| 单词 | Mugwump |
| 例句 | Techno and electronica dominate but, as they digitise everything from folk to rockabilly, people like It's A Fine Line, Mugwump, Walls, Three Lions, Popnoname and Jörg Burger bring a distinct rock undertone. Kompakt bring guitars to techno 2010-09-03T23:06:00Z The No Labels group is spiritual kin to the late 19th century Mugwumps, who were mostly Republicans so appalled by their party’s seaminess they supported Democrat Grover Cleveland in 1884. Opinion | Voters do not want a Biden-Trump rematch. A third option might appeal. 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Mugwump, mug′wump, n. an Indian chief: a person of great importance, or who thinks himself so: a humorous political use of the above. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) 2012-01-11T03:00:23.770Z Turgenev's brilliant analysis of Rudin must stand for all time as a perfect portrait of the educated Slav, a person who fulfils the witty definition of a Mugwump, "one who is educated beyond his capacity." Essays on Modern Novelists 2011-11-22T03:00:10.817Z We therefore refer him to his class: he is a typical politician, a single-track mind, a combination of Mugwump and Boss Tweed. Life's Minor Collisions 2011-11-03T02:00:17.547Z These Independent Republicans became known as "Mugwumps," an Indian name meaning a great or wise person. A History of the Republican Party 2011-10-14T02:00:29.980Z Some improvement in this direction has been made by the appearance of the set of people known as the "Mugwumps," who are, in the main, men of cultivation. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 The Republican party was still further weakened by the defection of a large body of independents, known as “Mugwumps.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" His ministers, the Grand Chew Chew, the Chief Chow Chow, and General Mugwump, were no better, and keeping peace in the palace took all the Scarecrow's cleverness. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island Here Cassius and Brutus meet, and Cassius tries to make a Mugwump of Brutus, so that they can organize a new movement. Nye and Riley's Wit and Humor (Poems and Yarns) At Marabout the Mugwump sniffs and sneers; Gregarious 'votes of thanks' and sheepish 'cheers' Stir him to satire scornful. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, February 8, 1890 Perhaps the nearest English, or rather American, equivalent is the name Mugwump. The 'Patriotes' of '37 A Chronicle of the Lower Canada Rebellion Even a Mugwump is becoming a doubtful being.... The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV "She is a sister of the King of the Golden Islands," whispered General Mugwump. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island But enough of the reformers went with the Mugwumps to lessen Blaine's chances of election. The New Nation Was retribution following thus fast because of that subterfuge of Mugwump? Emmy Lou Her Book and Heart New York Family Journal.—A few days ago the Mugwumps thought they were as big and powerful as Hell Gate, with all its attachments, before General Newton blew it up. Donahoe's Magazine, Volume 15, No. 1, January 1886 To this remark, the state of mind of our friends, whom we are in the habit of calling Mugwumps, and who like to call themselves Independents, is an exception. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 The Princes kept nodding to one another, and the Grand Chew Chew and General Mugwump had their heads together at every opportunity. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island The origin of the name "Mugwump" is not entirely clear, but it was well known as an opprobrious epithet, and was applied now by party regulars to the "holier-than-thou" reformers. The New Nation The Mugwumps cannot object to them, because they change from side to side so easily. Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O Being a Mugwump, the mere name of a party holds no superstitious sway over my imagination. The Mayor of Warwick Mr. Schurz was a great favorite with our Independents and Mugwumps, many of whom had, like him, left the Republican Party in 1872, and some of whom had not returned to their old allegiance. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 The Grand Chew Chew and General Mugwump followed, attired in brilliant silk robes of state. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island The Mugwumps left Chicago and at once opened negotiations with the Democratic leaders. The New Nation There is at present in New York a considerable number of musical Mugwumps, persons who formerly doted on Italian opera, but who now find it tiresome after hearing German opera. Chopin and Other Musical Essays His interest in politics was the academic interest of the typical Mugwump he had confessed himself to be, and too much confined to an occasional vote of protest. The Mayor of Warwick The history of no people is heroical to its Mugwumps. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 The Mugwumps are the guests of the Democratic Party. The Bay State Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4 Though the "regular" Republicans called them "Mugwumps" and laughed at them as the "men milliners, the dilettanti, and carpet knights of politics," they had a following that was not to be despised. History of the United States "I'd have believed anything but that you would be a dashed Mugwump!" groaned the third. The Honorable Peter Stirling and What People Thought of Him He was a constitutional "Mugwump": he cared for neither parties nor men, but for ideas. