| 单词 | nimbleness |
| 例句 | She slips a note into his hand and darts off with surprising nimbleness. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z He had one leg too short, and the makings of a humpback, but he moved forward toward her with surprising speed and nimbleness. The Princess Bride 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z Throughout his career, Drake’s nimbleness has made him one of pop’s most consistently inventive stars, willing to absorb and reinterpret any number of regional and global styles. Drake, in Search of an Enemy Besides Himself 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “The Life & Crimes of Doris Payne” has an embarrassment of riches in Ms. Payne’s story, and it’s often a ripping good yarn, but, as a film, it lacks the nimbleness and resourcefulness f its subject. ‘The Life & Crimes of Doris Payne,’ About a Real Jewel Thief 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z She liked to fire the big guns, and her later pieces on writers like Melville and James lack the nimbleness of her earlier takes. ‘The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick’ Gives Off a Bright Light 2017-10-09T04:00:00Z Though Caribbean-bound itineraries account for nearly a third of the market, increasingly more exotic itineraries are being offered, particularly aboard small ships with the nimbleness to call at less-developed ports. Roundup : 6 Trends in Cruising 2014-03-13T16:01:40Z Gucci Mane, recently released from prison for the umpteenth time, sounds no worse for wear here, managing impressive nimbleness with his mealy mouth. New Music from Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame 2011-08-08T22:27:29Z Similarly, the size of the vessels allows for more nimbleness to get into untouched areas and smaller towns that the bigger vessels can’t. Why 2021 will be the year of the Alaska micro-cruise 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z The final section is an unconventional haunted house story that reveals both the source of Chuck’s nimbleness on his feet and the meaning of what came earlier. Can’t Sleep? Let Stephen King Keep You Company 2020-04-19T04:00:00Z Part of the work’s generosity and nimbleness lies in Ms. Truscott’s ability to keep all these elements on equal footing without making things seem cluttered. Dance Review: Adrienne Truscott’s ‘ Too Freedom ’ at the Kitchen 2012-12-10T22:48:09Z Much of that emanates from the nimbleness and force of language. 'Theater of War' evokes eternal truths of battlefield in reading by David Strathairn, Alfred Molina and Heather Goldenhersh 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Peopled with more than a dozen characters from around the globe, it poses an acting challenge that the show’s star, Erika Rose, met with impressive nimbleness. Women’s Voices Festival a Potent Reminder of Who Goes Unheard Onstage 2018-02-05T05:00:00Z His understatement belies the nimbleness and nuance that characterize these studies in romantic behavior. Films of Hong Sang-soo Capture Pleasures and Pratfalls of Attraction 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z This is something for those who have not only January hours to spare, but a demonstrated nimbleness of fingers. Books of Style: Turning the Pages on 2010 2010-12-18T00:19:28Z Mr. Lewis still had some nimbleness to show off in the present day, too. Jerry Lewis Holds Sway at the Friars Club 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z But no, it’s only Ms. Sun up there, switching voices with such nimbleness that she rarely relies on monologue. Review: ‘Pike St.,’ Where One Woman Speaks for All 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z If only this nimbleness were matched by the movie itself. Cannes 2012 diary: day two 2012-05-17T15:11:18Z What's unique is his nimbleness in keeping a step ahead of our sense of what kind of joke he's telling. Stewart Lee ? review 2010-10-22T21:17:00Z That involved a certain “technical nimbleness” and going outside of the standard global distribution system software that travel companies use to make reservations. A Booking Site Is Offering Flights to Cuba (With an Asterisk) 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Another enchanting idea was to portray the Forest Bird as a lanky, bookish young woman in cardinal-red pants and coat; the soprano Stacey Tappan sang the part with nimbleness and sweet sound. Music Review: A Pair of Siegfrieds Complete the ?Ring? 2011-06-20T21:38:53Z Faced with the scale and nimbleness of a wily cancer, you can’t help but feel insufficient. Watching My Mother Watch Music 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z The strings supplied a lovely sheen and ready nimbleness but lacked somewhat in power, at least for Mahler, the fortes more brilliant than intimidating. Danish National Symphony debuts at Segerstrom with Deborah Voigt 2017-04-02T04:00:00Z A smaller physical footprint, Conner says, “gives us the nimbleness to continue to do that.” D.C. Fringe Festival finds its new home in Connersmith gallery Its immediacy comes in part from the brisk naturalism of the performances and the nimbleness and fluidity of the editing. Review: ‘BPM (Beats Per Minute)’ Captures the Fierce AIDS Fight 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z He sings with huskiness and nimbleness, plangency and viscosity — sometimes all of these at once. Best Albums of 2022 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z I am not going to get in the game of choosing one performance over the other; both negotiate the leaps in rhetorical register, from the plain-vanilla vernacular to the robustly lyric, with impressive nimbleness. Theater Review: ?An Iliad? at New York Theater Workshop 2012-03-08T03:00:16Z Mostly the players bring to this music the same combination of heft and nimbleness that they bring to the Vivaldi. New Music Looks at Vivaldi?s ?Four Seasons? 2010-04-01T17:07:00Z Would that such grace and nimbleness characterized the rest of this creaky production. Review | Despite some first-rate performances, ‘Hero’s Welcome’ is a slog 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Combining the curiosity of a novice with the nimbleness of an expert, Auerbach offers with each project a truly refreshing contribution to contemporary art — namely, the conviction that the world is still full of wonder. In San Francisco, Art That Unspools the Mysteries of the Universe 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z By New York museum standards, the turnaround time for the new space is whiplash fast, but Mr. Lubell said that he hoped the center would become known for such nimbleness. Young and Zazeela’s ‘Dream House’ Is Getting a New Lease at Dia 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z The Flea’s founders plan to maintain this sense of nimbleness in their new home, which they hope to open in 2015. Flea Theater Gets a Place to Call Home 2013-12-08T22:36:06Z This evening of improvised tap and live music showcases his mesmerizing combination of nimbleness and powerful propulsion. 6 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Robert Darnton, writing in The New York Review of Books, praised the book’s “conceptual nimbleness” while questioning the idea that the French Revolution is a story of cluttered desks. Noting the History of the Paper Trail 2012-12-16T20:47:26Z Brown demanded a lot of his band, and Mr. Stubblefield, with playing that had punch, nimbleness and wet texture, never appeared to be breaking a sweat. Clyde Stubblefield, the ‘Funky Drummer’ for James Brown, Dies at 73 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z But the original secret weapon of "A Gentleman's Guide" was Jefferson Mays, who portrayed with preternatural nimbleness the show's gallery of snooty eccentrics. 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder' kills it at the Ahmanson 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z In “Company B,” performed to songs by the Andrews Sisters, Michael Trusnovec brought a new nimbleness to the bespectacled “Oh Johnny” role, usually played by another dancer. Dance Review: ‘Dance for $20’ at the Vail International Dance Festival 2013-08-08T21:41:43Z The portrait, which is on view now, managed to star in an exhibition of Danish Golden Age art in 2019, the same year it was acquired, because of the museum’s nimbleness. The Art Fair Curators Love 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The nimbleness and electricity of Ms. Olds’s best sex poems, however, will not be denied. Sharon Olds, Laureate of Sexuality, Scrutinizes the Body in ‘Odes’ 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The episode is yet another example of maladroit public relations from a manager who, when hired, was supposed to have shown nimbleness in such matters. The Met's Klinghoffer Problem 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z Let the rehabilitation campaign start here and now: This is some of the most effective sci-fi popcorn of the past few years, and it moves with a nimbleness that’s relatively rare among such juggernauts. Five Science-Fiction Movies to Stream Now 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z “I liked his nimbleness, how he could be funny one moment and dead cold serious the next,” Johnson said on a recent afternoon here at the Peninsula hotel. Don Johnson Is Back as ‘Nash Bridges.’ Why? 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Another said what they saw as a perceived lack of nimbleness had made things worse. Hussain departure makes things awkward for Labour frontbench 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z He later toned down his partisan rhetoric, but Faircloth had no answer in 1998 for Edwards’ toothy grin, boyish looks and verbal nimbleness as a lawyer. Former North Carolina Sen. Lauch Faircloth dies at 95 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z This place gave me a sharpness and a nimbleness. It will always be from Compton Ave and Century Blvd to the world for Rush Davis 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z An actual emergency, an event that requires an instant augmentation of the president’s power to act unilaterally, is a sudden surprise requiring quick executive nimbleness. Opinion | Four ways Congress could begin reversing its self-diminishment 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z Traits that can signal likely success include a passion for problem solving, grit to withstand the ups and downs, curiosity to peek around corners, and nimbleness to pivot when called for. From the DealBook Summit: Leaders Look Into the Future 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z As Obama acknowledges, such nimbleness with needle and thread was, for Black women throughout American history, more often born of economic necessity than developed as a hobby. Michelle Obama's new book is self-help — but it goes high 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z "My general broad view was given the pace of change... being independent and having the flexibility and nimbleness to react would be of enormous value to us." Rishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The imaginative spryness of the design team is as instrumental to the production’s success as the nimbleness of conductor Kazem Abdullah, who expertly guides the orchestra through