| 单词 | keen-sighted |
| 例句 | I have endeavoured in this book to give some account of that inner life of the East of which a traveller, however keen-sighted and intelligent, seldom gains more than a passing glimpse. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z In the early part of 1809 the Winship brothers of Boston, together with several other keen-sighted Yankees, formed a project for a definite post on the Columbia River, proposing to reach their destination by ship. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z He is exceedingly keen-sighted into character, and if he takes a dislike to a man he will tell him so without the slightest hesitation. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z On this side he allowed empiricism to construct his wall, and left incautiously an opening which the keen-sighted foe perceived at once. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z And then a passion, which hitherto had lurked unrecognised, the torturing passion of jealousy, as keen-sighted as it is blind, flashed up like gunpowder in her heart. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z But it is not because he is any more "keen-sighted." Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z As the boat approached the band, the keen-sighted little Indian woman soon perceived that these people were indeed of her own Shoshone tribe. The Columbia River Its History, Its Myths, Its Scenery, Its Commerce 2012-04-07T02:00:31.747Z The most keen-sighted of the North American Bishops then said, “We have done nothing at all, and that is a great deal.” Letters From Rome on the Council 2011-11-25T03:00:11.447Z Then it becomes at once invisible; or, if the observer be very keen-sighted, he may be able to detect it while it is in motion, but then only. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z If she will allow me to say so, I esteem her wide-minded liberality so greatly, and set such value on her keen-sighted appreciation of character----" "Dear! dear! A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z And in the myth it is the keen-sighted and faithful Heimdal who always appears as the opposite of the cunning and faithless Loke. Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland 2011-10-31T02:00:30.820Z Moreover, he looked to the motives and not to the results of actions, and thought that only one was keen-sighted enough to give a verdict on motives—himself or, as he expressed it, God. Human, All-Too-Human, Part II 2011-10-26T02:00:29.773Z Wright was particularly keen-sighted, and I more than once fancied that he had caught a glimpse of the black waters under the thin verbal ice upon which Bill and I so carelessly skated. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z The man was from Moscow, by trade a stove-maker, sharp and cunning, keen-sighted, not talkative, fragile in appearance, with little flesh on his bones. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z So, by the water's edge, the lonely posts were kept through the night by patient, keen-sighted sentinels, ready at any moment to raise the alarm. The Great War in England in 1897 2011-09-20T02:00:17.083Z Four years after the death of Mazarin and the arrival to power of Louis XIV. keen-sighted men became anxious. Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle 1652-1693 2011-09-14T02:00:48.383Z The white world had had its Cassandras, while keen-sighted Asiatics had discerned symptoms of white weakness. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z If an observer, more than ordinarily keen-sighted, detected at times something like exultation in his eye, he presumed it sprang from the excitement of the moment, and the anticipation of victory. The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1 2011-07-27T02:00:32.830Z And since the perception of details depends vastly upon the quality of eyesight, a landscape necessarily suggests less to the keen-sighted man than to the myope. Concerning Lafcadio Hearn With a Bibliography by Laura Stedman 2011-07-20T02:00:12.413Z Just then an exclamation of wonder and dismay from our keen-sighted fireman, Alfred Wilson, drew attention. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z While intending the portrait to keep its own secret from the general public, Dickens at the same time must have wished to gratify a few keen-sighted friends. Dickens English Men of Letters 2011-07-13T02:00:19.017Z Nevertheless, with true Oriental patience, the reformers were content to work for distant goals, and the results of their labors, though hidden from most Europeans, was soon discernible to a few keen-sighted white observers. The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy 2011-09-13T02:00:33.070Z As a looker on at the game, and a keen-sighted one, he felt pretty sure that Alma Wyatt was far more tenderly disposed towards her adorer than the latter dreamed. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Wide awake, keen-sighted, good people may have seen in her the exercise of such powers as were clearly, distinctly, and beyond all question, extraordinary,—yes, supermundane. Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism 2011-06-05T02:00:13.200Z She was too keen-sighted not to understand all that had been passing before her eyes. