| 单词 | mirthfulness |
| 例句 | In the film, Black brought a slobby mirthfulness to the role — you believed him when he said he had a hangover, and you naturally averted your eyes when his flesh spilled over his jeans. Broadway's 'School of Rock' is saved by the students 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z The familiar wonder and mirthfulness of his voice has a note of rueful loss. Watching ‘Our Planet,’ Where the Predator Is Us 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z Hitherto he had been essentially his mother's son, with all her gayety and mirthfulness and joy of life. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z Their nearest neighbors were not disturbed by their mirthfulness, nor could persons seated opposite them hear their conversation, and yet Alloway was evidently fast being remunerated for the chagrin and embarrassment of his previous dinner. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z “I’ve got to do some errands out anyway, and, after attending to them, I’ll go right on to my uncles’ store and tell—‘my tale of woe,’” she concluded with a vain attempt at mirthfulness. Mildred's New Daughter 2012-02-27T03:00:15.313Z Her eyes were now sparkling with merriment; delicate dimples of mirthfulness played hide and seek over chin and cheeks, despite the dignified efforts to maintain a sober mien as became one of the holy Sisterhood. A Tale of the Kloster A Romance of the German Mystics at the Cocalico 2011-11-11T03:00:32.153Z Not that I am a smileless person in ordinary: on the contrary, I fancy I have an average measure of mirthfulness—a little patchy perhaps, but enough in quantity if unequal in distribution. Leaves in the Wind 2011-10-28T02:00:25.937Z She gave him for the first time a glance that had the element of mirthfulness in it. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z Ran� smiled maliciously as he filled his master's goblet, and endeavoured, by some buffooneries, to restore mirthfulness; but the king left the wine untouched, and fell into deep thought. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Yes, indeed!" cried Julienne, suddenly starting under the veil of mirthfulness for a serious discourse; "thy project of emigrating to France is a faux brillant. Titan: A Romance Vol. II (of 2) 2011-06-14T02:00:26.670Z He approached Gabriel, and extended with grave cordiality a hand that had apparently wiped from his mouth the last trace of mirthfulness at the door. Gabriel Conroy 2011-06-08T02:00:19.217Z His cheerful serenity of manner, his tranquil mirthfulness, and the steady charm of his personality made him a favourite with his fellows, in spite of a certain reserve. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" 2011-02-06T03:00:53.093Z Having thus made generous room for himself, Pierre commenced operations, interrupting his mouthfuls by many sallies of mirthfulness. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z The greatest grief and trouble took the place of the previous mirthfulness. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Near him was an old Revolutionary soldier, full of mirthfulness, and a capital story teller. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician The incident excited the mirthfulness of the Brownies, who broke into merry laughter, and those on board began to chaff those in the stream. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies But a new trait in her was a peculiar sense of humor, a mirthfulness which had rarely flashed out in her youth, yet now appeared to be the predominant mood of her nature. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History Oh, praised be the beauty of this earth, the beauty, and the bloom, and the mirthfulness thereof! Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z She went puffing from the room in busy mirthfulness. Sinister Street, vol. 2 And now the real mirthfulness of Rhenish life began to display itself. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Off they set, then, in high spirits, which, however, they faithfully kept within the bounds of quiet mirthfulness. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies "I don't know what an opera is like," said Helen with a kind of bright mirthfulness at her own ignorance. Helen Grant's Schooldays Oh, praised be the beauty of this earth; the beauty, and the bloom, and the mirthfulness thereof. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z The deep creases running from the corners of the mouth to the narrow nostrils showed the expression was habitual and without the saving grace of mirthfulness. Trusia A Princess of Krovitch Margret looked up at her with a queer mirthfulness in her glance. An Isle in the Water "If you found that he was unworthy, would that―" She half smiled, though without any mirthfulness. The House by the Lock She cared not to repress her emotions of sadness or mirthfulness as occasions arose to excite them. Maria Antoinette Makers of History Out of the heart of mirthfulness, this shadow had come forth to him. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z Oh yes," continued Brooke, "there are lots of authorities to be quoted in favor of mirthfulness. A Castle in Spain A Novel The single candle by which she had been reading showed the shining mirthfulness of the eyes with which the two regarded each other. Aurora the Magnificent No notice was taken of this salute, and he added with an offensive mirthfulness: “Perhaps I ought to say, ‘Good-morning, mother.’” A Singer from the Sea Nor can the various public and even private buildings, which are daily springing up around us, like so many mushrooms, be contemplated 12 without considerable emotions of mirthfulness. