| 单词 | make a clean breast of |
| 例句 | “I do,” Lawson said, adding, “I want to make a clean breast of it.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z I did read — to make a clean breast of it — a King piece about Little League baseball that The New Yorker published in the early nineties. My Stephen King problem 2012-07-06T14:42:00Z This week’s drinking game: A draft of Fuller’s London Porter for every time somebody urges Edith to make a clean breast of things with Bertie. ‘Downton Abbey’ Season 6, Episode 8: Lady Mary, That Skinny You-Know-What 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, rather than make a clean breast of it all, new FBI Director Christopher Wray behaves as though the bureau doesn’t need to answer to the American people’s elected representatives in Congress. The FBI’s Watergate 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z They’re not wrong, but did part of this come from their secretiveness and unwillingness to make a clean breast of things?” How Hillary Clinton helped create what she later called the ‘vast right-wing conspiracy’ 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z This was the point at which Cameron should have made a clean breast of the facts, Labour and some of his own Conservative MPs now say. David Cameron's terrible week ends with calls for resignation over Panama Papers 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z Once Tiger Woods had made a clean breast of his sexual misdemeanours, he was able to return to the fairway. Lance Armstrong, human weakness, and the subtle art of public confession 2013-01-12T12:54:44Z No, I guess when you get into the dock, you'll have to make a clean breast of it. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z I saw, however, that I must make a clean breast of the matter, let it end which way it would. Treasure of Kings Being the Story of the Discovery of the \\"Big Fish,\\" or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru. 2012-04-09T02:00:30.007Z Come!" he continued, his hawk's eyes bent on my face, "make a clean breast of it, and perhaps--who knows? The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z This very evening, knowing that you were coming, I made a clean breast of it to my uncle. Across the Cameroons A Story of War and Adventure 2012-03-19T02:00:28.667Z "How many houses have you got altogether?" asked Daphne, in the persuasive tones of a schoolmaster urging a reticent culprit to make a clean breast of it and get it over like a man. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z Behind the sullen, pretty face she was thinking that if she made a clean breast of it, she must betray the man. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Nothing would happen until the morning, she reasoned, and then she would make a clean breast of it to her father. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z And I thought that you had come here to make a clean breast of it. Laid up in Lavender 2012-02-28T03:00:28.157Z When was she going to keep her word, to make a clean breast of it to her father and confront the storm, the violence of which her worst fears could not picture or exaggerate? Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z In fact, to make a clean breast of it, I do not believe big chiefs are properly buried in the Oil Rivers at all. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z Weak men, who while success was probable might be trusted to cling together, were anxious now to save themselves by making a clean breast of all they knew. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z He would make a clean breast of all he suspected to his master in private. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z I think I'll go and talk it over with Meriton—make a clean breast of it and see what he says. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z There was no need of bribes or nut-crackers; he was anxious to make a clean breast of it, for which I gave him ample absolution. The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) 2012-02-11T03:03:50.943Z I wish to have a frank explanation with you and to make a clean breast of what I am feeling; and I ask you to do the same. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z I determined to make a clean breast of the matter. The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z Come, mademoiselle," I said, changing my tone, "I invite you very seriously to make a clean breast of it. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z "So he did," said Humphrey, making a clean breast of it. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z "Either you or I must make a clean breast of it to Sedbergh!" The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z So, when Sofya Nikolayevna demanded perfect frankness, he made a clean breast of everything; and I believe that this frankness finally settled the question in his favour. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z "My dear Owen," she said, putting the Proceedings promptly into the waste paper basket, "there's really nothing on earth possible now, except to make a clean breast of it." Strange Stories 2012-01-16T03:00:05.067Z Dave Baldwin slipped from the bunk to the ground; he saw that his best course lay in making a clean breast of last night’s proceedings. A Scout of To-day 2012-01-11T03:00:22.820Z Well, Mr. Tait," he said in an anxious voice, "have you made up your mind to make a clean breast of it? The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z He made a clean breast of it, and told all. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z Ladies brought tracts and cakes to his prison, and begged him to "make a clean breast of it." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z “Fellows, I guess we’d better make a clean breast of it to Mr. Long!” Bart Keene's Hunting Days or, The Darewell Chums in a Winter Camp 2011-12-11T03:00:12.153Z My dearest mamma, you see I am making a clean breast of everything to you. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z I'll make a clean breast of it; the only way I can see out of the mess I'm in is to make a bolt for it, and I'm going to bolt; there you have it. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z The only thing she could hope for was that Rachel would make a clean breast of all her secrets. A Mere Chance, Vol. 2 of 3 A Novel 2011-11-24T03:00:45.597Z Unpleasant as it was, the only thing to do was to make a clean breast of it. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z Believe me, I appreciate your motive in making a clean breast of it. Bart Keene's Hunting Days or, The Darewell Chums in a Winter Camp 2011-12-11T03:00:12.153Z So, although the Duke, for some cause or other, was evidently in an odd state of agitation, Mr. Dacre saw no reason why he should not make a clean breast of all he knew. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z My advice to you is, think things over, carefully, seriously; in the morning make a clean breast of everything; the more candid we find you the better it will be. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z I raked and I rambled—I may as well make a clean breast of it—and in the end I took a liking to a cavalry uniform I saw in Ballincollig, and I 'listed. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z "Ah," murmured massaro Cola's Santa, as she was waiting on her knees before the confessional for her turn, while Lola was making a clean breast of her sins. Under the Shadow of Etna Sicilian Stories from the Italian of Giovanni Verga 2011-11-12T03:00:38.073Z "Eh"--in spite of his announced intention of making a clean breast of it, his Grace rather stumbled in his speech. Between the Dark and the Daylight 2011-11-11T03:00:37.893Z If I'd been on the other side of the world and heard of this about Mr Morice, I should have had to come back and make a clean breast of it. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Hadn't you better make a clean breast of it? Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z However, now that I had come to see him he would make a clean breast of it. Birds and Man 2011-10-20T02:00:25.513Z Yes, I know all about that; but to make a clean breast of it, are you her lover? In God's Way A Novel 2011-10-13T02:00:38.570Z The wound, however, which he had received, turned out to be a fatal one, and when Seers became satisfied that he was not going to recover, he made a clean breast of it. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z For Katie's impressionable conscience had given her no rest day or night until she had sought Uncle Joe out and had made a clean breast of it all before him. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z Hadn't you better make a clean breast of it? Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z Best to make a clean breast of these things, though. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z Pinto has made a clean breast of everything, but he still insists that you murdered Gage.” The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z I'm so mad with love for you that I scarcely know what I am doing, but I will make a clean breast of it now. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z When I told him that I did not think so, and he still seemed troubled, I said he had better make a clean breast of it, whereupon he said: "It's that little girl again, sir." Palm Tree Island 2011-09-21T02:00:31.730Z "I can't make a clean breast of it," he began; then pulled up short and went on. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z I told her that the next day, the Law, by its own methods, would extract the truth from her, and that she had better make a clean breast of everything. My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z “He is not making a clean breast of things so long as he denies his guilt.” The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z ‘I believe you are my friend, and I want to have a little talk with you; I—I want to make a clean breast of it.’ Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z The Yeoman is now only too glad to make a clean breast of it. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z I am glad you have come," said he, "I can trust you, and I want to make a clean breast of it before I die. Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated 2011-08-31T02:01:20.473Z He was apparently ready to make a clean breast of matters to Harrod, but I was one of a class he regarded with distrust. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z Perhaps by adroitly working on the policeman’s evident pusillanimity he could induce him to make a clean breast of it. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z But late that afternoon I went to his shop and made a clean breast of everything. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z If I make a clean breast of everything now maybe he'll forgive me. Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-08-08T02:00:15.947Z My first thought was to go straight to the police station and make a clean breast of it. The Real Man 2011-07-29T02:00:28.280Z I’m not fond of doing things in the dark; so, as we are old friends, suppose you make a clean breast of what all this means. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z “You’d better make a clean breast of it and tell what you were doing in that house or it might go hard with you.” The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden 2011-07-26T02:00:18.027Z "When you have well drunk you will make a clean breast of it." The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z “Well, that shows that she was cognisant of the matter; and I say that we ought to make a clean breast of the affair.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z Now why had not Hubert the courage to make a clean breast of it. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z We talked this over for some time, and the result was that when we were gathered round the fire that evening, I made a clean breast of it. A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 2011-07-03T02:00:07.507Z Since the morning he walked across to Hamblyn Manor, in order to ease his conscience by making a clean breast of it, he had never ventured beyond his own homestead. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z “Yes—hypocrite,” he said to himself, “I’ll punch Ricos until he consents to making a clean breast of it.” Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z "Take my advice, and make a clean breast of it, my dear boy;" and I felt kindly towards him for the way he spoke about his sister. Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography 2011-06-02T02:00:21.050Z For once, she made a clean breast of everything and told all that she knew of what had been happening. Nan Sherwood's Summer Holidays 2011-05-22T02:00:14.900Z At the end of an hour's persuasion Barlow confessed and agreed to make a clean breast of the affair in court. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z To make a clean breast of it, he also admitted that his stock probably contained Indian blood; but of this he was rather proud than otherwise. True and Other Stories 2011-04-26T02:00:27.117Z In fact, I was at that moment discovered, and determined on making a clean breast of it. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z He has pretended to make a clean breast of it, but of course we must verify his story. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z Did you ever hear of a young man in pecuniary difficulties making a clean breast of it to an old friend like Habermann? Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z He resolved to make a clean breast of it. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z There was not, to make a clean breast of it, much "local colour" to be wrung out, but Henry James was indefatigable in curiosity. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z Should he make a clean breast of it, and declare his errand? The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z On reflection, he thinks it will be better to make a clean breast of it. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z Why not make a clean breast of it? Punch 1893.07.29 2011-04-01T02:00:37.493Z If I believed you," he hissed out, among his oaths, "I'd make a clean breast of everything—every blessed job—though I swung for it! At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z He might as well make a clean breast of it, and tell the truth. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Kellner, much to his credit, refused to tell the name of his employer, but he made a clean breast of everything else. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z Well, since you have discovered my folly, I had better make a clean breast of it. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z Shall he make a clean breast of it? Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Then he made a clean breast of the affair, in his usual quiet tone, but with a nearer approach to diffidence than he had yet shown them. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z Subterfuge was no longer possible, even had it been of his nature, and he resolved upon making a clean breast of it. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z "Do you think I did right," I asked, when I had finished, "in making a clean breast of everything?" The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z "You had better make a clean breast of it," said he, smiling. Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z She made a clean breast of it, for she was caught with the goods, all the lost jewelry being found in the place where she was hiding. The Girl at Central 2011-03-08T03:00:37.413Z Caught thus, with his back against the wall, we expected him to make a clean breast of it. The Black Eagle Mystery 2011-03-07T03:00:12.497Z From the something crushed in him, as in the case of a man who knows the worst at last, I gathered that she had made a clean breast of it. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z Ah, yes; you are always good, and kind, and—and—but you—I will make a clean breast of it, and pay you the compliment of telling you the truth. A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z She was strongly tempted to call the young couple back and make a clean breast of it. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z Under these circumstances, the best thing to do was to make a clean breast of your mountain adventure. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z On reflection he thinks it will be better to make a clean breast of it. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z I sat down to make a clean breast of it in these confessions, but I must ask my reader to let me pass over unrecorded the extravagances I gave way to when once more alone. Paul Gosslett's Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service 2011-02-04T03:00:18.850Z Ask for just a moment's interview, and make a clean breast of your trouble to her. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z There is nothing left for me but to make a clean breast of my sins; only to you however, and to my dear Hilda, from whom I have promised never to have a secret. Too Rich A Romance 2011-01-19T03:00:22.440Z "Probably he changed his mind,—but——" "Then he'll make a clean breast of it to me, but I'm much obliged just the same, and I won't forget it." Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z “I may as well make a clean breast of it, Dad,” Jack said before his father could request an explanation. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z When my mother came to, I made a clean breast of my awkwardness, for which I received a severe scolding, accompanied by sundry boxes on the ear. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z "If you really felt that you were 'good as any of them,' that—that you had practically been married—why didn't you make a clean breast of it all?" Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z After he had solemnly sworn never to reveal what I should tell him, I made a clean breast of everything—and a rare list it was I can tell you! Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z "Yes," admitted Stanley, "and so I'd better make a clean breast of the matter." Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy 2011-01-13T03:01:14.887Z He therefore proposes that I should make a clean breast of the whole business, and give back the stolen bonds. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z Even if you are doing something morally suspect, at least you are making a clean breast of it. The balancers 2010-03-05T18:38:00Z "Well, make a clean breast of it at once, and tell me who your Dulcinea is; that, if I have the felicity of her acquaintance, we may hold eloquent discourse of her charms together." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 15 “Yes, sir, that’s what it is,” said the young man, starting; “and I thought I’d make a clean breast of it to you, and ask you, sir, to give me a bit of advice.” The Parson O' Dumford "But in any case your best plan is to go straight and make a clean breast of it to your Governor." "Pip" A Romance of Youth He had meant it as a veiled warning, but Royle might have known his bark was worse than his bite, and have made a clean breast of the whole thing there and then. Witching Hill Well, I will make a clean breast of it, and admit that I am asking for something that may be impossible. The Salvaging Of Civilisation Look here, don't you think the best thing to do is to make a clean breast of things? The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold But now I have made a clean breast of it, and if you want to scold me you must scold me now. Ayala's Angel And I made a clean breast of all the facts and fears that the evening had developed. The Book of Susan A Novel There I found her still in bed; and sitting down, I begged her to make a clean breast of everything which concerned Signor Gratarol. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second I mean to go and make a clean breast of this to Crane. Come Out of the Kitchen! A Romance What you then look for is clearly impossible; make a clean breast of it, and begin.' Jack Hinton The Guardsman If it be, I'll cheat him, by making a clean breast of it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 98, December, 1865 To make a clean breast of it, when I was with her she brought me to my knees in spite of myself. The Book of Susan A Novel By cross-examination and adroit suggestive questionings, I always brought them to make a clean breast of it, and their avowals furnished me with matter for exquisite amusement. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second “So it is, my lass; so it is, and I’ll make a clean breast of it, Jenny.” Sir Hilton's Sin I shall have to make a clean breast of this matter to Jonas Bubble, and tell him that if I can not pay that note when it falls due he will have to foreclose. Young Wallingford How Gilray came by this chrysanthemum I do not inquire, but whether, in the circumstances, he should not have made a clean breast of it to me is another matter. International Short Stories English I've never made a clean breast of it all, even to myself. The Book of Susan A Novel He wished to make a clean breast of his frailties. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi Volume the Second Horror-stricken, Norreys could only protest his innocence, and resist all the temptations held out to him to make a clean breast of the Queen’s immorality. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History What a fool he had been not to make a clean breast of it to Degraux and ask for a few pounds in advance! The Intriguers Shall I make a clean breast of it, and tell my companion my whole story? A Day's Ride A Life's Romance She can never love me the same, but I'd rather make a clean breast of it, and lose her friendship, than feel so unutterably mean. A Fourth Form Friendship A School Story He made a mental reservation that he would sail, without returning to London, and then make a clean breast of his affairs by letter to his mother. The Mountain Girl But Marjorie was a very honest, truthful girl, and she decided to make a clean breast of everything to Uncle Henry when he came home. The Girl from Arizona The sooner he made a clean breast of it to Beilski, the better. The Intriguers I did go up to make a clean breast of it, and got 'cold feet'. A Boy Knight They, at the very first stroke of the bamboo, made a clean breast of it, and threw the blame on Tepelenti. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Anyhow, I will denounce you if you do not make a clean breast of all you know to the president to-morrow. A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June He could still make a clean breast of the whole thing. The Dictator Hadn't you better make a clean breast of it to me, and see what I can do to help you? Long Live the King The very thought made Frank shudder, until he recalled that Bill was not only willing, but anxious to make a clean breast of his spiteful deed. A Boy Knight "Don't you think you'd better make a clean breast of it to Gilbert and Wall?" Rose MacLeod Why don't you make a clean breast of it at once? Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 He had been prepared to face eventual discovery, and had decided to make a clean breast of his part in this comedy when the necessary moment arrived, but—this was altogether different. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure I stood out a long while, but he—he——Well, I might as well make a clean breast of it, sir. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck It was too late now to go to him and make a clean breast of it. A Boy Knight I'll tell you what, Billy,"—she bowled caution into the farthest distance,—"I'm going to make a clean breast of it. Rose MacLeod As they rode along he made a clean breast of his dilemma. The Song of the Wolf The ice was breaking when he made a clean breast of it, and when he had finished June felt that her heart was breaking also. The Crimson Gardenia and Other Tales of Adventure Ha! our lost and strayed friend," said one, as I appeared, "come hither and make a clean breast of it. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I By night he had fully made up his mind to go over to the Club, make a clean breast of it all, and take the consequences. A Boy Knight I went up to headquarters, not knowing whether I was to be shot or sent to prison, but concluded to make a clean breast of it, and tell all there was about it. In and Out of Rebel Prisons You are looking at me with questioning glances, are you?--very well then; I'll make a clean breast of it. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. You'd121 better make a clean breast of all your sins and transgressions before you go. Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures Now you know in part; to-morrow I will make a clean breast of all my difficulties; so disperse these clouds, and give me one sweet look ere I go.” Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 It would be easier to make a clean breast of it to him. A Boy Knight If the affair had succeeded, I should of course never have bragged about it; but as I failed in it, I may as well make a clean breast of it. Eyes Like the Sea Ah, my dear sir," said Master Martin quite dejectedly, "I see now, for the first time, how wrong I was not to make a clean breast of the whole business at once. The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. If you can send down any confidential person with whom the clock can confer, I think it may have something on its works that it would be glad to make a clean breast of. A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land But come, quiet down and cheer up, and take a fresh start; go on and make a clean breast of it by telling us the whole story. The Red Moccasins A Story I'd go and make a clean breast of the whole affair. A Boy Knight "I might as well make a clean breast of the matter," he muttered. Under Padlock and Seal What you can do is to make a clean breast of your story from beginning to end. The House by the Lock Just as soon as the attendant returned, he must go to his commander, and either make a clean breast of it or refuse to utter a word. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. "Now, let's try her—let's make a clean breast of it." The Plow-Woman At that time I had to make a clean breast of it or it would have cost me my life. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature "Look here, William," he said suddenly, "the very best thing you can do is to come back with me now, and make a clean breast of the matter to Mr. Ormond." Under Padlock and Seal Therefore, before I attempt a critical or uncritical valuation of the art of Arnold Schoenberg let me make a clean breast of my prejudices in the manner suggested by Hennequin and Robertson. Ivory Apes and Peacocks I may as well make a clean breast of the whole matter," he went on, "and tell you the truth, Gerelda. Kidnapped at the Altar or, The Romance of that Saucy Jessie Bain I saw the safest plan was to make a clean breast of it. Miss Cayley's Adventures “Do you consent to make a clean breast of the others?