| 单词 | level best |
| 例句 | Methuselah tried his level best to act tough. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z I did my level best to break down his resistance to attending even one of these performances. Too Much Shakespeare? Be Not Cowed 2013-09-12T18:18:17Z Lately, the streaming service seems to be doing its level best to resurrect the genre. Teenage stream: how Netflix resurrected the high school movie 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z Rickson does his level best to overcome the deficiencies in the text. The Children's Hour - review 2011-02-10T00:54:20Z Somehow, though, it hasn’t entered the public consciousness, and I’m going to do my level best to change that. Perspective | The ‘uncured’ bacon illusion: It’s actually cured, and it’s not better for you. 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z Joya does her level best to bring him closer to Earth. Netflix's "#blackAF" is Kenya Barris' wealthier, shallower, and meaner "Black-ish" 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z De Pablo and especially Brosnahan do their level best, but the camera is far more interested in how great they look beneath their head scarves than anything else. Masada in CBS' 'The Dovekeepers': Bad storytelling in every way 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Even though that’s not logistically possible, “Dancing with the Stars” did its level best to shoehorn as many former contestants and pros as possible into Tuesday’s “10th Anniversary Special.” 'Dancing with the Stars' recap: 10th anniversary special 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z But the integrity of the profession lies on the public’s faith that every reporter is doing her or his level best to relay information as accurately as humanly possible in every public forum. Brian Williams: Personal branding got in the way of the news 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z Because, despite the city of Baltimore – with its cronyism, its corruption, its violence, its ineptitude – doing its level best to disprove this notion, policing still matters to him. Larry David to Lisa Simpson – life lessons from TV's top role models 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z This even though — yet another Florida contradiction — state government is dominated by politicians from the right, who often do their level best to emulate the do-nothing Republican U.S. Jeff VanderMeer on the beauty and weirdness of Florida 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z "Even when these lines are delivered by the fragrant Naomi Watts, doing her level best with a squirmingly embarrassing script, this film is still atrocious and intrusive," wrote Kate Muir in the Times newspaper. Critics savage 'cheap and cheerless' Diana film as tawdry soap 2013-09-06T12:15:10Z “You can’t measure it when it’s happening, but you do your level best,” Williams said. Podcast revisits how the biggest stories unfolded on TV news 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z Yet the Establishment was doing its level best to keep up appearances — to look as if everything was just fine. To fight the status quo, the activists of 1968 harnessed the power of fashion 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z With his masterful lyrics at their level best, Mike McCartney reminds us of pop’s ineffable power to transport our senses to another time, another place. Revisiting the brilliance of "McGear," Paul McCartney's brother Mike's 1974 solo album 2019-07-28T04:00:00Z Bands like the Stone Roses, or at least their progeny such as Oasis, did their level best to banish arty affectation from pop. New band of the day ? No 931: Alpines 2010-12-15T16:48:54Z Blindsided by her fury, Underwood does her level best to throw to a commercial with, "Well . . ." before Osbourne interjects with an aggressive, "Well what?!" Sharon Osbourne's meltdown defense of Piers Morgan was a live lesson in misogynoir 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z I see organic agriculture as a whole lot of people doing their level best to farm responsibly. Organic standards fight over synthetics shows there’s room for a third system Junkets are like that: some questions get asked over and over again, and actors and producers do their level best to provide quotable variations on a theme as answers. Should a horror anthology like "Lovecraft Country" be expected to speak to any particular moment? 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z The best of Roger is showcased too as he does his level best to hold it together while his daughter's wedding falls apart. Mad Men: season three, episode 12 2010-04-07T21:45:00Z Although Sarah did her level best to kill hyper controlling clone and Dyad sociopath Rachel, her new motto appears to be: No Clone Left Behind. TV Picks: Orphan Black, iZombie, Veep 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z And, of course, by tightly controlling Trump's public image, Fox News is doing its level best to protect him legally. Trump seethes at Fox News for limiting his on-air time — but the network is doing him a favor 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z “In my estimation, U.S. News has done its level best to engage deans in a dialogue,” he said. Elite Law Schools Boycotted the U.S. News Rankings. Now, They May Be Paying a Price. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z "I will do my level best," he wrote. Thai cave rescue: Duangpetch Promthep's death shatters happiest of endings 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z On this somber evening, a guitarist near the door is doing his level best to cheer people up. A Key West regular, Mike Leach leaves a legacy — and an empty bar stool 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z As they should, befitting a man who, despite having sworn an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, did his level best to destroy it. Opinion | Trump is out for vengeance — and to protect himself from prosecution 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Councillor Bayliss said the authority was working closely with the company involved to get to the bottom of the issue and "doing our level best to get this fixed". 'Worcester parking machine glitch drained my bank accounts' 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z “I did my level best for the company,” Nelson said. Amazon data center dispute led to strange government intervention 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z "Equally we have professional standards to uphold and I think actually most MPs do their level best to uphold them, but occasionally we fall short." Boris Johnson: I had issues with some of PM's actions - Simon Hart 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Even when states do their level best to make it hard to get guns, there's little they can do about criminals bringing guns over state lines. Media blows New York subway shooting story 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z And now they were watching her make history and they were being thanked for their commitment to the American Dream that the country had done its level best to exclude them from. Perspective | History unfolds with glory, insults, comfort and patience 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “They were simply doing their level best to help investigators get to the bottom of a terrible attack.” ‘From the White House down,’ pleas for help disrupted Afghan evacuation, top U.S. commander says 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Most officers are good people who are doing their level best to keep us safe. Opinion | Democrats must find a balance between safety and justice 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z “These cases tend to be complex and time-consuming and in responding to them we have sorely tried our staff who are doing their level best but working beyond their capacity.” National Science Foundation watchdog overwhelmed by foreign influence caseload 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The hospitals there “have been doing their level best,” he said. ‘I Just Cry All the Time’: Non-Covid Patients Despair Over Delayed Care 2021-09-22T04:00:00Z “We heard that message from our customers loud and clear, and are doing our level best to cut costs and pass the benefits on,” said Doug Johnson, a BPA spokesperson. Bonneville, Northwest’s biggest clean-power supplier, to cut rates for first time in more than a decade 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z Deceuninck–Quick-Step will try their level best to get him there, and with the rest of the sprinters not in the rudest health this year, it’s entirely possible they do so. Tour de France 2021: stage six – live! 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z "Living here in the US, we tried our level best to use our Indian contacts to get them access to ICU beds with ventilators, oxygen and medicines. All with varying levels of success," he says. 'It hurts to look at home': Heartbroken Indians help from abroad 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z “Our team continues to do their level best to mitigate the spread across the facility.” Vermont prison reports 21 new COVID cases in inmates, staff 2021-03-15T04:00:00Z “We are doing, I promise you, our level best to be transparent in every single way,” he said. COVID-19 leads to burst of info, but some data blocked in NJ 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z He had been doing his level best to ramp up delivery and administration of the vaccines to the point that the state was leading all others in the U.S. in that effort. Editorial Roundup: West Virginia 2021-01-20T05:00:00Z "One party is ignoring court rulings and election results. If the results don't match what they like, they do their level best to subvert them." Don't dismiss Trump's "Stop the Steal" tantrum: The GOP is trolling our democracy to death 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Both did their level best to be loyal soldiers to Trump, and both were chewed up and spit out because they found there were legal lines they wouldn't cross. Bill Barr gets the Roy Cohn boot: Trump's long history of disloyalty strikes again 2020-12-15T05:00:00Z “I think the vice president will do his level best to find common ground,” said Phil Schiliro, who worked with both men as Obama’s legislative affairs director. Long-standing ties between Biden and McConnell could shape early agenda 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z It’s tough to position yourself as a progressive social warrior while apologizing for your repeated use of blackface, but he did his level best. Column: What Jimmy Kimmel's lame apology for blackface reveals about the comedy world 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z What I want everyone to pay attention to is that as Democrats work to expand access to the right to vote for all Americans, Republicans are doing their level best to limit that access. Q&A: Stacey Abrams is ready to serve but not on top court 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z “We’re doing our level best to make use of the resources available to us, including low-interest loans.” Think Twice, Mnuchin Tells Prep Schools Seeking Virus Loans 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z "What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them. That independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for." Trump demands RBG and Sotomayor “recuse” themselves from “Trump related matters” 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z And I’m certainly committed to doing our level best to make it better, not just for reasons of social justice, but it just kills me that we’re leaving all this talent on the table. BRAIN Initiative’s first director sets sights on clinical tools 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z To fulfill that duty, they need both parties to do their level best to vet allegations, witnesses and events. Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z “What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” he added. ‘Crisis of confidence’: John Roberts’ impeachment role prompts recusal rumblings 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z “We will try our level best to get them home,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Thomas Cook Travel Company Collapses, Stranding Thousands 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” Roberts said in response to a question from the AP. AP Interview: Gorsuch rues loss of civility in public life 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z McAleenan testified before Cummings' committee earlier this month that his department was doing its "level best" to solve the humanitarian crisis at the border. Ben Carson: Trump told me he's still willing to work with Elijah Cummings to 'bring relief' to Baltimore 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, Cummings confronted acting Homeland Security chief Kevin McAleenan after he claimed the department was doing its “level best” to address the humanitarian crisis at the border. GOP strategist calls Elijah Cummings’ district ‘most dangerous’ in America 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z "The customs and border security are doing their level best in an overcrowded environment and in a difficult environment to address this issue," he said. Trump moves to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants at US-Mexico border 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z “Customs and Border Protection is doing its level best to provide compassionate care in a manner the American people would expect.” ‘This is tough stuff’: At Texas detention facility, Pence sees hundreds of migrants crammed with no beds 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z “Since then … we’re doing our level best to do exactly what’s required by the state of North Carolina. We are abiding by any and all state rules.” Investigation: Town had over $64K in undocumented spending 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z In those moments when she was at odds, is when she was doing her level best to preserve that coexistence of those two roles. Transcript: Lisa Monaco 2019-05-15T04:00:00Z President Trump has done his level best to tank his presidency. Opinion | Only one thing can save Trump now: Democrats 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z “What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” Roberts said in the unusual statement. Roberts joins Supreme Court's liberal wing in striking down Louisiana abortion law 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z All of our main characters grapple with conflict in their own lives at the same time they’re doing their level best to save the world. Sci-fi space opera series The Vela tackles the fate of a solar system with an all-star writing team 2019-02-02T05:00:00Z She said she thought the pope was “trying his level best,” but added with a laugh, he just “doesn’t sing my favorite hits first.” The ‘It’ ’80s Party Girl Is Now a Defender of the Catholic Faith 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” Roberts said. Trump spars with chief justice over their views of judges 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z “What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them.” Rebuking Trump’s criticism of ‘Obama judge,’ Chief Justice Roberts defends judiciary as ‘independent’ 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z “What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them,” he said in a statement. Trump slams Chief Justice Roberts, insists there are ‘Obama judges’ 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z "What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them." Chief justice rebukes Trump's Obama taunt 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z “What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do equal right to those appearing before them. That independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” U.S. chief justice defends federal judiciary after Trump comments 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Xi is currently orchestrating the most intense cult of personality that China has seen since the days of Mao Zedong – and Trump is doing his level best to help. Say goodbye to Pax Americana. Trump is accelerating its demise | Max Boot 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z “I did my level best in an emergency posture,” Judge Kavanaugh said. Kavanaugh Ducks Questions on Presidential Powers and Subpoenas 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z “I did my level best in an emergency posture.” Kavanaugh defends ruling against illegal immigrant teen seeking abortion 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z I mean denying in the sense of doing my level best to deny it was happening. This government is not even pretending to act on climate change any more | Greg Jericho 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z “We’re are trying our level best to secure freedom for all passengers,” the official said. Taliban reject Afghan ceasefire, kidnap nearly 200 bus passengers 2018-08-20T04:00:00Z “I’m doing my level best every day to implement the President’s policies.” The Helsinki Summit and the Awkward Art of Cleaning Up Trump’s Messes 2018-07-27T04:00:00Z The “especially complicated” task facing Texas lawmakers was a “legal obstacle course”, Justice Alito wrote, and they did their level best to thread the needle. The Supreme Court upholds voting maps that had been ruled discriminatory 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z “The difficult problem is intelligence agencies work aside from the law. So our job doing oversight is really to do our level best to keep them within the law,” Feinstein said on Tuesday. Feinstein calls on CIA to declassify documents detailing Haspel’s ties to torture program 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z As it did last year, Google has done its level best to make these two phones identical except for their size. Google Pixel 2 review: plainly great 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z “And we try our level best to be neutral and to ensure fair process, due process to all persons who come before us.” Gorsuch’s speeches raise questions of independence, critics say 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z He will try his level best to push this thinly disguised piece of legislation through the Senate - no matter the cost, no matter the collateral damage. West Virginia editorial roundup 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Two weeks earlier, Charles Murray was prevented from speaking, and protesters did their level best to stop our attempt to salvage the event via livestream from a remote location. Middlebury, My Divided Campus 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z “If we got it wrong, I’m sorry. We did our level best and we were affirmed by the United States Supreme Court,” Gorsuch told Durbin. Judge Neil Gorsuch hearings, religious freedom, the law 2017-03-28T04:00:00Z “The rescue operation is still ongoing, security personnel and rescuers are trying their level best to locate any possible survivors, while searching for the dead,” said communication minister Negeri Lencho. Death toll rises to 65 after rubbish dump landslide in Ethiopia 2017-03-13T04:00:00Z Democrats will face their own problems back home as their Senate candidates, many hobbled by spending from outside groups supporting Republicans, will do their level best to fight back. Progress? Depends on Which Party Is Doing the Talking 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, the males are doing their level best to be selected. Wynot residents travel to watch prairie chicken breed 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z Friendly faces are hard to come by in the Dark Souls games, and whenever anyone does talk to you — rather than do their level best to murder you — they feel like your new BFF. What you need to know before playing Dark Souls III 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Their team are still hot favourites to go through, but have done their level best to knacker things up for themselves. Real Madrid v Roma: Champions League last 16 – live! 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z “Bush is not going to be the nominee, but is getting backed by a super PAC doing its level best to stop someone who is a potential nominee and a Bush protégée,” he wrote. PAC Backing Jeb Bush Counters Campaign Message With Ad Critical of Marco Rubio 1455-02-13T05:00:00Z Android still does its level best to guess whether you're trying to adjust media volume, ringtone volume, or alarm volume — but all too often it can get it wrong. Android 6.0 Marshmallow review 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z But at the same time, the Japanese were doing their level best to prove that the bigots were right. Truman was right to use the bomb on Japan 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z "I had done my level best to forget the Office. Barry brought it all back again and it hurt like hell." Eric Roberts: The spy who suffered - BBC News 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Their team are still hot favourites to go through, but have done their level best to knacker things up for themselves. Real Madrid v Roma: Champions League last 16 – live! 