African, Muslim and American styles. Commentary: Redemption, writ large, in L.A. Opera's divine 'Omar' 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Borg chalks up state regulators’ successes to a nimbleness not shared by the SEC. How state regulators supplanted the feds in policing crypto markets 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z There is also the fact that some of the authors I’ve most admired have exhibited nimbleness and fluidity. Silvia Moreno-Garcia ignored the experts and trusted her instincts. Now she's a bestseller 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z And Twitter’s size, experts said, has also accorded it a certain nimbleness that enables it to punch above its weight. Twitter can’t afford to be one of the world’s most influential websites 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z And then there’s the task of nurturing a habit of nimbleness. As global health threats evolved, the CDC didn't 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z In multilayered plants like rice, wheat, maize and soy, this extra nimbleness could theoretically increase photosynthesis in the middle layers of leaves, which are constantly flitting between sunlight and shadow during the day. Scientists Boost Crop Performance by Engineering a Better Leaf 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z The document laid out several issues, including CDC’s lack of nimbleness during public health emergencies. CDC, under fire, lays out plan to become more nimble and accountable 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Congress came to recognize that it lacked the knowledge, time and nimbleness to set myriad, intricate technical standards across a broad and expanding range of issues. E.P.A. Ruling Is Milestone in Long Pushback to Regulation of Business 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Yamada’s nimbleness made him a fine fit with guest pianist Stewart Goodyear, whose incisive attack of Tchaikovsky’s 1874 concerto made for one of the most memorable performances of it I’ve ever seen. Review | NSO takes on Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and the racket of the audience 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z Our nimbleness to adapt to new situations as we become less physically potent, as we age — those things are obviously related. After Frank Bruni suffered a stroke, he saw the world differently 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Putin’s assault against a phantom “genocide” in Ukraine meets the nimbleness, even the humor, of a people unified and galvanized by the Russian leader’s obsessive talk of their nonexistence as a nation. A Surge of Unifying Moral Outrage Over Russia’s War 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z That might have upsides for due process, but it’s sure to have downsides for innovation and competition as upstarts seeking to challenge today’s behemoths lose the advantage of nimbleness. Opinion | The U.S. could learn from Europe’s online speech rules 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z I was pleasantly surprised by the nimbleness of Thomas Kail’s stage and screen direction, which so generously and self-effacingly served the material. The highs and lows of the new movie musical boom 2021-11-13T05:00:00Z Will it really improve the effectiveness and nimbleness of U.S. counterterrorism efforts to lose a forward presence in South Asia? Opinion | Why did Biden want the Afghanistan withdrawal tied to the 20th anniversary of 9/11? 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z With many popular sites nearly or fully booked through Labor Day, Park Service spokeswoman Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles said planning, nimbleness and patience will be key. Independence Day comes early for holiday weekend travelers eager to escape pandemic 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z But he also has a nimbleness that he showed to skate across the blueline, as well as a rocket of a shot. ‘Complete package’: Anthony Mantha impresses in Capitals debut 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z Dugdale, a stout 5 feet 8, was plagued by questions about his nimbleness, and he struggled to establish himself in the major leagues. This man’s huge collection of Seattle baseball memorabilia represents a lifetime of work — and centuries of baseball 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z We laugh and marvel at the dexterity, the Dickensian nimbleness of his fingers, this other, better, sense of digital theft. The gold chain that got away 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z A challenge is to promote innovation without simply padding private sector profit on the one hand or stifling private sector nimbleness on the other. Opinion | Unless America acts now, China could trounce it in artificial intelligence 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Mondragón cites its pandemic performance as evidence of its nimbleness, as well as the operational advantages of trust flowing from a sense of shared purpose. Co-ops in Spain’s Basque Region Soften Capitalism’s Rough Edges 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z Marlowe said he wanted MCI, whose proposal was dated Nov. 16, to be the first to apply to demonstrate its nimbleness. Iowa’s contact-tracing firm helped Trump, Reynolds campaigns 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z With astonishing nimbleness and speed, businesses in the United States and worldwide have accomplished remarkable feats — most notably the biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies trying to fight the virus. The Pandemic Is Showing Us How Capitalism Is Amazing, and Inadequate 2020-11-14T05:00:00Z But Biden, though he did grow visibly angry at times, addressed, defended and occasionally ignored the president’s missiles with a nimbleness that defied his reputation for gaffes and rhetorical clumsiness. Sleepy Joe? In final debate, Biden navigated a minefield of Trump disruptions 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Hardmeyer said the bank has “quickness, nimbleness, flexibility” and strong relationships with community banks that create an advantage. Bank of North Dakota boosts coronavirus business aid 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z Even in less groundbreaking fare, Ms. de Havilland was admired for the nimbleness of her performances. Olivia de Havilland, two-time Oscar winner and last surviving star of ‘Gone With the Wind,’ dies at 104 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z This nimbleness allowed local businesses to compete with low-cost overseas suppliers, but it also exposed employees to possible infection and reignited allegations that its low-income, largely immigrant workforce was being exploited. How the L.A. apparel industry became mask makers 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Cobb often said the key to maintaining a strong rapport with Davis — on record or in person — was exuding a good- humored nimbleness of mind. Jimmy Cobb, consummate jazz drummer for Miles Davis, dies at 91 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z Such nimbleness is one advantage that small-business owners have over larger competitors, said Josh Baron, a partner at BanyanGlobal Family Business Advisors and an adjunct professor at the Columbia Business School. ‘I Didn’t Want to Shut My Doors’: Businesses Find Ways to Survive 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z “It’s unlocking a world of experimentation and nimbleness,” Ms. LaFrance said. Coronavirus Brings a Surge to News Sites 2020-03-20T04:00:00Z For all the nimbleness with which she flits around – a slight, otherworldly figure with a drift of auburn hair – there is an anxiety in her relationship with her surroundings. Vivian Suter: the rainforest-dwelling artist who paints with fish glue, dogs and mud 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z He’s now at 230 pounds and is able to maintain his nimbleness. Seahawks’ Penny eager for next opportunity after career day 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z But in the clutch moments of the match, Osaka displayed her nimbleness around the court to force consecutive errors from Pegula and seal victory in an hour and 31 minutes. Frustrated Osaka battles past Pegula in Beijing opener 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Senators and representatives, it is fair to say, don’t always demonstrate cultural and technological nimbleness. Antitrust laws aren’t ready for big tech 2019-07-29T04:00:00Z While the details of Nureyev’s 1961 defection in Paris are thrilling, the film falls into the trap of many historical dramas, rendering the story as surprisingly clunky, especially considering the nimbleness of its subjects. Review | Rudolf Nureyev biopic ‘The White Crow’ is a pale imitation of its subject 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z His blond goatee whiskers and notable nimbleness earned him the nickname Squirrel during his days diving for line drives as an outfielder at Long Beach State, and he has continued to pounce on any opportunity. He’s the Mets’ Mr. Mitt. But Jeff McNeil’s Most Important Possession Is His Bat. 2019-04-14T04:00:00Z Just the way he stands there glowing — there’s a performer’s grace to it, a nimbleness that lowly, unassuming writers like Forte and me can’t even touch. - The Washington Post 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z He began zipping to the right in a way 308-pound men did not run last generation, through 21 yards of evolutionary nimbleness. Alabama and Clemson have built a library of memorable plays. Now they will make some more. 2019-01-06T05:00:00Z All these traits — deep experience, nimbleness, connections, a relentless focus on the efficient construction of homes for the middle class — positioned him perfectly to ride a growing wave of federal spending on housing. Trump engaged in suspect tax schemes as he reaped riches from father 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z “We believe focus, focus, focus, nimbleness and specialization will help us,” she said. Mary Meeker, ‘Queen of the Internet,’ Is Leaving Kleiner Perkins to Start a New Fund 2018-09-14T04:00:00Z Socialism favors vast scope for ad hoc executive actions unbound by constraining laws that stifle executive nimbleness and creativity. Opinion | What might a socialist American government do? 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z "They think fast and they talk fast, and they can turn ideas on a sixpence. So it's a challenge just maintaining that mental energy, that nimbleness." Why is this Harry Potter actor covered in red paint? 2018-05-16T04:00:00Z Any hope that subway riders will see better service in the near future will depend on sweeping changes at an agency that is not known for its nimbleness. How Can the M.T.A. Rescue the Subway When It Struggles to Deliver Basics? 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z The nimbleness of corporations gives them an edge over hoary, complacent institutions, including those in higher education. Opinion | Corporations Will Inherit the Earth 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z House Speaker Mark Mickelson says his goal is to promote the flexibility and nimbleness of the institutions. South Dakota lawmakers advance bill ending university union 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Her nimbleness with foreign languages took her to the University of Paris during her junior year, where she studied completely in French. Perspective | Forget passion. This tutoring business grew out of a mother’s desperation. 