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) “He’s had time to think us over and size us up, and he may decide to make a clean breast of all he knows.” The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold I—I will make a clean breast of it. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) You see, Mr. Fakrash, you got me into—I mean, I was in such a hole over this affair that I was obliged to make a clean breast of it to him. The Brass Bottle "You're thinking of your duty; you are thinking whether you can bring yourself to make a clean breast of it, and break the promises which you have made." The Landleaguers “And the next thing is for Joe to make a clean breast of everything, holding back nothing that took place between him and Isom that night.” The Bondboy He didn’t want to die, he said, without having made a clean breast of it. The Rushton Boys at Treasure Cove Or, The Missing Chest of Gold Colonel Baxter turned and saw his daughter and knew that she was making a clean breast of her suspicions against her friend. The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan I’m going home and make a clean breast of it,––then I am going to clear out. The Boy from Hollow Hut A Story of the Kentucky Mountains He first intended, however, to make a clean breast of the Mary Greenwater affair, and trust his fate to her love for him. Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew Perhaps he had worked on Joe to make a clean breast of it. The Bondboy I did not want to make a clean breast of it, but he has such a way of cross-questioning one that I could not keep it back; and that is how it all came out. Name and Fame A Novel Whereupon Jean made a clean breast of what his listener practically already knew, and what he did not know had guessed. Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life Come—make a clean breast of it, woman! Hidden Hand Yes, she might, particularly since she had made a clean breast of it and he knew she was marrying him for what it pleased him to describe as his pittance. The Paliser case She was going on, but Lettie, now thoroughly penitent, suddenly resolved to make a clean breast of all her losses, and have the thing over. Kristy's Rainy Day Picnic Thus cornered, the parson made a clean breast of it. A Waif of the Mountains Skiddy made the conception clearer, and promised him immunity if he would make a clean breast of it. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas We have all been lying; but to you, at least, I mean to make a clean breast of it. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 He directed Valentine to Central Park and made a clean breast of it. Blue-grass and Broadway But this particular night might be the last one he would ever spend with his brother, and he thought it prudent to make a clean breast of the matter. Marcy The Blockade Runner Mastering his emotion, de Loubersac decided to make a clean breast of it. A Nest of Spies Should they make a clean breast of their plight and enlist the doctor's help, or would it be quite safe? Treasure Valley He would have to make a clean breast of the whole affair to Letty. Jennie Gerhardt A Novel "We want you to go to Reddy and make a clean breast of it, ending up by promising to do your best to cut out the 'stuff,'" said Bert. Bert Wilson on the Gridiron But, I am ashamed to say, it was all very different in the Boy's Town; and I might as well make a clean breast of it while I am about it. A Boy's Town Fandor realised that the corporal had decided to make a clean breast of it. A Nest of Spies Oh! if he could make a clean breast of it all. Wee Wifie "I will tell you all about it, mother," replied George, resolved upon making a clean breast of the affair. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services But it was evident that he could hardly search for Beulah without mentioning her departure, and he might as well make a clean breast of the affair. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West "I don't know!"—said he, as if making a clean breast of it. Say and Seal, Volume I Page looked at his friend a moment, and the impulse to make a clean breast of it, and relieve his feelings, was strong, but he did not. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast But now I think we had better make a clean breast of it, and tell Mr. Welling just what we've done. A Likely Story Besides," said Mr. Chelm with voluble eagerness, "there is very little harm done after all; and to prevent misunderstanding, I may as well make a clean breast of it. A Romantic Young Lady But in making a clean breast of it, his daughter had felt no fear of being betrayed by him. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley Should he make a clean breast of it, and tell her the whole wretched story now? The Dop Doctor She will inevitably ask what ails you; but don't tell her too quickly—let her coax you a little, and after a while make a clean breast of it. Uncle Terry A Story of the Maine Coast There's only one thing now, and that is to make a clean breast of it to Welling, and get him to help us out. A Likely Story I was obliged to admit that I had not; and feeling that it was as well to make a clean breast of my ignorance, I acknowledged that I had never heard of Mr. Spence. A Romantic Young Lady “As you know, there is a coolness between us, and rather than risk losing the doctor altogether she may make a clean breast of the affair.” The Seven Secrets One of Bill’s previous wives started to make a fuss, and he made a clean breast of it to me. If Winter Don't A B C D E F Notsomuchinson He had long been ashamed of not having shown them to Bertha, and made a clean breast of it. Bird of Paradise Graham concluded that he might as well make a clean breast of it, since it had become a matter of necessity. The Young Adventurer or Tom's Trip Across the Plains Then I made a clean breast of the position we were in and urged him to give us a chance. Dangers of the Trail in 1865 A Narrative of Actual Events "If anything now is found out about the matter, it will only be learned from Mason himself making a clean breast of the crooked work." The Bradys Beyond Their Depth The Great Swamp Mystery I hoped we might tempt him into making a clean breast of the matter—but not he! Christopher and the Clockmakers "I'll be judge, and unless he makes a clean breast of it," he added with judicial impartiality, "the court will jolly well punch his ugly young head off." Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers Luckily I had nothing to hide; or rather I was about to make a clean breast of it. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice Sanford and Stockwell made a clean breast of it, explaining how they had lost trains and steamers, and thus avoided returning to the ship. Up The Baltic Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark I'm glad you made a clean breast of the whole thing, even when you thought nobody knew anything about it. Jim Spurling, Fisherman or Making Good No doubt Walter would make a clean breast of it to Sir Gregory before he left Dunripple, and would be able to tell them what had passed when he came to Loring. The Vicar of Bullhampton "Yes,—me!" cried Benz, bound to make a clean breast of it. Over the Line Tolliver knew he must make a clean breast of it, and that his own daughter 28 would sit in judgment on him. The Fighting Edge Collins saw that he could not deceive Benjamin; so he made a clean breast of the matter, and confessed to have formed intemperate habits soon after Benjamin first left Boston. The Printer Boy. Or How Benjamin Franklin Made His Mark. An Example for Youth. Birds and dogs were perfect; but—— Well, I suppose I'd better make a clean breast of it. Vixen, Volume II. "What for?" he would say in his quiet way, while he looked into your very soul, so that you knew you must make a clean breast of everything. That Scholarship Boy Well, I will make a clean breast of it, Arthur. The Bertrams It was not, however, necessary to urge a confession: Mr Percy’s man seemed anxious to make a clean breast of it, and promised to tell everything. It Might Have Been The Story of the Gunpowder Plot Wonder if I’ve got to make a clean breast of the whole business? The Girl Scouts in Beechwood Forest It was as if they said, “In view of our failure we might as well make a clean breast of it.” The Girl and The Bill An American Story of Mystery, Romance and Adventure He would go with her to Vienna, make a clean breast of things to his Chief, before Marishka could carry out her plan. The Secret Witness Police took him to the hospital, and when he found out how bad he was, he made a clean breast of it all. The Dark House A Knot Unravelled Come, once more, make a clean breast of it.” Witness to the Deed But while there he made a clean breast of it. Ralph the Heir Was he about to make a clean breast of it? The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Snorky jumped up and caught him in his arms with such genuine emotion that Skippy was profoundly touched, so touched that he almost made a clean breast of this affair—almost but not quite. