| 单词 | leastwise |
| 例句 | “Happy ever after” only works out in stories, not in life—leastwise, not happy the way you think it should be. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z Far as he was concerned he was lost in the fog and intended to stay that way—leastwise ’til his net was up, then he’d think about matters. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z “Oh no, parson; leastwise he was well in body when I left whome, but sorely troubled in mind.” The Cambrian Sketch-Book Tales, Scenes, and Legends of Wild Wales 2012-04-27T02:00:33.040Z Or else at the leastwise follow him, of whom there is a merry tale commonly told. Against War 2012-04-21T02:00:21.397Z In the ceilin' there's a small slide, leastwise I think it's a slide, though I'm not sure. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z "Never kissed a girl," said Kipps; "leastwise——" and subsided for a space. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z Chinese contraption, sir; leastwise it looked that way to me. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z He wouldn’t say—leastwise, I didn’t ask him, seeing’s it was none of my business. First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle 2012-02-27T03:00:16.033Z This hotel of ours here keeps open all night; and it's on the European plan, I'm thinking—leastwise you can have anything you can pay for. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z “An’ that,” declared the clam digger, rising and getting ready to move on, “was the main reason why I left the sea; leastwise I never wanted to go sailin’ much in them parts again. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z There wasn't no gold in the Kootenay," he said simply, "Or leastwise I couldn't find none. Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold 2011-10-23T02:00:22.547Z For he thoroughly hentered into the part he was down for to play, And he never got “fluffy” nor “queered the pitch,”—leastwise, till the hother day. Bevis The Story of a Boy 2011-08-16T02:00:44.103Z ‘Well, you see, ma’am, it ain’t allowed by the magistrates; leastwise, not inside the borough.’ Crying for the Light, Vol. 1 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:10.740Z I’m a mason by trade; leastwise I never was in my articles, but I picked it up natural like. The White Hecatomb And other Stories 2011-06-15T02:00:22.103Z I did not think the train was necessary and there was no need of a veil, leastwise not so long a one, but it was Mabel's wish to have them, so I did not object. The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z There wasn’t any lord—leastwise not for them.” The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z I won't say that—leastwise I shouldn't like to swear it. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z They be all strangers to these parts—leastwise they appear so—as they come ridin’, kivered wi’ mud an’ dust, like after makin’ a goodish bit o’ a journey. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z “Don’t shout, sir; leastwise, not if you want to see me again,” said Matt grimly. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z I won’t say that—leastwise I shouldn’t like to swear it. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z You can always hear her before she gets to the gate; leastwise, on a quiet night like this. Winter Fun 2011-01-25T03:00:22.297Z She keeps close to the house; goes nowhere! an' it's said nobody visits her nor him—leastwise none o' the old gentry. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z I used to drive a mare then as I called ‘Bagged Sal,’ cos of her tail; for she hadn’t got no tail—leastwise, none to speak on. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z I can talk, sir, leastwise I could when I was well; but it’s my humble opinion that that woman would have rapped out three words to my one.” Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z She keeps close to the house; goes nowhere; an’ it’s said nobody visits her nor him—leastwise none o’ the old gentry. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z Looks as if they didn't allow to torter him, leastwise not right away. The Red Mustang Well, sir, to my thinking, it ain't so much what he's said that's queer—leastwise, it wasn't at first—as what he did. The Haunted Pajamas I reckon I can; leastwise I can try. Three Young Ranchmen or, Daring Adventures in the Great West In Can'da a man gets a job because he's the man for that job, leastwise if he's not he's fired. John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall "Funny," murmured Bindle, half to himself, "an' you a parson, leastwise a missionary." Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle Thus a Spanish word uttered by one man at one time overthrew, or at the leastwise hindered, sundry privy practices of many at another. Elizabethan England From 'A Description of England,' by William Harrison "I think not, sir," he muttered humbly—"leastwise, they were all right last night when Mr.