| 单词 | low-spirited |
| 例句 | The responses he gets from shopkeepers are probably a bit low-spirited. How drought is making it harder to sell in rural India - BBC News 2015-12-18T05:00:00Z I was feeling very low-spirited, and so weary of his tiresome ways that I began to cry. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z Laugh as I would, however, I could not laugh her out of her belief, and seeing how low-spirited she was, I offered to pass the night with her. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z His pride would not let him feel low-spirited. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Patients are low-spirited and very apprehensive of death. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z This debilitated race generally inhabit warm and damp regions; they are seldom long-lived, and frequently low-spirited and morose. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z My Fuegian captive, whom I named 'Boat Memory,' seemed frightened, but not low-spirited; he eat enormously, and soon fell fast asleep. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z I was still far from well, low-spirited and out of humour with myself and the whole world. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z I was very tired and low-spirited, and, after looking about the town a little while, I went to the inn where I had put up and went to bed. The Life of George Borrow 2012-01-26T03:00:14.707Z When he got here we remarked that he seemed low-spirited. The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z Once, when he had seemed low-spirited, I asked whether anything was amiss. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z On these occasions he brightens up, but after the visits of his solicitor he is visibly very low-spirited and morose. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z They all became very low-spirited, and could not find any occupation to pass away the time, for even weaving was impossible with the sodden grass. The Girl Crusoes A Story of the South Seas 2011-11-03T02:00:16.647Z You must cheer up, for your letter proves to me that you are low-spirited. Charlotte Bront? A Monograph 2011-11-01T02:00:20.233Z Some time after, when it stormed very hard, and the young lady upstairs was cold and low-spirited, my mistress invited her down and entertained us with more of Tom's history. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z The man who would not forbid these interviews, would be considered a low-spirited wretch, unworthy the society of all honorable men. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z The widow rallied him on the subject, but this did no good, and only irritated him; he called her wicked, jealous, and blind, and would go away, low-spirited, carrying his treasure with him. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z The Audience is limited and low-spirited, and may perhaps number—including the Attendants—eighteen. Voces Populi 2011-10-04T02:00:20.280Z He was an angular swayback, leggy, low-spirited, thick-headed, and as fast as a caterpillar. Taking Chances 2011-09-21T02:00:36.667Z I suddenly felt very tired and low-spirited and longed to go away from them. The Claw 2011-08-31T02:01:30.563Z I am awfully low-spirited—I suppose I have missed you rather. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z As to dogs, those who respect the calves of their legs had best beware of the danger of applying this recipe to any but low-spirited animals. A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern 2011-08-19T02:00:15.893Z A girl like you doesn't get so low-spirited for nothing. Concerning Sally 2011-08-19T02:00:14.430Z I was not so low-spirited as on the last celebration of this memorable day. Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet 2011-08-16T02:00:45.283Z My mother had not been in her usual good health during the summer, and had been at times a little low-spirited. The Story of the Toys 2011-08-05T02:00:49.720Z Did I not feel low-spirited, and wake of a morning unrefreshed? A Fluttered Dovecote 2011-07-29T02:00:21.880Z Their veterinary doctors knew but one remedy; when a beast fell ill, refused its fodder, and became low-spirited, they slaughtered it, and buried it with hide and horns, six feet under ground. The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War 2011-07-27T02:00:38.240Z He was a capital companion and never once showed that he was low-spirited or suffered in the least.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z If not wretched already, for all was wretched at home: Hester was low-spirited; for his own part, he rarely spoke; and the Cuban avoided him. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z A more miserable, unhappy, low-spirited set of men I had never before come across. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z “It’s a pocketbook containing two hundred dollars,” replied Andy clearly, disdaining the slur and insult in the tones of his low-spirited challenger. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z But next day when she comes down stairs she acts dauncy and low-spirited for awhile. J. Poindexter, Colored 2011-06-11T02:00:11.257Z Perhaps Jeanne had noticed this, as the last few days she seemed to be low-spirited, and she was not as even-tempered as usual. Bijou 2011-05-25T02:00:22.743Z You see a year ago last spring I was very low-spirited. Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia' 2011-05-20T02:00:37.457Z When we reached England she was, as I was, thankful indeed; but now that she would be so quickly with her mother, she became very low-spirited and anxious. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z "As if I meant any harm!" continued Mr. Trim, looking low-spirited; "as if any one minded the jokes of a good-natured fellow like me!" Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z It was Peggy's way when she grew low-spirited to speak more babyishly than usual; at such times it was too much trouble to think about being a big girl. Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story 2011-05-03T02:00:18.093Z He felt listless and low-spirited, and to wait a little would pass the time. The Secret of the Reef 2011-04-12T02:00:26.980Z The climate here weighs us down completely; Tom is quite low-spirited. Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends 2011-03-30T02:00:14.620Z In association with her, he had no self-respect, no pride, no will, but the low-spirited air of a shy student. Felix Lanzberg's Expiation 2011-03-15T02:00:14.763Z Nor is it pleasant to me, Bob, to tell you that I am low-spirited and down-hearted. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z Your uncle’s low-spirited this morning, and I’ll go and keep him company. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z You see that all these goings on prey upon a poor fellow’s mind; and if he isn’t low-spirited lying in a hospital-ward, when is he likely to be? Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z He is weak—low-spirited—not like his old self now—never again, perhaps, like his old—self! Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 2 of 3) 2011-02-17T03:00:19.937Z Then she was growing thin and low-spirited, nearly fretful, so he did not like to press her—what could it all mean? Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z By what mysterious alchemy the quality of mad keenness transforms its possessor into "a regular nut" I was too low-spirited to elucidate. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z Yet it was difficult to be low-spirited on such a night. Menotah A Tale of the Riel Rebellion 2011-02-14T03:00:35.553Z What with the screen round this bed, and the screen round that bed, and the groans and sighs, ah, and even shouts sometimes, there’s plenty to make a poor fellow feel low-spirited. Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z She figured herself as an item in a catalogue—'A little, ugly, low-spirited, absolutely penniless young woman, subject to nervous headaches.' The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z It isn’t your fashion to be low-spirited, and you shan’t be, so long as you’re in my company—if I can help it.” Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z She no longer moved about with her customary princely bearing, but became sad, low-spirited, and full of foolish fears; nor could she discover the cause of her discomfiture. Tales from Spenser; Chosen from the Faerie Queene 2011-02-06T03:00:52.580Z "Yes, very tolerable; at least I can't say, that I am low-spirited exactly, sister Mary;—Dates, my fine fellow, bring me three bowls of milk." Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z For the latter, always at one extreme or the other, was now very low-spirited. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z Indeed it does; for this very day, as I read the papers, I got quite low-spirited, thinking what a shameful state things have got into. Silver Pitchers: and Independence A Centennial Love Story 2011-01-13T03:01:02.190Z I was very low-spirited; and you took me in your arms and pressed me to you and told me ... a fairy-tale, about the small souls ... which passed through vanity ... to ecstasy. Dr. Adriaan 2010-12-29T03:00:33.467Z But, somehow, it was observed that Gertrude did not appear at all low-spirited. The Mynns' Mystery 2010-12-20T17:12:18.180Z I honestly believe that that "Aunt" Julia of Jennie's was a pure inadvertence, for she was far too low-spirited to be interested in anything but herself, her mood and her troubles. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z But on this particular day she felt a little low-spirited and inclined to regard herself as rather ill-used. Brenda, Her School and Her Club 2011-01-15T03:00:31.087Z He felt limp and low-spirited, and his wife's persistent chatter pained him. The Undying Past I became low-spirited at the thought of the many miseries that human nature is liable to, under reverses of fortune from which neither birth nor riches can protect us. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 It is enough to make him cross and low-spirited, is it not?” The Parson O' Dumford He led on, and the boys followed, feeling low-spirited; but they soon had something else to think about, for just as they were approaching one of the narrowest parts of the gorge, Perry stopped short. Real Gold A Story of Adventure Among other troubles, or rather to cap the climax of his troubles, he was exceedingly low-spirited. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician He turned pale, grew low-spirited, and did not utter a syllable. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster He's awfully low-spirited, and I'm so distressed about him. A Yankee from the West A Novel "After a good cup of tea, perhaps it won't make her feel so low-spirited." Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck “Is it worth all this trouble and risk, father?” said Perry, who was, in addition to being weary and low-spirited, stiff, and a good deal bruised. Real Gold A Story of Adventure Jack willingly left Broadstairs that afternoon when Victoria explained that she was tired and that something had made her low-spirited. A Bed of Roses I shall tell my father and mother that being very low-spirited, I am coming in here to spend a quiet evening with you. Stories for Helen Oh, you don't know how low-spirited he was. A Yankee from the West A Novel "The tail seems, after all, to have been wagging the skate," I said, humorously; really sorry to find him so low-spirited. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 21 1890 "She is very feeble and low-spirited," continued the other. Father Brighthopes An Old Clergyman's Vacation She was still in bed and she felt low-spirited, full of fear that her trump would not make. A Bed of Roses For some unexplained reason she felt horribly nervous and low-spirited. John Marsh's Millions Neal was moody and low-spirited, and he was deeply offended that his story was not generally believed, for the household was divided in regard to it. Harper's Round Table, September 10, 1895 The children all went to school but Edith, and she felt too low-spirited to go down to the cellar to watch. Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895 Why I should have felt low-spirited when I put the paper down I do not know. Windyridge Very low-spirited he was, poor chap, when I met him at the stage-door afterwards, and he didn’t cheer up much when I stood some beer. Seven Frozen Sailors Her nerves were all unstrung; she felt more low-spirited and depressed than ever. John Marsh's Millions How low-spirited you must feel to be the owner of such a place. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One In the morning he was obliged to rouse himself; he was tired, heavy, low-spirited; at evening he was lively, dashing, and full of energy. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine She was low-spirited too, impatient with the contrariety of fate. Lady Cassandra He gets low-spirited when he thinks of all he has gone through; but he is a vast deal better already than he was. Mopsa the Fairy Ivo was so low-spirited that a single harsh word sufficed to bring tears to his eyes. Black Forest Village Stories When this man beheld the great heap of gold piled up in bars, plates, besides the gold dust, and found his share of the spoil was a mere hundred pesos, he became excessively low-spirited. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. I find here a whole colony of low-spirited people. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The "clown to the ring" is, in fact, becoming a perfect nuisance: and we only wonder that the horses do not become low-spirited by contrast with those dreadfully dull dogs who wear the motley. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) There is ways to keep off some kinds of bad luck, but this wasn't one of them kind; so I never tried to do anything, but just poked along low-spirited and on the watch-out. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade She grumbles at the fire-side, is low-spirited at table, and never opens her mouth either to speak or eat; then bed-time, the inevitable repetition of the lesson she has learned, even on the pillow. Priests, Women, and Families He accordingly told our officers what his plan was; but when Narvaez's men heard of a new campaign, they became quite low-spirited. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. "O mother, if I am ever again desponding and low-spirited, I will call to mind this hour, and be again happy!" Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine This gloomy disappointment made me low-spirited and sad. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Edward himself looked moody and low-spirited, and I recollect that to cheer him up, I rallied him on being in love with Mary. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion Dan came forward, appearing extremely low-spirited and weak in the knees. Cudjo's Cave A sober gentleman of very great respectability, who was low-spirited and hypochondriac to a degree, was at times so fanciful, that almost every rustling noise he heard was taken for an apparition or hobgoblin. Apparitions; or, The Mystery of Ghosts, Hobgoblins, and Haunted Houses Developed "You seem rather low-spirited," said Bella, placing her hand upon her brother's shoulder. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The delay of hearing from her during those two years at your house often made me low-spirited.” Household Papers and Stories It would seem that the tragic occurrences through which he had passed would have made Matt melancholy and low-spirited, but such was not the case. Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone Phocion was a good and honest man, but low-spirited, and he thought quiet the only hope for Athens. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History She said that she was low-spirited and wanted company to keep off the "blues." The Somnambulist and the Detective The Murderer and the Fortune Teller After a while, Bella asked,— "Can you tell me why I am now so often low-spirited?" Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine She didn't scold them this time, she was too low-spirited. The Adventures of A Brownie As Told to My Child by Miss Mulock He intimated as much, and appeared unusually restless and low-spirited for him. That Mother-in-Law of Mine Mr. Gradgrind's education seemed to make Sissy low-spirited, but no wiser. Tales from Dickens And she would return his caresses, and with a faint smile reply that he "must not mind" her, that she was only "a little low-spirited," that she would "get over it soon." Hidden Hand He looked ill and he was shabby and low-spirited. Highacres The people whom we meet have grown low-spirited, and the sunny streets look gloomy and deserted. The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba She had been furiously angry; now she was low-spirited and cross. The Squirrel Inn The Princess was rather low and unwell, the Prince low-spirited, and I thinking of nothing but Affie and of how dear he is. The Letters of Queen Victoria : A Selection from Her Majesty's Correspondence between the Years 1837 and 1861 Volume 3, 1854-1861 We walked in, and discovered a low-spirited little man sitting at an empty "bar," and hiding himself, as it were, from all mortal inspection behind the full sheet of a dirty provincial newspaper. Rambles Beyond Railways; or, Notes in Cornwall taken A-foot Trotty, who had long ago relapsed, and was very low-spirited, stepped forward with a rueful face to take the letter Sir Joseph held out to him. A Budget of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens and Others "Oh, we're sure to have the best of good times!" said Betty cheerfully, as if there were danger of his being low-spirited. Betty Leicester A Story For Girls “They most likely will,” sighed Bracy, who was more low-spirited than usual that night. Fix Bay'nets The Regiment in the Hills She grumbles at the fireside, is low-spirited at table, and never opens her mouth either to speak or eat; then, at bed-time, the inevitable repetition of the lesson she has learned, even on the pillow. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Tested by that standard of happiness, it is a low-spirited, mirthless, and all but silent population that we have here now. Change in the Village And as she’d seemed a bit low-spirited this morning, I thought it ’ud do her good, and I part told her to run along. That Girl Montana She did not cry, but was sad and low-spirited, and her lips trembled. The House with the Mezzanine and Other Stories He was too low-spirited to chase butterflies, weave daisy-chains, and dance with Goldilocks among the flowers. Fairy Book Upon his removal to Charleston, he became dejected and low-spirited, and gradually pined away. Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader She felt very low-spirited, because her count-child had shown no inclination to speak to her who loved him so well, and who had travelled so far to see him. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen It was a great contrast to the usual bright, cheerful evenings of the household; and Cannie, as she undressed, was conscious of being low-spirited. A Little Country Girl I confess that I went about my business in a low-spirited, despairing mood. The Stretton Street Affair But the king remained as low-spirited as before; but that he had always been, at least so the sentry said. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales Presently the wind turned; it begun to thicken up, and a kind of gray mist come over things; I got low-spirited d’rectly. Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader I wish I didn't feel so low-spirited and unwell. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers Two natives of the island, who had expressed a wish to remain on board the corvette, became quite low-spirited as they watched the coast of the district where they lived disappear below the horizon. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part III. The Great Explorers of the Nineteenth Century So do not be low-spirited, my dear M., or impatient. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities It is probable that Janet, who sat by him in low-spirited silence, was really suffering less than he. The Windy Hill "My dear, I don't wonder at your feeling low-spirited," replied Mrs. Tempest graciously. Vixen, Volume I. I shouldn't be in the position I occupy now if I hadn't made up my mind, from the start, not to get low-spirited. Love at Paddington But she was cross and low-spirited when he was gone, and Aim�e, coming into the room with her work, found her somewhat hard to deal with, and indeed was moved to tell her so. Vagabondia 1884 All the chiefs were so low-spirited that great efforts were made to cheer them. Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola I have been fidgeting, dear, as you say, and it has made me nervous and low-spirited; but I’m better now for talking to you, my boy, and letting you share my trouble. The Young Castellan A Tale of the English Civil War I was low-spirited, too, a little while ago, for I felt doubtful of success. The Peril Finders As they entered the cheerful dining-room, the joyous sun burst into a round smile, as if he had thrown off his yesterday's vapors, and never meant to be low-spirited again. Dotty Dimple At Home It was evident that our Commandant-General was very low-spirited and melancholy, and was suffering greatly from that painful internal complaint which was so soon to put an end to his career. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War They no doubt answered their object, in rendering the possessor at times low-spirited, since they were certainly likely to have that effect even upon a stranger. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 I am grieved to find that you are so wretchedly low-spirited. Behind the Scenes or, Thirty years a slave, and Four Years in the White House I’m precious hungry too, and that makes a poor fellow feel low-spirited. The Peril Finders We can see next to nothing; it is fully two miles away; and we are all weary and low-spirited with our long march. In the Mahdi's Grasp And now, how different he felt; he was as low-spirited as when he first came down, but it was with the idea of going away. Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home At one time I was light-hearted and happy, at another low-spirited and depressed; for I could not see that there was the slightest prospect of my hopes ever bearing fruit. The Golden Magnet In winter, when she can't go, of course, for the snow, she is always low-spirited, poor lady! Hildegarde's Holiday a story for girls “Yes,” said Ned, “before everything got to be so dull because things failed so and made my father so low-spirited.” The Peril Finders Just as if any one could be low-spirited when he is young and strong, out in this wide free place on such a lovely morning.” Diamond Dyke The Lone Farm on the Veldt - Story of South African Adventure It was written in a low-spirited sort of way, characteristic of Mrs. Beecot, but with a true motherly heart. The Opal Serpent One night when Mrs. Makebelieve came home she was very low-spirited indeed. Mary, Mary Renée, who for some time past had been worried, thoughtful, and low-spirited, was almost cheerful this evening. Renée Mauperin Destitute of the means of subsistence, worn down with fatigue, and low-spirited by misfortune, Proctor came to the determination of staking all on the hazard of a die. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 “They are bad enough, Alfred; but what makes me so low-spirited is, that I fear my folly has made them worse.” The Settlers in Canada The last person interrogated was Bruno; and by the time she came to him, the Countess was very low-spirited. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century Just at first he was low-spirited, he felt the loneliness of his own company, everything seemed different without the bright companionship of his friend beside him. Under the Rebel's Reign He says he will keep it to look at when he is low-spirited.” About Peggy Saville His wise saws and thrifty sayings are infectious and he makes everybody so low-spirited that they are ready to catch anything. Sam Lambert and the New Way Store A Book for Clothiers and Their Clerks Fred was weak, tired, faint, and low-spirited, but the doleful aspect of his henchman was so comic that he burst into a fit of laughter. Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story I am not nearly so low-spirited this morning.” Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy He found time, however, to tell her that he had paired at the House on Friday, and took the week-end just to look after Miss Gallup, who had seemed rather low-spirited since her illness. The Ffolliots of Redmarley So she went over to the davenport again, where she could cry better, and did wonders in that line, in a steady, low-spirited way, till Lucille came breezily in. I've Married Marjorie I was very low-spirited last night, ready to quarrel with your cheerful temper, which makes absence easy to you. Mary Wollstonecraft I assure you I am quite low-spirited about it. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents "They are bad enough, Alfred; but what makes me so low-spirited is, that I fear my folly has made them worse." The Settlers in Canada He received his visitor cordially, and in his anxiety not to seem low-spirited was a little more boisterous than common. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray When Paul at length was able to turn into his hammock he felt very low-spirited. Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy I have been so very low-spirited for some days past, I could not write. Mary Wollstonecraft After the two expeditions were sent out, those who remained behind became much more low-spirited, and the symptoms of scurvy increased. The World of Ice She began to tremble, and she felt low-spirited, and overcome by a presentiment of something terrible. The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories She told her small story beautifully, but omitted to add that Joyce had refused to come downstairs, and that she had seemed so wretchedly low-spirited that at last her hostess had ceased to urge her. April's Lady A Novel Leave me now—I am nervous and low-spirited. Poor Jack I am very low-spirited, and of course my letter is very dull. Mary Wollstonecraft Wilson will be delighted when he hears that you have got round again, for he was low-spirited about it, I can tell you, which is more than you deserve.” Mr. Midshipman Easy Well, though all Miss Rundle’s talk had for the moment driven away my sad thought, as soon as we were silent I felt very low-spirited and melancholy. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor I never, indeed, had before felt so low-spirited. My First Voyage to Southern Seas The prisoners must, if they were genuine Englishmen, have felt rather low-spirited. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 I am very ill, and so low-spirited my tears flow in torrents almost insensibly. Mary Wollstonecraft I was walking along by Esau’s side, low-spirited in spite of our acquittal, for everything seemed so novel and strange, when Esau, who had been whistling, looked round at me. To The West “Such scenes were sufficient, indeed, to make you low-spirited,” I said; “but I want to know all about yourself—all your adventures, and how you came here.” Mark Seaworth He and the mate had been very quiet and low-spirited. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat “We ought to be low-spirited captives,” Mr Burne used to say, as he beat his hands together to keep them warm; “but somehow nobody seems very miserable.” Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor That she at times reproached herself for taking undue advantage of Mr. Johnson’s kindness appears from the following apologetic little note:— You made me very low-spirited last night by your manner of talking. Mary Wollstonecraft “Better this morning, but very low-spirited last night, with his frost-bitten foot.” To Win or to Die A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze Don’t you think we had enough to make us low-spirited and miserable without you imagining that the first howl you hear comes from one of those horrible brutes?” !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War We could tak’ to them when the ice was a’ melted doon, an’—” “Here, hi! lend a hand, my lad!” shouted the mate, and Andrew trotted off, leaving Steve more low-spirited than ever. Steve Young The stone was closed, and, low-spirited and disheartened, they crossed the rugged floor of the old temple and stood once more amid the snow, which had already fallen knee-deep and in places drifted far deeper. Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor It was hard work to be dull and low-spirited in the midst of the beautiful scene which greeted Rob as he stepped out and followed Shaddy down to the fire. Rob Harlow's Adventures A Story of the Grand Chaco After playing cards for a long time, I went up to my room and to bed; I was low-spirited and sad, sad, sad! The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 1 Boule de Suif and Other Stories He was horribly low-spirited, but his youthful appetite once started, he felt the need of food, and kept on in silence, passing and receiving the cup till all was gone. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens I know I feel quite as bad and low-spirited as you both do. Steve Young But time wore away, and as the day glided by I grew dull and low-spirited, for I began to dread a visit. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East I am just as low-spirited as you are. Fitz the Filibuster Then Leather caught sight of the lad, and his face darkened, as he felt low-spirited and had an intense longing to go with him somewhere far away from the work about the station. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales We stood looking at each other just as we had made a fresh start, and the weariness we were beginning to feel brought with it a strange low-spirited sensation that was depressing in the extreme. Devon Boys A Tale of the North Shore But I felt more low-spirited directly as I thought of what she might say as soon as she knew the real cause of why I was a prisoner. Burr Junior “No,” I said; “only that he keeps very low-spirited.” Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East He caught sight of me coming out of the house, feeling dull and low-spirited, for this did not seem a very pleasant beginning of my new career. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden But that night he rode back low-spirited and dull. First in the Field A Story of New South Wales She went slowly up, feeling very low-spirited, and wondering what God was going to do with her. The Gold that Glitters The Mistakes of Jenny Lavender I said rather sourly, for I was low-spirited from the parting I had just gone through. Burr Junior I could not recognise a single landmark, and returned to my prison-tent as low-spirited as ever. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East My headache and giddiness had gone, taking with them my low-spirited feeling, and dressing quickly I thought I would have a run round the garden and a look at Shock before Old Brownsmith came down. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden But she felt almost as low-spirited as ever, for what was the good of seeing Ambrose if she could not make him understand about the Goblin Lady? The Hawthorns A Story about Children “Don’t tell me anything gruesome, please, aunt, because I feel so low-spirited this morning that I can’t bear anything depressing!” More about Pixie As if Mrs. Fixfax didn't know, and wasn't that very minute laughing over the "tight biscuit" and low-spirited cake! Prudy Keeping House Joe managed to sleep most of the time, but Tom was nervous, and poor little Judie, without Sam to depend upon, grew low-spirited and began to fear all sorts of evil things. The Big Brother A Story of Indian War I followed him in, feeling rather low-spirited, but when he had lit a candle he turned to me with a grim smile. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden I was very low-spirited on the way home. The Blunders of a Bashful Man People often, after this, are low-spirited and melancholy all their days. Strife and Peace Sometimes we really get low-spirited over our efforts, and I'd be ashamed to tell how many sheets of paper and envelopes are spoilt in the undertaking. We Ten Or, The Story of the Roses Who ever saw us yawn? or drowsy? or with our appetite impaired, except on the withdrawal of the table-cloth? or low-spirited, but when the Glenlivet was at ebb? Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 Then, after a moment's silence, she said, 'My Ferdinand must not be low-spirited about dear Armine. Henrietta Temple A Love Story Sometimes, seeing me so lonely and low-spirited, he would stay with me within half an hour of Harry's return; but Heaven knows neither he nor I ever dreamed it could be wrong. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel When he arrived, Frank was low-spirited and moody, but very glad to see me. The Continental Monthly, Vol III, Issue VI, June, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy She felt low-spirited and nervous, in spite of the discovery that her father was alive and well; and indeed the extraordinary events of the last few days were sufficient to upset the strongest mind. The Silent House Poor Alice began to cry again, for she felt very lonely and low-spirited. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland She was at first low-spirited, from the non-arrival of a country-woman who had promised to elope with her, but had probably been too narrowly watched. Narrative of a Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea, in the years 1819-20-21-22, Volume 2 I don't wonder he preaches such low-spirited kind of sermons. Faith Gartney's Girlhood "Oh! my eye!" he said, looking very low-spirited, "I am sorry for that." The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book Yet mamma needed me; she was nervous and low-spirited and unwell and lonely; she could not endure to have me long out of her sight. Daisy in the Field By this means it is, that all sort of justice passes in the world for a low-spirited and vulgar virtue, far below the dignity of royal greatness. Ideal Commonwealths “Mr. Linden is getting very nervous and low-spirited,” said the girl, “and sits hour after hour in the library looking into the fire, a-fotchin’ deep sighs every few minutes. Adrift in New York Tom and Florence Braving the World The brother grew so nervous and low-spirited that his wife, seeing that something was amiss with him, gave him no rest until he had revealed the secret. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Presently the wind turned; it begun to thicken up, and a kind of gray mist came over things; I got low-spirited directly. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume II. (of X.) But the weather was again very stormy, and the Esquimaux could not quit the snow-house, which made them very low-spirited and melancholy. The Moravians in Labrador "My dear Cissy, I detest looking at people being married; it always makes me low-spirited." Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance He adds that when he sets to work doggedly, he is exactly the same man he ever was, "neither low-spirited nor distrait," nay, that adversity is to him "a tonic and bracer." Sir Walter Scott (English Men of Letters Series) We are quite low-spirited at parting after a month spent together at Thebes. Letters from Egypt But to be bored by mean, low-spirited, inane ghost stories in the Johns style, all the way out to Calcutta and back again, was an intolerable apprehension to be under. Tales Of Hearsay Presently the wind turned; it began to thicken up and a kind of thick grey mist came over things; I got low-spirited directly. Successful Recitations They grew low-spirited and no longer dared to be open towards each other and to exchange confidences and projects. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 He felt low-spirited, and vexed at having yielded to that new longing, and at having broken through his usual habits. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 2 I was perfectly happy, but Inez seemed low-spirited, and when I inquired the cause she answered, 'Nothing, except a little nervous excitement.' Tempest and Sunshine I would be sorry to think that I had, even unintentionally, spoiled your life; but you will not feel so low-spirited when you get stronger. Miss Dexie A Romance of the Provinces But you are ill and low-spirited; I read it all in your dim eye and dejected looks. Mark Hurdlestone Or, The Two Brothers As we were slowly going back, both of us silent and rather low-spirited, an English dog cart, drawn by a thoroughbred horse, came up behind us, and passed us rapidly. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume 3 She was looking very ill; was low-spirited and hysterical; and when she caught sight of him she forgot her anger, and fell sobbing into his arms. Elster's Folly No, indeed," said Ellen, "they are both good and kind in their way, but uncle is reserved, and often low-spirited. Aunt Phillis's Cabin Or, Southern Life As It Is And then she, Sylvia, was tired and low-spirited to-night—no doubt she had imagined the change in their manner, which had so surprised and hurt her. The Chink in the Armour Dotty always looked very low-spirited while her long hair was being curled over a stick, and now was more unhappy than usual, for it was one of her "temper days." Little Prudy's Dotty Dimple Ann was particularly delighted at meeting with agreeable society; a little hectic fever generally made her low-spirited in the morning, and lively in the evening, when she wished for company. Mary A Fiction Maggie was walking about with beak open, showing her parched tongue; the heat made her low-spirited. The Book of the Bush Containing Many Truthful Sketches Of The Early Colonial Life Of Squatters, Whalers, Convicts, Diggers, And Others Who Left Their Native Land And Never Returned You sit up all night; you eat supper at all hours of the morning; you get dyspepsia and indigestion; and of course you become low-spirited—then there must be distraction. Prince Fortunatus "We must not let you become low-spirited!" she exclaimed. The Chink in the Armour I became low-spirited and disheartened, and did not know what was to become of me. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy Gad, sir to tell you the truth, I saw you were low-spirited, and wanted something to rouse you. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One Agnes grew very low-spirited, and in consequence lost her health, and was ordered by the physician to the country, to recruit her failing strength. Woman As She Should Be or, Agnes Wiltshire Besides, by this arrangement poor Regine, always low-spirited and ailing, would at least have a husband in perfect health. His Masterpiece "I am not nearly as low-spirited as I was," she said after a pause. The Rebel of the School She felt low-spirited and out of sorts that turn of the year. Joanna Godden Fatigued, low-spirited, feverishly perplexed, Sibylla did not know what she could do. Verner's Pride I had been low-spirited all day, had tried reading, work,—all of no avail. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 4, April, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Doll thought he was a very decent chap, though rather low-spirited. Red Pottage Those of you who have become low-spirited over your own particular view of the future; those of you who have talked about "the good old days"; or, the Spirit of '76, take heart. The Story of The American Legion He was silent and low-spirited, orderly and industrious. Invisible Links "She was so fatigued, so low-spirited, that I believed she was scarcely conscious where she drove," he returned. Verner's Pride All the party seemed low-spirited, and trudged along in silence. Christopher Carson She also was growing gradually more low-spirited, and at last she shuddered like himself. Abbe Mouret's Transgression He was, however, very nervous and restless withal, often low-spirited, downcast as to heart and eyes. Cosmic Consciousness His change of habit, though it, on the whole, improves his health, yet when he is low-spirited, leaves him without a remedy or relief. Mince Pie But at dessert, on the contrary, and when the general conversation began to be lively, he became serious, silent, and sometimes low-spirited. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 She was at first low-spirited from the non-arrival of a countrywoman who had promised to elope with her, but had probably been too narrowly watched. The Journey to the Polar Sea He wanted it distinctly understood that he was not low-spirited. The Fortieth Door I confess I was very dejected and low-spirited when I came back into camp. Mr. Isaacs Owing to these impure and scanty means of subsistence, their numbers daily diminished, and those who remained alive became exceedingly weak, low-spirited, and sickly. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 10 Arranged in systematic order: Forming a complete history of the origin and progress of navigation, discovery, and commerce, by sea and land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Sunday, August 6th.—I have felt very low-spirited these last few days. California Four Months among the Gold-Finders, being the Diary of an Expedition from San Francisco to the Gold Districts Do, my dear good Miss, vouchsafe to the poor soul the honour of a visit: she may be low-spirited.—She may be too much sunk with the recollection of past things. Pamela, Volume II You are low-spirited yet," he said, "and consequently you take a morbid view of everything. What Dreams May Come Some of the midshipmen in Dave's section however, felt low-spirited that morning. Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis She figured herself as an item in a catalogue; "a little, ugly, low-spirited, absolutely penniless young woman, subject to nervous headaches." Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People I am not low-spirited, nor fanciful, nor freakish, but look what seem to be realities in the face, and am ready to take whatever may come. Yesterdays with Authors He took it to heart, and appeared to feel low-spirited and afflicted. Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot He abandoned the walk to the dock and returned with low-spirited resignation to his tasks at Ward & Smith's store. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts The Audience is limited, and low-spirited, and may perhaps number—including the Attendants—eighteen. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 15, 1890 Don't bring that book now; it'll just make me low-spirited and cross. Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel She soon began to feel low-spirited and restless, while, like a potato-plant in a dark cellar, she put forth long runners towards the light, and no light was to be found. Fated to Be Free I bought crackers and dried beef for ten cents in the morning and made my first meal since the day before, felt pretty low-spirited. Death Valley in '49 I hit his cabin on Christmas Eve, findin' him very low-spirited. Mr. Scraggs Do not think it is pain that makes me give this low-spirited air to my letter. Letters of Horace Walpole — Volume II Just this talk has got my head to thumping so,—it's really dreadful! and I'm so low-spirited! Pink and White Tyranny A Society Novel One day the Duchess of Bassano gave a ball in honor of the queen, and Hortense, although low-spirited and indisposed, summoned her resolution to her aid, and arrayed herself for the occasion. Queen Hortense A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era But my Lord continues so weak and low-spirited, that there is no getting from him. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 7 At home that night, however, she felt very low-spirited indeed. The Camp Fire Girls at School Or, The Wohelo Weavers She was a constant sufferer, was nervous, excitable and low-spirited. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy She thought of one wild extravagant scheme after the other, and abandoned them all, and at last, utterly crushed and low-spirited, she took her way back to Carver House. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos He remembered now that Janet had been low-spirited for some time after the Frenchman took himself and title and eloquent eyes and "soulful, stimulating conversation" to another market. The Second Generation The sight of them, especially of the one who had no room at all, made me quite low-spirited. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Happily, too, most of the boys came back low-spirited, and were not as boisterous at my expense as I expected. Ten Boys from Dickens Clare had been run down and low-spirited, and the doctor had suggested a change of scene. Potterism A Tragi-Farcical Tract Mrs. M'Crawney was low-spirited and homesick, yearning for Ireland, for the smell of the peat reek and the society of her neighbours. A Countess from Canada A Story of Life in the Backwoods I have been extremely low-spirited for some days past, and it still continues. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. Defaulter would admit, with a low-spirited 'No, sir,' having no such expectation. Little Dorrit It gets so dreadfully low-spirited when damp breaks forth. The Uncommercial Traveller So at last we give it up, and judged we wouldn't think about it no more, because it made us low-spirited. Tom Sawyer Abroad When he got back, Lightwood was standing over the fire, brooding in a sufficiently low-spirited manner. Our Mutual Friend The cab-driver is low-spirited, and has a solemn sense of his responsibility. Reprinted Pieces A low-lying place and a low-spirited place Calais was, with the tide ebbing out towards low water-mark. Little Dorrit She was audaciously prejudiced in my favour, and quite unable to understand why I should have any misgivings, or be low-spirited about it. David Copperfield What was there in the little bit of pleasure you took last night that made it necessary for you to be low-spirited and sorrowful tonight? The Old Curiosity Shop After playing cards for a long time, I went up to my room and to bed: I was low-spirited and sad, sad, sad! Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant Betty was never ill, she was never low-spirited, she was never out of humour or afraid of things—that was why it was so wonderful to live with her. The Shuttle Usually the thought of the days before me made me restless and low-spirited. The White People Another low-spirited yodel reaching his ear, he perceived the head and shoulders of his friend projecting above the roofridge of the stable. Penrod But in her opinion it was too beautiful for use; it belonged to the east room, where she could take pleasant peeps at it; she had objected to its removal, even become low-spirited. Margaret Ogilvy He seemed very low-spirited; I knew that by his voice. Black Beauty So many people are trying to leave the country, and they talk to our boys and make them low-spirited. O Pioneers! I am not nervous,—I am not low-spirited. Uncle Tom's Cabin He is very low-spirited, and his daughter is too much for him. The American Raoul returned to the inn feeling very weary, very low-spirited and very sad. The Phantom of the Opera Alice asked, hoping to cheer him up, for the poor Knight seemed quite low-spirited about it. Through the Looking-Glass "Please tell me, dear," she begged, as she drew me into the morning room, "why daddy is so low-spirited!" An Amiable Charlatan It's dull work sitting with a sick man, but even dulness is sometimes agreeable; moreover, my patient was not low-spirited and was very ready to talk. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories Every three months, when the collector signed it, Angelique was very low-spirited for the rest of the day. The Dream His anxiety made him low-spirited; this brought on an attack of fever. The Boy Life of Napoleon Afterwards Emperor of the French She is that low-spirited I do not know how to talk to her. A Knight of the Nets The people to-day were rather low-spirited, hunger making them very quiet and peaceable; and there was rarely an oath to be heard in the camp--not even a solitary enfant de garce. The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources "I am not quite sure what my nervous system is, but I was dreadfully low-spirited." Villette She was not low-spirited in the least, but it seemed to her as if her anxiety arose from a vain expectation of a visit from someone. The Dream He seems dull and low-spirited, that is all.' The Golden Calf He was low-spirited, depressed, his health broke down a little. The Jew and Other Stories He kept away, sulky and morose and low-spirited. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Next morning I felt pretty rusty and low-spirited. Life on the Mississippi, Part 2. But, after a while, being sorely tempted, she looked out, and if it chanced that he were not there, she was sad and low-spirited until the following day. The Dream Even William Hazlitt, who at first appeared low-spirited and ill at ease, began to laugh and talk; and at length Clare himself was drawn into the whirlpool of conversation. The Life of John Clare When he was told that you had not come, he seemed very low-spirited, and told Mr. Alibi that he must see you, to give you a paper. Mohun, or, the Last Days of Lee Yes; and if I were not so confoundedly low-spirited and ____ lazy, I could do a thousand other things too. Life in the Backwoods She has been calm and tearful, stormy and snorting, low-spirited and red-nosed, violent and menacing, resigned but sobby, trustful and confidential, high strung and haughty, crushed and weepy. Remarks "I feel nervous and low-spirited," she answered, drawing closer to my side and shivering. The Mystery of Cloomber Will you think me very low-spirited if I tell you that a man still holds a place in my life—a man who cares nothing for me? The Native Born or, the Rajah's People I did not, for I was too low-spirited about your affairs. Endymion I sat negligently on my chair, and thought brought thought, and I got so low-spirited that I cou'd hardly speak. American Historical and Literary Antiquities, Part 12. Second Series The lad was very contented, and yet Otto became low-spirited from his relation. O. T. a Danish Romance She felt low-spirited as she waited for the food to arrive. The Adventures of Sally There were other things to make Mike low-spirited that morning. Mike If he had been in better heart, he would have liked to look round a little; but he felt strange, being there all alone, and he felt very low-spirited. The Minister's Charge On the contrary, I grew positively low-spirited when, after three more days, the lamentations began to diminish in volume. Alone I was at the time weak in body and low-spirited, and my debility was increased by the extraordinary heat of the weather. The Opium Habit There was a low-spirited dingo at his heels, whose sole object in life was seemingly to keep his front paws in his master's last footprint. While the Billy Boils "I cannot help feeling low-spirited, señor," she said. The Treasure of the Incas She was dull and low-spirited; she needed a walk in the fine fresh air. A Terrible Secret I became dull, low-spirited, absent, and unable to support the task of conversing with Justice Inglewood, who in his turn yawned, and proposed to retire early. Rob Roy — Volume 02 I must own I got out of the train at Muddlehampstead and into the station fly feeling distinctly low-spirited. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, October 17, 1917 We then returned again to our cave for the night, all much exhausted and low-spirited. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea Mr. Pickwick felt very low-spirited and uncomfortable when he was left alone, and he went slowly to bed. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction For some reason Rachel did not seem as low-spirited as usual that evening. Jack's Ward There were other things to make Mike low-spirited that morning. Mike and Psmith But Dotty was too low-spirited even to smile. Dotty Dimple at Play Upton 1 After them went Displeasure and Pleasance, Pleasance > Pleasure 2 He looking lumpish and full sullen sad, lumpish > sluggish; low-spirited full > very sullen > baleful, malignant; sullen; and adv. The Faerie Queene — Volume 01 Jane felt low-spirited for a minute or two, but by the time she returned to the empty kitchen she began to cheer up. The Children's Pilgrimage While one rejoiced, and was merry and cheerful, the other was low-spirited and sad. The Story of Siegfried I was coming back as, the sun began to set, feeling tired and low-spirited. The Doctor's Daughter I had a letter from Mrs. Shaw, who thought I looked low-spirited at the opera the other night. Little Memoirs of the Nineteenth Century You know what dull means, don’t you? - low-spirited like - got nothing to talk about. The Revolution in Tanner's Lane When pressed by her aunt with questions, she replied that she was well, that she could not imagine what it was that made her so low-spirited, and that she shed tears without knowing why. Theresa Raquin We went back to training table, but we were a low-spirited lot. The New Boy at Hilltop Everything is so perfectly hideous," he said to himself, "no wonder she is low-spirited. The Iron Woman He submitted himself to the situation with a low-spirited stoicism compounded of fear and resignation. Victory An Island Tale I wish," he said earnestly, "I could get hold of a low-spirited billy goat, Miss Donna, an' tie him to your front gate when Mrs. P. arrives. The Long Chance In the evening, notwithstanding his lassitude, he went to see Therese, only to find her feverish, extremely low-spirited, and as weary as himself. Theresa Raquin Her solitary communings with her favorite instrument became her chief solace when she was: low-spirited, which was seldom, and her favorite diversion when she was high-spirited, which was often. The Unwilling Vestal And now here was her uncle making his mother low-spirited. The Iron Woman When I reached my cheerless rooms in New York I felt so lonely and low-spirited that I had not the courage to go a single step further. Opening a Chestnut Burr She brooded much, and the moment she had nothing to do she became low-spirited and unwell. Catharine Furze Her daughter is very beautiful ; but was low-spirited and silent during the whole visit. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 He soon convinces you that even these matters can be handled in such a way as to make a person low-spirited. A Tramp Abroad — Volume 07 Sometimes she was fierce and active and at others by comparison mild and low-spirited. She and Allan He had all the talking to himself, and ended by feeling very low-spirited. The Fat and the Thin He is a rather low-spirited man of thirty-five or more, of good appearance and address, and iron self-command. Fanny's First Play Mrs. Delany told me afterwards, that the queen was very low-spirited, and seemed to wish for nothing but the solace of sitting perfectly quiet. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 Sick of the mulligrubs with eating chopped hay: low-spirited, having an imaginary sickness. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue Whatever dark fate might be brooding over a nation, it was humanly impossible for us to feel low-spirited. The Eye of Zeitoon But he never found her at all low-spirited. The Fat and the Thin There came a day when Craig was all devotion, was talking incessantly of their future, was never once doubtful or even low-spirited. The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig; a Novel I am fretful or low-spirited at times in the gout, like other weak old men, and have less to boast than most men. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 As mute as Mumchance, who was hanged for saying nothing; a friendly reproach to any one who seems low-spirited and silent. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue It makes me selfish and low-spirited; for I'm not a bit interesting. Work: a Story of Experience This was very foolish of her, for she was a middle-aged woman, pale, and low-spirited; and he was much younger, and of a silent, gloomy temper, so that everyone was afraid of him. Young Folks' History of England A light rain was falling, and in perspective he saw a dull, drizzly sort of a day,—a bad air for a low-spirited individual. Town and Country; or, life at home and abroad, without and within us The smallest change of scene, of company, of work may effect a miraculous improvement when we are feeling low-spirited and listless. Where No Fear Was Down in the dumps; low-spirited, melancholy: jocularly said to be derived from Dumpos, a king of Egypt, who died of melancholy. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue He was in great danger one day, and more low-spirited than ever I knew him, though I think that grows upon him with his infirmities. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 She was always low-spirited, my wife says, but never complained about any thing. Finger Posts on the Way of Life Rain had just come on, and the lowering sky made him low-spirited; he mooned about the street under his umbrella. Born in Exile Yes; and if I were not so confoundedly low-spirited and—lazy, I could do a thousand other things too. Roughing It in the Bush Gaunt, low-spirited dogs prowled about in search of food, and always ran away at my approach. By the Ionian Sea Notes of a Ramble in Southern Italy No wonder you feel low-spirited, lying in that room all day. The Nether World Morphew continued to declare that he was only low-spirited from the longstanding causes, and, though Rolfe did not believe him, nothing more could at present be elicited. The Whirlpool When the time came for starting I was so afraid and low-spirited that I all but gave it up. Eve's Ransom It will cheer him up considerably, and I see from his last letter that he is gradually becoming low-spirited. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 She felt herself to be sickly, low-spirited, wanting in energy, no fit companion for any colonist, and especially unfit to be the wife of a man of so little force of character. Mr. Hogarth's Will Her own state was wretched; professedly recovered from illness, she felt so weak, so low-spirited, that the greater part of her day was spent in crying. The Nether World How low-spirited he is! his not recognizing me, the court dressmaker of his wife, shows this conclusively. Frederick the Great and His Court It had been hard work, and they were rather low-spirited about it. A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 I am back again in Zurich, unwell, low-spirited, ready to die. Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 1 I thought myself a very unfit wife for you, and that you would be cruelly disappointed to get a low-spirited, sickly, useless girl who did not love or esteem you. Mr. Hogarth's Will If a man has a bit of a conscience, it always takes him when he's sober; and then it makes him low-spirited. Pygmalion Irritable, crabbed, and low-spirited, his campaign had proved a disastrous failure. Joseph II. and His Court He got ready in silence and walked off, sullen and low-spirited. Mother But I felt low-spirited, and miserable, and ashamed; and besides I was pained and alarmed by Margaret's ghastly pallor. The Jewel of Seven Stars The Q.M.G. in particular, not having entirely recovered his health, and being low in the article of tobacco, still believed himself to be dying, and was most unusually low-spirited and down in the mouth. Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet Meta talked so as to brighten and invigorate Norman when they were together, but they both grew low-spirited when apart. The Daisy chain, or Aspirations "Nevertheless, we are growing old!" said the king, who, from his weariness, was unusually sentimental and low-spirited to-day. Henry VIII and His Court Their minds were quiescent, and when they were not roused by sensible objects and employments of that kind, they were low-spirited, would cry, or go to sleep. Vindication of the Rights of Woman She felt very foolish by this time, and thought David eyed her rather angrily and contemptuously; so she crept quietly to her corner, and felt sad and low-spirited all the rest of the morning. The Stokesley Secret He appeared melancholy and dejected; and hence the proverb which was applied to a person low-spirited and gloomy, "He has been consulting the oracle of Trophonius." Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable So we went to bed shamed and low-spirited; except Stevens. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories There is so much sawdust in everything—No, I'm not low-spirited. That Fortune "Then you think..." suggested Mistress Polly, who felt unaccountably low-spirited at this oratorical pronouncement. The Elusive Pimpernel Yet see, monseigneur, how dull we shall be; I shall be low-spirited because I know that Madame will be alone; you, hard and savage as you wish to appear, will be sighing all the while. Ten Years Later The symptoms of Natasha's illness were that she ate little, slept little, coughed, and was always low-spirited. War and Peace He seems so low-spirited, and he's sensitive about the way he's bandaged up. One of Ours Whenever I reached home from school I would find every one low-spirited, and my mother shedding silent tears, and my father raging. Poor Folk Thereupon Tadcaster took it into his head that he was under a relapse, and the shark was waiting for his dead body: he got quite low-spirited. A Simpleton I am delighted; I came here expecting to find you ill and low-spirited, and I find you abandoning yourself to new amusements; really, it is most fortunate. Ten Years Later The real Wilson is a great original, and the best tempered, companionable man I ever knew — I question if ever he was angry or low-spirited in his life. The Expedition of Humphry Clinker A leaden weight seemed to hang over her; a sort of presentiment of evil, or perhaps only an excess of low-spirited feeling in consequence of the two departures which had taken place that afternoon. Mary Barton He was absent and low-spirited, and his large, flashing eyes often rested with piercing glances upon the calm and smiling face of Munnich. The Daughter of an Empress They invariably belonged to one of two classes, the low-spirited or the aggressively unpleasant. Novel Notes Mr. Fane-Smith was as blind as a bat, and Mrs. Fane-Smith was too low-spirited and too much absorbed with her own cares to notice. We Two, a novel No," says I. "You have got into a low-spirited, despairing way. The Queen of Hearts Mind, I am far from blaming you for your kind feeling toward this poor friendless man—" "Don't be low-spirited about him, sir. Armadale I had begun to get low-spirited at not receiving any news, and to entertain indefinite fears that something was wrong. Life of Charlotte Brontë — Volume 1 Such an atmosphere produces low-spirited languor even in the vigorous and hopeful; to those wasted by suffering it is the very reek of the bottomless pit, poisoning the soul. New Grub Street Only I saw no prospect of marrying Marie, or even of seeing her again, and that was why I felt low-spirited. Marie An Episode in The Life of the late Allan Quatermain "The dog now…why, she understands that her master's come home, and that he's low-spirited." Anna Karenina We were miserable and low-spirited enough ourselves at the idea of going away all in a hurry. Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields “Don’t break my heart,” says I; “I’m getting low-spirited enough already.” Extract from Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven In the evening Lupin was very low-spirited, and I reminded him that behind the clouds the sun was shining. Diary of a Nobody Not they, but they'll be upon the minds of some of the young fellows, some of these days, and make 'em precious low-spirited. Bleak House At any rate, I made up my mind to be so dreadfully industrious that I would leave myself not a moment's leisure to be low-spirited. Bleak House It would not be worth mentioning for its own sake, but I was wakeful and rather low-spirited. Bleak House |
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