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World If the Assiniboine was wise he made a clean breast of it, and insisted that the dusky stranger was a marvel in his way whom it was exceedingly unwise to push into a corner. Deerfoot in The Mountains "I may as well make a clean breast of it," said Carker. Frank Merriwell's Son A Chip Off the Old Block "I don't quite understand yet what it's all about, Marjorie," she said kindly; "but my advice is, if you've done anything wrong, make a clean breast of it and perhaps Mrs. Morrison may forgive you." A Patriotic Schoolgirl If O'Connor could advise us I know the man well enough to believe that the first thing he would tell us to do would be to make a clean breast of everything. A Voyage with Captain Dynamite "I might as well make a clean breast of it," said Skippy, wondering where the exigencies of the situation would lead him. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World I'm going to make a clean breast of everything, the Cæsar translation and several other things, and then perhaps I shall feel better, and make a fresh start. The Nicest Girl in the School A Story of School Life I've been a bit of a scoundrel to you, but, by God, old man, I exchanged into the beastly old Petrel for this cruise expressly to find you and make a clean breast of it. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 "I did," confessed Hay, volubly and seeing it was best for him to make a clean breast of it. The Opal Serpent What I advise you is, to make a clean breast of it to the Doctor at once. The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story And you can't help yourself now, either; so make a clean breast of it. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance Then Miss Mackenzie, having considered for one moment, resolved to make a clean breast of it all, and this she did with the fewest possible words. Miss Mackenzie Let me make a clean breast of it, show you how ignorant he was of my plans for meeting him. There was a King in Egypt "You're going to Mason North at once, and make a clean breast of the whole thing." The Fifth Ace Her first impulse would have been to make a clean breast of everything, frankly and truthfully, but—something in her nature held her back. The Governess I suppose I may as well make a clean breast of the whole affair, which is little enough, mother, even if I didn't cover myself with glory and come out with colors flying. Flamsted quarries Rosewarne, a private soldier, went to his captain, as soon as she was landed, made a clean breast of it, and married her. Shining Ferry He wanted to make a clean breast of it. Chance A Tale in Two Parts I will make a clean breast of it all—before I go mad. Edward Barry South Sea Pearler He added with the air of a man determined to make a clean breast of it: “I’m from Missoury.” The Fighting Shepherdess Come, make a clean breast of it, old fellow. The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 Well, I might as well make a clean breast of it. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale Young Peregrine said that he thought he could, and sitting down at once he made a clean breast of it. Orley Farm There had been too much concealment, too much deceit; he had been a fool to yield to the temptation to hide his identity; he would make a clean breast of it to-morrow. Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden Might as well make a clean breast of it. Frank Merriwell's Pursuit How to Win He will never come frankly and openly forward to make a clean breast of a fault committed, or even a pardonable accident, but will hide it, until it is found out. The Philippine Islands I've wanted to make a clean breast of it a million times—to get it off my conscience. Apron-Strings Mr. Dockwrath was determined to make a clean breast of it, and rather go before his tormentor in telling all that there was to be told, than lag behind as an unwilling witness. Orley Farm The best thing to do is to make a clean breast of it, Nettie. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace Joseph had half a mind to make a clean breast of the matter then and there, and explain to them how curiously the reading of that book had affected him. Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment 1898 With this promise he made a clean breast of everything, and without an hourʼs delay the civil guard was on the track of the alleged prime movers. The Philippine Islands "I was trying to—to make a clean breast of something," he began, faltering. Apron-Strings For answer our hero made a clean breast of the whole matter. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience He made a clean breast of it all right enough. From Place to Place You may just as well make a clean breast of it.' Despair's Last Journey Speak for yourself, James—make a clean breast of it. VC — A Chronicle of Castle Barfield and of the Crimea He's ruined me, and now he says he'll kill me because I'm ready to make a clean breast of it.' Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray He should have made a clean breast of the whole affair when his father got home from New York. Steve and the Steam Engine I did not dare to tell you this before, little sister; but now I have made a clean breast of it. Little Tora, The Swedish Schoolmistress and Other Stories There was no further shame in making a clean breast of it. Despair's Last Journey And, to make a clean breast of it, that is what has brought me here this morning.” The Golden Shoemaker or 'Cobbler' Horn I made a clean breast of it, officer. Young Mr. Barter's Repentance From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray "No—but—well—hang it all—you think I am a coward for not making a clean breast of the whole thing!" cried Stephen, now thoroughly enraged. Steve and the Steam Engine "I'll make a clean breast of it, old chap," said he, at length, with a very heavy sigh. The Lady of the Ice A Novel Let the sinner make a clean breast of it; let the atmosphere be cleared by an act of public humiliation. The Essentials of Spirituality "I'll go out for a little stroll, and when I come back I shall expect to find you've made a clean breast of it." Salthaven The landlord lost flesh, and began seriously to consider the advisability of making a clean breast of the whole affair. Light Freights "I reckon I might as well make a clean breast of it," he said in a pitiful tone. Canoe Boys and Campfires Adventures on Winding Waters But I'll go on and make a clean breast of it. The Lady of the Ice A Novel First assuring her of Edith's safety, he made a clean breast of the Bailey Harbor visit, but skipped discreetly all that had occurred between that calamitous excursion and his meeting with her in New York. Blacksheep! Blacksheep! "I am owning to a fault, making a clean breast of my sins, not without a faint hope that I am setting an example that will be beautifully and bountifully followed." Salthaven And unless the husband is a broad-minded man and loves her truly and unless she made a clean breast of everything to him before marriage, her life is continuous torture. Woman Her Sex and Love Life Just make a clean breast of it, an’ tell it all out like a man,—there’s a good feller! My Doggie and I “Well, Billy boy, I may as well make a clean breast of it,” said Molloy, raising himself on one elbow and becoming grave. Blue Lights Hot Work in the Soudan There—I’ve made a clean breast of it, and if that does not take away your breath, nothing will! The Big Otter I want to make a clean breast of it afore I goes. The Crew of the Water Wagtail But, come, as the cat’s out o’ the bag at last, I may as well make a clean breast of it. Twice Bought Thus adjured and threatened, the gossipy footman made a clean breast of it. My Doggie and I Eating my dinner, I revolved my plans, and decided to make a clean breast of it. Fifteen Chapters of Autobiography I want, sir, to make a clean breast of it. Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Well, I presume I will have to make a clean breast of it. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle Then, as he came suddenly in sight of Bevan’s hut, he exclaimed more cheerfully, “Come, I’ll make a clean breast of it.” Twice Bought “Go and make a clean breast of it to the colonel in the morning.” Burr Junior Here, I may as well make a clean breast of it, and here it is. Brownsmith's Boy A Romance in a Garden I made a clean breast of it, and put myself in his hands. Clayhanger Need I describe my penitence: what a humble letter I wrote home, making a clean breast of all my delinquencies, and even exaggerating them in my contrition? Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life Yes; let me make a clean breast of it. Nearly Lost but Dearly Won "There's no harm in making a clean breast of it." The Boy Patriot I—I—I must make a clean breast of it, Jim, and tell you the truth! A Houseful of Girls She looked at me so kindly that I made a clean breast of all my troubles. She and I, Volume 1 Your only chance is to make a clean breast of it at once. The Master of the Shell To his mother, and even to young Gedge, he said nothing of his misgivings, but to Horace, as the two lay awake that night, he made a clean breast of all. Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life He had sense enough to reflect that he had better make a clean breast of it to his brother at once. The Cock-House at Fellsgarth The Philosophers, as might be expected, waxed very indignant when I made a clean breast of the whole matter. Tom, Dick and Harry However, as I have at last succeeded in making a clean breast of the matter, I will revert to my original case. She and I, Volume 1 But it’s been your best chance to make a clean breast of it while you had the opportunity.” The Master of the Shell Take my advice, and make a clean breast of it.” Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life I have advised him to make a clean breast of it, but he feels good for a week or so more, and it is up to him. A Negro Explorer at the North Pole I would make a clean breast of it; she should not think me worse than I was. The Rose of Old St. Louis But wait, I'll just call the girls in and make a clean breast of it. The Motor Girls Through New England or, Held by the Gypsies In an hysterical fit, therefore, she made a clean breast of the story to her husband. A Soldier of the Legion He advises me, as between friends, to make a clean breast of it, return the boodle, betray my accomplices, plead mental deficiency and trust to the clemency of the Court. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, October 27, 1920 So I might as well make a clean breast of it. The Seventh Noon There was no way out but to make a clean breast of my part in it. The Rose of Old St. Louis "I might as well make a clean breast of it, first as last," said Hoskins. A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories "But there really isn't anything to make a clean breast of," protested Betty. The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point Or a Wreck and a Rescue His native honesty prompted him to make a clean breast of it, and ask her forgiveness. The Great Amulet Fred was silent, but his comrade thought the best course was to make a clean breast of it, and he did so. Two Boys in Wyoming A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) I had fully made up my mind to make a clean breast of it to him when I should see him, though I dreaded much the just reprimands I knew I should receive. The Rose of Old St. Louis So Mr. James walked down to the head of India Wharf the next morning, determined to make a clean breast of his engagement. Pirate Gold Now, infuriated at the cowardice and treachery of two of their number, Pearson, the leader, and Bent, the wagoner, had made a clean breast of the business. To The Front A Sequel to Cadet Days He would make a clean breast of it; confess to more than mere food. Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 "There 's nothing left for you to do, my dear, but to make a clean breast of it, and name the happy day." The Lady Paramount To make a clean breast of it, I even suspect that his self-gratulatory whisper is still ringing in my ear, for I find that Mademoiselle and I are rivals in our devotion to Michel. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 80, June, 1864 He made a clean breast of everything to me. A Girl in Ten Thousand Well, I'll make a clean breast of the matter at once. The Holladay Case A Tale In order to make a clean breast of it, and leave no room for doubt, I ordered the invalid to sleep until she should receive a command to awake. The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 He made a clean breast of everything when Allen hinted that it might have a good effect when he came to be sentenced. The Outdoor Girls in a Motor Car The Haunted Mansion of Shadow Valley I think you will find it better in the end to make a clean breast of it.' The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont "Don't fib; brace up and make a clean breast of it, and if you need advice I am full of it." The Story of the Big Front Door The only thing I could see was to make a clean breast of it. The Lost Valley Now I have made a clean breast of it—I am willing to be punished; but I hope Lydia will be set free, for whosoever is guilty, she is innocent. The Silent House One day he would have ended by making a clean breast of it. Robin How Gilray came by this chrysanthemum I do not inquire; but whether, in the circumstances, he should not have made a clean breast of it to me is another matter. My Lady Nicotine A Study in Smoke She would make a clean breast of everything, own that she was at The Cedars under a false name, and that she had no right there at all, and go to Mrs. Murray. The Rebellion of Margaret "Under the present condition of affairs, my dear countess, I may as well make a clean breast of it," rejoined the duke, with touching abandon. A Cardinal Sin "Why not see Mr. Link?" suggested Diana, when Mrs. Clear had departed, after making a clean breast of the nefarious transactions in which she had been involved. The Silent House But, making a clean breast of it, that was not the bottom of my sympathy. Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O Under that merciless look the young clerk made a clean breast of the matter. Swirling Waters Now was the time, he felt, when he must make a clean breast of all his guilt, and drink his bitter draught of expiation to the dregs. Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead My dear Saint-Herem," resumed the duke, "I may as well make a clean breast of it and admit that the countess' visit is not entirely disinterested. A Cardinal Sin But suppose Margari were to make a clean breast of it? The Poor Plutocrats I may as well make a clean breast of it, ma'am. From the Housetops Mr. Gibney, suspecting that it could be nothing honest, was surprised, to say the least, when Captain Scraggs made a clean breast of his proposition. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates I may as well tell thee everything, Sara, and make a clean breast of it all. Garthowen A Story of a Welsh Homestead And then Beatrice made a clean breast of it. Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance The Duke of Marlborough has taken the matter in hand, and will, I have no doubt, be able to obtain for you some lesser punishment, if you make a clean breast of it. A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden The boy made a clean breast of it all, save that he refused to reveal the names of his accomplices. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters I made a clean breast of it to the chaplain and he helped me a lot. Betty at Fort Blizzard Somehow I feel as if I want to make a clean breast of it. The Luckiest Girl in the School Yes; make a clean breast of it to her. The Portion of Labor I therefore made a clean breast of it to Mr. Scott and told him I was the author. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie He gave me a rapid glance; then:— "I might as well make a clean breast of it," he rapped. The Hand Of Fu-Manchu Being a New Phase in the Activities of Fu-Manchu, the Devil Doctor But we have trapped you fairly and you may as well make a clean breast of it. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady Her natural straightforwardness urged her to make a clean breast of the whole affair. The Luckiest Girl in the School But his northern temperament, sentimental but cautious and clear-sighted, too, in its idealistic way, predominated over his impulse to make a clean breast of the whole deadly absurdity. The Point Of Honor A Military Tale Turn Queen's evidence, and make a clean breast of it. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life The night—the night she died," Jimmy went on disconnectedly, "I was going to make a clean breast of—of everything to you, and ask you to forgive me and let us start again. The Second Honeymoon Look here, my fine fellow, you had better make a clean breast of it all. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood Next session I propose to make a clean breast of it. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy "I may as well make a clean breast of it," the young woman said. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" His only chance now was to make a clean breast of what he knew. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story After this oracular utterance, she resolved to make a clean breast of all she knew, which, however, did not amount to much. Strange Pages from Family Papers Your only hope will be to make a clean breast of everything. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood If you don't make a clean breast of the matter, I'll pull her in. The Bradys and the Girl Smuggler or, Working for the Custom House After all the fellow was not without some redeeming trait, for he made a clean breast of it. A Lover in Homespun And Other Stories Why don't you go to James an' make a clean breast of it? Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story Would it not even now be well to remodel the situation with a greater semblance of adherence to facts—to make a clean breast of it? A Comedy of Masks A Novel And make a clean breast of it Reynolds did. Glen of the High North No, no, I'm too ashamed, I can't face you; in the dark I'll make a clean breast of it—let me tell you in the dark. The Climbers A Play in Four Acts "They do, sir," answered the Captain, with a tired smile; "and if you will take my advice, the only way with them is to make a clean breast of everything." Poison Island He called on Professor Henley twice, intending to make a clean breast of his transgressions. The Plastic Age Upon this, Hildoin saw he had better make a clean breast of it, and he told the following story, which he had received from his priestly agent, Hunus. Lectures and Essays I'm no saint, and I've come here to make a clean breast of that fact. What Necessity Knows Then force him to make a clean breast of it, so we can all know where we stand; how we can best protect his aunt from ruin and his wife and boy from public disgrace. The Climbers A Play in Four Acts Just to make a clean breast of every thought and every experience which has led you to this point? Mrs. Red Pepper "Tom, I tell you the best you can do is to make a clean breast of it and get Uncle Adam to help you." The Mansion of Mystery Being a Certain Case of Importance, Taken from the Note-book of Adam Adams, Investigator and Detective I swear to you by the holy Virgin of Guadalupe, I am making a clean breast of it. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy So you may as well make a clean breast of it.' Uncle Max We want you to make a clean breast of it. The Climbers A Play in Four Acts "Go on, madam," said he; "make a clean breast of it—so shall you enable me to compare the future with the past, and state your coming fortunes more distinctly." The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One He made a clean breast of it, and she married him. The Vehement Flame Well, Mollie made a clean breast of it. The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week I have walked into such an arena and done my best to make a clean breast of what religion I have experienced, and the audience never suspected what I was about. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 72, October, 1863 "Now I can make a clean breast of it," he announced. The Poor Little Rich Girl "I'd advise you to make a clean breast of it," insisted the other. Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays Go call out Hillary, and make a clean breast of it all. The Southern Cross A Play in Four Acts It's since then that I have been wanting to make a clean breast of it. Verner's Pride I made a visit one night to Ballard Senior and made a clean breast of things and at last he gave in. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment Well, never mind about that; but tell us if you're feeling putrid, because then we'll tell old Dr. Chapman and make a clean breast of it. Tell England A Study in a Generation "Course you will," Nat assured her promptly; "and you'll have trouble all along the line if you don't do as I say, and make a clean breast of it." Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays I had no intention of telling you so much, but as you have found me out I'll make a clean breast of it. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood She followed me to make a clean breast of everything, and I send her back with a request to keep her lips sealed. The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate No, it doesn't; I did go to Neergard and made a clean breast of it. The Younger Set If he's gone to make a clean breast of it it's all up, of course. A Maid of the Silver Sea The thing for you to do is to make a clean breast of it, Briggs. The Daughter of Anderson Crow Well, I saw nothing for it but to shut the cabin-door, make a clean breast of my fears, and desire him to help me in devising some new plan. The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Therefore I determined to go to her at once and make a clean breast of all my perfidy. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall For once in his life he made a clean breast of his bosom's perilous stuff. Unleavened Bread There was no use in trying to keep back any part of my serious delinquency, so I resolved to make a clean breast of it. The Doctor's Dilemma And I told him that, certainly, some sort of an account was owing and that he'd better perhaps make a clean breast of it while he was about it. The Belfry He wasn't suspected of the fire, and I never knew Tom was, or I'd have made a clean breast of everything. Tom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck Then Sandy, having confided so far, made a clean breast of it, breaking down at the end when he tried to describe Ruth's goodness and the sorrow his misery had caused her. Sandy But it was on his own account, for his healing and his consolation, that she advised him to make a clean breast of it. The Divine Fire I'll make a clean breast of it," he said; "I promised that dear old dolt Martin to come straight to you, and ask you if you loved me, in so many words. The Doctor's Dilemma Then he again begs Grimbart to act as his father confessor, and, resuming his confession where he left off, makes a clean breast of all his misdeeds. The Book of the Epic In order to clear himself of any part in the unjust accusation against Tom, Nick Johnson made a clean breast of the whole affair. Tom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck You might as well make a clean breast of the whole matter. Boy Scouts in Southern Waters "I'm disgusted with him for not making a clean breast of the whole foolish business, and if it wasn't for his sister, I'd toss him up in the air and forget him." Ted Strong's Motor Car Dickinson, however, seeing that Miss Elting would admit of no trifling, decided that it would be better to make a clean breast of the matter. The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat Postponing decision as to the exact method of his departure from this earth, he called there, and was persuaded to make a clean breast of the matter to his wife. Regeneration "According to the accepted code I suppose I should make a clean breast of it, even to Dorothy, and go into retirement," she said at length. Out of the Ashes "See here, old chap," said Hawbury, "I'm going to make a clean breast of it." The American Baron I have seen Mr. Jarrott, and made a clean breast of everything. The Wild Olive Then he gazes at me queer and intent, and says, 'If you only knew how bad you are making your case you'd make a clean breast of it. Pardners Overcome by fear of death, the damsel broke her promise to Pietro, and made a clean breast of all that had passed between him and her. The Decameron, Volume II There is no help for it, he must go back and make a clean breast of it. Tales of Old Japan When we produced the thumb-prints in the putty and in the clay and compared them with Lumley's thumbs, he made a clean breast of everything. The Young Wireless Operator—As a Fire Patrol The Story of a Young Wireless Amateur Who Made Good as a Fire Patrol Yes, father," he answered, making a desperate clutch at calmness, but losing his grip, "I'm going to make a clean breast of it this time, for sure! Cobwebs from an Empty Skull I nearly swounded, and I couldn't feel happy no more until I'd made a clean breast of it all to Milcher. Mr. Prohack Once condemned to the galleys, Mirabel might as well have made a clean breast of it; but this he did not do: he stuck to his bags and gold-coloured ribbon. Cock Lane and Common-Sense You tell him—make a clean breast of your rustling, see? The Phantom Herd In her mind, Theodora rapidly summed up the situation and judged it best to make a clean breast of the whole matter. Phebe, Her Profession A Sequel to Teddy: Her Book For his part, he was willing to make a clean breast of it, but he suggested that perhaps his wife had better begin. Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot As you don't seem inclined to make a clean breast of it, you can now retire to your room, and be restored to your personal comforts. A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle And that, to make a clean breast of it, is exactly what I do, and do madly. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 146, January 14, 1914 She could not defy Walter's evident wishes, and make a clean breast of the matter. A Perilous Secret And Allyn did make a clean breast of it, sparing nothing of the detail of weeks of petty tyranny. Phebe, Her Profession A Sequel to Teddy: Her Book While we were waiting for dinner I made a clean breast of my acquaintance with her to Larry, omitting nothing,—rejoicing even to paint my own conduct as black as possible. The House of a Thousand Candles Ball suggests that they did so because they were "in fear of their lives"; but if so, this plan of saving them, by making a clean breast of the matter, was unsuccessful. The Three Additions to Daniel, a Study Since I have your gracious promise of pardon, I will make a clean breast of it, and reveal all I know. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance Then there was the question: why now had she told him all—if indeed she had made a clean breast of it? Paul Faber, Surgeon Your only safe course is to make a clean breast of it whilst there is yet time. The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney The poor fellow was dreadfully cut up; he was broken-hearted; and he went to Mendès, his heart swollen with grief, determined to make a clean breast of it, let the worst come to the worst. Confessions of a Young Man For himself, he was determined to make a clean breast of it; at the same time, he was not going to absolve Christina of all responsibility. Wee Macgreegor Enlists But his mind misgave him before he went to sleep, and he felt that he could not be comfortable till he had made a clean breast of it. Mr. Scarborough's Family Finally he resolved to make a clean breast of it. My Home in the Field of Honor Depend upon it, his life will be chaotic, unreliable, and unhappy until he makes a clean breast of it to his parents. The Mystery of Monastery Farm And there Eustace made a clean breast of it, announcing that they were engaged to be married. Mr. Meeson's Will Either he must make a clean breast of it to Ida about the mortgages being no longer in his hands or he must pretend that he still had them. Colonel Quaritch, V.C. A Tale of Country Life At last—moved, curiously enough, by exactly the same motive forces that had resulted in his dishonesty—he went to Professor Bindon, and made a clean breast of the whole affair. The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories Now, if I were in your place, I would go and make a clean breast of it to Danforth. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859 The poor fellow was dreadfully cut up; he was brokenhearted; and he went to Mendés, his heart swollen with grief, determined to make a clean breast of it, let the worst come to the worst. Confessions of a Young Man The man Chaffery," he said, "has made a clean breast of it. Love and Mr. Lewisham Then he determined on making a clean breast of it. Dawn of All Nay, let us make a clean breast of all these horrors at once, it is probably true that myriads of fair salmon were contaminated with the brutal touch of steel in scenes of unhallowed family-festival. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 50, December, 1861 There was nothing for him, you see, but to make a clean breast of it; to face his sin, and all its shame and abomination, and confess it all, and throw himself on God’s mercy. Sermons for the Times I'll make a clean breast of it all, if you say so. Through the Wall Throw away concealment, make a clean breast of it! you may not be rejected when they find her heart is so deeply interested. The Garies and Their Friends Indeed, as the hand of Jordan crushed over his own he came perilously near to making a clean breast of everything, but the memory of his fat and growing bank-account gagged the confession. Alcatraz She would make a clean breast of it on the first opportunity. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Make a clean breast of it—whatever it may cost you, make a clean breast of it. Sermons for the Times But for this untoward reverse of fortune I might have taken courage and made a clean breast of my misdoings, relying on the chairman's obligations to my father to pull me through. A Man of Mark Her object attained in astute secrecy, the heroic old woman had made a clean breast of it to Mrs Verloc. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale "If I'm found out," I pursued, "I will make a clean breast of it, and fight it out with the duke; but at present I'm waiting for a move from him." The Prisoner of Zenda "Better make a clean breast of it at once," said he. M. or N. "Similia similibus curantur." Besides, if you did make a clean breast of the whole affair, you would never be able to talk morality again. An Ideal Husband "I've had a little trouble myself," declared Jimmy hotly, now resolved to make a clean breast of it. Baby Mine You know no doubt that most criminals at some time or other feel an irresistible need of confessing—of making a clean breast of it to somebody—to anybody. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale When Cunningham saw that the case against him was so strong he lost all heart and made a clean breast of everything. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes He had, as people say, made a clean breast of it. The War in the Air I went down to my aunt, and made a clean breast of the situation. Tono Bungay Then Curdie made a clean breast of it, and told them everything. The Princess and the Goblin At that moment he was within a hair’s breadth of making a clean breast of it all to his wife. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale There was no arguing with him," so Raffles told me; "either he must make a clean breast of it or flee the country. The Amateur Cracksman "Come, my love," said he, "let us make a clean breast of it: do you tell me what concerns yourself, and I will tell you what concerns me and the hospital." The Warden If I made a clean breast of it and told the police everything he had told me, they would simply laugh at me. The Thirty-Nine Steps He would have to make a clean breast of it, and he did not like the showing. At the Foot of the Rainbow Then he made a clean breast of it. The Shuttle So after trying the first day to evade them, Fred made a clean breast of it and told the whole story. The Errand Boy There was but one thing to do, however, and that was to make a clean breast of it. The Mad King "Well, yes—I may as well make a clean breast of it, it was precisely for that." The Turn of the Screw In fact, he simply could not make a clean breast of it. At the Foot of the Rainbow "To make a clean breast of it, I didn't," said the other, with some humour. The Innocence of Father Brown For a moment he was on the point of making a clean breast of it, of crying out, "Dearest friends, I abdicate: I can't help you!" Roderick Hudson Gossip, and thou, Clement, I will make a clean breast of it once for all. The Well at the World's End: a tale I must make a clean breast of it. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea In plain English, I want to tell Miss Verinder, without a word of warning, of Rosanna's death—on the chance that her own better feelings will hurry her into making a clean breast of it. The Moonstone He had no time to lose: Fogg must be detained at Hong Kong, so he resolved to make a clean breast of it. Around the World in 80 Days He said, 'I think I will make a clean breast of it. The Personal Touch We will go on to your rooms presently, and then I will make a clean breast of the whole thing to you. The Mystery of the Four Fingers Had I made a mere fool of myself and should I make a clean breast of everything to my hosts? The Man from the Clouds And allow me to remark, by way of preface, that Mr. Bruff and I, together, have found a means of forcing the money-lender to make a clean breast of it. The Moonstone Well," he said, "I have had to confess to Miss Van Teyl here, so I may as well make a clean breast of it to you. The Pawns Count Go to your master to-morrow morning, and make a clean breast of it and get the victory.' The Personal Touch "I am afraid I shall have to make a clean breast of it," Henson said, with what he fondly imagined to be an engaging smile. The Crimson Blind "I suppose that as we're going to be married so soon I ought to make a clean breast of it, if you really want to know." The Loudwater Mystery After all he couldn't make a clean breast of it! Calvary Alley "I did know better," was Benjamin's frank confession, determined to make a clean breast of it. From Boyhood to Manhood Life of Benjamin Franklin I started to make a clean breast of the whole matter, but the cruel lash cut my sentence short. Stories Worth Rereading Driven into a corner, he has resolved to make a clean breast of it to Lord Littimer. The Crimson Blind And there—to make a clean breast of it, I'm not sure that my aunt cares much about my getting married. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 Go to him and make a clean breast of it? Calvary Alley Was he coming to make a clean breast of it? The Channings See if you fellows can make a clean breast of your own fault like this! Botchan (Master Darling) She nodded yeasay unto him, and bade him again to bide three days for her, and if she came not again in that time, to make a clean breast of it to Sir Aymeris. The Water of the Wondrous Isles |
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