2017-09-29T04:00:00Z For instance, the Hunter’s new Arcstrider subclass has a “Way of the Wind” path for more nimbleness and a “Way of the Warrior” path for more aggressive combat. I played 20 hours of Destiny 2 and it’s everything fans have been asking for 2017-09-05T04:00:00Z Moreover, his power off the tee and nimbleness around the green ostensibly make him one of the favorites. WGC-Bridgestone Invitational: Golf Digest Tournament Predictions and Analysis - Golf Digest 2017-07-31T04:00:00Z They will have to adopt two new watchwords—nimbleness and openness. A bad week for Germany’s carmakers 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Any government trying to deal with a terrible event like the Grenfell Tower disaster needs sensitivity and nimbleness. London fire: Tower victims 'may never be identified' - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z That nimbleness is the defining characteristic of these Bulldogs, whose identity is their diversity. Gonzaga Transfers Help Keep Program on Top 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z It’s very important to match the speed of the technology with the nimbleness of the teams. How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z The idea is to combine the cost-effective nimbleness of fintech with the trust, solidity and customer base of mainstream banks. Singapore tries to become a fintech hub 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z Also, the MDX is a reasonable size, adding to its nimbleness, especially in parking lots. The 2017 Acura MDX Is the Whole Package, Minus a Frill or Two 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Of course, that nimbleness also means retailers must plunge further into discounting when the data requires it. What a Michael Kors Bag at Macy’s Says About Christmas Sales 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z Anchored by Rachel Bloom’s fearless performance as the obsessive Rebecca Bunch, the show switches tones and genres with acrobatic nimbleness. From 'Full Frontal' to 'Fleabag,' it was a fertile year for television 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z In the first quarter, Beal showed off his nimbleness as three of his four makes came at the rim. John Wall struggles as Wizards fall apart in fourth to lose opener to Hawks 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z The downside of this is that the buyer loses nimbleness and is at the mercy of a sometimes fickle market. Elon Musk’s Solar Vision, Up for a Dusky Vote 2016-09-06T04:00:00Z Now, he said, “it’s more of a cruise ship and less of a cigarette boat. It’s like the New York Times—we’re not known for our nimbleness.” Pete Wells Has His Knives Out 2016-09-05T04:00:00Z To her credit, Clinton worked feverishly, demonstrated policy nimbleness and delivered impressive public performances. After health-care missteps, a chastened Hillary Clinton emerged 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Beall’s little piece of the big Park Service may have only the assets, personnel and budget of a small business, but he also has small-business nimbleness and gumption. As National Park Service turns 100, Seattle ranger personifies change 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z The X1’s flexible packaging, nimbleness, refinement and compact form shine brightly in congested cities. Video Review: BMW Brings Buttoned-Down X1 to the Crossover Party 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Amazon worries unions will burden its operations with red tape, hurting the nimbleness of facilities it is constantly adjusting to be more efficient with robots and other innovations. Amazon Proves Infertile Soil for Unions, So Far 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Does anyone truly imagine prevailing without bringing the fight everywhere — without matching cancer in its inventiveness, its nimbleness, its sheer relentlessness? Learning From the Lazarus Effect 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z But surprisingly, an individual grackle’s nimbleness didn’t have much bearing on their problem-solving skill or speed, implying that behavioral flexibility is an entirely separate skill. Watch Clever Birds Solve a Challenge From Aesop's Fables 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Having seen online marketplaces like Alibaba’s reshape how goods are sold in China, they are trying to copy the Internet giant’s nimbleness in hopes of similar sales success. China’s Tech Leaders Try Teaching Dinosaurs to Dance 2016-04-24T04:00:00Z Chen says the app's extremely low crash rate and nimbleness will help it scale to the tens of millions, and onward to hundreds of millions, of users who may want to access Reddit on mobile. Reddit launches official apps for Android and iPhone 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z The Texas senator is tapping heretofore unknown nimbleness and adaptability as he surges in the polls. Making Wisconsin Grate Again 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z The mercurial big man overwhelmed the Wizards throughout the first half from all over the court, displaying his unique blend of physicality and nimbleness. In a game they had to have, Wizards are defenseless vs. Kings 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z The plane’s size exemplifies its nimbleness in the air, at the hands of a skilled pilot such as King. Massachusetts aviator an unsung hero in World War II 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z The vast battlefield in those two countries, combined with Islamic State's nimbleness in responding to logistical setbacks, helps explain the slow pace of U.S.-led coalition operations. Sinjar aftermath highlights Islamic State resilience in Iraq 2015-12-07T05:00:00Z It merges “the wide product mix and superior grade capabilities of an integrated mill with the nimbleness and technological advancements of a mini mill,” the company says. Big River Steel Mill rises in northeast Arkansas 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z In the past, Western governments have acted on similar pleas from other African states—but this time, they have operated with unprecedented nimbleness. Nigeria’s President Enlists the West to Help Recover Stolen Money 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z That excludes the retailer’s ubiquitous 20%-off coupons, but demonstrates the nimbleness required for online competition. Bed Bath Should Plump Up Its Margins 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z He swings back hard, sometimes wildly but sometimes with the nimbleness and precision of a practiced politician. No rest for the candidates in this summer of discontent 2015-07-25T04:00:00Z This is the level of nimbleness required to keep optimizing the intended customer experience. SAPVoice: What Modern CRM Looks Like In A Natively-Digital World 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z That uncertain footing allows you to work on agility and nimbleness. Christopher McDougall Wants You to Go Outside 2015-04-14T04:00:00Z A new company’s most important strength is new thinking: even more important than nimbleness, small size affords space to think. Learning to Innovate 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z But what the coaches and talent-evaluators were scrutinizing was more art than science: footwork, accuracy and touch among quarterbacks, and nimbleness, soft hands and quick-twitch reaction, to name a few, among wideouts. The weird and wonderful NFL combine 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z “These types of donations provide nimbleness and immediate response,” Tonney said. Allen Foundation responds nimbly as Ebola epidemic shifts 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z But to seal the deal, she’d probably have to tamp down excessive talk of inevitability, forge a less combative relationship with the news media and find a nimbleness that has often eluded her. Clinton, Bush and the 2016 Presidential Election 2015-01-03T05:00:00Z Cypher’s boss, Vice President of Innovations and New Ventures Steve Yankovich, explained that the move was made to preserve the nimbleness of the lab, invoking the trite trope of a startup within a larger corporation. Inside The Secret eBay Lab Changing Real-World Shopping 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z He had started the tournament seven months after a bout of hepatitis stole a step from his nimbleness. Memories Are Forever, but Owning a Medal Isn’t for Some Soccer Legends 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z Business leaders realize that data analytics—one of the leading advantages delivered through information technology—is the most essential capability needed going forward, right after agility and nimbleness. CEOs and CFOs Are Adding Technologist To Their Job Descriptions 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z That nimbleness is evident in Allen’s $7.5 million grant to a coalition led by the University of Massachusetts. Allen Foundation responds nimbly as Ebola epidemic shifts 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z But that gives it a little bit more nimbleness if you will. J.C. Penney Could See A 50% Increase 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z These smaller firms, through their technologies, nimbleness, new business models or whatever, are nibbling away at the business base of the B2B giants. Impacting Smaller B2B Firms 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Cloud technology is key to the startups’ nimbleness. A Shortcut to Cure Big Data Headaches 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z This calculated organizational strategy is specifically designed to prevent stagnation, eliminate quagmire and maximize the nimbleness of each company. How RSE Ventures Is Revolutionizing Business As We Know It 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z These outfits aim to blend the do-gooder mentality of a charitable organization with the nimbleness of a corporate startup. Can Silicon Valley teach nonprofits how to save the world? But the ones in Sochi are shaping up to be more complicated, skiers say, involving varied terrains, jumps and turns, and requiring agility and nimbleness as much as power. Chasing Gold (and Jeans That Fit) 2014-02-11T16:00:14Z What nimbleness there is in his movement is all know-how. Jenkins: Super Bowl 2014: Peyton Manning shouldn’t retire on anyone’s terms but his own 2014-01-31T17:14:38Z Max Unger, Seattle’s starting center, said players straddled the line between nimbleness and well-being in choosing smaller shoulder pads. Shoulder Pads Slim Down in Faster, Sleeker N.F.L. 2014-01-30T20:29:59Z He praises Lemann’s intellectual curiosity and nimbleness in an industry where he had no expertise. The Brazilian Billionaire Who Controls Your Beer, Your Condiments, and Your Whopper 2013-08-29T10:00:49Z Not necessarily, according to Wiggins, who thinks many struggle for the nimbleness required to adapt to mobile trends and the demands of players. Ex-Zynga studio boss Matthew Wiggins on where social games went wrong 2013-07-18T13:54:00Z His speed and nimbleness are the elements they once hoped Carl Crawford would provide. Boston’s Center Fielder of Future Gets a Second Chance at Now 2013-06-01T14:39:39Z What's more, the players were now very different to those of old, displaying technical ability, skill and nimbleness, rather than mere physical strength and athleticism. How German football reinvented itself 2013-05-23T22:46:29Z His company’s penchant for nimbleness and innovation is testimony to the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the company. Will David Morken's Bandwidth Disrupt The Smartphone Carrier Business? 