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue And Primrose is fond of having ever so many enjoy her good time and mirthfulness. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia Their mirthfulness, then, at least, grows with the joy of spreading it. Introduction to the Science of Sociology In some instances it can scarcely be associated with any idea of mirthfulness, yet in the love of strange, startling, and incongruous ideas there is something bordering on the humorous. The Land of Thor In the background Monsieur Peyrolles watched all this mirthfulness with indifference and his master’s face with attention. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama The Old Trapper evidently relished the mirthfulness of his companion, for his face was lighted with the amused expression of the humorist when he has told to an appreciative comrade an experience against himself. Holiday Tales Christmas in the Adirondacks She turned in time to meet the troop of children who, in a state of subdued mirthfulness suitable to the day and their proximity to their grandfather, were drawing near. David Fleming's Forgiveness Then he laughed so sweetly, so naturally, chuckled so mirthfully that Honora had to weep and thank God for this holy mirthfulness, which sounded like the spontaneous, careless, healthy mirth of a boy. The Art of Disappearing She smiled with the provoking mirthfulness of a mischievous child. Mugby Junction At times he is taciturn and solemn, and then bubbles over with mirthfulness. The Vanishing Race As to his face, mention has already been made of the sober gaze lightened by a suggestion of sly mirthfulness. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] It did not quench, indeed, their natural mirthfulness, but it filled them with strong purposes and high thoughts. St. Winifred's, or The World of School There was a sprightly mirthfulness in the touch of it, not unpleasing to her. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance By and by Mrs Snow wearied a little for the mirthfulness and laughter that had sometimes needed to be gently checked during her former visit. Janet's Love and Service He had lost the mirthfulness and loquacity of the previous day, and we rode on for a full hour in silence. Among the Pines or, South in Secession Time I heard him laugh, with the hereditary mirthfulness of men of that occupation. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 104, June, 1866 Indeed, the innocent unconsciousness of anything derogatory to her name or character which belonged to Adèle, and her consequent cheery mirthfulness, were sources of infinite annoyance to Miss Eliza. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 Granted, a measure of truth in the charge; for large mirthfulness and large imitation lead children to do things "just for fun," which all the time they know better than to persist in. Etiquette Mrs. G. Frank, thee must not transcend the truth in thy mirthfulness. Autographs for Freedom, Volume 2 (of 2) (1854) And are we not heartily ashamed of ourselves, amidst this general din of working mirthfulness, for having, but an hour ago, abused the jovial and generous Autumn, and thanked Heaven that he was dead? Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 It was a sorrowful day at the Upfold Farm in spite of the children's unconscious mirthfulness. Cobwebs and Cables His complexion was dark, and his eyes hazel; and when his countenance was lit upon the recitation of some witty tale, he looked the impersonation of mirthfulness. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume III The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century Save in the mirthfulness of which he is an ever-bubbling spring, Posey has become, in looks and gestures, in mode of thought and manner of expression, as much Indian as white. Emerson's Wife and Other Western Stories Confident, but entirely unassuming; serious, but without sadness; joyous, but not to mirthfulness; eager, but without haste; she moves steadily forward with steps timed to the rhythmic music of the spheres. The Madonna in Art See what Carlyle says in The Hero as Poet, about Shakespeare's "mirthfulness and love of laughter." Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson His face glowed with mirthfulness, and his melancholy humor seemed to have vanished as if by magic. The Home in the Valley He spurned everything mean and ungenerous,—was genial in disposition, indeed brimming with mirthfulness, and, in every situation, attracted to himself numerous friends. Adèle Dubois A Story of the Lovely Miramichi Valley in New Brunswick And what can be more exhilarating than the innocent mirthfulness, the unaffected kindnesses, the witty speeches, the sprightly conversations which are universally incident to such occasions? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy This catastrophe was so patent to all beholders as to excite equal wonder and mirthfulness. For Woman's Love Ishmael, strong in conscious worth, and believing the words of Alfred to be only reckless assertion, senseless abuse, laughed aloud with sincere, boyish mirthfulness at its absurdity. Ishmael Or, In the Depths While the unfortunate sportsman was bewailing his fate he discovered the face of his "butler," who was peering out from between the bushes with an expression of mingled humility and mirthfulness. The Home in the Valley The cause was the levity and mirthfulness which were displayed on Third day of the week previous. The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years No effort was made, however, to take the mirthfulness out of me, and I doubt if anything could have succeeded in this. The World As I Have Found It Sequel to Incidents in the Life of a Blind Girl Where now was that lustrous beaming beauty of mirthfulness, which was wont to dawn in those eyes? Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood A feeling of mirthfulness, which sometimes takes me on most inappropriate occasions, seized me, and I sat down on the ground, powerless at the moment when Carlo most needed help. Around The Tea-Table The organ of mirthfulness in him was very large. William Lloyd Garrison The Abolitionist One ghostly boat shall some time bear From scenes of mirthfulness or care Each fated human soul,— Shall waft and leave its burden where The waves of Lethe roll. Echoes from the Sabine Farm The consciousness of having performed his duty as a father and his faith in the power of the letter had brought back his mirthfulness and good-humour. The Bishop and Other Stories There are many people whose chief mirthfulness is in that line. The Abominations of Modern Society No matter how often Field played his antics before or on his wife, they always seemed to take her by surprise and evoked a remonstrance in which pride over his mirthfulness mollified all displeasure. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 1 Madge's mind was not colorless, if her face was, and she gradually began to respond to his mirthfulness, and to take an interest, intelligent for a child, in what occupied his thoughts. A Young Girl's Wooing The manner of his contact with many Californians is not calculated to evoke mirthfulness. California Sketches, Second Series If there was not reason, mirthfulness, love, honor, and fidelity in a dog, he did not know where to look for it. Adopting an Abandoned Farm The Sabbath worship extended into Monday's conversation, and Tuesday's bargain, and Wednesday's mirthfulness, and Thursday's controversy, and Friday's sociality, and Saturday's calculation. Forty Years in South China The Life of Rev. John Van Nest Talmage, D.D. And we wonder why, when all around Is song and revelry, Their joyous mirthfulness should sound, To us, so mournfully. Withered Leaves from Memory's Garland To her brothers, too, she endeared herself exceedingly by her helpful, cheery ways and the strong vein of fun and mirthfulness which ran through her daily life. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss Among its inmates were two young cousins, Joseph and Mary Whittaker; the latter a merry, handsome girl, relieving the tedium of garrison-duty with her light-hearted mirthfulness and— "Making a sunshine in that shady place." The Boy Captives "Indeed!" cried Annie, a look of maiden mirthfulness peeping out of her face again. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories When "Vanity Fair" first appeared, we thought we saw in it the germ of a journal which might be an exponent of our national spirit of mirthfulness, and we took occasion to say so briefly. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 58, August, 1862 All was of a piece with her—her simplicity, her grace, her naturalness and absence of vanity; her courtesy, her sympathy, her mirthfulness. Peter Ibbetson It is true that on such occasions he was not conspicuous for any special mirthfulness; but his good-humour had always been somewhat subdued in character. The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories And, as though to vouch for the truth of the mirthfulness, she lay back in her chair and shook with hearty laughter. Lord Kilgobbin A fit of mirthfulness is hardly less fatal. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays I heard him laugh, with the traditionary mirthfulness of men of that occupation. Passages from the American Notebooks, Volume 2. The reason of the mirthfulness of these top-men was, that they always looked out upon the blue, boundless, dimpled, laughing, sunny sea. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War The mirthfulness of the little madcap was contagious, and not unfrequently the giggle of Tulipa and the low musical laugh of Rosabella mingled with the concert. A Romance of the Republic But at the time its mirthfulness did not appeal to him. The Prince and Betty The mirthfulness of his early days passed, as well it might, but a better possession— cheerfulness—remained to the end. Anne Bradstreet and Her Time It frequently happens in human life that facility of imagination, agreeable talents, a good-natured mirthfulness are taken for ornaments of the mind. Aesthetical Essays of Frederich Schiller They messed by themselves; forming a dinner-party, not to be exceeded ire mirthfulness, by a club of young bridegrooms, three months after marriage, completely satisfied with their bargains, after testing them. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Nature had written mirthfulness in the shape of her beautiful eyes, which now contrasted strangely with their startled and sad expression. A Romance of the Republic Their mirthfulness and kindliness are most winning; their horses, food, clothes, and time are all bestowed on one so freely, and one lives amongst them with a most restful sense of absolute security. The Hawaiian Archipelago So she kept them to herself, and sought by forced mirthfulness to disguise them. The Earth Trembled Poor little man, he had a face that was cut for mirthfulness, and his woefulness was both touching and amusing. The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland Of these Laughing Earth had made one, but alas! a few years before she had become "a portion of the mirthfulness That once she made more mirthful." Letters from America But her present mirthfulness was assumed; and it was contrary to her nature to act a part. A Romance of the Republic He was so handsome, so companionable, so vital with spirit and mirthfulness, that his simple presence was exhilarating, and he had won his influence like the sun in spring-time. Nature's Serial Story The relaxation of her cold aspect into mirthfulness, and an approach to kindness had enchanted him; while her ardent, honest, fearless nature appealed to him powerfully. The Earth Trembled As he tried to analyze her power he concluded that it lay chiefly in the mirthfulness, the joyousness of her spirit. His Sombre Rivals I was worsted in this encounter, and I saw the old gleam of mirthfulness in Miss Warren's eyes. A Day of Fate He was utterly unconventional, and while readily unbending into mirthfulness, he regarded life as an exceedingly serious thing. From Jest to Earnest The young fellow seemed to relish the ceremony exceedingly, and responsive mirthfulness gleamed for a moment in Amy's eyes. Nature's Serial Story "The idea of my telling you anything of the kind!" and there was a flash of mirthfulness in her face which left him in a most tormenting state of uncertainty. The Earth Trembled Her mirthfulness, her own happiness, is so genuine that it is contagious. His Sombre Rivals She was pale, and her attempts at mirthfulness were forced and feeble. An Original Belle There was nothing trivial, however, in their interplay of mirthfulness—nothing that would prevent the child from coming to him should her heart become burdened with sin or sorrow. Without a Home Even during the quiet midday meal they flashed with an irrepressible mirthfulness, and not one at the table escaped his aggressive nonsense. Nature's Serial Story She hardly received the respect that was due to her better understanding and naturally strong points of character, because she hid them mainly behind an exterior of captivating mirthfulness and never ceasing smiles. The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes. But the characteristic which won Graham's interest most strongly was her abounding mirthfulness. His Sombre Rivals I never dreamed before that it could be so sweet to bless an enemy," she said, with a gleam of her old mirthfulness, "and I have dreamed about it. An Original Belle But over this there comes a shudder and a groan that all the mirthfulness of the careless was impotent to drown. Friends and Neighbors I heard one lady remarking how 'reserved and distingue you were, and another," she added, with a flash of her ever-ready mirthfulness, "said you were 'deliciously homely.' Nature's Serial Story He seemed to be the kind of man who would inspire his children with affection: grave but benign, amiably diffident, with a hint of lurking mirthfulness about his eyes and lips. The Odd Women THE mirthfulness which at times reigned among us was in strange and shocking contrast with the situation of some of the invalids. Omoo "You, like ourselves, must submit to the fortunes of war," she replied, with a sudden gleam of her old mirthfulness. An Original Belle I must say their laughter throughout was far beyond the mirthfulness of the facts. An Open-Eyed Conspiracy; an Idyl of Saratoga ‘Then go away!’ said Anne, changed from mirthfulness to irritation by his rough manner. The Trumpet-Major A few of the men only remained silent, deliberately holding aloof from the renewed mirthfulness. The Elusive Pimpernel Though a certain mirthfulness succeeded his first pangs at leaving home, Wymontoo—we will call him thus—gradually relapsed into his former mood, and became very melancholy. Omoo Ah!" replied the Superior, in a tone of mock severity, while his eyes overran with mirthfulness, "you are a crowd of miserable sinners who will die without benefit of clergy—only you don't know it! The Golden Dog All mirthfulness, except what the children called forth, was reserved for Arthur's room; but he thought Percy as gay and light-hearted as ever, and his sister not much less so. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife So much had they flung aside the sombre habitudes of daily life, that they seemed born to be sportive forever, and endowed with eternal mirthfulness instead of any deeper joy. The Marble Faun - Volume 1 The Romance of Monte Beni Levin felt envious of this health and mirthfulness; he longed to take part in the expression of this joy of life. Anna Karenina The two brothers were inseparable; slender, gray-eyed youths, full of enthusiasm, Clifford grave and quiet, Sidney, the elder, playful with a dainty mirthfulness. A Biography of Sidney Lanier |
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