn it," said I, half jestingly; "but if you will not dance with me—" "Yes; that I will,—indeed I will." Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 In order to leave the Clergy House, it was necessary to have permission from the Father Superior, and on Monday of Shrove week Wynne requested what the deacons jestingly called among themselves a dispensation. The Puritans Aristophanes jestingly likens anyone who helps to disseminate his verses to the worst of criminals. The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 Johnson: 'Sir, if you are talking jestingly of this, I don't talk with you. Among My Books First Series "He has quite a knowing little face," she said, jestingly. Dame Care "What a chatterbox of a maid!" she said, half jestingly and half irritably. The Saint "Why, you'll quite spoil me," the gentle voice tried to say jestingly, but the eyes closed languidly and the head drooped helplessly back among the cushions. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense I spoke gently and jestingly to avoid committing a blunder by my speech. Look Back on Happiness “I wonder how much you can drink!” said the carabao jestingly. Filipino Popular Tales She flattered me, tickled me, stroked me, groped me, frizzled me, curled me, kissed me, embraced me, laid her hands about my neck, and now and then made jestingly pretty little horns above my forehead. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 The Abbot was amused, and placed his finger jestingly into one of the rings: "Come, little thing! here is your support!" Historical Miniatures She replied, jestingly: "I rather doubt the quality of the happiness which you would give me." The Eight Strokes of the Clock Events in the lives of the newly-married pair, many of which pointed to the end that Mrs. Vimpany saw and dreaded, were lightly, sometimes jestingly, related by the young wife. Blind Love He had asked her many times before—sometimes half jestingly, sometimes with a sudden imperious passion that would fain have swept everything before it. The Vision of Desire "Thou art a scandalous fellow, Dunois, to speak thus of holy wedlock," answered Louis jestingly. Quentin Durward He found that to his nether consciousness it had been long familiar—ever since that day when he had first jestingly proposed Don Ippolito as Miss Vervain's teacher. A Foregone Conclusion I brought up my sewing-machine, and said jestingly that a skirt more or less was a mere trifle for a thing like this. Wanderers They talk loudly, hum the latest popular air, call jestingly to a lonely, forgotten girl in a boa and white veil. Shallow Soil Then, as the child sat silent, her ragged arms piled with roses, he asked her jestingly what else she desired. The Fighting Chance "Please forgive me for it," he said, not jestingly or lightly, but in deepest earnest, with a look almost of tears in his eyes. The Duke of Stockbridge "Effie doesn't hate any sort of useful knowledge," said her mother half jestingly. Indian Summer Falkenberg was in high spirits at this mark of confidence, and jestingly hinted that I envied him the same. Wanderers Lars Paulsberg said jestingly, and still amiably: "As I said before, I have done nothing but curse all day, so I guess I have contributed considerably to the indignation of our youth." Shallow Soil "And how long, oh prophet, do you give us of freedom; how long before our chains are forged?" enquired Vaura, jestingly. A Heart-Song of To-day Amy had meant what she said, and Austin was just as far from speaking jestingly. The Hero of Hill House I replied, jestingly, "Yes, because I here spoke of a little dog." True Story of My Life "So you're out on a round of inspection," he says jestingly. Wanderers She called to him jestingly that he had better hurry—she was almost freezing to death. Shallow Soil "Yes, I see; I must now sing a requiem over the departing forms of Miss Vernon and Father Douglas, as they pass into the arms of Pope Pius at Rome," said Roland, jestingly. A Heart-Song of To-day "That is if the men haven't run off with it," he added jestingly. Growth of the Soil This Bertalda was a wayward girl, and each day pleased me less and less; but I continued in her company, and asked her jestingly to give me a glove. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction A simple, ordinary letter, nothing more; indeed, it began almost jestingly: I had run away from Øvrebø before he knew I was going, and hadn't even waited for my money. Wanderers "While you are about it, Martine," said Pascal jestingly, taking between both his hands the mutinous head of Clotilde, "sew me fast, too, this little noodle, which sometimes wanders off into the clouds." Doctor Pascal They are inherent in the being, they are essential attributes of the subject—” “I’ll be satisfied then if you pay me with promises,” replied Simoun jestingly. The Reign of Greed "Want to buy it, do you?" he asks jestingly. Growth of the Soil He had at last fallen in love, as Raphael had jestingly desired. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction I jestingly told him once I would leave a token for him on the stone in the well when I went away from Ashcroft. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 12, October, 1858 Then, as before, in their hours of happiness, old King David, as Pascal jestingly called himself, left the house, leaning on Abishag's arm. Doctor Pascal He was sitting in Colonel Stanhope’s room, talking jestingly, according to his wonted manner, with Captain Parry, when his eyes and forehead occasionally discovered that he was agitated by strong feelings. The Life of Lord Byron She finds it amusing to play at shop, and smiles; and when Brede himself comes up for some coffee, she tells him jestingly that he must pay for it like the rest. Growth of the Soil So they had jestingly called him in his own warm-cold capital of the north, or in that merry-holy city of four hundred churches. A Man and His Money "Here are the troops passing!" folks would jestingly exclaim, implying that nothing could resist those Froments, that the whole countryside was theirs by right of conquest, since every two years their number increased. Fruitfulness "Oh, with myself I am never satisfied!" he answered jestingly. Doctor Pascal If so, does Hamlet speak jestingly when he greets the player, "Your ladyship is nearer heaven than when I saw you last, by the altitude of a chopine?" The Century Vocabulary Builder Gayman now visits Lady Fulbank and gives her some account of his adventures with the she-devil, all of which he half jestingly ascribes to magic. The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume III They told him jestingly that they wished to fatten him before putting him to death. The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century Doubtless, as they themselves jestingly remarked at times, they had been prodigals, their family had been such a large one. Fruitfulness Sometimes she would say jestingly, with a touch of affectionate malice: "Master, you are too kind-hearted not to keep me." Doctor Pascal He spoke jestingly, yet with a kindly air, and Lutera gained courage to look boldly up and straight into his eyes. Temporal Power Seeing the countless piles of mail-matter, I jestingly remarked to my friend that there seemed to be letters enough there to go around the whole human family. The Gerrard Street Mystery and Other Weird Tales "Look here, Uncle, weren't they made in the ark, now?" inquired Bland jestingly, as he bit into a greasy crust. The Battle Ground Like me, for instance," replied Wanda jestingly, "but you see, child, a woman can only do that in the rarest cases. Venus in Furs Edward C. Wagner was jestingly remarking to Louis Glass that if he should fall, there would be broken "Glass." The Log of the Empire State “You know that I share your opinion, though,” replied Don Filipo, half jestingly and half in earnest. The Social Cancer "Shall I go home and plant cotton?" he asked, half jestingly. The Earth Trembled Sir, if you are talking jestingly of this, I don't talk with you. Inns and Taverns of Old London Undoubtedly the grand duke had been asking her, jestingly, if she found any resemblance to the portrait of her cousin of the olden times; and, in her ingenuousness, she perhaps reproached hers. Mysteries of Paris, V3 This was jestingly spoken; but yet there was something in the tone which hurt Middlemas's pride and alarmed his fears. The Surgeon's Daughter Bill arose half jestingly and endeavored to get possession of the bottle. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers Graham in his letter said jestingly to his aunt that he had at last attained his "majority," and that she might therefore look for a little more discretion on his part. His Sombre Rivals I do not speak jestingly when I say that we may as well consider ourselves dead and forgotten. West Wind Drift "I don't believe he likes you, Elias," said Graydon, half jestingly. Jane Cable Although I respect all secrecy," I continued jestingly, "I would nevertheless ask you to remove this gloomy cover which disfigures you. The Crushed Flower and Other Stories The men—half curiously, half jestingly, but all good- humoredly—strolled along beside the cart, some in advance, some a little in the rear of the homely catafalque. The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Tales With Condensed Novels, Spanish and American Legends, and Earlier Papers "Chief of all," he concluded, jestingly, "I can send to my dear aunt descriptions of people and scenery that she will not find better set forth in half a dozen books within her reach." His Sombre Rivals Major Venable had chanced to remark jestingly that children were coming to understand so much nowadays that it was necessary for the ladies to be careful. The Metropolis Why, what on earth can he mean? thought I. "No, but," said I, half jestingly, "how could you make such a blunder?" The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 But what was no longer said jestingly before Ludovico's face was none the less said enviously, sneeringly, or knowingly behind his back. A Siren Dost thou really believe," he went on jestingly, "in the divinity of poets? Ardath I write jestingly, but I really am very much in earnest. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 |
| 随便看 |
英语例句辞典收录了117811条英语例句在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的例句翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。