—" The Haunted Pajamas Mr. Punch,—I have been, I may say from my birth—leastwise since I could stand upon a stool—a barber. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) I know you wasn't to home when he was took off—leastwise I have been told so," said Beardsley, "but I didn't know but mebbe you and your maw might suspicion somebody. Marcy The Refugee Prayed for in church—leastwise chapel—jest like the Royal Family an' rain. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle Wimmin are like sailors in some respects; whoever has anythin’ to do with ’em must either be saddled and bridled, leastwise, or else booted and spurred. Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 "They found out some strange man was responsible, but who he was, nobuddy knows, or leastwise they won't tell, and that amounts to the same thing." The Missing Tin Box or, The Stolen Railroad Bonds “There ain’t going to be no proposing, leastwise not by me.” Captain Pott's Minister Arms feel ’most jerked out o’ the sockets, and skin’s off the palms of my hands, leastwise it feels like it. The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam "Oh, it's Mr. Kendal, ma'am—leastwise, he and Miss Dorothy are giving it together." Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover You see we never has none of 'em in Wolfville; leastwise we never does but once. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories "I reckon so; leastwise I used to get my mail here," answered Roy, a bit startled. They of the High Trails “Well, I am busy, leastwise too busy to be bothered with your nonsense.” Captain Pott's Minister Well, you do surprise me; and she gone to Dover this very afternoon—leastwise, if it isn't to Dover, it's to Folkestone—but Biggs would tell us. The Man Who Drove the Car Well, sir, white folks, I is eighty years old, or leastwise I is so close to it, dat it don't make much difference. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves South Carolina Narratives, Part 4 Forchoonately, that don't occur none ontil noon next day; an' by that time the Red Dog folks has all gone home, leastwise all who can go without fallin' out of the saddle. Faro Nell and Her Friends Wolfville Stories They won't fetch up," replied the Trapper, wiping his eyes, "leastwise not this year. Holiday Tales Christmas in the Adirondacks That song ain’t got much music in it, leastwise not as I sung it, but it’s got a heap of truth. Captain Pott's Minister There’s nought but trouble and sorrow in it—leastwise I’ve never seen much else. One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford It’s as true as true; I was fast asleep; leastwise I was up’ards. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills “To be sure I am, my lad—leastwise I hope so.” Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop “A friend,” answered that worthy—“leastwise a friend of a year’s standing, and he’s slept like that since his last draught of wine.” Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 So you must keep on the lookout—they are around—leastwise a boy and grown man have been seen, although most of the others seem to have gotten away. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War “No, I hope they wouldn’t,” answered Stephen: “leastwise they sha’n’t if I can help it.” One Snowy Night Long ago at Oxford I have got about forty names; leastwise, the police say I have; but they as knows me best calls me Bob for short; sometimes they fixes it up a little by calling it Surly Bob. A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts Mr. Loneway, he hardly heard me go in, I reckon—leastwise, he looks at me clean through me without seein' I was there. Friendship Village “No, not much, sir,” Marmaduke answered, hastily; “leastwise not here, but——” “Oh, don’t bother your conscience with a thing like that, my good man,” cried Treadway. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 He couldn't understand me if I had,—leastwise I couldn't 'a understood him. Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier “You see, we’ve let that vault to Mrs Skinner—leastwise, Mrs Bright, she is now—o’ King Street, to store her coals. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot And that brings me to what I intend telling you—leastwise to the first chapter of it.” The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea "Yes, I seen him; leastwise, I think so," the man answered. Hidden Gold "People in cabs usually do," said the Cow; "leastwise I never heard of any of 'em being ahead of him." Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' It’s no joke, you know, and this mule understands every word you say—leastwise he might, you know. The Golden Magnet I was a baby, as you may say; leastwise a child of three or four. Hildegarde's Holiday a story for girls “And more’n that, I tell ye they don’t go with ye—leastwise, not so cheap as you think for.” The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea “And, don’t you see, sir, it wouldn’t be pleasant for you if I was to write to your parents and guardians—leastwise, as you have no parents, your guardians—and ask them?” The Queen's Scarlet The Adventures and Misadventures of Sir Richard Frayne Taking "lest" for least, can it have been used for at least, or as some people say, leastwise? Notes and Queries, 1850.12.21 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. "Not once—leastwise, that is to say——" A guilty memory of Rosherwich made him bungle here. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance This I’m determined shall be my last voyage—leastwise, in this trade. Ran Away to Sea “He’s down at the bottom of a gasometer,” answered Joe; “leastwise he was there this afternoon—an’ a dirty place it is.” Under the Waves Diving in Deep Waters “Oh yes, we have,” said Fred, laughing; “leastwise, I have—one day when I came over and you weren’t at home.” Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story Whether he was boastin’ or not I can’t tell, an’ it do seem strange that he should boast of it to the young parson—leastwise, unless it was done to spite him. The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea “Kill a coyote when ye’re about it,” shouted one of the hunters; “gentlemen like we oughter have leastwise two courses to our dinner.” The Scalp Hunters “I means, doctor, that I’ve gone the whole round o’ human possibilities now—leastwise I think so—and am alive to tell it! The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar The rule o’ this tavern is, that all in its bar takes a smile thegither—leastwise on first meeting. The Death Shot A Story Retold Th’ Angel Gabriel couldn’t match the pair on ’em: leastwise, if he comes down to axe me, I sha’n’t send him forward. Our Little Lady Six Hundred Years Ago We had a quieter night, leastwise quieter than we expected. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah An English writer in 1579, spoke of the English custom of drinking from "pots of earth, of sundry colors and moulds, whereof many are garnished with silver, or leastwise with pewter." Home Life in Colonial Days It haint ... it isn't anything ... leastwise it isn't anything that I can tell you about, doctor Mac. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands And everything working beautifully"—he hesitated a moment—"leastwise in my division. Sonnie-Boy's People An' she can ride, an' shoot, leastwise she packs a gun—an' I bet she can use it. Prairie Flowers I don't know what he said to the slaves that was left thar to 'tend him, but I heared tell that he didn't tell 'em nothin' 'bout freedom, leastwise not for sometime. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 2 Oh, no; leastwise, I never heard tell of it. St. Cuthbert's But not a bullet touched him—leastwise he galloped on and on till I lost sight of him. Second Book of Tales I couldn't see where he was going to sink us, leastwise not with one shot, so, "Come aboard with your shell!" Sonnie-Boy's People Thou didst deny thy succor to the Nazarene when he besought it, yet so great compassion hath he that if thou but callest upon him he will forget thy wrong,—leastwise will pardon it. The Holy Cross and Other Tales “So I was, bailie, an’ so I am,” replied the captain; “leastwise I’m still on the sick-list, and was in my hammock till about half an hour ago, but I’m gettin’ round fast. Philosopher Jack “Ay, I had need be busy,” said old Jeph without looking up; “there are many lives to save; many lives bein’ lost this very night, and no means of savin’ ’em; leastwise not sufficient.” The Lifeboat “Never,” replied the boy fervently; “leastwise not since we ’come acquaint ’arf an hour back.” The Garret and the Garden "Don't let her get any nearer, leastwise while he's aloft with the glasses." Sonnie-Boy's People Grub is business, an’ work is pleasure—leastwise, it ought to be to any man who’s rated ‘A. One’ on the ship’s books. The Coxswain's Bride also, Jack Frost and Sons; and, A Double Rescue “Not so sure o’ that,” rejoined the captain, with a modestly dubious shake of his head; “leastwise, however unanswerable it may be, my missus always manages to answer it—somehow.” Charlie to the Rescue “So ’tis, lad, so ’tis—leastwise it’s a goodish spot for a hunter. Silver Lake I think, and I understand—leastwise to some extent,—and I feel in mind and heart.” Red Rooney The Last of the Crew I was thinking about that this morning; leastwise I wasn’t thinking about them, but about mother. To The West Do you know this here arn’t the skipper’s garden, and you and me only gardeners, but ’board ship—leastwise it’s all the same—and I’m your orficer?” Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Oh yes, I heerd ’em and seed ’em too; leastwise, I seed their lights. Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land I’d take an oar and row going back—leastwise if we be going back. Menhardoc Worser ever so much, for you don’t deserve it, and I do, leastwise, my Sally says I do, and I suppose I do for being such a fool as to marry her.” The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens “Yes; but we hadn’t found gold then—leastwise you hadn’t.” To The West “Ay, my lads, a sad time when a man maks war like that again his brothers wi’ fire and sword, leastwise wi’ goon. Dick o' the Fens A Tale of the Great East Swamp Why, they tell me—leastwise one of the blacks did—as a bite from one of the rattlesnakes’ll finish you off in ’bout an hour.” Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land That stroke of yours finished him, and he come up just in time for us to get you into the boat and pump the wind into you again—leastwise the doctor did.” Bunyip Land A Story of Adventure in New Guinea “I’m right, and I arn’t afraid,” said Jem; “leastwise, save that my head’s going on aching for ever.” The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens I bought some—leastwise I got Lom to buy some for me at the chemist’s when he went into the town.” Burr Junior “Sure!” exclaimed she; adding, very innocently, “You can never have known Mr Latrobe, Madam, to ask that; not of late years, leastwise.” The Maidens' Lodge None of Self and All of Thee, (In the Reign of Queen Anne) Sheriffs been here—leastwise his man, Jeremy Green—and took off a good dozen of Gospellers.” All's Well Alice's Victory Behring Sea hasn't got much summer to boast of," the old whaler replied; "leastwise not often. The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries “Well, I never felt so much like fighting before—leastwise not since I thrashed old Mike behind the barrel stack in the yard,” said Jem, resuming his coat, which he had thrown off. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens "He's in W., he is, and I've never been out of W.C., leastwise, not as I knows on." Short Stories of Various Types Thar's plenty of food for all, Con," and he turned to Conroyal, "leastwise for a few days, so th' food problem is settled. The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 It's lucky if there aint, any how--leastwise, where you and Archer is-- else you'd leave none for the rest of us. Warwick Woodlands Things as they Were There Twenty Years Ago Just after the young ladies got home, sir—leastwise that's what I was told. Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest Everybody was full of speculation and curiosity, and—well, just for the fun of the thing, they "let on," as they said, that they were in his confidence, but they weren't, leastwise to any extent. Ray's Daughter A Story of Manila De only one of my brothers left now is George, leastwise I reckon he's livin' yet. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 3 "Every fool who lives in these parts, leastwise," the stranger retorted. The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' Oh, I don't know; leastwise I ain't put up no white flag yet. The Strange Case of Cavendish Not out loud, I reckon, little woman; leastwise, Buddy don't act as if he'd heard it. The Quickening "Accidents don't happen in Arizona—leastwise not with guns." The Bad Man That no man should presume or attempt to board any ship of the enemy without special order and direction from the admiral, or at leastwise the admiral of his squadron. Fighting Instructions, 1530-1816 Publications Of The Navy Records Society Vol. XXIX. Friend," said the trapper, "the girl speaks wisdom; leastwise she brings matter into the council which men of gravity should not overlook. How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year's And Other Stories He got a big travers on 'em—leastwise, thought he had. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 I did never like to disagree in opinion with thee, Eveline," said the dame, "and leastwise would I do so, of all days in the year, on thy wedding-day; so have it as thou wilt. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "Then I can tell something about him; leastwise I think so." In Friendship's Guise It's a good job there was no money on—for me, leastwise! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 19, 1892 I tell ye, Herbert," said the trapper, "the girl said the man had cause; leastwise, that the man whom he struck worried him to it and that the blow was given in anger. How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year's And Other Stories On land, he was likely to imitate landsmen in manners and politeness; but on board he tipped his hat to nobody; leastwise, to nobody but Miss Laura, bless her heart! A Splendid Hazard He was prospecting most of his life, leastwise as soon as he came out to these regions. The Go Ahead Boys and Simon's Mine But … well, the long and the short of it is, my lady, that you can't touch pitch and not be defiled; or, leastwise, people'll think you've been defiled—those that don't know you. The Inheritors "I don't want no physic—leastwise, no more than I've had from you already." Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 "And the gun," said Raffles, calmly, looking into vacancy, and not seeing Jack's coins—"leastwise, wot was a gun." Acton's Feud A Public School Story I was not ashamed of my years, for it's not years but age—leastwise so I'd always held—that sets a man back. Wide Courses This was Charlotte's room; this is the desk where she wrote "Jane Eyre"—leastwise they say it is. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women We have tried our poems on Jessie, and she always liked them; leastwise she always wagged her tail approvingly and smiled her flatteries as only a very intelligent little dog can. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 Georgia wasn't a log house state—leastwise, not the part I lived in. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 6 We all supposed, that, now the enemy were again out of cover and on the open road, or, leastwise, in the confusion of a new camp, there would be an immediate attack on them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 Though he's livin' none would know him, Or at leastwise not as such. The Devil's Dictionary Laughter's good for any business, leastwise so it seems to me Never knew a smilin' feller but was busy as could be. Just Folks We were driving my old Dodge sedan that wouldn't stay in high gear, leastwise it wouldn't voluntarily. The Life of Me; an autobiography "I don't drink; leastwise, I don't drink no more'n I need." Joe the Hotel Boy "Five—from the coolest to the hottest—leastwise there was five in mine." The Woodlanders I can mind every serious fight o' married parties, every murder, every manslaughter, even every pocket-picking—leastwise large ones—that 't has been my lot to witness. The Mayor of Casterbridge In fine, one may well wish that Carlos had a little more of the soul of Hamlet,—leastwise of Hamlet's rough energy of character and saving sense of humor. The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller But by any standard, no horse- trader is going to sell anything for half what he's asking for it- -leastwise, not without coming down slowly, a step at a time. The Life of Me; an autobiography "There's one thing you can do, Master Jem, sir—leastwise, which you can do as well as any man in the British army," he said, with pardonable pride, "and that is sit a 'orse." From One Generation to Another Oh! he was a main kind man to the poor; leastwise, in the matter of visiting 'em, and praying with 'em, and getting 'em to put into clubs, and such like; and his lady too. Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet An Autobiography Never a belt seed I, sir; leastwise while you were in my hands. Two Years Ago, Volume I It was an adventer that don't happen often—leastwise, not in the same way. Wild Northern Scenes Sporting Adventures with the Rifle and the Rod I take it that Mr. Lloseta has got a gift for financials, leastwise he pays me my money most regular, and last time there was two pounds more. The Grey Lady No, kid, he ain't in town,— leastwise he's not in this rotten burg. The Rose in the Ring I know not what they have pleaded for, but it is easily seen that they tolerate, or at leastwise, wink and connive at such things, both in their wives and children. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 This is general knowledge, and this is common among the saints, at leastwise in the notion of it. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 Overhead it was roofed, leastwise it was dark in here, and only a little light come through the holes in the rock. The Great Salt Lake Trail None of the rest of us are queer, leastwise, we hain't found it out if we are. Kilmeny of the Orchard I am not going to give you up—leastwise, not just yet. The Rose in the Ring "You don't owe me no money—leastwise you don't owe me nothin' till ye kin pay it," and she darted an annihilating glance at Todd. Kennedy Square On sech times Jack's a dove; leastwise he's a dove a whole lot. Wolfville They didn't laugh at me,—leastwise not until after I'd gone out,—but they didn't offer much encouragement. Happy Hawkins ‘That ’a can very well—leastwise, if he’s got the sense.’ The Hand of Ethelberta Next week or week after,—leastwise 'fore the fair. Gala-days Freely’s got no brother—he’s said so many and many a time; he’s an orphan; he’s got nothing but uncles—leastwise, one. Brother Jacob No trouble at all," replied my old friend sourly, "leastwise nothin' poignant. Wolfville "He's in W., he is, and I've never been out of W.C.; leastwise, not as I knows on." Stories by English Authors: London (Selected by Scribners) You didn't expect to see me back tonight, did ye?" he asked satirically; "leastwise not with this same horse? New Chronicles of Rebecca But of course we-alls don't refer none to it; for whether this stranger's sick or well is his business, not ours; leastwise in its first stages. Wolfville But it all closes up on a play with nothin' gay nor merry in it; leastwise not for Jaybird Bob. Wolfville |
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