| 单词 | lamely |
| 例句 | One was on fire, and flapped lamely off by itself, billowing gigantically like a monstrous blood-red star. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “Well, it seemed so to me,” he said lamely. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “I guess the fact that he didn’t throw me out of his office is a good sign,” I said lamely. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Dina stayed behind her shut bedroom door with the TV blaring while Ralph lamely offered to help Molly with her bags, loan her a twenty, drive her somewhere. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z “Or until it froze over and stopped itself,” León added lamely. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z The dog struggled lamely to the side of the room and lay down, grunting softly to himself and licking his grizzled, moth-eaten coat. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “A few things—I have just been to market,” I began lamely. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “It was a fine flight,” he concluded lamely. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “I guess there must of been a short circuit or something in the wiring,” Buddy Gabaldon mumbled lamely. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z “I...well, as long as Shacklebolt’s work continues to be...er...excellent,” said the Prime Minister lamely, but Scrimgeour barely seemed to hear him. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z “I forgot that it hits some people this way,” I said lamely. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z “I guess it was just an accident,” he said lamely. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z “We were just doing water ballet,” Clementine says lamely. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z “Not even as long as the frog ?” “Much longer than you or me,” Nately blurted out lamely. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z “It — it was a sort of present,” she said lamely. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z “Say thanks for the divorce paper. Then say I got my own divorce a year before he got it. Only I forgot,” she concluded lamely. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “I’ve got used to it,” I said lamely, wretchedly, my mind a conflict. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “It’s by some famous composer,” she said lamely. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z ‘Almost exactly what I felt myself; only, only well, I don’t think I’ll say any more,’ he ended lamely. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z “Maybe she’ll have found somebody else to camp with,” I suggested lamely, and pushed the pie away. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z “I guess we thought it would be funny,” I offer lamely. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z "I'm sorry," I muttered lamely, feeling the total emptiness of my response. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z “But I have too much homework to do...and I have to help my father after school,” he added lamely. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The Pendor dragon tore free and flew low and lamely to the island, where it hid, crawling into some well or cavern in the ruined town. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z After a moment the ancient dog walked lamely in through the open door. Of Mice and Men 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yes, well, I’m just telling you, sir,” I said lamely, and then felt furious with myself for not having defended what I’d seen with my own eyes. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z I lamely drop the pitcher behind me into a pile of dirty clothes. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z “I mean, she’s nice,” he added lamely Nice? he thought to himself. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z “They said the fire might have triggered the headaches, whether it was smoke inhalation or—or fear,” she finishes lamely. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z “I thought it would be better to tell you so you can prepare yourself,” he said lamely and put his hand on her bony shoulder. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z All he could do was lamely try to outrun a flying machine, an impossible task. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z He tailed off lamely, till the thin man prompted him. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, I guess that's what time does to you,” I say lamely. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The man was listening and apparently not going to interrupt him, so Milkman ended his sentence lamely with: “Can you help me?” Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z We broke into an adrenaline-fueled sprint, flying those boats into the cave like they were on rails, while Miss Peregrine hopped lamely alongside us, her broken wing dragging in the sand. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z “I’m sorry,” I said lamely, not knowing what else to say. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z So instead she said, rather lamely: “Timothy, don’t think about it any more. When the time comes, we’ll see how you are and then decide what to do.” Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z The game's days are spent predominantly at Vincent's local, chatting to helpful characters and commiserating lamely with his friends. This week's new games 2012-02-11T00:05:00Z Mr Clover grapples gamely with the madness of the past, but sometimes lapses into banality, writing lamely of an émigré scholar’s “incredibly creative” period at university in Vienna in the 1920s. The in crowd 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z And on Wednesday, the source was the Massachusetts State Government, which lamely attempted to offer resources for the state’s sex assault survivors — but wound up apologizing for a poorly worded tweet. Is sexual assault “always avoidable”? 2014-05-02T13:43:00Z To which Jonathan lamely replied, "Yes, I am." Rewind TV: Martina Cole's The Runaway; Bored to Death; Spiral; Junior Doctors: Your Life in Their Hands 2011-04-02T23:09:39Z Finally, he lamely says, “You know, the thing is, that I think I am just tired.” The TV Watch: Louis C.K. Returns With His Brand of Dark Comedy 2014-05-04T21:45:12Z For a few minutes I get up again and go about lamely gathering and throwing out some of the litter of newspapers, magazines, and junk mail adrift on the floor by the entryway. My secret hoarding shame: I lived with my trash. It was time to throw it all away 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z I lack both the stomach and hand-mouth coordination for a real cigar, so I lamely lit a Davidoff cigarillo and sunk into a sweetly putrefying cloud, sipping on schnapps and skimming “Totem and Taboo.” Freud’s City, From Couch to Cafes 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z That the wedding will take place at midnight — after the cocktails, dinner and dancing — is a laughable device justified lamely and late in the play. Review: In ‘The Perplexed,’ Moral Gridlock on Fifth Avenue 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z There are magical transformations, and Merinda encounters a perfunctory witch, voiced by Julie Walters, whose character is removed from the story in a lamely disconcerting way. Brave – review 2012-08-09T20:00:01Z It was a year ago that the "sedentary processed food eater" was famously ejected from a Southwest Airlines flight for what the airline rather lamely described as a "safety concern." Kevin Smith: Skinnier -- but not proud 2011-02-11T16:12:00Z After the brief courtship and wedding to Debbie Stone, the distance between Kansas and Minneapolis was lamely bridged by weekend visits and phone calls that became increasingly strained. Dad always fell for the wrong women 2011-04-25T15:21:00Z The floundering Republican incumbent, meanwhile, was lamely encouraging people to buy houses and cars. Let them eat McMansions! The 1 percent, income inequality, and new-fashioned American excess 2014-04-13T11:00:00Z She spun and wheeled off. “…accidents in your family,” he finished, lamely. Lydia Millet’s “Magnificence” offers anything but 2012-12-25T14:00:00Z Oh, I know, you had help in the commission of “Escape to Margaritaville,” the lamely antiseptic musical that had its official Broadway opening Thursday night at the Marquis Theatre. Review | Jimmy Buffett’s music comes to Broadway and, well, the beach party’s a dud 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z But instead the door pulls back to reveal Minty, Simone's Bubbles-type assistant, saying lamely: "Oh I Googled and Googled but couldn't find her." Viva Forever! – review 2012-12-16T00:05:46Z Better still, the dramatic tension doesn't fall apart during its inevitable sorcery battles which, in lesser film and TV, burst into empty, dragging spectacles with adversaries lamely hurling balls of fake light at each other. We scouted "Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" and can confirm that it's a true treasure 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The only calm in my day is after it’s over “I guess we all do… things,” Eisenberg says, lamely. Jesse Eisenberg: ‘Do you look at me and think, God! What an indulgent prick?’ 