2013-04-04T12:33:29Z This nimbleness will become the primary advantage over more well-established, but most likely stagnant, companies. The Four Keys to a Successful Tech Startup 2013-03-20T19:22:56Z While New Zealand has a population smaller than Los Angeles, local software companies are becoming known for demonstrating a nimbleness mirroring the entrepreneurial spirit of the Kiwi nation itself. Kiwi Startup Does Impossible: Makes Accounting Fun 2013-03-14T13:00:28Z An unstructured approach creates the nimbleness that a small growth company needs to gain new customers and maintain a flexible business model. Your Start-up Needs Some Structure 2013-02-21T16:05:00Z That nimbleness seems to be gone in America, even if entrepreneurs are still innovating in Silicon Valley. Atari bankruptcy is another lesson in how the US squanders skilled workers 2013-01-23T12:00:00Z In the fight to buck the slow-growth trend, nimbleness is key as companies move away from broad-based bets to more targeted strategies that they hope will win market share. Davos bosses hunt $5 trillion new revenue in low-growth world 2013-01-23T08:45:11Z But it might imply innate personality traits like nimbleness or toughness. Well: Holly the Cat's Incredible Journey 2013-01-20T01:27:43Z Fuel economy, nimbleness and low price are factors for the new target buyers, who are variously described as first-timers from Generation Y or veteran riders re-entering the market. Wheels: The Next Big Thing in Motorcycles: Going Small 2012-12-10T23:31:25Z Their governments have shown nimbleness and flexibility during the Economic Crisis. Greece's debt: A bail-out by any other name 2012-11-27T14:01:33Z They are especially fond of the agency's administrative nimbleness, including its commitment to kill off projects that aren't meeting milestones. [News Focus] 2012 Election: Congratulations! Now Get to Work 2012-10-28T19:55:12.653Z While his relationships with certain billionaires have drawn criticism, a big part of Mr. Clinton’s political nimbleness was his ability to shift between opulence and poverty. In Africa, Bill Clinton Works to Leave a Charitable Legacy 2012-09-04T21:34:14Z Having played tight end at Central Michigan before transferring to Wisconsin, he also has preternatural nimbleness for his build. The Fifth Down: Houston Texans, 2012 N.F.L. Season Preview 2012-08-30T10:00:27Z The hope is that Barnes's nimbleness can make him a comfortable fit in this scheme. The Fifth Down: Oakland Raiders, 2012 N.F.L. Season Preview 2012-08-16T10:00:35Z Unfortunately, Death – for all his nimbleness – is just too slow. Darksiders II Review - Part One (Xbox 360) Death Becomes Him 2012-08-14T18:32:53Z As Obama prepares to face Romney in at least three crucial contests of rhetorical nimbleness this fall, Kerry has assumed the role of the former Massachusetts governor. JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon faces House committee - US politics live 2012-06-19T14:48:00Z The larger canopies and extra weight of tandem jumps mean a little less nimbleness in flight. BASE Jumpers Double the Dare 2012-06-15T15:18:18Z There are also public relations reasons to cut the size, with many big funds coming under fire for lacking the nimbleness needed to invest in smaller, growing companies. Kleiner Perkins raises $525 million fund 2012-05-18T01:59:55Z They never stumble, are not frightened at a bit of bad road; under the saddle they will pick their own way, jumping over a log or a small stream with the nimbleness of a deer. A Breeze from the Woods, 2nd Ed. 2012-04-23T02:00:29.820Z “Part of that nimbleness is being attuned to how clients want the work priced.” Law firms look for alternatives to the billable hour 2012-04-16T00:18:00Z Her movements were very graceful; but I still watched her with disapproval, admiring, however, her nimbleness and activity. Annouchka A Tale 2012-04-13T02:00:19.120Z But she foiled me with unexpected nimbleness, and I could not push her aside, she was so very old. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Vasari set the greatest store by one of these satirical sketches, representing a boy with a lobster clawed to his finger, and a small girl laughing at his nimbleness. Women Painters of the World From the Time of Caterina Vigri, 1413-1463, to Rosa Bonheur and the Present Day 2012-03-29T02:00:13.340Z The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z The rhinoceros was now thoroughly awake; snorting angrily, he sprang to his feet with extraordinary nimbleness for so unwieldy a brute, and after a glance round came charging full at Ferrier. Settlers and Scouts 2012-03-17T02:01:06.297Z Beneath his Scotch nimbleness of mind there was a broad, tolerant, and lovable heart. Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft 2012-03-16T02:00:21.923Z He has a marvellous command of languages; is Protean in his disguises; and in nimbleness of wit outdoes any other German I have ever come across.... A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z As he anticipated, the gang, hearing these words, snapped the thread of their consultation, and tested the nimbleness of their feet. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human activities. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z Mboyo was a finely-built negro, but Samba, who had been growing rapidly, promised to outstrip his father in height, as he already excelled him in nimbleness of wit. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z He has generally a light mouth, always a leg to spare, and the nimbleness of a deer in leaping. Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport 2012-03-03T03:00:17.540Z Then with his old time tricky nimbleness he described a kind of a sliding slip, and seized a short iron bar lying on the ground. Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z Then he crawled into the embrasure, and, leaning out, saw Amos swarming with a seaman's nimbleness up the rope. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The quality of being active; nimbleness; quickness of motion; activity. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z And the nimbleness of the scamps in effecting their escape was greeted with laughter and applause. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Meanwhile the Fountain dribbled out wisdom, encouraged brains to nimbleness, distributed applause. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Caution, flexibility, nimbleness and deep knowledge of host countries are more important than ever, executives and their advisers said at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Analysis: More than ever, businesses must think "what if" 2012-01-29T14:32:35Z The Spaniards on deck, who the moment before had been laughing at the futile shots from the men on the quay, skipped down the companion way with exceeding nimbleness. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; nimbleness; activity; quickness of motion; as, strength and agility of body. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 2012-03-24T02:00:23.513Z We are to have a great hunt, wherein some of our neighbours will join us, and Otto informs us that you have great partiality for the sport, and extraordinary skill and nimbleness upon mountains. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Some question his nimbleness and potential as a runner in a spread offense. Kiel officially at Notre Dame 2012-01-18T03:35:00Z Trade Representative into a broader Commerce Department for fear it would lose its nimbleness. Obama to make statement on reform: White House 2012-01-13T12:18:15Z One of these, a long sinewy fellow, had an amazing dexterity with his knife, and a most perplexing nimbleness of movement. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z To accomplish this they would have needed the nimbleness and agility of the young sailor. Rule of the Monk or, Rome in the Nineteenth Century 2012-01-05T03:00:36.930Z In consequence I applied myself with considerable enthusiasm, and in the end acquired some nimbleness with the rapier, or, to speak more truly, the foil. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Nature was a little abrupt in the case of Abraham Lincoln; she tossed him from the nimbleness of boyhood to the gravity of manhood in a single night. Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life 2012-01-05T03:00:35.370Z Merriwell knew he must follow up his advantage, but he was barely quick enough, for the fallen ruffian scrambled to his feet with the nimbleness of a cat. Frank Merriwell's Alarm Doing His Best 2011-12-30T03:00:28.567Z At the end of his endurance, he swung round with a nimbleness surprising in a man of his bulk, and flung his axe with unerring aim at his tormentor. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z Some in the Israeli military argue for more nimbleness. How Not to Handle Protests: A Death in the West Bank 2011-12-13T02:50:23Z Yet for all that I could not but admire the nimbleness of his wits. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z A group of children rose in front of me like a flight of starlings, and scudded with barefooted nimbleness to the shelter of the houses, in a pattering, fluttering stampede. Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z His fears for Helen Hardwick had blunted his wits and stultified his reason, making him forget his old-time caution and nimbleness of mind. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z These are the right questions to ask, and both Heron and Hamilton suggest a nimbleness and flexibility that serve their organziations well in a transitional time. The ground shifts (slightly) on news curation 2011-10-28T19:48:30Z Then the prisoners acted with the nimbleness of monkeys. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z It gives nimbleness to the body, wealth to the blood, and lightness to the heart. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Crowds used to congregate here every morning to watch Toby’s capers, and admire the nimbleness with which he used to rob the fruit-stalls and levy blackmail from the vegetable vendors. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z The allure of smaller funds is their nimbleness. DealBook: Some Hedge Funds Are Saying No to New Investors 2011-09-08T00:32:06Z Eager to gain much-needed nimbleness and agility, organizations today run the risk of focusing too much on the predictable technology-centered changes but not enough on the impact to everyday human behavior and human interaction. Will the Apple iPad Replace Your Doctor? 