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z We cannot deny that the old masters were as keen-sighted observers as ourselves. Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results 2011-05-02T02:00:17.657Z They had several qualifications in respect of these experiments; they were keen-sighted, well drilled; accustomed to do what they were told without asking questions; and they knew nothing whatsoever of astronomy, certainly nothing about Mars. Are the Planets Inhabited? 2011-04-24T02:00:07.733Z "But we who are less keen-sighted," objected the Duke, "we confess the weakness of our prevision; we reject your conclusions." The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z As he spoke, Vladimir, the keen-sighted, plucked his brother by the sleeve of his blue military blouse, and eyed him askance. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Had she really determined to yield to Jason, she would have done so in just this way, keen-sighted and yet passionate. Medea of Euripedes 2011-03-03T03:00:47.283Z As usual, news of the arrival came through the medium of the keen-sighted Justin. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z Rudolph was esteemed our leader, but so keen-sighted and discerning a man as the Minister must be conscious that the passive, subordinate part of a lowly recruit was foreign to my whole character. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z For she is less keen-sighted than Zehowah, and moreover she loves me.' Khaled, A Tale of Arabia 2011-01-16T03:00:23.317Z He chuckled when Harry one fine day told him of his discovery, and asked the keen-sighted young good-for-naught upon what he founded his supposition. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z In another few minutes they were at the spot where they had first seen the Indian, but there was hardly enough light for even the keen-sighted Canadian to detect any trail. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z The effort to do so is seen through in an instant by a keen-sighted observer, and then it is ten chances to one if you get credit for what you really possess. Household Organization Out of the common heartache, the common sacrifice, the common need, have grown the open-hearted, keen-sighted, fine-fibered folk of the big and generous Middle West, the very heart of which, to the Kansan, is Kansas. The Reclaimers "One must be very keen-sighted to discover; for she has on a black veil, so thick that it is impossible to see her face." The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 What excuse can we give, and what mercy will we deserve—we who have been so keen-sighted to the faults of others, and so blind to our own? Fraternal Charity Into this fissure he thrust himself, scrupulously replacing every leaf that had been disturbed by his entrance, and adjusting the whole so as not to excite the slightest suspicion in his keen-sighted enemies. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 Pretty little Mrs. Hubert, bored with her husband's neglect, indites a diary, which a keen-sighted publisher gives to the world. Helena Brett's Career But, keen-sighted though he was, for once the woodsman blundered. The Sun Maid A Story of Fort Dearborn But the heart and soul of the new movement to improve the German stage was Caroline Neuber, keen-sighted, energetic, sympathetic. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) We at length decided to return; for we had seen no ostriches, and as they are the most keen-sighted and fastest of animals, we might wait many days before we even saw one. The White Chief of the Caffres "Ah, my dear boy, Love is blind to defects and very keen-sighted as regards good and admirable qualities in those she favors," was the captain's answering remark. Elsie at Viamede But she was very keen-sighted as regarded him and his feelings toward her. Elsie in the South A hasty judgment, and even one which, though not hasty, is not very keen-sighted, might see little difference between Crabbe and any poet from Pope to Goldsmith except the innovators. A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) At first, the seamen thought it was another ship, but one, more keen-sighted than the others, declared it was an island. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier With grandmama, who was really a keen-sighted old lady, his plausible excuses and affectionate embraces did not meet with the same acceptance. A Little Hero My keen-sighted friend, alone, maintained it to be substantial;—whatever it might be, it was not air, and would not vanish. Frondes Agrestes Readings in 'Modern Painters' In things spiritual at least love is not blind, but keen-sighted. The Prayers of St. Paul He was always keen-sighted enough, but just then the thought in his mind made his vision still quicker and more clear. A Noble Woman Among the rest stood the keen-sighted Cartier, who never heard of the approach of a vessel from foreign shores but he thought of La Pommeraye. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier It is Saturday; a lot of your men will be in Sleepy Cat––and they won’t all be very keen-sighted on their way back. Nan of Music Mountain Luckily, Carlota, although a good-natured girl, and fond of her cousin Isabella, was not remarkably keen-sighted, or she must have noticed the agitation and embarrassment of both parties. An Old Sailor's Yarns I don't believe they are," said Will Palmer; "he is keen-sighted enough about everything else. Harper's Young People, October 12, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly Mrs. Baker, being a keen-sighted, practical little woman, soon fell upon the plainest kind of speech with the young Englishman. They of the High Trails Suddenly a keen-sighted warrior points to a dim speck far over the prairie toward the land of the Bannocks. The Bridge of the Gods A Romance of Indian Oregon. 19th Edition. They were keen-sighted and most skilful instrument-makers, and they made the discovery by accident. Pioneers of Science In clear mountain atmosphere more than seven would be seen by any keen-sighted observer. The Astronomy of the Bible An Elementary Commentary on the Astronomical References of Holy Scripture Taking the key, Malcolm Sage kneeled before the safe door and, by the light of an electric torch, surveyed the whole of the surface with keen-sighted eyes. Malcolm Sage, Detective Poets in their poems, and painters in their pictures, are continually pointing out to us less keen-sighted individuals new beauties in the features of the Earth. The Heart of Nature or, The Quest for Natural Beauty So we find that even when scholasticism was most popular in the universities, there were keen-sighted scientists who recommended the modern scientific method of discovering truth. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe Harriet Martineau was too keen-sighted, too aware of the folly and incompetent pretension of half the world, too consciously self-respecting and proud, to take society and its ways with any diffidence or ingenuous simplicity. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 6: Harriet Martineau He was the first in the literary circles of London to assert the value of 'Modern Painters,' and he has always seemed to me equally keen-sighted and generous in his estimate of literary efforts. On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature If Love is sometimes blind, he is keen-sighted for the sightless Arago, who boasts of having loved and been loved by the most beautiful women of France. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 A keen-sighted observer had very forcibly warned the Marseillais against delivering their city into the hands of the Spaniards, a crime which must ruin their efforts. William Pitt and the Great War Mr. Stuart, keen-sighted as he was, both saw and felt that the tools, with which he worked, required sharpening up. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 The keen-sighted Indians were not slow in recognizing his superiority of rank, and all considered him invested with supernatural powers. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago By the close of the nineteenth century keen-sighted European observers noted the working of the liberal ferment under the surface calm of absolutist repression. The New World of Islam The new saviour of the country, as zealous and more keen-sighted than the first, sees what no man before had seen and with a lifted finger spreads terror broadcast. The Gods are Athirst It is itself very keen-sighted; and the manner in which its large beautiful eye is set gives it a decided advantage for seeing around it, even without the necessity of turning its head. Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found A Book of Zoology for Boys Walpole was a very shrewd and keen-sighted man, but he did not understand Queen Caroline or her feeling towards her husband. A History of the Four Georges, Volume II He was too far off to be seen from the shore, except perhaps by the keen-sighted coast-guard men; but even if seen, what boat would venture out into the fast-rising sea to his rescue. Michael Penguyne Fisher Life on the Cornish Coast “You are very keen-sighted for a lover, Mr Maplestone,” I said coldly. The Lady of the Basement Flat Morton, who was very keen-sighted, thought that he distinguished some dark object beyond the low white band seen by the others. The Island Home However, that there was a gulf, and that an ever-widening one, between them was a fact to which the keen-sighted doctor could not blind himself. The Brentons No doubt that keen-sighted animal would quickly have observed the child, if its attention had not at the moment been attracted by other and equally mischievous game. The Settler and the Savage He was too keen-sighted, I suppose, to require spectacles, though how he managed to see in that light I could not tell. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures Ching is keen-sighted, and all the men are looking out very eagerly.” Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser Strawberry Hill reminds you of witty, keen-sighted Horace Walpole, and his gossiping chit-chat concerning wrangling princes, feeble-minded ministers, and all the other imbecilities of the last century. She and I, Volume 1 If an observer more than ordinarily keen-sighted detected at times something like exultation in his eye, he presumed it sprang from the excitement of the moment and the anticipation of victory. Hidden Treasures Or, Why Some Succeed While Others Fail Mr. Ehrenthal passes for a clear, keen-sighted man, to whom the good opinion of solid merchants is more indifferent than to a hundred others. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Of Cæsar's guilt there is no satisfactory evidence, and it is improbable that so keen-sighted a man would have leagued with such a desperate adventurer as Catiline. A Smaller History of Rome Most of our large periscopes were shattered by keen-sighted German snipers. Kitchener's Mob Adventures of an American in the British Army At half-past six, however, the keen-sighted British outlooks caught a glimpse of the huge straggling line of Spaniards, stretching apparently through miles of sea haze. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes He stepped upon the slab, keen-sighted, cool, and with his pitching game outlined in his mind. The Young Pitcher Very keen-sighted are those soft almond eyes ambushed behind their trailing lashes, and from them the sternest stoic may not long conceal his wound. Sword and Gown A Novel The trees were all old, and had few branches below, so that the sun could see a great way into the forest; and the boy, being keen-sighted, could see almost as far as the sun. The Light Princess and Other Fairy Stories This invitation of the keen-sighted Premier was accepted by the people without any distinction of race, creed or language. Catholic Problems in Western Canada The keen-sighted and very imaginative Gruithuisen believed that in some instances they represent roads cut through interminable forests, and in others the dried-up beds of once mighty rivers. The Moon A Full Description and Map of its Principal Physical Features They are indeed the ones who are well-informed, who are keen-sighted, and who are endued with understanding. Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh With them the p. 181Sileni and the keen-sighted Slayer of Argus live in dalliance in the recesses of the darkling caves. The Homeric Hymns A New Prose Translation; and Essays, Literary and Mythological But there was Nella, and there was Pasquale, the former indiscreet, the latter silent but keen-sighted, and quick-witted in spite of his slow and surly ways. Marietta A Maid of Venice The assumed simplicity of his manners was astonishing, and the ignorance which he feigned, so apparently natural, that it was scarcely possible for the most keen-sighted searcher into human motives to detect him. Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three He knew no man more indulgent and keen-sighted than him. His Excellency the Minister He is said to have been "a tall man, ugly, with one eye, but very keen-sighted,"16 a faculty which he was soon to use. Sutherland and Caithness in Saga-Time or, The Jarls and The Freskyns Love does not necessarily make a young man keen-sighted, but it generally highly develops his talent for suspicion. A Splendid Hazard However far life had ebbed from me, then it came rushing back, keen-sighted, memorable, with agonizing pain in every nerve. The Rustlers of Pecos County The young men composing this arrival were of this keen-sighted order. 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. It is strange that this keen-sighted man should have yielded up his own convictions and sunk under the admonitions of less capable judges. The Tragedy of St. Helena She was almost blind to faults, but particularly keen-sighted where virtues were concerned. Elsie's New Relations However, these horses are as nimble as cats, and almost as keen-sighted. Mr. Fortescue An Andean Romance A sober and keen-sighted observer might have seen even in the beginning, glorious as it was, that not all is gold that glitters. Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations This has been in consequence of a keen-sighted observation of Prof. Hommel. Patriarchal Palestine He made no further effort to keep up his rôle of keen-sighted man of business. The Street Called Straight We know dogs are slow or fast, keen-scented or keen-sighted, according to their breed, and we buy a two-year-old colt upon the strength of his pedigree. The Roman Question He remained in this new world of the senses certainly, but already he was becoming accustomed to it, clear-headed, keen-sighted, even reasonable in it. Flames Some keen-sighted villager has observed afar off the strange apparition gliding swiftly down the open gravel slopes, and the excited population have all rushed out in breathless expectancy to try and make out its character. Around the World on a Bicycle - Volume II From Teheran To Yokohama Even as regards vision and hearing, there are many animals that are more keen-sighted than man, and many that are capable of hearing sounds that to him are inaudible. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society In such mood my work was produced; bitter protest and keen-sighted passion mingled in its building. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism I knew it!" exclaimed the chief, "there is but one such a people with a red skin; my warriors are keen-sighted, they cannot be mistaken. Monsieur Violet He was a keen-sighted young man, for otherwise how could he have been a poet, and he assured himself that Miss Asher was taking Hemphill seriously. The Captain's Toll-Gate She had grown keen-sighted, distrustful of her husband. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig The self-pleased, keen-sighted Legate might after all have applauded a moral heroism or a high-hearted gallantry which would ill accord with his own ingenious and versatile spirit. Robert Browning After weeks and months of shy "company-keeping," it was "expected it would be a match" by the keen-sighted or deeply interested. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 It was probably owing to this fever of the mind that the vice-governatore, a man usually so simple and confiding, was now so suspicious and keen-sighted. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet She is very keen-sighted; she knows, perceives, understands things very quickly; but I fairly surpassed myself,—I was so natural and so much at my ease. Without Dogma She had suddenly grown so keen-sighted that what she recognized to be an excuse assumed in her eyes the proportions of an unpardonable crime. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig Thus, though the legend of Vasari and Condivi has been stripped of the miraculous by careful observation and keen-sighted criticism, enough remains to justify the sense of wonder that expressed itself in their exaggerated statements. Renaissance in Italy Volume 3 The Fine Arts They were swift of foot, quick-witted, keen-sighted, and most patient of hunger, fatigue, and cold. A School History of the United States An observer of, and participant in, the deeds which he describes, cautious, deliberate, keen-sighted, candid, and unsparing, General Napier's book has qualities seldom united in a single production. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862 Both were keen-sighted students of character, and both described sordid and worldly ambitions. English Men of Letters: Crabbe These changes did the forlorn Dorothea note with increasing anxiety, and, because every woman becomes keen-sighted and quick-witted where her heart is concerned, drew from them an augury fatal to her future happiness. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." To be absolutely wise and good—that is perfection; and the Theosophist is so keen-sighted as to have observed that everything desirous of improvement eventually attains perfection. The Devil's Dictionary Bernard Palissy, one of the most keen-sighted of scientific thinkers in France, as well as one of the most devoted of Christians, showed that it was utterly untenable. History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom It is a scheme characteristic of the aristocrat who is posing as a friend of the mercantile class and hopes to deceive the vigilance of that keen-sighted fraternity. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate When perfectly fit for one, they may not fit another; that is, a tall, keen-sighted person cannot use the hoe that is just fit for a very short one.... Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) He stole along under shadow of the stunted trees and withies, with bent body and gliding gait, so that from Bridgewater it would be no easy matter for the most keen-sighted to see him. Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 But it seems to us that his mental eye, keen-sighted and far-sighted as it is, overlooks the merciful modifications of the austere code whose pitiless action it so clearly discerns. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 This same keen-sighted world would not regret him much now and would assuredly mete out to that miserly old screw, his widow, only as much sympathy as the occasion deserved. Roden's Corner The puzzling question was, why did Mr. Roberts, being a keen-sighted man, permit it all! Ester Ried Yet Speaking True love is keen-sighted as the eagle, and my uncle's love was love true, therefore he saw what I sought to hide. The Flight of the Shadow And it's not to be supposed that so clear-sighted a young lady could see so much of so keen-sighted a man without a good deal of self-communing. Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution The observations of that keen-sighted observer Dawes led to the first good map of Mars, in 1869. History of Astronomy Not only in mind, but in face and manner, they slightly resembled each other, and might, by the keen-sighted, have been set down at once as cousins. Roden's Corner It must be added that there was in his bearing, which was evidently and with good reason, calculated to impress, something that might justly appear unnatural to keen-sighted boys. Recollections of My Childhood and Youth I've sent for you now because I look upon you as a keen-sighted and quick-witted man, qualified to make accurate observations.' The Possessed (The Devils) For a keen-sighted man may forecast tendencies and go far to anticipate events on the large scale, but only God can foresee trifles. Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah After the poet-psalmist came the prosaic and keen-sighted shrewd man of affairs. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII One of the latest, and certainly one of the most keen-sighted, of English travellers in America is Mr. G.W. America To-day, Observations and Reflections To Isaiah, the keen-sighted and well-posted young statesman, however, neither the country nor the king was fit to deal with a great national crisis—and the future had one in store. Stories of the Prophets (Before the Exile) She was keen-sighted enough to understand how aimless and unfruitful it was to wander among these other minds without any guiding thread. The Precipice He anticipated an early Border-war and realized that here would be a great opportunity for a keen-sighted and iron-nerved medical airman to locate, if not to pick up, overlooked wounded. Snake and Sword A Novel So also the deaf and dumb are very keen-sighted, and generally make very accurate observations. The Young Mother Management of Children in Regard to Health But Tom was too keen-sighted to rest satisfied with such an interpretation; he had seen clearly enough that there was something distinct from anxiety about her father in Maggie's excessive confusion. The Mill on the Floss But his cousin was a very keen-sighted person and understood him better than he guessed, admiring his forbearance and giving him full credit for his constancy. Greifenstein Moreover, Henry was precocious and keen-sighted beyond his years, and was not long in discovering his idol's predilection for his friend. Via Crucis Well, if you are not, I can only say you're not so keen-sighted a lawyer as I thought you were. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story He was too clever, too keen-sighted and appreciative. Without a Home On they came till, from their lofty perch, Miriam, who was keen-sighted, could see their separate armour and tell the colour of their horses. Pearl-Maiden This gift elicited an exhilarating and most delightful correspondence with my lively and keen-sighted young friend, who, after two long years of separation, I felt sincerely desirous of seeing again. My Life — Volume 2 Thus trained, he took the post of naval surgeon, and by the time that he returned, four years later, he had become a perfect zoologist and a keen-sighted ethnologist. Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 But he had hardly begun to make a plot, before the keen-sighted, watchful Richard found it out, and had him seized and beheaded. Young Folks' History of England That suspicion was busy with him he knew; the keen-sighted deacon had once already held long talk with him, whereupon followed troublesome interrogation by Bessas, who had since regarded him with somewhat a sullen eye. Veranilda Mr. Lennox was pushing on in his profession; cultivating, with profound calculation, all those connections that might eventually be of service to him; keen-sighted, far-seeing, intelligent, sarcastic, and proud. North and South But can those who are not blind, be they as keen-sighted as you will, collect a single fact of mind from a man's attire, from anything outward?—Understand me! Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 Then that keen-sighted monitor, conscience, by reminding them of the retributive justice of all they had endured, goaded them rather to turn the tables on their enemies than to accuse themselves. The Deerslayer Her pale blue eyes were still keen-sighted; and as she fixed them on Ramona, she thought to herself, "This ain't no common Mexican, no how." Ramona But that keen-sighted girl saw too clearly—she had caught her fast as a bird is caught by the fowler. The Golden Dog Madame, keen-sighted enough in other respects, did not, however, at first see anything extraordinary in it. Ten Years Later "I will tell you frankly," said Prince Vasili in the tone of a crafty man convinced of the futility of being cunning with so keen-sighted companion. War and Peace Her clear eyes were watching a small skiff, invisible to less keen-sighted observers, aground upon a flat near the mouth of the channel. The Heritage of Dedlow Marsh and Other Tales Others, more keen-sighted, winked at the too frequent presentation on washing-days, and at impromptu suppers, of superior spiced-beef, which flattered their palates more than the cold remnants they had formerly been contented with. Brother Jacob If the King had not been so keen-sighted, so swift, he would have gone down with a broken leg. Wildfire A bee-hunter must be a most keen-sighted fellow, although there is not so much difficulty in the pursuit as may at first appear. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon It seemed to the count that things were beginning to stir in the French camp, and his keen-sighted adjutant confirmed this. War and Peace You are all far too keen-sighted for me to say any more on that point. Another Study of Woman Yet hardheaded "captains of industry," financiers who pride themselves upon their cool-headed and keen-sighted business ability are dropping millions into rosewater philanthropies and charities that are silly at best and vicious at worst. The Pivot of Civilization A good mind protects like a divinity; disenchantment is as keen-sighted as a surgeon; experience as foreseeing as a mother. A Daughter of Eve Then he addressed a keen-sighted, remembering gaze to the rim-wall above. Riders of the Purple Sage |
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