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z I did my level best to get my late '90s and early aughts bands to show up there, but only a handful did. Apple Music first impressions: something borrowed, something new 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Most people acknowledge that sleep is extremely important, but many still do their level best to survive on less than the right amount. Your Body on Too-Little Sleep Over Time 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z It’s true that 47 Republican senators did their level best to bring us closer to war by writing a letter to Iran’s mullahs, attempting to scuttle nuclear talks with the United States. GOP senators appear set on their own breakaway nation 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z “We’re having a pitched debate about the future of our nation right now. At the end of the day, we should do our level best to make it easier for eligible people to vote.” North of Selma, black leaders ‘fighting the same battle’ 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z "So we forget about the past and struggle for the future. Mainly as the youth we need to do our level best and lift up this country. "It's logic. The plane-builder of South Sudan 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z Sony needs to do its level best to try to join Apple in the rarefied atmosphere of style and passion. The Long Slow Decline Of Sony's Smartphone Division Has Begun 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Organizations are trying their level best to automate workflows as efficiently and securely as possible with configurable and rule-driven solutions, alerts, notifications, escalation messages, etc. to ensure faster responses, cost reduction, and less error-prone operations. SungardASVoice: A Recipe For Successful Business Outcomes When Placing Applications In The Cloud 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z But if your intrigue doesn’t flag, you should do your level best to ace the thing. When to Pop the Pay Question 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z For his part, Noda is doing his level best to remain upbeat. In Japan, opposition is caught off-guard after Shinzo Abe calls snap election "We are very angry and we are doing our level best to put pressure on the regulator. There are still very, very bad habits in banks." Special Report: UK banks say 'smart' clients don't deserve compensation 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z Take a moment to salute their achievements … before doing your level best to emulate them with this week’s slate of games. NFL Talkboard and Pick Six week five: Bears and Panthers square off 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z However scattershot the film may feel, it's nearly redeemed by its stellar cast, who do their level best to drive the remaining stories along with some feeling. 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' review 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Segel and Diaz put in fine performances in their respective roles and do their level best to have some fun with the material, but even at their zaniest they can't elevate the drear. 'Sex Tape' review 2014-07-18T04:00:00Z The University of Cambridge said it welcomed the report and said it would "do its level best" to support further hubs. Hubs to get more pupils to Oxbridge 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z “They were doing their level best to wipe out white Democrats,” Reed said. Court to review Alabama’s ‘race-based’ reapportionment “We know U.N. agencies have been doing their level best, but it’s now clear that we cannot rely on the U.N. alone to help the very hardest to reach.” Countries backing Syrian opposition have little good news going into London meeting 2014-05-12T23:48:26Z Given the circumstances, he held the briefest of inaugurations, speaking for three minutes without a band or platform and pledging to “do my level best to justify the confidence you have reposed in me.” Inaugurations, Through the Decades 2013-12-30T20:41:52Z There is a small, but vocal, minority of gamers who do their level best to undermine the rest. Do Games Like 'Grand Theft Auto V' Cause Real-World Violence? 2013-09-18T17:30:00Z Essentially, it sounds like BioWare listened very carefully to all the backlash directed toward Dragon Age II and then did their level best to fix each and every problem. 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' Keeps Looking Better: Tactical View Returns Plus Playable Qunari 2013-09-01T01:19:00Z Suffice to say, I will be doing my level best to involve myself in the Closed Beta as well. Prepare To Die In 'Dark Souls II' Closed Beta 2013-08-21T18:10:00Z I just hope the developers do their level best to steal the magnificent combat of Dishonored and bake it into the fabric of whatever their next Elder Scrolls game is. Elder Scrolls Online: Bethesda Calls Next-Gen Cross-Platform Play 'Just A Nightmare' 2013-07-08T20:50:00Z Thousands of employees are truly doing their level best to do a difficult but necessary job. IRS Brass: Did You Order The Code Red? 2013-06-07T07:17:45Z “He is trying his level best to come to U.S.A. by hook and by crook,” Mr. Choudhry wrote, according to court documents. Court Details Fatal Pakistani-U.S. Family Feud 2013-05-23T01:10:40Z "We're doing our level best to make sure that the right patients are getting the right medicine at the right time," said company spokesman Ken Inchausti. AP IMPACT: Big Pharma cashes in on HGH abuse 2012-12-21T11:02:11Z And like many of those soldiers, he did his level best to ignore injury, pain and, eventually, a collapsing marriage. The Hard Road Back: Chaplain with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Finds Tables Turned 2012-12-15T17:00:35Z We will do our level best to create the maximum revenue for the Treasury — at the lowest rates the rules will allow.” Corporate America Seeks to Elude the Taxman Through Special Dividends 2012-12-04T14:30:41Z Now, because of the delays and uncertainty, "we are doing our level best to blow the opportunity to build up an offshore wind supply chain." Coalition war leaves customers facing soaring energy bills 2012-11-21T11:44:58Z Rather than live within their budget, the district is trying its level best to become the next Detroit. 10 inviolable rules for dealing with the sharks on Wall Street 2012-08-31T14:12:22Z Tim O'Toole, the head of transport giant FirstGroup, which has just landed the contract to run the west coast main line, will be doing his level best to keep his henhouse intact. Britain's railways braced for another round of arrivals and departures 2012-08-18T23:06:18Z We have a biweekly all-hands meeting with the opportunity to ask the CEO anything, and he always does his level best to answer openly and honestly, no matter the question. What Is It Like To Work At Cloudera? 2012-07-31T16:55:47Z "The media will continue to do their level best to hype up the sense of doom and panic," he said on Monday. | Stefan Stern 2012-07-16T18:05:01Z Our engineers are doing their level best to resolve the current network issue. O2 mobile users cut off across UK 2012-07-12T05:55:36Z The grapnels had caught in a wire fence, and having uprooted half a dozen posts, were doing their level best to remove a five-mile sheep fence. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Next came Spanger Berry, a fiery Irish actor who, to revenge Peg's supposed wrongs, did his level best on the stage to crowd Garrick out of several of the latter's favorite roles. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z Unfortunately for themselves, they did not find this out until they had done their level best to break up religion for ever. Socialism: Utopian and Scientific 2012-03-26T02:00:37.300Z “But, you know, I really do feel I’ve done my level best.” Kent Conrad?s last stand on debt 2012-03-16T16:00:02Z Hans is a good runner, and this time he did "his level best." North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z The "Golden Hind," now virtually a heavier-than-air machine, was doing her level best to make up for the unlucky contretemps that had delayed her for eight precious hours. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z He was pretty well satisfied with his work of the night, for he had done his level best and he felt sure there would be some further outcome when Bob Adair’s assistant reported. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z “But, Phil, wasn’t that another shot we heard?” expostulated X-Ray Tyson, as he did his level best to keep close to the heels of his chum. Phil Bradley's Snow-shoe Trail The Mountain Boys in the Canada Wilds 2012-02-27T03:00:13.497Z Hers was high and artificially sweet—it fairly oozed syrup—and she did her level best to make her girl pupils imitate it. The Camp Fire Girls' Larks and Pranks or, The House of the Open Door 2012-02-21T03:00:19.740Z The grand march ended in dancing for every one—with a jolly negro at the piano doing his level best to uphold the reputation of his race for really spontaneous music. The Romance of a Great Store 2012-02-20T03:00:21.577Z With the rank and file apparently doing its level best to help out in the new "public-be-pleased" program, it seemed as if we couldn't worry through a single week without smashing something. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z Rerdell swears that he tried to: went right along and did his level best; and if the Court had allowed him four challenges he would have challenged four friends of the defendants from the jury. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal 2012-02-11T03:04:05.257Z There was poor Lub trying his level best to run over the smooth ice, with a shaggy black bear in hot pursuit! Phil Bradley's Snow-shoe Trail The Mountain Boys in the Canada Wilds 2012-02-27T03:00:13.497Z I am going to do my level best to give others the same chance I ask for myself. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Political 2012-02-11T03:03:48.503Z "I'm deeply indebted to it and will try my level best to return to Dakshana until my last breathe." A Disciple of Warren Buffett's Finds His Own Way of Giving Back 2012-01-12T12:00:00Z What with Kodak fiends and phonographs and electric search lights, modern inventive genius is certainly doing its level best to lay us all bare to the gaze of our fellow men. The Technologies Are New; The Privacy Fears Aren't 2012-01-10T19:33:53Z This remarkable confidence which his chums had in him always spurred Elmer on to doing his level best. The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts: Under Canvas or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost 2011-12-15T03:00:13.703Z “If they want a career in the arts, we’ll do our level best to help them achieve that and if they aspire to a career in business, we’ll work equally as hard.” Class Dismissed: Occupy Hits Recruiting 2011-12-13T17:47:22Z The pattern of trying to help is repeated: Chesterfield did his level best with his godson; he gave what was seemly to his young friend Huntingdon and likewise to Solomon Dayrolles. Two Burlesques of Lord Chesterfield's Letters. The Graces (1774), The Fine Gentleman's Etiquette (1776) 2011-11-29T03:00:14.883Z He tried his level best, as he expresses it, to work himself up to a point where he could feel that he was converted, a not rare, but very wrong, view of this solemn matter. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z “They tried their level best to see that Team Anna falls apart and Anna is left alone,” Ms. Bedi said. India Ink: Will the Middle Class Stick by Team Anna? 2011-10-31T05:18:39Z Ah, that's because you don't realize that to examine certain insects through the magnifying-glass is to dispose at once and forever of the notion than an omnipotent Providence did His level best by man. The Open Question a tale of two temperaments 2011-10-25T02:00:22.173Z At first the selfish woman had tried her level best to compel the girl to share her self-imposed seclusion, but Olive had firmly declined to submit. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Come, cheer up, old fellow; after all the old man hadn’t much to live for, and you did your level best to save him. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z But the point is this: we must do our level best to warn our people—and as soon as we possibly can. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z In fact, between you and me, I tried my level best not to interfere. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z When a boy feels that he is wholly trusted, he is very apt to do his level best. The Outdoor Chums on the Lake Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island 2011-09-22T02:00:23.407Z "That's a fact; and we're doing our level best nowadays to make and keep it little," buzzed the portly man cheerfully, with a wave of one pudgy arm toward the automobile. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z He wanted lots of material, but he didn’t want any fellow to report for practice who didn’t mean to do his level best and stick it out. The Turner Twins 2011-08-28T02:00:36.990Z Good-bye, my lad; and don't forget to do your level best and keep our end up. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Daughter, I'm going to try my level best to throw this thing off. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z It isn't so funny when we consider that these older people have tried their level best to make the wilderness blossom as the rose, and after they'd made a fine beginning the desert repossessed it. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z Yet Celia set the pace for a spurt and her comrades did their level best. The Girls of Central High Rivals for All Honors 2011-08-11T02:00:17.153Z Mr Boehner said Republicans had tried their "level best" to reach a deal. US House passes Boehner debt plan 2011-07-29T22:27:52Z He was probably doing his level best to give you a good time in the only definition of the term that the girls of his own set had ever given him. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z Then he'd accuse her of being suspicious of him, even when he was trying his level best to help her out of trouble. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z The hearings were intended to get the Murdochs to say anything on the record, and they did their level best not to. Will The Murdoch Cleanup Make It To These Shores? 2011-07-27T14:55:54Z "Wondering if I had done my level best to carry out the dying commands of your mother——" He paused, drew a deep breath, looked up tenderly and continued: "I wish you were settled in life." The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z I shall wire to him full particulars as to my position, income, and prospects, also how much I love you, and how I will do my level best to make you happy. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z Stoke City, fresh from their first FA Cup final, are doing their level best to ensure they won't be getting there again any time soon, lodging a £6m bid for West Ham striker Can't Control. Football transfer rumours: Arsenal to spend ?52m on Benzema and Lavezzi? 2011-07-07T08:11:40Z Oh, I'm not pretending I didn't do my level best to forget, tried so hard I thought I had won out. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Your father would never let you go; he doesn’t know me and doesn’t want to, and I’m doing my level best to kick him out at the next election.” King of the Air Or, To Morocco on an Aeroplane 2011-06-17T02:00:22.043Z I did my level best when we got into these nearby counties again, but I couldn't shake Dad once this week. The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z It was a time of long summer days, and from daylight to dark was I at it, doing my level best. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z In proffering his services to Walter Parks, he had said: “I’ll do my level best for you.” Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z Still, I must say for him that he's doing his level best to oblige. J. Poindexter, Colored 2011-06-11T02:00:11.257Z So I am going to try my level best. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z "Well, I'm going to do my level best, Bob," was the reply. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z Even Will seemed to take another brace, for the din of the storm behind was surely enough to make any fellow try his level best to get out of its reach. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z Put on the defensive, I have done my level best, and stand ready to be judged by my works. Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z But I'll say this much for her—she's doing her level best to get shut of it by taking the ordained treatment. J. Poindexter, Colored 2011-06-11T02:00:11.257Z Surely the assumption should be that refs and linos, like players, are all trying to do their level best. Football: I loved being a linesman for my son's team - until the abuse began 2011-04-09T23:06:06Z He’s a villain, a desperate villain, because he wound me up like this, and then tried his level best to yank me over. Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence 2011-04-01T02:00:41.017Z "I want to say sorry to our nation, we tried our level best but hopefully they enjoyed it." Win was like a final - Harbhajan 2011-03-30T21:10:39Z But when I am at liberty, if Van here has not already solved the mystery, I’ll do my level best for you.” Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z Let me tell you you've done your level best to miss me. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z Perhaps not quite up to your standard of excitement," said my friend, "but I told your father that I would do my level best to persuade you to carry out his wishes. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z Through the motions they went, straining to do their level best. Gut-busting England are running on empty in the World Cup 2011-03-12T21:00:01Z So you do your level best while I go out for a drink. A Daughter of the Vine 2011-03-09T03:00:47.790Z The great horse was giving away 'lumps of weight' to Bung Bung and Grey Bird, and he did his level best to enhance his reputation. Settling Day 2011-03-08T03:00:36.623Z I'm and I'm going to do my level best to bring you all of today's action while upsetting the fewest number of people possible. Live - Saturday football 2011-03-05T11:59:55Z "Both branches of the Air Service are doing their level best—they cannot do more." Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z I certainly did—tried my level best, but couldn't make it. That Affair at Elizabeth 2011-02-14T03:00:36.587Z Although the times have definitely changed and Cisco Systems clearly does not command the attention it did a dozen years ago, the bears did their level best to turn back the clock Thursday morning. A Downgrade Makes for a Terrible Valentine's Day Present 2011-02-11T14:41:03Z When I first entered the army to assist in putting down the rebellion, I came down to the State of Louisiana and did my level best against the enemy along the lower Mississippi. Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z “We are doing our level best to get ready for statehood,” he said, “in the form of strong, competent institutions” that are “open, transparent and accountable.” Region in Revolt: Palestinian Premier Sees 'Positive Change' in Unrest 2011-02-04T20:54:02Z We'll do our level best to shake her up a lot more. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Then Frank spoke—a single sentence: "Every man of us did his level best for dear old Yale!" Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z The government is trying their level best to make sure these protests don’t happen. In Alexandria, a Battle Ends in Handshakes 2011-01-28T17:06:24Z "We are doing our level best to encourage young people through education and work, and to engage them in useful activities instead of going to extremist groups like al-Shabab." Non-existant country 2011-01-26T01:04:35Z If all of Jack's friends had been doing their level best to force her into the championship of Captain Madden, they could hardly have arranged a better method. The Ranch Girls in Europe 2011-01-13T03:01:01.483Z South Carolina Republicans have done their level best recently to make the state a laughingstock — from Gov. South Carolina's Fifth District: John Spratt vs. Mick Mulvaney 2010-10-06T21:40:00Z "That was our big debut in the World Cup ... and we'll do our level best to prevent the same thing from happening again." Brazil, Italy take stage at World Cup 2010-06-19T12:59:00Z Despite the problems, the US press is doing its level best to report to readers on the scale of the spill. Roy Greenslade: BP curbs reporters covering Gulf oil spill 2010-06-11T07:28:00Z "In fact, the government is trying its level best to hold onto my clients and establish some sort of case against them." Court deadlock 2010-05-03T14:24:00Z We still don't expect to arrive at the rink until close to midday but we will get there and do our level best. Volcano delays GB ice hockey tie 2010-04-16T11:13:00Z "We do our level best to avoid civilian casualties and to treat people with respect," he said. 2010-01-28T15:50:00Z Elders always do their level best to motivate the new generation. 2010-01-05T10:51:00Z Jack was also doing her level best to arrive before the tragedy, but the old goat preferred not to wait. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold "He is doing his level best to make trouble on the ship." At the Fall of Port Arthur Or, A Young American in the Japanese Navy "So he said, and you must keep the appointment and do your level best to make him change his mind," Nugent went on. A Traitor's Wooing Jack and Pryor did their level best to maintain their advantage. The Crimson Sweater I have done my level best to give every one in the house small pox; but, father, I'll—" "There, child! go to bed and forget all about it. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins Never could her curiosity about her neighbours be wholly gratified, and yet, like the possessor of any other great passion, its owner did her level best to satisfy it. The Loves of Ambrose Don't you dare to so much as move till the engine does, an' if there's any more mishaps, steer clear of them instead of doing your level best to run into trouble. An Amateur Fireman You might work an' scheme, an' try your level best, till you are as old as your grandfather, but it wouldn't do you no arthly good, whatsomever. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone If she had needed any incentive to do her level best within the next few minutes Schonberg's pronunciation of the word "girl" had supplied it. The Crimson Sweater Yes, yes," cried Sandy, "the Forks is a doin' its level best. First Fam'lies of the Sierras Once in awhile I try my level best for to pick a quarrel wi' Ab, but before I say a dozen words, I look at him an' have to laugh. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction "You need have no such fear on my account, lad, so long as you do your level best." An Amateur Fireman I hope so, for she has grown inexpressibly dear to her adopted daughter whom she does her level best to spoil, and if we were parted now we should miss each other sorely. Windyridge When the steam is up, and the train is started, the reverend gentleman has to run his level best to get to the next station before the train, otherwise it would be "missing." Harper's Round Table, June 4, 1895 I’ve done my level best to act as father wished, but somehow or other I am always in trouble. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War Chaldeans, Egyptians, Assyrians, Romans, Greeks, Buddhists, Confucians, Hebrews, Christians, all have tried their level best to get at the secret; none—no, not one—have solved it. Tales of South Africa So hidebound was the self-complacency of Trask that even George found it profitless to cheek him with any effect, although in justice to George I am bound to say he tried his level best. A Veldt Vendetta “I know he does his level best to make me beastly conceited.” In the Whirl of the Rising “I will certainly do my level best,” answered Jim, “to get the locket back, and will let you know of everything that comes up.” Dorothy's Tour Now, remember what I told you last night, Toby, an' go in there to do your level best an' make a name for yourself. Toby Tyler Ten Weeks with a Circus When I got up-stairs I looked out at the window and see Tom doing his level best with the lightning-rod, but he couldn't come it, his hands was so sore. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade We're going to do our level best; and leave the rest. The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners I am not an angel, and have my share of original sin, which includes a temper, though since then I have tried my level best to keep it within bounds. In the Whirl of the Rising I do, Benson; and, no matter what comes, I want you to promise to do your level best to save them, and see them safe back to the East. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck And Fred said he understood and was thankful for the chance, and would do his level best. To Alaska for Gold The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon Officers were shouting to their men to shoot the d—n Yankees, and the guards were doing their level best to obey orders. In and Out of Rebel Prisons If they was in that fight I done my level best to sink 'em; but they whopped us fair and square, and I've had enough of fighting to last me as long as I live. Marcy The Refugee Those Harmony fellows in the crowd will do their level best to faze him, if ever he gets in a tight corner, and lots of things are liable to happen through a hard-fought game.” Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond But he had disappeared totally, and we couldn’t find hide nor hair o’ him, try our level best.” The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon He was trying out his mettle against one of the enemy pilots, a man with considerable more experience than himself, and therefore well fitted to spur him on to do his level best. Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines The German Spy's Secret At any rate, we will do our level best at a strong pull, a long pull and a pull all together to compel them to surrender. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 2 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years General Clinton wrote back that he had found "Mr. Washington" a hard nut to crack, but he would do his level best, he said, "to strike at Washington while he was in motion." Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools “My son,” said the captain, “you better do your level best, or you’ll see sights!” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XIX (of 25) The Ebb-Tide; Weir of Hermiston Fred had spent most of the evening with him, and had done his level best to cheer him up. The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out The Columbus boys did their level best to win, and yet when the game came to an end Colby Hall was the victor by a score of 8 to 3. The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields "Depend on me to do my level best for you; that's all any fellow could promise, Mr. Spence," he said, simply, as he stowed the article away in an inside pocket of his coat. Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast or Through Storm and Stress to Florida Missy Hogan was de good woman and try her dead level best to teach me to read and write, but my head jes' too thick, I jes' couldn't larn. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Texas Narratives, Part 1 I did my level best to scare myself sick, then I decided it is just plain worth the risk anyway. The Lost Kafoozalum “I am going to do my level best, Dad,” he returned earnestly. Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune But once their curiosity was satisfied the Huns did their level best to damage the brute. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Seriously—for we can be serious—we ask the clergy to do their level best. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Through the long days in particular, he had been doing his level best to obliterate his surroundings behind sustained fogs of alcoholism. Gone Fishing We've tried our level best, and for two years now only picked up a few crumbs of comfort, while the feast's been spread for Riverport. Fred Fenton Marathon Runner The Great Race at Riverport School Women have worked away at these endless tasks for generations, lovingly, unselfishly, doing their level best to do everything, with no thought of themselves at all. In Times Like These And then the four, lining up side by side, struck out fiercely, each doing his level best to touch the rock first. Dave Porter At Bear Camp or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake I got to do my level best to catch them dynamiters myself.” Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective So I buried it in the cellar of my little shop and did my level best to forget it. The Crevice Of course I'll do my level best, but I hope none of you pin your faith to a single runner. Fred Fenton Marathon Runner The Great Race at Riverport School But since you are here, I am going to do my level best for you; and that's the reason I am going to keep your horse a little longer. Rodney The Partisan “Don’t know whether I can or not,” said Archie; “but I’m going to try my level best.” Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys Getting up entertainments is a costly thing, but—as far as it goes, I’ll try my level best!” Dorothy's House Party You know yourself we invented it, Jimmy and me, and the police tried their level best to get on to it, but failed.” The Crevice "They tried their level best not to give themselves away," continued Fred. Fred Fenton Marathon Runner The Great Race at Riverport School “It comes easy and natural, too, when a fellow’s trying to do his level best.” Ralph on the Overland Express The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer Now, do your level best to get them here, for they would start the ball a-rolling in fine shape. A California Girl Everybody fly around sharp and do her level best!” Dorothy's House Party I heard my own voice asking as Buntie started to paw the prairie-floor and I did my level best to fight down the black waves of desolation that were half-drowning me. The Prairie Child The clergy are doing their level best, by bigotry, to make Benson's assertion true. Robert Orange Being a Continuation of the History of Robert Orange A local contemporary has . . . done his `level best' to help me out of my `difficulty' with respect to the word Larrikin. Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia And I’ll do my level best to make the trip comfortable and pleasant for you. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure He does not always do his level best, But no one lives who can survive that test. Cobwebs from a Library Corner But my efforts make me think of a poor old worn-out movie-hall piano doing its pathetic level best to be magnificently blithe. The Prairie Child They argued that it had not been done before, and was, therefore, impossible, doing their level best to stop me embarking on such a mad enterprise. 'Brother Bosch', an Airman's Escape from Germany In the craft she must be traveling in, there’s nothing 247 about this ranch that can overtake her, but I’ll do my level best. Penny of Top Hill Trail I did my level best to obtain more information concerning the Italian doctor and the man De Gex, but the woman could tell me absolutely nothing. The Stretton Street Affair Each aviator did his level best to get results, all the time trying to avoid landing on the tree-tops; some of them did so land; they were shot down by the Huns. Night Bombing with the Bedouins Before he could rise, the occupant of the next hammock tried his level best to thrust his toes into Trefusis' mouth. The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War They took some of the girls out in a sleigh they hired, and that Bangs did his level best to get Ruth to go along. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up I give you my word that you are safe from further intrusion to the level best of my knowledge and belief. Stingaree I'm sorry to have to inform you, Mr. Fenley, that not only did your half brother kill your father, but he tried his level best to put the crime on your shoulders. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley And we can picture these M.P.s Newly fledged and ill at ease Doing their level best to try To catch the embryo speaker’s eye. A Humorous History of England "We must do our level best to catch them." The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht Tell the colonel I savey, and we’ll do our level best—only, let us into it as quick as you can.” Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters A few more vowed, in true sporting spirit, that they would do their level best to go one better if 30 such a chance as that should come their way. 'Murphy' A Message to Dog Lovers I’ve done my level best to find out, but it’s no good. The Mystery of a Turkish Bath Something would be sure to go wrong then; it always does when I'm trying my very level best to be a credit to my family. Six Girls A Home Story If I may offer you advice I should say: Be thorough, do your level best in whatever work you may be called upon to perform. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V “Oh, now, fellows,” pleaded Ike Smith, “do your level best and beat ’em.” Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume XIII, No. 51: November 12, 1892 “But I guess he’s goin’ to do his level best to get hold of ’em,” he continued. Turned Adrift Now, look here Lizzie," and he kissed her, "I'm going to do my level best to please you, for you are my sister. Tom Gerrard "I'm going to do my level best for my old friend, Nan," he answered with dogged determination. The Root of Evil It was hard to believe that somewhere behind that screen a crowd of boys were speeding along at their level best, seeking to win honors for the school of their choice. Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School The commodore, in the Skylark, was evidently doing his level best, for he was running away from the Sea Foam and the Phantom. The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder Do your level best to finish off and wedge up as soon as possible; and I’ll do what I can to hinder the savages and keep them from landing here. Turned Adrift I did my level best a way farther. Laramie Holds the Range The river ran swifter, now, and Maria and Francisco worked their level best to make way against the heavy, muddy current. Gold Seekers of '49 "Now once again, old fellow, and do your level best!" Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School They tried their level best to make David pay attention to her, but it didn’t work. Marcia Schuyler Poor or rich, I love you, Nell," he said, with a seriousness which was almost solemn, "and I will do my level best to make you happy. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden Get out for practice, treat Grant the same as before, and make up your mind you'll do your level best to redeem yourself in the next game you pitch. Rival Pitchers of Oakdale The Irishman was doing his level best to win the Indian over, and his words were not without effect. Frank Merriwell's Pursuit How to Win The audience was uncritical and wildly demonstrative, but the girl did her level best at every performance. Elsie Marley, Honey Ignorance was certainly bliss in her case, and she esteemed the Irishman a benefactor indeed, when as a matter-of-fact he was doing his level best to shuffle out of his obligations. The Adventurous Seven Their Hazardous Undertaking Stolypin, a purely honest and loyal Russian, who, on taking office as Prime Minister, was actuated by a firm determination to do his level best for the Empire, was an unwanted statesman. The Minister of Evil The Secret History of Rasputin's Betrayal of Russia "I certain will do my level best to hold them." Rival Pitchers of Oakdale I was doing my level best to get you out of the scrape, Frank. Frank Merriwell Down South So he did his level best to forget all about possible night visitors of all types, and tried to lose himself in sleep. Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys The Birch Bark Lodge But they might have as well tried to catch the wind, for the mustang was fresh from his rest, and Dan made him do his level best. For the Liberty of Texas "On the way back let's put her to her level best speed, and see just how long it takes us to cover the thirty miles," Andy suggested. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck Didn't you see him, boys, holding on to a rope, and trying his level best to keep the dandy little Wireless from getting too great a start? Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise or, The Dash for Dixie "But you can be sure that I am bound to do my level best in anything I attempt." Frank Merriwell's Races "Now then, boys, I expect every one of you to do his level best," said Gif. The Rover Boys at Colby Hall or The Struggles of the Young Cadets There are men in plenty doing their level best to work out God's existence in the lives of his created children. The Brentons And they were really doing their level best to avoid such a punishment. Fred Fenton on the Crew or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School I’m peaceably disposed enough, but these brutes have invaded our country, and you’ve had proof that they are trying their level best to make us food for the crows. A Dash from Diamond City The railroads are bound to beat you when you do your level best; So give it up to the grangers and strike out for the west. Cowboy Songs and Other Frontier Ballads There is a sense of wholeness, of satisfaction, of happiness, in his life which is never felt by the man who does not do his level best every time. Pushing to the Front If the men were all far away there would be very little chance, though we meant to do our level best. For the Sake of the School "Pawnee Brown will do his level best to give us the slip, see if he don't," remarked Skimmy. The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma Mr. Rand, my friend Jenkins has no connection with this enterprise of mine, and he's done his level best to dissuade me from holding you up so summarily. R. Holmes & Co. Ah, Miss Sylla," exclaimed the dragoon gaily, "I am afraid I have disappointed all Todborough; I did my level best, but it was of no use. Belles and Ringers When we are trying with all our might to do our level best, our whole nature improves. Pushing to the Front He was floundering around like a whale, spouting volumes of water that he must have swallowed in his dive, and apparently doing his level best to stay on top. Afloat or, Adventures on Watery Trails "A man who would give up her—" "She's the sort of woman a man would want to do his level best for," broke in Monte. The Triflers But the poor beasts meantime are frantic with fear and excitement and you must ride hard at your level best, and look out you don't get knocked over and perhaps fatally trampled on. Ranching, Sport and Travel But they were doing their level best to save the vessel: that was plain. Left on Labrador or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew.' as Recorded by 'Wash.' Determine to do your level best and never to demoralize yourself by doing your second best. Pushing to the Front At least I have done my level best for you; so my conscience is clear. The Great Amulet There's a breakdown gang doing its level best to get us clear. Mary Gray I'm going to sort you out and give you each to your fairy godmother, and you may pour your woes into her ears, and she'll try her level best to right your wrongs. The Jolliest School of All You see, opposite sides in a trial are always carrying out experiments and trying their level best to keep the other fellow from knowing what's going on. The White Desert If you fail after doing your level best, examine the work attempted, and see if it really be in the line of your bent or power of achievement. Pushing to the Front But with every intention of doing his level best, "Topsy" little knew the infinite resources of the man. Under Fire They did their "level best," he says, and each made a hundred dollars a day at the business. Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money In the meanwhile, she is doing her level best to suppress the rumour that the house is haunted. Scottish Ghost Stories The great majority of your men are doing their level best. The Plattsburg Manual A Handbook for Military Training Some of the plebes were negligent and regardless of the fact that the January examinations were close at hand, while others were "boning" steadily, doing their level best to stand well in their classes. Frank Merriwell's Chums But they'd every one of 'em done their level best and I was proud of 'em. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VI. (of X.) Moira had blundered into my little surprise party, and she was doing her level best to annex all the honors for herself. The Lost Valley A few of the scholars did their level best to help themselves and help the place, but the rest didn't think and didn't care. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists The German forces did their level best to bring the bird men down with shrapnel, but they were flying high enough for safety. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Besides, it and I are not intimate enough to get along very well together, and when I have any I immediately do my level best to rid myself of it. The Idiot I need not tell you, my dear, that I have done and am doing my level best. The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis I'm glad to see it, too, because it means we'll have to do our level best if we hope to win. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight "And best of all, David, always with you, working with you, taking care of you,—always— Oh, I am tired, but it is not so bad being tired out when you've done your level best." Sunny Slopes "We've done our level best—in the circumstances," he answered, with an embarrassed, boyish laugh, and then, dinner being announced, Jimmy offered his arm to Carrissima. Enter Bridget Every man undertook to exert himself to the utmost and to do his level best. Sixteen Months in Four German Prisons Wesel, Sennelager, Klingelputz, Ruhleben But should he reach the safe closeness of his own house, he has certainly done his level best to charge his lungs with unwholesome and contaminated air. Spanish Life in Town and Country "I can easily promise you that I will at least do my level best to learn where your property went, Mrs. Pangborn; and if possible recover it for you," he hastened to assure her. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight Not much chance of that, I'm afraid, but I'm doing my level best. The Luckiest Girl in the School The publishers, as usual, have done their level best to make it a very beautiful book, and have of course succeeded. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4 Again the leather went into play, and once more each eleven did its level best to force the pigskin over the opponents' line. The Mystery at Putnam Hall The School Chums' Strange Discovery Why, the camp ought to get together and give ye a vote of thanks, and instead, here they are trying their level best to hang you. Bob Hampton of Placer He tried to screw his courage up, And did his level best To nail the matter then and there, While clasped unto her breast. Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 1, January 5, 1884. A Weekly Journal for the Farm, Orchard and Fireside I reckon I haven't much more sense, in some ways, than the little shaver had; but I've been trying my level best to learn my trade. The Quickening Competition is the life of trade; but it also encourages boys to do their level best. The Banner Boy Scouts Or, The Struggle for Leadership He's been thoughtless, but heer lately he is a changed man, an' I believe he's tryin' his level best to do right in God's sight. Westerfelt The bloody Thing will get us all if we don't fight our level best; and it's only by our help that we'll be saved. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II He had no fear that Halliday would do anything but his level best at the repairing. Skyrider He who repeats one foul thing is doing his level best to destroy the fabric of this magnificent organisation that has been reared by your brains. My Neighbors Stories of the Welsh People Of course, I shall do my level best to acquire the legal right to dispossess you before Mr. Parker acquires a similar right to dispossess me, but, in the interim, I announce an armistice. The Pride of Palomar I've done the best I could for you on such short notice—with Uncle Sidney trying his level best to get a cross reference to the board before taking action. Empire Builders In Petrograd alone three hundred thousand workers went out on strike that day, and the police agents did their level best to provoke violence. Bolshevism The Enemy of Political and Industrial Democracy Mr. Churchill was more judicious, and Mr. Bonar Law did his level best to keep his followers in the Government Lobby. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, July 14th, 1920 The air was electric, the men were confident, and all were determined to do their level best to uphold the splendid traditions bequeathed by older Australian units. Over the Top With the Third Australian Division "I have been doing precisely what you told me to do; preaching the gospel of honesty and fair dealing, and trying my level best to make other people practise it." The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush He turned his head and gazed sadly at his rider with one mournful eye that said plainly, "I'm doing my level best." The Ridin' Kid from Powder River If you wouldn't mind taking me for a substitute, I'll do my level best to make it lively for you. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm The district nurse had done her level best to clear up, perhaps, but there had been no attempt at good cheer. The Witness If I knew why she suddenly considered me utterly, preposterously, altogether, selfish, I would do my level best to put it right. The Upas Tree A Christmas Story for all the Year "Let us say that you are doing your level best to save my faith in human nature, Patricia, girl," he said soberly. The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush However, bother introspection, the concert proceeds, both artists doing their level best. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-11 Right from the beginning they have done their level best to help, and things have gone on perfectly. The War on All Fronts: England's Effort Letters to an American Friend Everyone—officers, non-commissioned officers and men—had all striven to do their level best, and had succeeded. Five Months at Anzac A Narrative of Personal Experiences of the Officer Commanding the 4th Field Ambulance, Australian Imperial Force But I can do my level best to disinfect my own particular corner, and make it fit for men and safe for women and kids to live and breathe in. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man But since it is necessary for our development that we do our level best, he will not do what we can. Among the Forces I haven't a doubt that they did their level best, and if we could see them now, we'd be almost as proud of them as if they had won. Winning His "W" A Story of Freshman Year at College I tried my level best to strike up an intimacy with her, but I failed. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes The owner of the voice was doing his level best now to get the door down on his own account. The Jervaise Comedy Well, Mr. Cary, I tried my level best with that commission of yours, and I failed! Lewis Rand It's a perfect outrage to keep nagging Johnny when he's doing his level best and not asking any help from you or any one else. The Thunder Bird But I assure you, Sir, that this time we are doing our level best. Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 102, April 16, 1892 We've tried our level best to get work—we've answered every likely and unlikely advertisement in the papers—and all to no purpose. The Sorcery Club I thought I'd try My level best to get a post; The salary was not too high, Two hundred pounds a-year at most. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891 He added, as Jewdwine had added, "Anyhow, this friend will do his level best for you." The Divine Fire "All the more reason why we should do our level best to pull the backward ones up to us," answered the American. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods Because, I'm doing my level best to make it change. The Tree of Heaven You surely tried your level best to put the Fortuna and her crew under the water. Boy Scouts in Southern Waters Just keep cool and do your level best, that's all we ask. Behind the line A story of college life and football Meanwhile, do your level best to smooth down your playing. Left Tackle Thayer "I'll do my level best, old chap," she heard Scott say. Greatheart There wasn't one of us wouldn't have done his level best to reach him that last stampede; but I'm glad the chance came to Hollis Tisdale. The Rim of the Desert Presently, when all was right, and it had grown a bit dark, I lifted my head, looked him straight in the eyes and smiled my best—my level best, dear. The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce — Volume 2: In the Midst of Life: Tales of Soldiers and Civilians We did our level best to get up a fight, but it was no go, any way we could fix it up. "Co. Aytch" Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment or, A Side Show of the Big Show The last practice took place Wednesday afternoon and for a solid forty-five minutes the 'varsity did its level best to totally annihilate the second team, and almost succeeded. Left Tackle Thayer I did my level best with him, but I wasn't very successful. Greatheart He would have done his level best to see the man who deserted him through.' The Rim of the Desert Now, when I'm painting my level best, like I used to could, mine are about like that. The Collectors "We're going to find Hugh and get him out of danger," he said quietly, "so let's get ready to do our level best." The Boy Scouts on Picket Duty His Scotch blood was aroused, and he would do his level best to hold the Allandale last-year champions down to few hits. The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant She tried hard to obey the injunction; she did her level best; she—but why amplify? Cobwebs from an Empty Skull "But every one of you do his level best to keep in condition all the time until we get through with Hallam Heights," urged the young captain. The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard Dearie," I said, trying my level best to get a mist over my lamps so as to give her the teardrop gaze, "something keeps whispering to me, 'Sidestep that cave in the wilderness!' Back to the Woods He had done his level best for San Francisco. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts At length one of them espied a cyclist in the far distance, and it soon became evident that he was doing his level best to catch the boat. Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations I am absolutely sure I can depend upon him to do his level best. Baldy of Nome "Thou'lt do thy level best!" he said in a low, hard tone, and something clashed beneath his cloak like steel on steel. Master Skylark I think you know that I care a good deal about your welfare, and I am doing my level best to secure a decent future for you. The Obstacle Race The Pinkerton press did its level best to muddle the issues of that strike, by distorting some facts, passing over others, and inventing more. Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract I have got nothing in this world to fight with you about since you're doing your level best to beat Oka Sayye. Her Father's Daughter It produces a picture true to ideal life; to the best that good men and good women can do at level best. At the Foot of the Rainbow Because I have done and will continue to do the level best I know for you, this oration is the prologue to asking you for one gift to me from you, a wedding gift. The Harvester Then I set my lips on his, and held them there a second, trying my level best to give him her very kiss, but of course I could only try. Laddie; a true blue story As a reaction from the season of gloom and industrial strife that had just passed away the agencies that purvey and stage-manage sensations laid themselves out to do their level best on this momentous occasion. Beasts and Super-Beasts That is giving them fertile soil on which to take the best of their own and the level best of ours, and by amalgamating the two, build higher than we ever have. Her Father's Daughter He will cut in now and do his level best, but he told me that he thought she would send him away. A Girl of the Limberlost You go on and fix up your level best. The Harvester Whatever Mikky, their Prince, ordered, that must be done, and Buck was doing his level best, although for the life of him he couldn't see the sense in it. Lo, Michael! Toby had been gallantly rescued, and now the five chums were doing their level best to assist Trapper Jim prepare supper. With Trapper Jim in the North Woods It is difficult sometimes, when things are happening, to realize that they are for the best, but I really believe this thing has been for the level best. Her Father's Daughter "I'll, needless to say, do my level best to the very cost of my life and finish," Ch'ing Wen added. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books His level best fell so far short of what he felt capable of doing and desired to accomplish that the following day he put two more men on the job. The Harvester "We are doing our level best to evolve a sanitary, modern home for all of us, and to set an example for our neighbours," she said quietly. Michael O'Halloran "He certainly will do his level best to get away—after such experiences as he has had," answered Snap. Guns and Snowshoes Or, the Winter Outing of the Young Hunters Now all alone in the yellow fields she recited the closing lines of "The Land of Heart's Desire," doing her level best to put into it some little portion of its mystical beauty. The Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill Oh, you just put in and do your level best," Orin responded, with the smile which Mrs. Frostwinch had once called his "deplorably Satanic grin," "and it is sure to come out all right. The Philistines There is nothing for me, Bel, but to move on doing my level best; and if she doesn't awaken soon, I will try the absent treatment. The Harvester Any woman on earth will be true to you forever when you do your level best. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest I will never ask God to help my children unless I am doing my level best in that same wretched line. Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. "Yes, I'm sure you've done your level best for them" he observed ironically. The Vision of Desire She'd start clubs among the juniors as well as the seniors, and coach them in hockey, and do her level best! Monitress Merle There's really no end to the chances if you just stick to the big game and do your level best. The Outdoor Girls in Army Service Or, doing their bit for the soldier boys Now remember what I told you last night, Toby, an' go in there to do your level best an' make a name for yourself. Toby Tyler Or, Ten Weeks with a Circus I tell you a man should consider himself in good luck if a woman loves him when he is doing his level best! Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. The Government are apparently doing their 'level best' to keep the peace, and perhaps another debate might not be unwelcome to them. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 When I got up stairs I looked out at the window and see Tom doing his level best with the lightning-rod, but he couldn't come it, his hands was so sore. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Chapters 36 to The Last The big tame one did his level best to hold his own, but the clever wild geese beat him every time. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Every nerve was braced, every muscle strained to its utmost tension, while their foam-flecked sides said, as plainly as words could say it, "We are doing our level best." The Young Trail Hunters Or, the Wild Riders of the Plains. The Veritable Adventures of Hal Hyde and Ned Brown, on Their Journey Across the Great Plains of the South-West The native who attended to this part of the program did his level best to please, and he certainly had plenty to work with. The Aeroplane Boys on the Wing Aeroplane Chums in the Tropics That's all you do when a feller does her level best to see you don't come to any harm. The Heart of the Range And if I behave handsomely, and go with Weiss there, to fulfil this engagement, it'll only be on condition that you stop here, Fullaway, and do your level best to get me my jewels back. The Rayner-Slade Amalgamation Honestly, I did my level best to quash the proceedings: I might as well have tried to bale out the Pacific with a pitchfork. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch "But I'll do my level best to do all that you call upon me for at my own little spot in the line." Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen There is another creamy idiot, trying his "level best" to smash things here. Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 35, November 26, 1870 The infatuated youth then tried his level best to jerk away, while his capturer yanked and cuffed him, ontil the boy sot up a cryin'. Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 29, October 15, 1870 Doing your level best didn't seem to get you any forrader. The Magnetic North Now, boys, go to work, and do your level best to have this dead-letter perfect for the rehearsal, which takes place to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, prompt. The Life of Hon. William F. Cody Known as Buffalo Bill the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide We've got to do our level best in the second half. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup "If I admit that, I must also add that one would have to do his level best to furnish the kind of facts you would approve of." The Earth Trembled Every day you're longing to go away from here with Arabian; every day he does his level best to get you to go. December Love He's doing his level best to get in with her, and just look how he's working everybody else. That Printer of Udell's He was striking out for himself, and intended to do his level best. Richard Dare's Venture Her smooth cheek glowed with the happiness and thrill of the sport, and he was hard put to hold his own against her, even though she insisted that he play his level best. The Prince of Graustark There is something grand and inspiring in a young man who fails squarely after doing his level best, and then enters the contest again and again with undaunted courage and redoubled energy. The True Citizen, How to Become One The best man to work for, if you do your level best, is a man who has been on the road himself. A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" I'm not claiming anything!" declared Jack; "and only saying that Chester will have no cause for complaint, no matter whether we win or lose; for every fellow's grimly determined to do his level best. Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums He did his level best to think it out; he became a museum specimen in consequence, and he has gone down in history as the Curiosity Ram. The Minds and Manners of Wild Animals A Book of Personal Observations He'd cuss and sing and howl and pray, And dance and drink and jest, And lie and steal—all one to him— He done his level best. Sketches New and Old, Part 2. He fetched another acorn, and done his level best to see what become of it, but he couldn't. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 01 Only one creditor tried to make life a burden; but he did his level best. Taken Alive Try your level best to follow out all you did when in the post-office. Jack Winters' Gridiron Chums I am going to make a world not certain to be saved, a world the perfection of which shall be conditional merely, the condition being that each several agent does its own 'level best.' Pragmatism "I shall do my level best," promised Kennedy. The Treasure-Train I can provide for you comfortably and I'll do my level best to be a good husband to you. Galusha the Magnificent And he went off to bed very seriously, resolved to take Mr. Leith in hand and to do his level best for him. In the Wilderness In the presence of the Golden House of Nero I did my level best to recreate before my mind's eye the scenes that had been enacted here once on a time. Europe Revised This scares Enright, but he does his level best an' tries to keep the boys from takin' sides. Wolfville "The level best we can do is to devise some scheme whereby everyone will come as nearly being satisfied as possible." A Daughter of the Land So they went at it, the whole four hundred and fifty, praying around the altar, very hopefully, and doing their level best. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories True: and a lovely girl is lovely, with freckles; but she isn't at her level best with them. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 4 (1886-1900) I think I can make a book that will be no dead corpse of a thing and I mean to do my level best to accomplish that. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 3 (1876-1885) I only wish I could see her look her level best, once—I think it would be a vision. Mark Twain's Letters — Volume 2 (1867-1875) You be careful, and do your level best. A Daughter of the Land I did my level best not to disappoint her. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories So they went at it, the whole four hundred and fifty, praying around the altar, very hopeful, and doing their level best. Some Rambling Notes of an Idle Excursion However and nevertheless, Sarah Jane is doing her level best to help us all out in these, your clothes troubles. Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Rogers of Indiana' You've done your level best to save your treasure, and I'm your witness to the kempany, and proud of it, too! From Sand Hill to Pine He said as much in apology as he felt forced, and then set himself the task of calling out and parading the level best he could think up concerning himself, or life in general. A Daughter of the Land "You've done your level best to send him to the devil." The Deliverance; a romance of the Virginia tobacco fields Then came a pause, each of us aiming his level best, as indeed a man is likely to do when he knows that life itself depends upon the shot. King Solomon's Mines We are not at the captain's table, but we are doing our level best. Epistles from Pap: Letters from the man known as 'The Will Rogers of Indiana' Presently, when it was all right, and it had grown a bit dark, I lifted my head, looked him straight in the eyes, and smiled my best—my level best, dear. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: American "I'm going to do my level best, y'u may tie to that," he told her earnestly. Wyoming, a Story of the Outdoor West You mean to say this ghost of yours gave away—" "Did his level best to give away the whole confounded barrier? Twelve Stories and a Dream "And she could make some of the men run their level best." Betty Zane She does her level best but he pulls her. Cobb's Anatomy Miss Falkland was sitting straight and square, with her hands down, leaning a bit back, and doing her level best to stop the brute. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields But there’s this difference, here: you can choose your own occupation, and all the powers of heaven will be put forth to help you make a success of it, if you do your level best. Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven |
| 随便看 |
英语例句辞典收录了117811条英语例句在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词及词组的例句翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。