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z And the nearest my father could come to saying what He made of that was lamely to say he didn’t, Schumann didn’t, my father didn’t, know why. ArtsBeat: David Ferry Wins the World's Biggest Poetry Prize 2011-04-15T22:27:19Z The new dialogue basically follows the story line without straining to be up-to-date or lamely comic. Susan Stroman’s ‘The Merry Widow’ at the Met 2015-01-01T05:00:00Z Days I did visit, afternoons I did ring, we'd end up talking, lamely, about recipes. Lionel Shriver: How I failed my best friend 2010-03-20T00:11:00Z He deliberated for all of a suspenseless second before lamely falling into line. Rewind TV: Homeland; Wonderland: I Was Once a Beauty Queen – review 2012-10-13T23:06:22Z “I’d invite him in,” she lamely replied, boggled as to what they were looking for. The competition for Miss America 1984 was business as usual — until everyone got a look at Vanessa Williams 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Its author lamely tries to appropriate Tichborne's metaphorical grand slam, only to say nothing more interesting than that the young traitor got all he deserved. Poem of the week: Tichborne's Elegy by Chidiock Tichborne 2012-11-26T10:26:31Z Consider the disastrous 2010 Broadway transfer of the British satire “Enron,” which lamely lampooned the scandals surrounding that Texas energy company’s shoddy business practices. Review of ‘Chimerica’: A sprawling tale is high on dudgeon, low on insight 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Poor Isaac Stappas, having to throw himself about in that absurd Swamp Thing getup, which is lamely intended to reveal the sorcerer’s true nature. Dance Review: Ballet Theater?s ?Swan Lake? Shows Freedom and Its Cost 2010-06-23T22:09:00Z For years, the bloated awards show fought the twin specters of dwindling ratings and aging viewership by trying, quite lamely, to innovate. Perspective | Maybe the Oscars are better when they don’t try so hard 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z “There isn’t any public figure that is, you know, 60% favorable ratings,” he added lamely. Ghosts of Democrats’ future only bring a ‘vortex of misery’ 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z DeSantis defended the expenditure, lamely, by asserting that the migrants would probably have ended up in Florida eventually. Column: The ugly historical roots of the GOP's migrant transports 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z “But I was a pioneer,” she objects lamely, poignantly, about her hard-won membership in the communist children’s organization. Review | When communism crumbled, so did an 11-year-old’s reality 2022-01-21T05:00:00Z He takes it, but scuffs lamely into the hands of Ederson. Southampton 1-1 Manchester City: Premier League – as it happened 2022-01-22T05:00:00Z In the Senate, Democrats lamely rolled over for Republicans blocking the commission, even though they had a strong majority of 54-35 to support moving forward. Texas Democrats stand up for democracy and send a loud message to Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z The catcher turned to me and rather lamely said, “My bad.” First-person: Why become a high school baseball umpire? You've got a game today 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z When criticized for such assaults on American Constitutional principles, Trump lamely claimed he was joking. How Bill Barr is advancing Trump’s quest to become "president for life" 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z “They decided when they made an agreement that they wanted to keep it quiet,” Bloomberg said, lamely. Opinion | Bloomberg’s best debate moment came five minutes before it started. Then things went downhill. 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Baker's story lamely referred to "an unsettled time in Mr. Trump's Washington" during which "an aggrieved and unbound president has sought to even the scales as he sees it." Press Watch: Finally, political journalists are sounding the alarm. They must not stop 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z They only lamely push back when he insists that he will be able to get Republican leaders to compromise with him — even when he cites examples that actually support the opposite conclusion. Press Watch: Why is the mainstream media so gentle with Joe Biden? 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z When Nawaz insisted he answer the question, the senator lamely offered that people of color would be most affected by global warming. Overshadowed by impeachment, debating Democrats mostly pull punches 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z That was just the beginning of a fusillade of grotesque insults Trump sent throughout the day and again on Sunday, while trying lamely to bring Pelosi into it again and failing. Trump's assault on Cummings signals a new pivot to full-on racism: It's ugly, but it won't work 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Instead of venting righteous anger at his inquisitor, Dukakis lamely reiterated his stance on capital punishment. Trump wants to run against the Squad. Democrats must stay united | Lloyd Green 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z Trump lamely shot back: “Wouldn’t it have been nice if we got Osama bin Laden a lot sooner,” as if it was McRaven’s fault the intelligence community had trouble tracking the leader of al-Qaeda. Opinion | The end of Trump’s affair with ‘his’ generals 2019-01-09T05:00:00Z The White House response is to lamely point out, as the press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, did Tuesday, that Trump is “equal opportunity” in his insults. Dog Days: Trump and His Toxic Twitter Insults of Omarosa 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Germany is in disarray, searching for scapegoats and answers, after the 2014 World Cup champion exited lamely from the group stage this time. Column: With World Cup title, France could launch a dynasty 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z Indeed, the Palladium show included a lamely mean-spirited account of the comedian’s run-in with a massage therapist in a fancy San Francisco hotel. Here's what happened at Dave Chappelle and John Mayer's secretive no-phones concert 2017-12-30T05:00:00Z He lamely said that we are better off with this bill than without it. Opinion | The Tax Bill That Inequality Created 2017-12-16T05:00:00Z “Some people hate others because they are different,” I offer, lamely. Opinion | Can My Children Be Friends With White People? 2017-11-11T05:00:00Z I stood up and lamely shook her hand and said the only thing that felt close to right: My Interview With a Rohingya Refugee: What Do You Say to a Woman Whose Baby Was Thrown Into a Fire? 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z “They’re pretty good right now, actually, Mr. President,” the reporter responded lamely. Donald Trump is the answer to all that ails Washington 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z Today the Binghamton is an eyesore damaged beyond repair, and leans lamely to one side on the muddy river bottom here, across the Hudson from Grant’s Tomb near 125th Street. Final Departure for 111-Year-Old Hudson Ferryboat 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z I maneuvered lamely for half an hour but only made the situation worse. A reporter’s notebook: The journey to Oceti Sakowin, the protest camp of the Standing Rock Sioux 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z The system “worked” only late, and lamely, but it eventually recognized that a wrong had been done and damages were owed. Learning from the Slaughter in Attica 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z They could be camel fences, he lamely concluded. Giant ‘Arrows’ Seen From Space Point to a Vanished World 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z The virus is lamely dubbed the Jurassic flu. Time Machine is the closest you can get to Jurassic Park in virtual reality 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z “Not going to get involved in that,” he said, lamely, before doubling down. CHARLES HURT: Pope hurling stones at Trump from glass Vatican 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z It shattered Evans’ team’s confidence: not only were they knocked out of the cup, their league form also capitulated, and they finished lamely in fourth spot. A brief guide to … Chelsea's rivalry with Liverpool 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z “He stops at the tree, not at the children,” she insisted, a little lamely. The Lawyer Who Defended Dzhokhar Tsarnaev 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z The report concludes, lamely, that this means researchers have "difficult choices" before them when it comes to conducting research on children. Monkey day care: Growing up as a child research subject 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z The administration has created their own Doomsday machine and now lamely claim that it was a typo. Many States Will Be Unprepared if Court Weakens Health Law 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z He made no attempt