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 To his mind the entire Mugwump movement revolved around Grover Cleveland and opposition to the election of Mr. Blaine. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 The nomination of Blaine was the signal for the revolt of a wing of the Republicans, which took the name of Independents, and received the nickname of "Mugwumps." A School History of the United States Coming upon the political scene in the early eighties, he had associated himself with the reformers in the Republican party; but he was no Mugwump. History of the United States Both have been zealous Democrats; both have been zealous Republicans; both have been zealous Mugwumps. What Is Man? and Other Essays The Democrats insist that I'm a Republican, but that party declines the responsibility; the infidels call me a religious crank, the clergy an Atheist, and even the Mugwumps regard me with suspicion. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 12 The former was not only the idol, but the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the decalogue to many of Field's Mugwump friends whom he cherished personally, but detested and lampooned politically. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 These Republicans, however, who took the more critical attitude toward their party formed the core of the "Mugwump" or Independent movement. The United States Since the Civil War The Mugwumps and Cleveland Democracy in 1884.—Though aided by Republican dissensions, the Democrats were slow in making headway against the political current. History of the United States In our news columns we're neither Democrat nor Republican nor Mugwump nor Reform. The Great God Success They were called by their opponents "Mugwumps," and since they believed they were acting for the best, they did not mind being called that or any other name. Theodore Roosevelt General McClurg: "The Mugwump doctrine of free-will argues that every voter may vote as he chooses, irrespective of party, so long as his vote involves the election of Grover Cleveland." Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 I told him I did not care whether he got into parliament or not; so he called me Mugwump and went his way. Man and Superman The revolt against corruption in politics which produced the Liberal Republican outbreak in the seventies and the Mugwump movement of the eighties was followed by continuous criticism of American political and economic development. History of the United States There used to be quite a number of us Mugwumps, but I think I'm the only one left. Mark Twain's Speeches So many prominent and able Republicans joined the Mugwumps it is sometimes forgotten that many more equally good and wise Republicans refused to "bolt," but stayed with the party and voted for Mr. Blaine. Theodore Roosevelt As I have said, he was a thorough-going partisan Republican, and he preferred a straight-out Democrat to an independent—or Mugwump, as the independents have been styled since 1884, when they bolted Blaine. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 All Democrats are insane, but not one of them knows it; none but the Republicans and Mugwumps know it. Christian Science The Republican party press gloated over the situation and was fond of dwelling upon the way in which old-line Democrats were being snubbed while the Mugwumps were favored. The Cleveland Era; a chronicle of the new order in politics At one time, when Godkin had been particularly caustic, and the Mugwumps at Harvard were unusually critical, Roosevelt attended a committee meeting at the University. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography Mr. Stone: "I guess you've got into the wrong 'bus, my friend, and I'm rather glad of it, for one vice-president of a bank is all the Mugwump party can stand." Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Mr. Thompson then introduced Mr. Franklin H. Head, who, he said, was a Mugwump. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 All the Republicans are insane, but only the Democrats and Mugwumps can perceive it. Christian Science Field was very fond of describing himself as a martyr to the Mugwump vapors and megrims that prevailed in the editorial rooms of the Daily News. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 While Curtis himself bolted and helped to organize the Mugwumps, Roosevelt, after his trip to the West, returned to New York and took a vigorous part in the campaign. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography Field, throughout the campaign, stood by Blaine and Logan and defied the Mugwumps to do their worst. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Mr. Head: "I am a Mugwump to the extent of voting as I choose, and irrespective of party, but I draw the line at Grover Cleveland this time." Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 He scoffed at the idea of becoming a Mugwump, but declared himself ready to renounce his Republicanism and become a Democrat. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 Field announced that he preferred to be enrolled as a Democrat, and to accept his share in all the obloquy which he laid at the Democratic door rather than affiliate with the Mugwump bolters. Eugene Field, a Study in Heredity and Contradictions — Volume 2 |
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