to return to power and lamely apologised for any hurt he said he might have caused his compatriots. Jean-Claude Duvalier obituary 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Based on the narrative that lamely dominated last year's National League Championship Series, the division series beginning Friday at Dodger Stadium will be about more than just the baseball. Dodgers and Cardinals would be smart to make it all about baseball 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z I wasn’t prepared for that question; so, I lamely said something like “Just keep doing what you are doing. Go easy regulations and taxes, and, for goodness sake, don’t adopt a state income tax.” Why Has The Texas Economy Outperformed? A Surprising Answer From Paul Krugman 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z It hardly matters that he tried lamely to walk back those comments the next day. 5 worst right-wing moments of the week — Laura Ingraham’s awful Ferguson claims 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z He lamely compared the personal attacks to third-party campaign fliers in their previous race. Editorial: A sleazy personal attack in Roger Goodman-Joel Hussey race by New Majority PAC 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z Unless the Nats have waves of injuries, or play as lamely as they did for the first 114 games last year, it shouldn’t be. Boswell: National League East bends at the elbow in Washington Nationals’ favor 2014-03-21T22:44:22Z Now, belatedly, some Tories are lamely trying to claim credit. Lib Dems to push for income tax cuts 2014-03-08T00:49:43Z It soon became obvious that was not the case as, clearly impeded, Nadal shuffled lamely along the baseline. Wawrinka stuns wounded Nadal to win Australian Open 2014-01-26T14:43:09Z The NFL is lamely responding to charges it sat on evidence that its game causes concussions and brain injuries. Bostic fine puts the hype in NFL hypocrisy 2013-08-22T13:37:00Z "I have been very consistent in blaming that lot opposite," said Mr Osborne, lamely. Boundaries debate: shipwreck survivors fall out and are over a barrel 2013-01-29T19:28:24Z He lamely submitted that “you can’t change Washington from the inside—you can only change it from the outside.” Obama's Holding the Cards 2012-11-08T04:01:38Z This, I did . . . with all of the satisfaction of listening to the president lamely respond to a sharp Romney jab with a professorial dissertation. 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SV: No gaffes, no zingers 2012-10-05T19:19:31Z "Well," he lamely concluded, "let's not say anything." Rewind TV: London 2012 Olympics – review 2012-08-11T23:05:52Z Then everyone started cheering, I joined in lamely and went home scratching my head. The Armchair Olympics: day seven 2012-08-03T15:57:30Z Chided on Wednesday to reconcile his conflicting ambitions by the MP Dennis Skinner, Cameron said lamely that the purpose of his austerity was "to deliver low interest rates which are essential for growth". Cameron should know that money in pockets, not austerity, brings growth 2012-05-24T19:30:22Z "I am very sorry—I didn't know what to say," apologised he, lamely. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z But observing no gleam of fellow-feeling in his quondam comrade's eyes, he added somewhat lamely, "I mean how do you do, Miss—Miss Carter?" The Suprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith 2012-04-03T02:00:29.527Z After that they went on slowly and lamely until near sundown, by which time the island had almost disappeared, and the mainland was growing distinct. The Ice Queen 2012-03-22T02:00:40.843Z “He is not,” Clara answered lamely, her eyes on a heap of yellow apples in the distance. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z And with that he ended abruptly and lamely, lowering the lanthorn with a sudden gesture, and turning to the door. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z "Or a—or a dog or anybody else having 'em," Soapy responded, lamely. The Auto Boys' Quest 2012-03-12T03:00:25.647Z "I'll tell him what I think of him," answered the contractor lamely, as he left the room. The Iron Boys in the Mines or, Starting at the Bottom of the Shaft 2012-03-11T03:00:13.327Z "I--I want to run up to the depot to ask about a friend," explained Ralph, rather lamely. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z “I—I’m glad of that,” I answered lamely. Mr. Marx's Secret 2012-03-02T03:00:10.327Z And rather lamely, for the distress in her face troubled him, he held out the parcel. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Then, rather lamely, he would add, "You see, I subscribe." Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z Don't you want to know—" He made a sudden, awkward stop, and then continued lamely: "I'm all right, you see. The Bushranger's Secret 2012-02-09T03:00:14.847Z "Things may look better by and by," she said lamely. A Prairie Courtship 2012-02-01T03:00:12.830Z "Then it will be a pleasure," I agreed lamely. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z At last and lamely, "May I ask," he said, "why Sir Robert makes me this offer while the matter lies open?" Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z With a scream, he darted off beneath a low-branched thicket, ran lamely up another tree, and crept away from the place of his discomfiture by the path of the interlacing branches. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z "I must have left it behind," I said lamely. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z Then the horse, moving very lamely, walked up to the corporal, whom it apparently recognized, and he laid a hand upon the bridle. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z Bob afterward explained his part vociferously if lamely. Emmy Lou's Road to Grace Being a Little Pilgrim's Progress 2012-01-12T03:00:14.550Z And if she must"—he looked at Vivian, and went on somewhat lamely—"dance, why not dance with me? The Crux 2012-01-12T03:00:12.630Z The general conspiracy was poorly planned and lamely executed. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2 (of 2) The True Story of a Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:32.877Z “Aw, I would have, last night; but it’s too late now,” said Jimmy, lamely. The Radio Boys at Mountain Pass The Midnight Call for Assistance 2012-01-02T03:00:17.697Z "Be gentle like the dove, and patient like the chicken," but concluded somewhat lamely with, "When you have read this my letter, throw it down the drain." The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z I had a kind of notion," said Philip lamely, "that these events always occurred in a conservatory. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z Then Arthur, stammering a bit, said lamely, a certain hush in his voice still: “Where in the world did you hear that—and when?” The Wolves of God And Other Fey Stories 2011-12-17T03:00:15.447Z “It’s time I was going,” she said at last, very lamely, looking around for her gloves. Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing 2011-12-08T03:00:28.210Z "I—I—thought you was somebody else," June faltered lamely. Captain June 2011-12-08T03:00:26.820Z "That," she explained, rather lamely, "is a portrait of--of some one I used to know." A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z "It was—it was what Uncle Joseph said," he explained lamely. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z In the moment's abstraction her presence seemed a manifestation of some psychic conduction which he tried lamely to understand—here, now, in a moment of danger of which she unknowingly was the moving force. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z Item, our driver wore a Palicari dress, and took part, very lamely, in the dances we witnessed. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z "Alice's mother is the lady you advertised about," he said, lamely. Dr. Lavendar's People 2011-10-13T02:00:52.167Z “I mean I am keeping it for some one,” went on Billie lamely. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z I—er—you know——” She broke off lamely. The Motor Maids Across the Continent 2011-09-17T02:00:31.140Z He seized her hand, held it a trifle too long, perhaps, and murmured, lamely, "Thank you." The Secret Toll 2011-09-12T02:00:26.853Z Unable to complete the sentence, she added lamely: “A man is never too old.” The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z Our faces did not illumine, so she dragged on lamely, "Anyway, he's not well." The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z "Well," Fox answered, rather lamely, "you don't take boarders, you know." Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z "In a way," I answered lamely enough; "she has had the usual lessons before she went to college, but her voice has never been trained." A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z In a faint voice she asserted lamely, “And I, Nathalie, I didn’t stop to think—” “And, Nathalie, you can count me on your side!” broke in a voice at this moment. Blue Robin, the Girl Pioneer 2011-07-28T02:00:09.363Z "I am afraid the water is too clear, sir, for an indifferent angler; and it might spoil this skein if I left it partly wound," he answered lamely. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z Mr. Laskóy stammered and stuttered and lamely excused himself, and finally got enraged, and vowed to himself he would soon find a way out of this business. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z “I haven’t had time to do much housekeeping since I got back,” continued Molly, lamely. Molly Brown of Kentucky 2011-07-16T02:00:18.603Z Alice is very particular but not willing to do much herself,—not able, in fact,” she added lamely, a little afraid of having criticized her perfect daughter in public. Molly Brown's College Friends 2011-07-16T02:00:15.700Z “I hope you’ll all come,” she added lamely, wondering if they were accusing her of inhospitality. Molly Brown's Freshman Days 2011-07-12T02:00:31.110Z “It was very, very good of you all the same,” she pursued lamely. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z I want to say something—something about me—and about you,” he blunders, lamely; but she will give him no help, “and—I must—say it—to-night—Ethel!” he jerks out. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z Huge serve to the forehand, framed lamely into the tape, but another flailing forehand goes wide to offer up another break point - same serve, same result. Live - Nadal v Del Potro 2011-06-27T16:01:07Z And, as she would have spoken, lamely, but with enough clarity to absolve her from suspicion, Bobby stepped closer. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z "It—I—why—of course it's true!" he stammered lamely. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z "I hope Holly will not imitate Ma�t' Raoul any more," he finished lamely. A Man's Hearth 2011-06-25T02:00:17.093Z Then I added rather lamely, “Pleasant day, is it not?” The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z "I thought I left my bag down here," she said lamely. A Butterfly on the Wheel 2011-06-21T02:00:24.683Z “They are so jolly, and—er—well, you know what I mean,” she finished a bit lamely. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z He replied, lamely enough— “You must ask my brother about these things.” Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Then she thinks she is playing the part of hostess rather lamely. Zoe; Or, Some Day A Novel 2011-06-11T02:00:13.290Z He defended himself lamely, aware of the truth. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z He impolitely gave it to be surmised that without his fine intriguing--i. e. he made, like the advocates, a bridge instead of a leap over the slenderest brook--the thing would have gone lamely. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z “I ran into a stanchion,” explained Kester lamely, proceeding on his way, avoiding the curiosity of the men as much as possible. The Battleship Boys at Sea Two Apprentices in Uncle Sam's Navy 2011-06-06T02:00:06.803Z “Because—because——,” she went on lamely, “he couldn’t do anything that wasn’t fair.” The Motor Maids by Palm and Pine 2011-06-05T02:00:14.760Z Then he followed them closely into the station—shuffling along lamely but resolutely. Nearly Bedtime Five Short Stories for the Little Ones 2011-06-02T02:00:26.960Z “I thought it might be in these evergreens,” Barbara finished, lamely, getting down on her knees to assist in the search. The Automobile Girls at Newport Watching the Summer Parade 2011-06-01T02:00:25.733Z And so,” she 18 somewhat lamely concluded, “I jest cook ’em up for Bud.” Molly Brown's Post-Graduate Days 2011-05-27T02:00:15.860Z I felt that Eric had come lamely out of the encounter. My Little Sister 2011-05-27T02:00:14.023Z "After—after breakfast, I think it was," dissembled Old Captain, lamely. The Cinder Pond 2011-05-17T02:00:20.320Z Matters seemed likely to go rather lamely till Mamie had a really sensible idea. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z "Well—you see—that is—of course it's a secret," he ended lamely, with a furtive look toward a dim white figure beneath the trees. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z "I will stay outside," replied Priscilla, "and watch the horses," she concluded rather lamely. Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z Jimmy began indignantly; but he caught Bethune’s warning look and added lamely, “Oh, well; I suppose it’s by Mr. Clay’s orders?” The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z As Carlito started down the road, he met Ike loping along rather lamely. The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land 2011-04-11T02:00:11.027Z "Thank you," I said lamely, as we parted at the corner of State Street. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z "I hope you feel better since you've eaten," he went on, lamely. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z At last I said lamely, "Well, I brought your pie tin back." Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z “I’m afraid—I think—I think—Mr. Watson has just asked me to walk with him,” she said, lamely; “we must have our stroll later on.” Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z "I want some more wine," he said lamely. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z "Spirituality is not what one does, such as going to church; it is the way one feels inside about things," I defended, I fear lamely. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z "I told you I was not feeling very well," he answered, lamely, trying to meet her penetrating stare with an air of complete self-possession. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z He hadn't wanted to ask Gramps to look after his trap nests for him either, but he only said lamely, "I never thought of it." The Black Fawn 2011-03-07T03:00:09.513Z Then fearing, apparently, that she had betrayed something she ought to have concealed, she colored and added, lamely, "It will give me a little more time." The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Blind Cupid limps but lamely over the rugged path of matrimonial bliss. The Super Race: An American Problem 2011-03-01T03:00:46.193Z Director of National Intelligence James Clapper explained lamely to the Senate intelligence committee on Feb. 16, five days after Mubarak stepped down. When Strongmen Become Straw Men 2011-02-27T15:00:00Z "I thought I heard you come in," Michael said, lamely. The Hills of Refuge A Novel 2011-04-09T02:00:10.530Z I know I ought not to have done so without consulting you"—he went on lamely; "I'm very much in love with her. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z It isn't so much what you have done," began Graham lamely, "as what you might do. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z "I don't exactly know," I answered lamely, not daring to tell the truth. That Affair at Elizabeth 2011-02-14T03:00:36.587Z As the game petered out lamely, the former Newcastle United striker was well out of it. Birmingham City 1-0 Stoke City 2011-02-12T17:16:40Z "With me it is different," Guy is beginning, rather lamely, not being sure of his argument; but Miss Chesney, disdaining subterfuge, interrupts him. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z "When we are married," began Lister, then stopped short, biting his moustache—"we shall be very happy," he ended lamely, seeing that Bella looked inquiringly at him. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z "I'm looking for—a person," I began, conscious that I was stating my mission very lamely. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z "I didn't know he was there," she said lamely. Abington Abbey A Novel 2011-01-30T03:00:14.557Z I had known that it would be so, and it is not in my nature to make half-resolves, or lamely to perform that which I have decided on. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z After a moment I said lamely, 'I'm sure he did. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z The blank amazement in his eyes made her voice falter lamely. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z I finished, lamely, but she did not appear to notice it. A Maid of the Kentucky Hills 2011-02-04T03:00:15.877Z At first it was spelled out slowly, lamely, sometimes wrong, and then corrected as if an amateur beginner was at the other end of the line.” The Boys of the Wireless 2011-01-24T03:00:17.997Z For a moment he faltered, uncertain how to proceed; then, lamely enough, he added, “How was he killed, Jack?” The Carleton Case 2011-01-24T03:00:17.240Z “Well, you see—I—it was——” and there I halted lamely. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z Iris concluded her sentence rather lamely, for she had been half inclined to tell Agnes the story of her visitor, when something restrained her. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z Ms. Samplin replied, lamely, “There are different circumstances in every case.” Talking Business: Shamed Into Altering a Mortgage 2011-01-22T01:13:50Z “Yes,” said Curtis, lamely; “I know she’s very devoted to him.” The Delafield Affair 2011-01-19T03:00:21.497Z “How can you suggest such a thing?” she answered at last, lamely, her indignation strengthening her voice but not her wits. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z She only said very lamely: "I—I don't know what you mean, father." Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z What he said—or what said itself lamely—was: "You didn't expect to see me?" Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z “Well, we weren’t entirely sure,” Penny said lamely. Voice from the Cave 2011-01-04T03:01:09.533Z "I'm thinking of going there," he said lamely. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z Woods are either sent lamely curling halfway down the track, miles from the jack, or thrown too hard, dispatched with needless velocity into the fences surrounding the green. Is lawn bowls about to turn trendy? 2010-08-01T21:44:00Z While admitting their is a problem he lamely tried to make a case that it happens to other smartphones too. A Is For Apple... And Arrogance 2010-07-16T22:00:00Z When I confessed to Guerin that I lamely preferred the Bordeauxs to the rare Burgundies, he reassured me that there was nothing wrong with my palate. Let Me Eat Cake: A Night ofCulinary Luxury 2010-04-16T00:05:00Z The President insisted, lamely, that he spends plenty of time hearing from average Americans. 2010-01-21T07:25:00Z We were a couple of strange, miserable-looking characters, as we went drowsily, laggardly, and lamely up Fish Street Hill together. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 "I meant all of them," corrected Pip, rather lamely. "Pip" A Romance of Youth I am afraid," he wound up a little lamely, "that this is all very badly expressed, but the whole truth of it is, you see, that I am a man of simple and inherited tastes. The Hillman "You never told me about your governess adventure—or Mr Craigie—or that you were called Holland," I said rather lamely. The Spy in Black They were knocking, while still her countenance was out of command; and when they asked for Christian, her wits were so troubled, that she said lamely, 'It is Christmas Eve; can you want him now? The Unknown Sea She looked away and stammered lamely, “You–you shouldn’t say such things, you know.” Into the Primitive "I think Mr. Templeton-Collins is calling you," Michael explained, rather lamely he felt, since it must have been obvious to the scout that Michael himself had been calling him. Sinister Street, vol. 2 "I do not agree with you altogether," I said lamely. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew I apologised somewhat lamely for it, on the plea that I was studying atmospheric effects, though indeed there was nothing very noticeable in the sky. Barbarossa and Other Tales "Happiness is worth pursuing, all the same," Henry returned, lamely enough, since he allowed the pagan fallacy to pass unquestioned. The Call of the Town A Tale of Literary Life “I beg your pardon—I didn’t realize it,” he began lamely. The Key to Yesterday "Well, why not?" he at last very lamely replied. Sinister Street, vol. 2 But the real inference does not "proceed by hypotheses"; it is only the finite mind in witnessing the real logical spectacle or in its "infinitesimal" contribution to it that lamely proceeds in this manner. Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude There was a companion shadow on his face as he answered, rather lamely, she thought. The Cottage of Delight A Novel This is the story which Mr. Oscar Wilde has tried to tell; a very lame story it is, and very lamely it is told. Oscar Wilde: Art and Morality A Defence of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" “Yes,” he said at last, a little lamely. The Key to Yesterday "I do think it's great that your book is accepted," he added lamely. Cinderella Jane "Mother said to wait because you were tired, but Billy couldn't, so I came with him," Philip explained lamely. The Bachelors A Novel "I'll do anything I can," he answered, lamely, for he well knew that she had not finished what she had to say. The Cottage of Delight A Novel "But," I objected, lamely, "while they are learning so much about the world they are forgetting such a lot about girlhood!" Life on the Stage Well," I said, lamely—indeed I felt maimed—"how was I to know? The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece "Miss Julia," said he lamely, and giving her instinctively the title which the town gave her, "I know you have been good to my mother." The Broken Gate A Novel "Well, I have been exceedingly busy," replied he lamely. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins Dalt," I finally managed, pretty lamely, "it's absurd, I admit; but if I try to answer you, I shall lose my temper. The Book of Susan A Novel "No, I was thinking what Lady Meyfield will think when she hears how you made the acquaintance of—of—me," she finished lamely. Patricia Brent, Spinster "I don't know what he won't make of you and how he won't hug you!" she had to content herself with lamely declaring. The Spoils of Poynton "I'm not dressed for——" She broke off lamely. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall "Yes, I know," said Gerry lamely, unable to think of any excuse for her presence in the classroom at this unauthorised hour. Just Gerry "You are so easy to tease ... it's a temptation," she said rather lamely. Shadows of Flames A Novel The soldiers of the Guard Royal made a rhyme which went not ill in the patois of the camp, but which goes lamely enough translated into English. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion "If she did not hear the verger speaking she could not have heard what we said," argued a third somewhat lamely. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "We often come here," said Dorothy lamely, conscious that her mother's eyes were upon her. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall She ended lamely and he was not touched by her faith in him. Helena Brett's Career "And you must bear with me if I say things a bit lamely." Shadows of Flames A Novel He added somewhat lamely, "It's all right now." The Shadow And we had all been smoking—I am so sorry,” he said again, rather lamely. Man and Maid Then, if this was the weapon the murderer used," he said, rather lamely, "he must have taken it along with him. The Green God "She's as much better than I am as—as—you can think," she ended, lamely. Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 So they lamely gossiped the miles away in strained avoidance of the big event. Ewing\\'s Lady "I've a fancy to keep it there—for good luck," he added, somewhat lamely. The Shadow "I thought I—now—seen a friend of mine," Milton said lamely. The Competitive Nephew "You were certainly justified in backing the thing for all you were worth," I answered lamely. Where the Pavement Ends “He was very bad, and I had to dose him every hour,” he concluded lamely, then bent over her with curious gaze. The Daughters of a Genius “Well—er—Mrs Waybridge, I thought it might be more convenient—er—a little later on,” he began lamely. Harley Greenoak's Charge “Oh, I don’t know,” he said, rather lamely. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “Oh well, you know—you Protestants do have prejudices of the kind,” she answered somewhat lamely. In the Whirl of the Rising "I mean—I mean I sighted the green rocket again, sir," explained Sam Hickey lamely. The Battleship Boys' First Step Upward or, Winning Their Grades as Petty Officers He hurried down to the water zestfully, albeit rather lamely for his body was stiff and sore. The Auto Boys' Mystery "I—I don't know yet whether I want to leave home, and if I do, I'm going to study art!" she stammered lamely. The Head Girl at the Gables “Isn’t it worth it—at least—I mean—er—it isn’t often one can afford anyone a new kind of pleasure in this worn-out world,” I added lamely. A Frontier Mystery He had been especially favoured in being singled out and asked to help her—and, incidentally, her sister—and had, lamely, but decidedly refused. In the Whirl of the Rising “Well, it’s a white man’s word; not a word for children, black or white,” explained Hermia, lamely. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland "I—I was only hurrying," she replied lamely. Molly Brown's Sophomore Days If you’ve anything more to market—” Jessie shook her head: “There was a reason; we were obliged to sell the melons,” she ended, lamely. Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls "Some boy scrap—mishap—accident, probably, and—er—good-day," he finished lamely, as he darted off. A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade "I didn't know I knew her—by that name," said Whitaker lamely. The Destroying Angel "Of course I want to come; but, well, I wanted to be sure you wasn't jest askin' me because you thought it 'ud please your ole uncle," he concluded somewhat lamely. Adventures of Bindle The dog was turned loose from the traces and hobbled lamely behind the scampering teams. The Story of the Trapper Oh, well," he protested lamely, "when you marry for money you generally get it, don't you? The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man She ended lamely, "There are calls I cannot disregard." Rose MacLeod She nodded emphatically. "... all men alike?" he finished lamely. Command "You think because you're Martha's brother-in-law,"—Mr. Hearty was meticulously accurate in describing the exact relationship existing between them,—"that gives you a right to—to order me about," he concluded rather lamely. Adventures of Bindle "They—they—didn't like it," she stammered lamely. Loyal to the School Hal joined in the laugh at his expense and then added rather lamely: "We might run across that silver fox." The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp "I was out for a while," he concluded lamely. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "He isn't dead," the mapping officer said lamely. The Unprotected Species Yarn-spinners, courteously recalled from their digressions, wind up somewhat lamely, and commodore goes on to deal with late encounters with the enemy in which a chink in our armour was bared. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war She arose and walked lamely across the room in confirmation, then came back and sat down on the sofa. The Song of the Wolf “No, but I’ve been discovering one,” I said lamely, as I dropped into a wicker chair. The Red Symbol She struggled lamely at this point and slipped to her knees, her dress loosened at the neck. The "Genius" They always seem to go along in it so lamely and limpingly, and interrupt its progress in an unnatural sort of manner. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. “But, Madame,” said my master lamely, “we shall be running great risks; we have a fight on our hands at this moment; for we shall not be allowed to depart in peace.” Francezka This was rather startling and Rosie could only answer stiffly, though somewhat lamely: "My father's different!" The Rosie World Why, there is a man——” She hesitated, looked fixedly at her son as if considering her next words, then concluded, rather lamely: “But you’ll see.” A Daughter of the Forest "Well, I suppose you did have a bit of a shock," he said lamely. The Venus Trap The Lieutenant-Governor insisted it was not only legal, but absolutely necessary, and he lamely concluded by saying the soldiers were not under his control. Under the Liberty Tree A Story of The 'Boston Massacre' "If there had been, he'd have certainly picked me up," he evaded, rather lamely. Doubloons—and the Girl Rosie spoke brusquely, then added lamely: "I'm in a hurry today." The Rosie World Then in a blind stupidity I began to hear a voice in my ears, and to find myself lunging back and forth and stumbling lamely on my left foot. The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas "Oh, well," she concluded, lamely, "you'll hunt your hole all right." The Blue Goose “Say ye were in the wrong, then,” he said lamely. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25) The expression of indignant protest which his cheerful remark excited showed him his mistake, and he added, rather lamely: "You do look kind of thin, though." A Little Question in Ladies' Rights Yet certainly I don’t want to give you up to–to anybody,” she concluded 135 lamely, as a matter of fact not knowing to whom one should report a runaway soldier. The Campfire Girls on the Field of Honor Go and see Ethel this afternoon, and–and then set to work to show her what you said you would,” she ended lamely. Betty Wales Freshman It occurred to me that she would hardly care to be apprised of what her husband had been telling us—"of his early life," I ended lamely. Aliens But the fact is, Mr. Grover—why should I not be perfectly frank and open with you?—the fact is—no man can marry three girls,” she finished rather lamely. Stories by American Authors, Volume 10 "You couldn't help it," she added lamely; "don't worry about it, Irene," but that seemed only to make matters worse. Anxious Audrey “You know what I think of your trade,” I replied lamely and coarsely. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) "Well, no; I wouldn't, that is, I don't," Polly answered, lamely. Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School The Joneses were showing very kindly feeling, which surprised Stella, who answered lamely, 'You are very kind; but it does not matter, as they are not our rooms now.' A City Schoolgirl And Her Friends All this does not mean that the paragraph should end lamely. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories "I—I am soon," she said lamely, forcing down her feelings and her tears. Anxious Audrey As something seemed to be expected of her, Adelle remarked lamely,— "That is very nice." Clark's Field "I'm wrong," said Horace, lamely; "these particular things are—are lent by an eccentric Oriental gentleman, as a great favour." The Brass Bottle They were what discoursed to you, told the veracious story of lives and emotions–not lamely, as words do, mingling the trivial with the significant, but altogether perfectly. Aurora the Magnificent His head bent in meditation, he passed along lamely, his hands in the pockets of his torn trousers, where there was nothing, not even the thickness of a dime, to cramp his finger-room. Claim Number One But Hunsdon—he is quite independent, and as steady as”—she glanced about in search of a simile, remembered West Indian earthquakes, and added lamely—“as the Prince Consort himself.” The Gorgeous Isle A Romance; Scene: Nevis, B.W.I. 1842 "I forgot," he said lamely after a moment. The Foreign Hand Tie “Let’s walk down the avenue to the Café des Artistes and have Emincé Bernard, and a long wide high, tall drink of—ginger ale,” he finished lamely. Outside Inn “I can hardly claim the honor of his personal friendship,” I replied, rather lamely. The International Spy Being the Secret History of the Russo-Japanese War "I had to go into the country," I replied somewhat lamely. The Sign of Silence "In fact,"—here he caught his wife's eye, and checked himself—"in fact,—a—she is an extremely interesting person!" he concluded, lamely. Mrs. Tree “They are very bitter against me––they hate me!” he retorted lamely. Carmen Ariza "Oh no, not at all; I like well-doing," Anna said rather lamely, "but it is not quite—not quite as simple as it looks." The Benefactress She opened her lips to inform her mother of the truth, but somehow found herself saying instead, rather lamely, "She's not in love with Philip!" Kildares of Storm "Well, I thought it most likely that as you and he were such great friends, you might have introduced them," he said, rather lamely. The Sign of Silence “He did not say anything about it to me when I met him in Paris,” he said lamely. The Phantom Lover “Well?” he queried lamely, wholly at a loss for any other answer. Carmen Ariza "I feel the need of them," she finished lamely. Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author It is no place for you,” he concluded lamely. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 "I just don't feel like pizza," I said, lamely. Little Brother “My dear, I never thought of such a thing,” he protested lamely. The Phantom Lover Had Gregory not taken up his talk, lamely and coldly, with Madame von Marwitz, she would have been left in an awkward isolation. Tante They walked on in silence for a few minutes through the trees before she ventured a little lamely, "I don't know what to say." Claire The Blind Love of a Blind Hero, By a Blind Author “You see,” he said lamely, “new married folks don’t–––” Eve checked his explanation quickly. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country "Oh, it was perfectly natural, and I never thought of it again," said Sydney lamely. Name and Fame A Novel May I ask you now to leave me here in Mr. Northrup’s”––Kathryn sought the proper word––“study?” she said lamely. At the Crossroads “Why––I–––” began Howard lamely, wondering now just why he had–––! Cloudy Jewel So lamely is it left to us, that it is not divided into acts. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 “It’s—it’s impossible to fight like this,” he said lamely. The Law-Breakers "Go on with your story," he finished lamely. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 "I suppose it must be very valuable," she remarked, lamely. The Ivory Snuff Box On invitation to show its gait he mounted it, after explaining that it had stepped on a nail and traveled lamely. The Duke Of Chimney Butte C. R. D. brought up lamely, loath to relate the entire incident and hoping that Broadhurst would recall hearing of it. Interference and Other Football Stories “Little girls should make helpful prayers,” he ventured rather lamely, “not vengeance prayers.” The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine You see," he began lamely, "I didn't quite know what to do. Mixed Faces It was some time before he answered the question and then he did so lamely. The Ivory Snuff Box “And so I––I waited for you to come,” he went on lamely. Once to Every Man "Maybe," Frank added, rather lamely, "he's moving you up as a regular!" Interference and Other Football Stories “He doesn’t deserve harmony; no man does who isn’t true––isn’t true,” finished Billie rather lamely. The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine "I—I congratulate you," he said, lamely, for want of something better to say. Mixed Faces He hesitated, ended lamely, and fell suddenly into a settled silence. Hidden Water “It’s about––things,” she said a little lamely. The Twins of Suffering Creek Neither McLean nor the wounded half-breed were seriously hurt, and in a week both were well again––the one going lamely about his business and the other in jail beside his fellows. The Spoilers of the Valley “I came away in such a hurry I forgot it,” she replied lamely. Nan of Music Mountain That was a hard question to answer, and he undertook it very lamely. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties “There are things doing about this country,” Tresler began a little lamely. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana "But, dear boy, you revolutionised—" she was about to add, "the prison," but stumbled lamely—"the place." The Prisoner And lamely he placed both his hands beneath his armpits and waved his elbows up and down three times. The Trimming of Goosie "She—she can be very nice," she said lamely. The Carroll Girls "Yes, of course," he answered lamely and was silent for a few moments. Blake's Burden They told him lamely—they were scarcely less jealous of the honour of the house than she was—in almost the same words in which they had broken the news to her. The Wild Geese "It looks as if she'd gone for—for the present," he ended lamely, put down his hat and went into the east room and took up his brown book. The Prisoner He paused and repeated lamely, "I'm very sorry." The Education of Eric Lane He ended up lamely, making the polite alteration out of respect for the Duke's dignity. Treasure Valley "Well golly Moses, Mr. Wicker," he ended lamely, "it seems to be pretty complicated to go into." Mr. Wicker's Window "I need not trouble you with that," he concluded lamely. The Wild Geese "What a pleasant morning," he ended lamely yet safely, and conceived the brilliant addition, "You'll stay to dinner." The Prisoner "It never occurred to me," he said lamely. The Education of Eric Lane "I—I only ran for the fun of the thing," he explained, lamely. Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy And I do thank you,” he repeated lamely. Counsel for the Defense Yes," he admitted, lamely: "I saw you passing the jetty. Peter the Brazen A Mystery Story of Modern China “I—I think I’ll play,” answered the shipowner’s 81 son, rather lamely. Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall Its brush was down, almost trailing, its muzzle drooped, it went lamely on all four legs and occasionally limped on three. Rimrock Trail "Oh, you're no good," muttered the stout man, lamely, and passed on to the end of the car. Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy "If we lose, you lose," he went on lamely. A Man to His Mate "Murray is a most awfully good sort," I said lamely, for I wanted to help him so much that my head felt hot and I could not think. Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate “He isn’t hit as hard as we are,” answered Phil, lamely. Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall But she could not help herself, and she only answered rather lamely: “Oh, nothing, except that he is such a good grandfather!” A Bookful of Girls “I was pr’tendin’ to be King Arthur when he found out Guinevere was in love with Launcelot,” he rather lamely explained as he walked away to the window and stood staring out over the prairie. The Prairie Child “It is a very common and excellent practice nowadays,” said the other, lamely. What's-His-Name “I’m interested in doing something for your niece, Mr. Grandoken,” said he lamely. Rose O'Paradise "Didn't it come from you?" he asked lamely. In Brief Authority "But I didn't know you were to come out this autumn," she protested lamely, not daring to look at Cleopatra, whose attitude she only too shrewdly divined. Too Old for Dolls A Novel “The branch of a tree,” he began shamefacedly, and stopped lamely. Christopher Hibbault, Roadmaker "It'll be good practice for my first year, don't you think?" he asked rather lamely. 'Lizbeth of the Dale "I shouldn't act Galatea at all well," she substituted lamely; "and I shouldn't look the part nearly as well as Mrs. Shaw will." The Invader A Novel "Didn't you," he replied distantly, if somewhat lamely. In Brief Authority "But supposing," Sir Joseph persisted lamely, "I gave you carte-blanche to extend your work as you liked?" Too Old for Dolls A Novel I concluded a little lamely, for the steady gaze of those deep blue frightened eyes was a little disconcerting. The Master Mummer The boys attempted to be sufficiently admiring, but just as they were lamely trying to say something adequate to the great occasion, to Elizabeth's dismay, the Vision opened its mouth and yelled lustily. 'Lizbeth of the Dale "I'm sure a great many practical applications can be found," Fenwick said lamely. The Great Gray Plague "What—er—I do not understand," she began lamely. The Transfiguration of Miss Philura "Lord Henry has admitted all we claim," he observed lamely. Too Old for Dolls A Novel "Jack's always looking for somebody," said Phil lamely, seeking to turn the talk. Otherwise Phyllis She moved restlessly, impatiently, as if his gaze were intolerable, and then replied a trifle lamely, "You must have heard the English proverb, 'Lookers-on see most of the game.'" The Rhodesian "You see, there was Don Carlos to be thought of as well as you, and—and I thought the only hope of being any help was to get away," Standish went on lamely. Bandit Love "I hardly like to offer—" I began lamely, following his glance. Merry-Garden and Other Stories "Well, what about to-morrow?" he enquired lamely, feeling all the while that the effect had been missed. Too Old for Dolls A Novel "You were saying you'd half a mind to give up having hydrangeas and—and—er—not have them at all," he concluded lamely. Anthony Lyveden "O well, it would be silly to pretend to be surprised, wouldn't it?" she said rather lamely, and crossed to the tea-table to pour out her own cup of tea. The Rhodesian “But if they were there, I just couldn’t help looking, could I?” she finished, lamely. Lucile Triumphant “I thought that someone might be lurking in the garden,” the man responded, a trifle lamely. The Seven Secrets "I am afraid I am poor company," she said rather lamely. The Sign of the Spider "I hope," he said lamely, "I hope you'll get home all right." Anthony Lyveden “But nothing will harm us; I am not afraid, and it is pretty in the woods now,” she answered lamely, and toyed with the flowers. That Girl Montana I would spoil my lunch,” she added, lamely, making a hasty retreat. Lucile Triumphant “I’m just anxious for you to do—well—what’s right,” she concluded lamely. The Wall Between I was a year and a half there, when—when I was younger,” he ended lamely. Mountain Blood A Novel "I was never one for walking," she said, lamely. Love of Brothers “No, no—that is—well, I don’t just know what ails him,” confessed Lyster, rather lamely. That Girl Montana "Poison ain't no word for it, Missus Er——" he concluded lamely as he tried to remember Yetta's name, which after so much soup, fish and coffee had completely escaped him. Elkan Lubliner, American "It is hard to express," he said lamely. Tales of Space and Time “It’s his pedigree,” he explained lamely; “champion stock, imported.” Mountain Blood A Novel His ally knew they would, and on July tenth he wrote a long letter to St. Petersburg, lamely justifying his conduct. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) “Well, it does look queer, maybe,” said the other, lamely. That Girl Montana At least, that is——' she broke off lamely, fearing to reflect on George. The Talking Horse And Other Tales "Yes; I hope you will," I said lamely. The Wonder "Then I went and saw her again and asked her for—my letters—she said she'd keep them—and I'm afraid she may use them—and—well, that's all," he finished lamely. The Wooden Horse He started toward her, seemed to remember, hesitated and then asked lamely: “What have you been doing all day?” Penny of Top Hill Trail Powers above in clouds do sit, Mocking our poor apish wit, That so lamely with such state Their high glory imitate. Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age "Oh," exclaimed Snake rather lamely, seeing how the matter stood. The Boy Ranchers in Death Valley or Diamond X and the Poison Mystery You may guess, old chap, that I'll have a fine long holiday at that rate, if—if the governor don't get to hear about it, of course!' ended Alick rather lamely. The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys "Charles will not mind; he will not miss me as he would have missed me before this unhappy business of the railroad came between us," Mottram said lamely. Studies in love and in terror There is a duty to perform,” I said at last, lamely. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 She knew the fight was out of him and picked up the still screaming baby, which she hugged to her breast, crooning over it while Garron got lamely to his feet. A Village of Vagabonds "You—you—but, after all, I thought as much; and they were really of no great value," he ended lamely, recovering himself with an obvious effort. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns “You wouldn’t have gotten hold of the uniform and you wouldn’t have gotten any information if you hadn’t threatened me in all sorts of ways,” answered Brassy, somewhat lamely. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up "Walker has complained of being sick this week," bluffed Benz, lamely. Over the Line “Else you would not be travelling on such a night,” I explained lamely. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 But after a moment's reflection he answered lamely: "Yes; but it was you who caught sight of Percival as he was on the road to St. Bede's and put the suggestion in my head." The Hero of Garside School "Well, we think it's funny," Jack repeated lamely. The Huntress “And we really didn’t know that we couldn’t bring any snow into the school,” put in Phil rather lamely. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up Under the doctor’s rigid gaze the negro’s knees struck together, and he collapsed into complete hypnosis, merely lifting his huge paws lamely as if to ward a blow. The Clansman An Historical Romance of the Ku Klux Klan "Why—why—none of the girls' uncles ever do go," said Molly lamely. Three Little Cousins "Your cloud may lift in time," she says, somewhat lamely seeking to console him. When the Birds Begin to Sing "To—to—the picture looks so funny this way," he said lamely, and then, to his great relief, the maid said dinner was ready, and he escaped any further embarrassment for the moment. Paul the Courageous "We're unwilling to leave you in such uncertainty," he said lamely. The Opened Shutters I’m afraid,” he concluded lamely, “I haven’t made it very clear.” Brandon of the Engineers “I did not,” was the answer—“that is, on the Sedgwick;” and the gentleman baited lamely and glanced furtively and appealingly at his wife. Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters “I—I—I don’t know that I don’t,” said Cecil, rather lamely. A World of Girls The Story of a School "I found time dragging on my hands, rather," he explained a trifle lamely. The Dark Tower “But I ain’t never had a heap of experience—” His pause was eloquent, and he finished lamely 173 “with boots—boots, that is, that was on swelled ankles.” The Range Boss She fell back to the roof some distance from her precious babies and fluttered pitifully about, her wings and tail spread wide and dragging as she moved lamely. Bird Stories “Except, of course, when they happen to be—er—already, well, you know, at Hongkong or Nagasaki,” he lamely concluded. Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters "I was afraid she would think—I didn't know whether she would approve," he concluded, somewhat lamely. Fernley House "Well, she sets out to be pretty, doesn't she?" he altered it rather lamely. The Dark Tower The horse that had been wounded walked lamely, but was still in fair condition, and the Confederate, being unable to walk, was allowed to ride, Sanford leading the steed. An Undivided Union "It's all there," he said lamely, confused by his own impressions. The Varmint "You know what I mean," she went on lamely. The Return of Blue Pete Mr. Hodges ended lamely, looking rather guiltily at the boy's bulging pockets. The Uncalled A Novel And then, with a sudden flush, she added, somewhat lamely, "We are all so glad that Uncle James has got back safely." The Candidate A Political Romance "People must be punished when wrong is done, P�kia," I said lamely. Pâkia 1901 He apologised lamely and told me that I was to proceed on board ship. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War "I don't get into town so very often," he began lamely, when Trowbridge slapped him heartily on the back. Hidden Gold "Of course," she began awkwardly, "as I was responsible—I can well afford—" She halted lamely and Tam's eyes twinkled. Tam o' the Scoots He wandered on lamely, and at last retired amid faint cheers, to be followed quickly by an astonished silence. The Candidate A Political Romance "You have had a terrible experience and a narrow escape," said Alan lamely. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 "Who—who sent it to you?" she asked lamely. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 So lamely told I the tale, as I had heard my Aunt Elizabeth tell it, when she knew not I listened or understood. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 "I don't want you to say very much," said Rendel, "or indeed anything if you don't want to," he ended somewhat lamely and entreatingly. The Arbiter A Novel Because I believed she was legally entitled to it," explained Pash, lamely; "but since—no," he broke off, "I'll say nothing just now. The Opal Serpent As it was, he was forced to make his petition lamely, calmly, shorn of all that outward self-abasement which the case demanded. The Valley of the Kings He said rather lamely: "I hope you get over the feeling that I'm strange." Operation Haystack I protested, somewhat lamely, that I most certainly was. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, May 20, 1914 "I heard some one say that Gray Lake was beyond Grizzly River," he explained lamely. The Snowshoe Trail And—and—there it is, as you see,” I finished lamely. Through Veld and Forest An African Story "Mamma is ill—very ill, you know—and to disturb her might—it might—well, it might make her worse," he explained lamely. Mary Louise Solves a Mystery "I did not desire to be the means of the man's death," said Gerrard, rather lamely. The Path to Honour "God's name, Provost-Marshal, I am not—not—not the King's arm, like you," he added lamely. The Justice of the King She reads German rather lamely, and he corrects, encourages. Floyd Grandon's Honor "But," faltered Hartmann lamely, "isn't she very—very young to be married?" The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play "Great copy," he said lamely, but he made no entry in his notebook. Land of the Burnt Thigh They would be quite useful, she added lamely. Greener Than You Think His eyes disturbed her, and she stammered some commonplace expression of pleasure, and he replied almost as lamely, then turned to the mother. The Tyranny of the Dark "It's late; I'm tired," he answered lamely and awkwardly. The King's Mirror She made no answer, and when she had run lamely up the track, she turned at the door to see her husband still standing in the road. Moor Fires “Nothing,” she finished lamely, and was deaf to further questioning. Chicken Little Jane I was just giving some advice to a poor devil who accosted me for alms, Miss Wallen," he said, lamely, "but I seem to have driven him off. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike "But why did you take so many things?" asked the Doctor lamely. The Lilac Lady "I—I thought you had gone away—for good," she stammered, lamely. The Governess I lamely murmured some inanity, of which she took not the slightest notice. Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic So I had perforce to alter my formation in face of my dear enemy, and only 75continued lamely enough, “I had better see what the letter says.” The Dew of Their Youth "Er, I came to see you," he added lamely. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest It ran lamely and stopped, but started all right again whenever he cranked it, provided he waited a minute or two between each trial. Tom Slade on a Transport "But it wasn't new," suggested Miss Blake, lamely. The Governess "I like to help all children," he said somewhat lamely. The Music Master Novelized from the Play But," he added lamely, "there wasn't much else to test. ...Or Your Money Back Iris told her story very lamely, and conscious of an unsympathetic audience. A Pair of Clogs “We are motoring in your direction,” I said lamely. The Car of Destiny He turned his head from time to time to see if Ned was all right, and found that he was lamely struggling on after him, but always gave him a cheery look. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy "Of course," he added lamely, "we et other things, too—mush and headcheese." The Lady Doc “But—er—I—I—won’t make any complaint—at least not—not now,” he said lamely. The Rover Boys Under Canvas or The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine Iris prompted him, and he halted lamely through his task with many a sigh and groan. A Pair of Clogs “I … I brought your dog back,” he said lamely. The Servant Problem His face was very beautiful, and his body massive and strong, but he halted on his leg, and could walk but lamely. The McBrides A Romance of Arran And this royal Richard, shaped ‘so lamely and unfashionable,’ made court to a woman, whose husband he had just assassinated—more than a woman, a proud queen—and more than wooed, he subdued her. The Death Shot A Story Retold “Perhaps there was too much pressure brought to bear upon her,” he said lamely. Marcia Schuyler He met Pixie’s eyes, flushed, and stammered— “It’s ... supper!” he said lamely. The Love Affairs of Pixie "We coasted a lot in the winter and then of course there was always fishing," she finished lamely. Phyllis A Twin "Well, it's natural we should want to see more of each other," she began lamely. I've Married Marjorie "You seem like a—like a fairly intelligent young lady," he finished lamely. Pagan Passions “What do you expect me to do?” she asked, lamely. Joan of Arc of the North Woods I’d jump—” In the midst of her passionate declaration Pixie drew herself up, shot a frightened glance, and concluded lamely, “I’d ... be very much distressed!” The Love Affairs of Pixie So the old Jacobite finished off rather lamely by repeating, "to the Church of England and all constituted authorities!" Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North "I—well, in the course of the inquiries I made I found that the lady in question was greatly attached to the dead man," replied Fetherston rather lamely. The Doctor of Pimlico Being the Disclosure of a Great Crime |
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