2011-09-07T11:59:47Z Beck's nimbleness helped him avoid the pressure when he could, showing a mobility that could give him the nod ahead of Grossman. Beck inconsistent as Redskins top Buccaneers 29-24 2011-09-02T03:08:08Z It brings a glow to the cheeks, a sparkle to the eyes, and a nimbleness to the tongue which no product of the winepress ever gives. The Main Chance 2011-08-26T02:00:27.127Z He had escaped the strangling grip of circumstance; he was free, and the blood moved in his veins with a novel speed and nimbleness; he was at last upon the world's open road. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z The koodoo’s leg was broken right up in the ham, and it was a terrible handicap for an animal so big and heavy, but his nimbleness and quickness were astonishing. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z It gives life and nimbleness to the air. The Whole Armour of God 2011-07-12T02:00:30.060Z The man dropped from his perch with a cat-like nimbleness, rather noticeable in one of his apparent years. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z How much force and truth there is in this picture of the little chimney-sweep, and what graceful nimbleness in the movements of the cats that he is watching at play. Bastien Lepage 2011-06-28T02:00:12.150Z The essence of its play was nimbleness of wrist; it required quickness of spirit rather than muscular vigour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z He had scarcely uttered these words, when I beheld with amazement his body fall suddenly without animation, and at the same moment I saw the doe rise with great nimbleness. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z Nadal, on the other hand, moves with nimbleness and precision on clay. Straight Sets: Analysis: Nadal Shows Why He Is the King of Clay 2011-06-01T21:00:18Z Jacob Hartop sprang up upon the bulwarks, grasped the shrouds, and climbed up with the nimbleness of a much younger man. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z Turnaround time, as well as the nimbleness and flexibility of a company, can easily be swamped by its increasing size. Risky business 2011-04-15T16:24:47Z Much of the recent success of the curbside business derives from its nimbleness. The Megabus Effect 2011-04-07T21:00:03Z Google clearly hopes to recapture some of the nimbleness and innovative spirit of its early years. Google?s Quest to Build a Better Boss 2011-03-12T19:43:24Z "I know not of my nimbleness, but I will try," said Sweep, and plunged down headlong, as a pale moonbeam shone down and silvered the dark waters. The Green Forest Fairy Book 2011-03-04T03:01:06.297Z How you create this value depends on engagement by people, transparency across the organization, and nimbleness in action. The Fifth Shift in Business Technology 2011-02-01T05:02:03Z After that my thoughts leaped about the breakfast table with comparative nimbleness. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z And those which presumed of their nimbleness, sallied forth to fight a stone's cast from the wall. A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 2011-01-20T03:00:07.377Z With the nimbleness of a klipspringer, Hendrik bounded to one side, and ran back along the ledge, looking fearfully behind him. The Young Yagers A Narrative of Hunting Adventures in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:11:52.020Z In 1982-3, before the security clampdown, some bright sparks smuggled a piglet into The Gabba to highlight the lack of nimbleness in the England camp. The Ashes 2010: Richard Halsall is earning his bacon as fielding coach 2010-12-05T00:01:00Z Indy converted three third downs, including some nimbleness by Manning to avoid the pass rush and float a completion to Donald Brown for 25 yards. Patriots hold off Colts' comeback bid 2010-11-22T02:20:00Z Also I know an Isolda; a most respectable married woman, of a sprightly humour and much nimbleness in dodging big emotions. In the Mountains 2011-01-27T03:00:37.910Z It spoke of unspecified "major new shocks" and "headwinds", and said that these should be met by what it calls "nimbleness" on the part of the authorities. Forget about Ed's redness. The economy is the only game in town 2010-09-28T19:04:00Z And wrapped in useless layers of blubber is the JSA, a tradition-obsessed bulge of bureaucracy that shows none of the surprising nimbleness of its charges. Cleaning Up Sumo 2010-08-18T04:15:00Z Johnson has the speed to turn the corner, the strength to hold the edge and the nimbleness to drop into coverage. Baltimore Ravens 2010 Season Preview 2010-08-01T10:00:00Z Because of their nimbleness, small companies also tend to benefit more quickly from economic rebounds. Small Caps Loom Large 2010-05-01T04:06:00Z And the greatest asset, the President himself, is deployed with strategic planning and tactical nimbleness. The Secrets of Obama's Underappreciated Success 2010-04-26T08:30:00Z Alexandre Schmidt, head of the U.N. drug office in West Africa, says he was struck by the astonishing nimbleness of the traffickers, who seem to pick up and discard routes and countries spontaneously. Africa?s Drug Problem 2010-04-09T17:58:00Z Compared with the nimbleness seen in Silicon Valley, Japan's manufacturers and their systems began to be seen as inflexible, too removed from a changing global economy to adapt. 2010-02-11T14:35:00Z But uphill and in the woods the superior nimbleness and agility of the fox tells at once. Fox Trapping A Book of Instruction Telling How to Trap, Snare, Poison and Shoot - A Valuable Book for Trappers And he hurried off, clambering with the nimbleness that was all his own into a second waggonette, and disappeared in his turn down the hill. The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen I can neither describe all the arts practised by these animals, nor the nimbleness and impudence with which they returned, after being pursued by us. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom Never before had he heard of a human who used the same avenues as little Nobar, the monkey—and used them with the same nimbleness and speed. The Return of Tharn Every thrust on either side was skilfully parried, any advantage of strength on the part of the British warrior being matched by the superior nimbleness of the Roman officer. Valeria The Martyr of the Catacombs Just as it broke he sprang, with the nimbleness of a panther from the log that swirled back under the impulse of his leap, to the boat. The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure I forced myself to smile outwardly and to meet their lively quips and sallies with such nimbleness of wit as I possessed. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois What she meant he had not the least idea, and it was not the first nor the last time that his wit lacked the nimbleness to follow and catch her meaning. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction It is no mean tribute to Pryak's nimbleness to tell that he dodged that arrow. Warrior of the Dawn The nimbleness of his legs sent him to the stage, where he began as a clog-dancer with a minstrel troupe in the farce, "The Virginia Mummy." The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 3 May 1906 He had the nimbleness of a Saturnian bear, which is great, as some of the earlier explorers learned to their dismay. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 With Sally's nimbleness and Toby's muscle they obtained seats upon the top of the bus, and, seated together, resumed their conversation in low, grumbling tones. Coquette It was with uncommon vigor and nimbleness that he followed his tormentor down the steep side, and across the brook at the bottom, and up the other side. A Castle in Spain A Novel It is originality; it is cleverness; it is nimbleness of wit and beauty of phrase; it is grace; it is simplicity; it is restraint; it is tact. News Writing The Gathering , Handling and Writing of News Stories With the clumsy nimbleness and innocent love of play of a Newfoundland pup, she flung out her enormous feet in the dance. Aurora the Magnificent Thunderbolt sprang aside with the nimbleness of a monkey, and Avon received just enough warning to hold his place in the saddle. The Great Cattle Trail Powers was dictating to Miss Winthrop, and Don became engrossed in watching the nimbleness of her fingers. The Wall Street Girl Phil remained a moment or two longer, trusting to his nimbleness of foot for emergency. The Spoilers of the Valley With the nimbleness of a cat, Dic sprang to one side, and a bullet whistled past his face. A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties He capered with the nimbleness of youth before the ghastly remains of humanity still fastened to that rock. Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main But Jack dodged the rush with the nimbleness of a practised picador; and the bull crashed against the fence. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Practice will give nimbleness to your fingers and strength to your memory. The Skilful Cook A Practical Manual of Modern Experience What she lacked in strength she made up in nimbleness, and she stood her ground fiercely, wrestling on until, with a quick, furious wrench, she freed herself from his hold and bolted toward the kitchen. The Biography of a Prairie Girl The second bear, meanwhile, wallowing with astonishing nimbleness on three legs, had charged roaring into the group of old men. In the Morning of Time Whatever trouble Syl might have with his head, he was the perfection of nimbleness with his feet, and Maggie was almost cornered. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro Silver Heels, so called from his nimbleness, a renowned warrior, came and tendered his services. From Farm House to the White House The life of George Washington, his boyhood, youth, manhood, public and private life and services The Gascogne nimbleness of tongue which enabled him to express his conviction with volubility made him, all through that excited day, the constant center of an assenting crowd. With Hoops of Steel Hideously frightened, he doubled this way and that, with a nimbleness that his huge pursuer could not hope to match. Kings in Exile This it is: 'Tis better that the enemy seek us: 200So shall he waste his means, weary his soldiers, Doing himself offence; whilst we, lying still, Are full of rest, defence, and nimbleness. The New Hudson Shakespeare: Julius Cæsar Everyone felt that the nimbleness of his tongue was perhaps only some slight compensation for the uselessness of his feet. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro The Tumbler, 1. maketh several Shows by the nimbleness of his body, walking to and fro on his hands, leaping through a Hoop, 2. &c. The Orbis Pictus One fine Jewish matron I marked, with seven buxom daughters round her, all working away with amazing nimbleness, and casting only a momentary glance at the stranger as he passed. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge With a nimbleness which bespoke him no novice at trying pockets, he soon touched the bottom of all those on the body, to find them empty. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley On swept they over the frozen crust, as fast as they could go—handling their limbs and claws with the nimbleness peculiar to their race. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt The waiters have developed a grasshopper-like nimbleness, otherwise things go on as usual. The Dop Doctor With the nimbleness of a couple of cats, Willem and Arend sprang on to it, and, setting themselves astride, were hauled to the bank, where both were at length safely landed. The Giraffe Hunters Good conversation is the nimbleness of mind to take the chance word or the accidental subject and play upon it, and make it pass from guest to guest at dinner or in the drawing-room. Conversation What to Say and How to Say it The nimbleness with which they parried every stroke of the sword, and covered their bodies with their shields, was remarkable. Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak In his hand he held a long military musket, and he dashed along on the tips of his slippers with the air of a somnambulist and with the nimbleness of a tiger. Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man In a dim way he appreciated their grace and their supple nimbleness. Tales of Space and Time For nimbleness of foot and lightness of heart the French have never been surpassed. Narrative of Richard Lee Mason in the Pioneer West, 1819 "In that case, I can only hope that your Lordship may be there to extricate me by the nimbleness of your wit." The Tale of Lal A Fantasy Then he lowered the rope ladder and clambered down with the nimbleness of a sailor. The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley Ah, yes! the tomtit is the embodiment and poetry of nimbleness. Our Bird Comrades A wonderful nimbleness and flexibility of intellect capable of turning swiftly from subject to subject has been developed, and keeps them in touch with a very wide range both of interests and pleasures. The Map of Life Conduct and Character Then, holding the captured rifle in one hand, he began descending, Jack Carleton remained astride of the upper limb, watching the warrior, who went down with the nimbleness of a monkey. Footprints in the Forest The change from good to bad took place within a generation—so quickly that few of us have had the nimbleness of apprehension to "get it through our heads." The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 Yes!—I know the nimbleness of her tread, when she thinks her impatient Faulkland counts the moments of her stay. The Rivals A Comedy Yet some birds will take not a little risk, depending on their quickness of eye and nimbleness of wing to escape their predatory foes. Our Bird Comrades And I rubbed my hands, instantly pleased with myself and my nimbleness. The God of Love There was no need for the three to climb a tree, so two stood on the ground while Deerfoot made his way among the limbs with the nimbleness of a monkey. Footprints in the Forest They did not so much regard the nimbleness and capering with the legs and feet, on which we lay so great a stress. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing Many other townspeople, long past the nimbleness of youth, rushed for shelter; and pride goeth before a collision with a wayward aeroplane. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France Ah! could they see him once to his own isle Restored, both gold and raiment they would wish Far less, and nimbleness of foot instead. The Odyssey of Homer With a nimbleness quite foreign to my natural habits I detached the encumbering chute and jumped and danced upon the sward. Greener Than You Think Fingers that had learned nimbleness and accuracy of touch in other fields, did not lag long here. Mary Ware's Promised Land That levity of capering, that nimbleness of the legs, which we so much admire, held no rank in their opinion. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing But this shy, freckled young person, whose eyes could laugh up so quickly, had a nimbleness of wit and dexterity of fence that usually left her antagonist exceedingly sorry. The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols The dogs lifted their heads to look, and one soft-stepping old hound got up with the nimbleness of expectation, and, with a prescient gratitude astir in his tail, went and sniffed at it. His "Day In Court" 1895 He stepped forward with a nimbleness wonderful in one of his bulk, and he caught me by the collar. In Kings' Byways The captain, having the nerves and nimbleness of a sailor, followed them fearlessly and safely. Tales of the Caliph Now in this lake there happened to harbor a wicked old Manito, Mishosha by name, who looked at the brothers as they played, and he was vastly pleased with their nimbleness and beauty. The Indian Fairy Book From the Original Legends "Well done!" cries she, with a gay laugh, clapping her hands, feeling half surprised, wholly amused, at his nimbleness. Molly Bawn Parlay skipped with astonishing nimbleness across the crowded room to the barometer on the wall. A Son Of The Sun She took up her stick and, opening the door, astonished Martha by her nimbleness. Salthaven The ever gay and lively Boz, always in spirits, called up many a happy scene, and gave the pen a certain airiness and nimbleness. John Forster Indeed, the flying-squirrel has little or no advantage over him, and in speed and nimbleness cannot compare with him at all. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 101, March, 1866 Instead of making for a tree—where he might have escaped by his superior nimbleness—his confusion and terror led him out into the open ground. The Boy Hunters At times he declared that he was tired out and must turn back, but hardly were the words out of his mouth, than, lo, he was dancing an impromptu hornpipe with astonishing nimbleness and dexterity! Big Game A Story for Girls Now with a leap he would clutch his long walking-stick and charge the crowd in the quarter, laying about him with amazing nimbleness, until all the offenders were run to their holes. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 3, 1918 When evening comes they seek the deeper parts of the river, where they swim up and down, chase one another, and roll about in the water with great nimbleness and activity. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People George's nimbleness in jumping from the wagon, and running around, enabled him to get in a shot at the same time the Professor fired. The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island The first loses in large part its nimbleness, its agility; its body becomes stouter, its limbs diminish in power and suppleness, and its faculties are no longer the same. Lamarck, the Founder of Evolution His Life and Work This structure of exceeding tenuity and nimbleness was the source of the motion characteristic of living creatures, and provided that elastic counteracting force to the inward-pressing nimble air, whereby were produced the phenomena of respiration. A Short History of Greek Philosophy Alfred with surprising nimbleness jumped into a large trunk, concealing himself so quickly that the audience caught sight of only his feet as he plunged head first into the trunk. Watch Yourself Go By It was observed that the elder of the little boys no longer played about with that nimbleness which he had formerly shown, but seemed slow and stiff in his movements. Plain Facts for Old and Young With the nimbleness of terror I dropped to the deck and passed like a shadow to the hatch, unnoticed by the beast. The Honour of the Flag A dozen times at least Mr. Jope halted before a shop or a booth and dallied, staring, but ever on the point of capture he would start off again, threading the throng with extreme nimbleness. The Mayor of Troy The cat- squirrels that occasionally scamper across the crumbling shingles have as much as they can do, with all their nimbleness, to find a secure foot-hold. 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At Home with the Jardines And Dunham stepped out of it, again with his preposterous nimbleness, when Felicity appeared. Winner Take All He had no warrant except in the nimbleness of his slave's legs that he even had a slave left. Old Kaskaskia When favourable facts are wanting he has to depend upon the nimbleness of his wits, and, when these fail him, he has to fall back upon the loyalty of his supporters. Liberalism and the Social Problem Back to back, back to back, Turn to your place again; Never let lightness nor nimbleness lack, Either in maidens or men. The Complete Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar And there was Lemaître, striding along with his short legs and heavy boots, jumping ditches and banks with a nimbleness of which I declare I should not have thought him capable. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry He was a great hulk of a man, yet light on his feet with that nimbleness which seems often astonishing in huge people. Winner Take All Such apparent contradictoriness is everywhere in his work, but along with it goes a curious ingenuity and nimbleness of mind. Among Famous Books A noose of rope was thrown round his arms and instantly tightened; with a nimbleness which he had not expected Morin knotted it fast. A Dozen Ways Of Love Now he be a man of the covenant, but he be still stiff with his old ways, and hath no nimbleness to shunt a blow. Giles Corey, Yeoman A Play Several young monks, excited by the noise of the carriage, came trooping towards the top of the stairs, looking down upon us, and retreating, with the nimbleness and apparent timidity of deer. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three Tastefulness in the giving out of the melody, distinctness of enunciation, correctness of phrasing, nimbleness and lightness of finger, summed up practically all that there was in virtuosoship. How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art McKay's captors having searched his pockets with the nimbleness of London thieves, and deprived him of money, watch, and all his possessions, proceeded to handle him very roughly. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood Dr. Boyle acquired a special nimbleness in jumping in and out of these contrivances armed with stethescope, spoons, bowls, and dressings. The Luck of Thirteen Wanderings and Flight through Montenegro and Serbia Give thy brain sleep and rest and thy brain will give thy thought nimbleness. The Investment of Influence A Study of Social Sympathy and Service A certain superficial nimbleness of mind he does sometimes possess, but for all that he is a dull creature, made dull by the limitations of his life. The Quest of the Simple Life The title did not imply that Nicholas possessed the artless gaiety, the nimbleness, or any of the simple virtues of the young of the common goat. The Missing Link As I make Carden out," he wrote about this time, "he's a slow-minded, unimaginative, commercial Briton, with as much nimbleness as an elephant. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I But the main reason is surely that this tendency, as we see it in Hamlet, betokens a nimbleness and flexibility of mind which is characteristic of him and not of the later less many-sided heroes. Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth With a nimbleness acquired in years of touring the elephant came on board. The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul Aside from fencing, they had not a sport calculated to produce agility or nimbleness of foot and brain. History of the American Negro in the Great World War His Splendid Record in the Battle Zones of Europe; Including a Resume of His Past Services to his Country in the Wars of the Revolution, of 1812, the War of Rebellion, the Indian Wars on the Frontier, the Spanish-American War, and the Late Imbroglio With Mexico When their talk ran upon impersonal things the old nimbleness of mind functioned. Burned Bridges Then also, in the vanity of youth, For show of nimbleness, he started oft505 Into the vanward, till at last he fell. The Iliad of Homer Translated into English Blank Verse by William Cowper After the heavy days of anxiety he felt a nimbleness of heart and spirit which set him in tune with the glory of that night. The Summons Almost as the bear delivered his lunging stroke she checked herself, jumped aside with a nimbleness that no bull could have begun to match, and sank both horns deep into her great antagonist's flank. Children of the Wild Herr Schwankmacher sprang to his feet with a nimbleness surprising in a man of his size, and rushed forward, snorting with rage and indignation. Round the World in Seven Days She scrambled up with the desperate nimbleness of a hunted thing, but when she attempted to vault to the saddle her limbs failed and she sank clinging to the pommel. Judith of the Plains The child climbed over the fence and made a quick grab at the animal, which gave an alarmed, startled grunt, wheeled with astonishing nimbleness, and darted away in a short-legged gallop. The Brimming Cup God gives her wit for the occasion as He gives the cat soft paws, sharp claws, and nimbleness. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall The mustang recognized the voice of his master, and obeyed as promptly as a child, coming upon his feet with the nimbleness of a racer, and ready to do what he was bidden. The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country / by Lieut. R. H. Jayne They were much pestered by Indians, who now and then scalped a straggler, and escaped with their usual nimbleness. Montcalm and Wolfe This gentleman also danced, but with much more nimbleness and dexterity than the first; our people therefore, considering his agility and his dress, distinguished him by the name of Harlequin. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 13 His great defect as a speaker has been a certain want of nimbleness and readiness. Sketches in the House (1893) Time sped, but not with the nimbleness he desired; for those who live on the hopes of pleasure to come, always imagine that time does not fly, but hobbles on the feet of sloth itself. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes Without waiting to find the path, the mother ran in a direct line towards it, scaling the walls with the nimbleness of youth, to fall exhausted on the threshold of the farmstead. Lancashire Idylls (1898) Mercadet Nimble, but this nimbleness will be exercised, as the English say, on the right side of the law. Mercadet A Comedy in Three Acts She had all the agile nimbleness of a squirrel, and made her way onward, maintaining her equilibrium only by the swaying poise of her body. Abbe Mouret's Transgression He played hockey with an extraordinary zest and nimbleness. Mr. Britling Sees It Through Then, with great nimbleness, they dismounted, drew their swords and daggers, cleared their way through the crowd, and placed themselves one on each side of Marco Antonio. The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes And thus he came to be on easy terms with James, who was quite capable of understanding Bacon's resource and nimbleness of wit. Bacon His speeches and writings derive their power and distinction from no tricks of oratory, felicity of diction, or nimbleness of mind. The Glory of English Prose Letters to My Grandson I invite Mr. Bennett to pay me some more nice compliments and to reserve his fine old Staffordshire loathing for my intellectual nimbleness until the war is over.—G. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index The pickpockets' profession demands extraordinary nimbleness and agility, a terrific certainty of movement, not to mention a ready wit, a talent for observation and strained attention. Best Russian Short Stories They appeared to be an exceedingly lively bunch, and were soon spinning about, displaying a nimbleness that excited apprehensions in many a loyal Scranton heart. The Chums of Scranton High at Ice Hockey The marrowy vigor in his mind it is that lends such expressiveness, such nimbleness, such accent to his sentences, to his style. Essays Æsthetical But he discovered from their nimbleness, that this was impossible. The First White Man of the West Life and Exploits of Col. Dan'l. Boone, the First Settler of Kentucky; Interspersed with Incidents in the Early Annals of the Country. He absented himself with such extraordinary nimbleness that after he was a mile distant his image appeared to be standing there yet; and looking back he saw it himself. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull For one of his weight, combined with his lack of nimbleness, it was hazardous to attempt to board the moving train. The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron He approached the negro and aimed at him a kick which Cookie, arising with unexpected nimbleness, contrived to dodge. Spanish Doubloons Excellence in style demands three vivacities, and rather exacting ones, for they involve a somewhat rare mental apportionment; the vivacities of healthy and poetic feeling, of intellectual nimbleness, and of inviolable sequence. Essays Æsthetical We see described the delight which the rude child of nature takes in all animals,—in their slim forms, their gleaming eyes, their fierceness, their nimbleness and cunning. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art He was a brave, methodical soldier, destitute of originality, nimbleness or knowledge of the country or of savage warfare. The Long White Cloud In dexterity and force the latter was fully his match, while in nimbleness of body Jocelyn surpassed him. The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance There were few of us who did not openly or secretly approve of Estenega's Jesuitism and admire the nimbleness of his mind. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California He crawled from his narrow coop with the nimbleness of one who is on professional business. Round the Block Hymn-of-Praise was neither very young nor very agile, but dreams of coming notoriety lent nimbleness to his limbs. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk The Dogs, on the contrary, walk on tip-toe, and their step, though firm, is light, while the greater slenderness and flexibility of their legs add to their nimbleness and swiftness. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 54, April, 1862 Her face was that of a flower; and the nimbleness of her light body brought to mind the flight of swallows. Eastern Shame Girl If by sleight of hand, or nimbleness of foot, all these wonders can be performed, he that shall neglect to attain the free use of his limbs may be justly censured as criminally lazy. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler With countless little hopping steps he dodged along from point to point, a certain lucky nimbleness in his twinkling feet saving him from many a tumble. The Human Chord Marvelling at her coolness and the nimbleness of her wit, he turned so that he looked her full in the face. The Castle Inn Thus is the nimbleness of women's wit measured once and for all. Tommy and Grizel We gain an insight by these experiments into the marvellous number and nimbleness of our mental associations, and we also learn that they are very far indeed from being infinite in their variety. Inquiries into Human Faculty and Its Development I went in search of it up a very steep, stony hill, and there had the good fortune to meet an old woman who was coming down over the rocks with surprising nimbleness. Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine He sprang with singular nimbleness into the saddle, and vanished without saying, God give you good day. Maid Marian After which Mr Dorrit was seized with a doze for about a minute, out of which he sprang with spasmodic nimbleness. Little Dorrit There was one came upon me and raised the hue-and-cry', that it would have gone hard with, but for his nimbleness. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty Then too the body rarefies, and air, Forsooth as ever of such nimbleness, Comes on and penetrates aboundingly Through opened pores, and thus is sprinkled round Unto all smallest places in our frame. On the Nature of Things At the commencement of this century there was a person named Madame Saqui who astonished the public with her nimbleness and extraordinary skill in rope walking. Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine It is nimbleness without grace, and alertness without intelligence. Tono Bungay I saw him to the door; an omnibus was at the moment passing the corner of the lane, which Mr. Pickwick hailed and ran after with extraordinary nimbleness. Master Humphrey's Clock Van Helsing stepped from the carriage with the eager nimbleness of a boy. Dracula They swarmed the forward deck and rigging like a plague of unclean monkeys, climbing with an agility and nimbleness that made Wilbur sick to his stomach. Moran of the Lady Letty This was not "piano-playing" and not a pianist's triumphant nimbleness—it was music. The Flirt At long intervals would come a week of perfect days, the sky without a cloud, the air motionless, but touched with a certain nimbleness, a faint effervescence that was exhilarating. McTeague The knack of a girlish nimbleness of touch had returned to her after a few weeks, and she made music which Theron supposed was very good—for her. The Damnation of Theron Ware But for Tarzan's nimbleness, and the zealous watchfulness of savage Kala's mother love, Tublat would long since have rid himself of this stain upon his family escutcheon. Jungle Tales of Tarzan I went without attendance, as was my custom, relying on my sword, my alertness of eye, and my nimbleness of foot. An Enemy to the King This change, however, has better adapted him for speed, and the coursing of such quadrupeds as depend upon nimbleness and activity of motion, to secure their escape. The Dog There was an activity, a positive nimbleness about the huge blond giant that had never been his before; also his stupidity, the sluggishness of his brain, seemed to be unusually stimulated. McTeague Others are green, about two feet long, and not thicker than a goose-quill; they frequent the meadows, and may be seen running over the spires of grass, such is their lightness and nimbleness. History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing I mean to say, this is comic providing one enters wholly into the spirit of it, as there is required a certain nimbleness of mind to get the point, as one might say. Ruggles of Red Gap He is convinced upon suspicion, as Othello was, and the very nimbleness of his Hamlet-intellect, seeing that probabilities are against him, entangles him in the snare. The Man Shakespeare He was famous for his grace and nimbleness. p. The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume II It draws out the courage, provokes dexterity and nimbleness, and takes the place in Provence that cricket does in England and golf in Scotland. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc He startled them with the nimbleness of his wit, the light play of his fancy. The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love Such small matters as these engage the fancy, and lead it back through a systematic review of local history with unlooked-for nimbleness. A Study of Hawthorne Their language is not strung with sinews like our English; it has the nimbleness of a greyhound, but not the bulk and body of a mastiff. Among My Books First Series The nimbleness of David's wits had never come home to her till now. The History of David Grieve All three boys made a dive for their luckless companion, but he was up and off before they could reach him, with a nimbleness that would not have disgraced a jack rabbit. The Radio Boys' First Wireless Or Winning the Ferberton Prize That his foothold was precarious was evident from the careful precision of his movements, so unlike Tony's usual nimbleness. The Vision of Desire They flew at their task with fingers that seemed to have somehow borrowed an extra nimbleness. The War Romance of the Salvation Army "I would my horse had but the nimbleness and speed of the knave's legs," he said. A Boy's Ride It is perfectly true—and we need not go out of England to learn it—that piety is not necessarily inconsistent with nimbleness in worldly affairs. Old Calabria With astonishing nimbleness, the spider slips and glides over the surface as a man in laborious snow-shoes over the snow. Tropic Days The fieldsmen are all, except the catcher, in front of the batsmen; there is nothing to compare with the unexpected nimbleness that our point and slips have to display. Roving East and Roving West Tom cast an eye of wonder on the bailiff, which the latter comprehended at once; for with habitual nimbleness he could nab a man's thoughts as fast as his person. Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life For the most part it lives in a neat hole, oubliette-shaped, and in its eagerness to locate and reach its retreat it darts about with a nimbleness which almost eludes perception. My Tropic Isle In view of the nimbleness of the assailants, a charge of buckshot was found more to the purpose than a bullet. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II I turned toward Meeker, and he swung away down the street as I approached him, with more nimbleness than I supposed was in his old bones. The Devil's Admiral Little chaps of seven or eight run through the woods on these occasions, swanking their turns through the trees and putting most grown-up runners to shame by their nimbleness. Ski-running Watching his opportunity, the man grasps one of these and transfers himself to it with the nimbleness of a monkey. Concerning Animals and Other Matters Does this sea-snake match its wonderful nimbleness of body with an equally wonderful nimbleness of brain? My Tropic Isle As he was more of an equestrian than a pedestrian, the nimbleness of the hunter soon shortened the distance between them, and the last of the robbers fell. Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea Activity -- N. activity; briskness, liveliness &c. adj.; animation, life, vivacity, spirit, dash, energy; snap, vim. nimbleness, agility; smartness, quickness &c. adj.; velocity, &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases Victor, who was on the watch, rushed to meet them with characteristic nimbleness, and he and Piers between them carried Sir Beverley in, and laid him down before the great hall fire. The Bars of Iron With the nimbleness of a cat the wolf had gone completely over his back. Kazan Her nimbleness with griddle-cakes belied the thought: And once, when the wind had swished her skirts, manifestly she was whole and sound. There's Pippins and Cheese to Come The Royal party murmured their admiration of this picturesque abode, while Ronsard, with a nimbleness remarkable for a man of his age, set chairs on the verandah and lawn for his distinguished guests. Temporal Power The nimbleness of a dancing-master is not at all prejudiced by being taught to move; nor doth any mechanic, I believe, exercise his tools the worse by having learnt to use them. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Victor threw a single shrewd glance at the drawn face, and trotted with a woman's nimbleness to the door. The Bars of Iron But before he could strike out a second time, Sam, with the nimbleness of a monkey, darted in and caught him by one leg. The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes Or, the secret of the island cave Mary Godwin in her younger days certainly possessed a fair share of that nimbleness of invention which generally characterizes women of letters. Proserpine and Midas Spurlock, however, had hurt one of his knees, in going down, just enough to interfere with his nimbleness of pursuit during the rest of the round. Dick Prescott's First Year at West Point It was here that the superior speed and nimbleness of the Allied triplanes was soon apparent. Our Pilots in the Air But oh, with what agility, nimbleness, dexterity, and bravery did these military men discover their skill in feats of war to the now gazing town of Mansoul! Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 "So long," said Booth, stopping at the top of the steps while his visitor skipped down to the gate with a nimbleness that suggested the formation of a sudden resolve. The Hollow of Her Hand She had never seen a type-writing machine at work before, and admired the nimbleness with which his fingers struck the letters, and the dexterity with which he passed fresh sheets of paper under the roller. Celibates Before the Pornellite could recover from his astonishment, Sam was pelting up the field with all the nimbleness of his agile legs. The Rover Boys at School At that the flashy young man jumped up with unexpected nimbleness—a powerful frame on two very vulgar but powerful legs. In Secret This black was Gazban, who, as soon as he saw the disconsolate Assad, imagined for what purpose he had been called; he therefore instantly seized him, and with amazing nimbleness tied him hand and foot. The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 Thy tongue hath not the trick, nor thy mind the nimbleness for the winning of a fair and lovely lady. The Broad Highway He had, occasionally, days of comparative nimbleness, when his wits seized almost easily the meanings of external phenomena. The Old Wives' Tale It was thin, eager, bright, and sunny, yet with an indescribable wistfulness in the sparkling eyes, and something worn in the expression, and, as usual, she moved with a quiet nimbleness peculiar to herself. Magnum Bonum Had I felt inclined, I verily believe she would have held me in conversation until midnight, such was her nimbleness of tongue. The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter But the dexterity and nimbleness of the mountaineers are inconceivable: they run with you down steeps and frozen precipices, where no man, as men are now, could possibly walk. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 1 Giustino soon acquired the jargon; he passed his examination in fifteen articles, in secrecy, swiftness of foot and nimbleness of hand. South Wind He tried, indeed, by nimbleness of hand and intelligence, to impress them with his superiority to his predecessors, but they were not impressed. The Fortunate Youth The slope that now lay before them was smooth and grassy, flowing before them far, a gentle slope that was soon to lend speed to Rodriguez' feet, adding nimbleness even to youth. Don Rodriguez; chronicles of Shadow Valley The savages, by their nimbleness and artifices, would first ambush us, and then break away from our charges, until the gin'ral bethought him of bringing cavalry into the wilderness. Oak Openings She had the form, the strength, the nimbleness of limb, the tapering neck, the alert poise of the head, the bright and intelligent eyes that made her a model worthy to bear any master. Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom There was no lock on the door, so she could not stay there—but the window stood open, and Mary went through it with all the nimbleness of fear. Mates at Billabong He is alighting with the nimbleness of a youth, in spite of his seventy-one years. Napoleon and Blucher "Our men," says Smith, "by their disorderly straggling were often hurt when the savages by the nimbleness of their heels well escaped." This Country of Ours "As a rule, in the case of these gentlemen, all reason and feeling are generally lost in the nimbleness of their fingers." Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words I walked all around it, but found no door thereto, nor could I muster strength or nimbleness by reason of its exceeding smoothness and slipperiness. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 So I sped on, the gigantic Ramiro blundering after me, panting and blaspheming, for although powerful, his bulk and the wine he had taken left him no nimbleness. The Shame of Motley: being the memoir of certain transactions in the life of Lazzaro Biancomonte, of Biancomonte, sometime fool of the court of Pesaro With the nimbleness of a lad Blucher mounted his horse, and, no longer restraining his impatience, he galloped off. Napoleon and Blucher The effect was frustrated by the agile movements of the Huron, who had clothes to grasp by, and whose feet avoided the attempt with a nimbleness equal to that with which it was made. The Deerslayer The great affairs of life are not performed by physical strength, or activity, or nimbleness of body, but by deliberation, character, expression of opinion. Treatises on Friendship and Old Age Their language is not strong with sinews, like our English; it has the nimbleness of a greyhound, but not the bulk and body of a mastiff. Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry The most humorous and fantastical figure was a Frenchman, who, with wonderful nimbleness and dexterity, represented an overgrown but very beautiful Parrot. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21 Well, you shall acquire your nimbleness and strength by playing what is worth playing. Michael With what he was afterward wont to call an inspiration, he retreated with unusual nimbleness until he had almost reached Joan's door again. Something New In this country the elephant delights in the most rugged localities; he rambles about rocky hills and mountains with a nimbleness that no one can understand without personal experience. Eight Years' Wanderings in Ceylon By this means he turns and doubles like a flash, following surely the swift dartings of frightened trout, and beating them by sheer speed and nimbleness. Secret of the Woods I see some who, on attaining a certain height, cease to go up and even lose ground, although moving their legs forward with all the nimbleness of which they are capable. The Life of the Spider They can only give you nimbleness and strength. Michael Instead of the staid dignity and stolidity of a general, I saw an almost schoolboyish nimbleness; instead of a collar sticking up to his ears, an ordinary light blue necktie. The Wife, and other stories A little wit, a little nimbleness, a little luck-time and opportunity—these sometimes availed. The Financier, a novel This it is: 'Tis better that the enemy seek us;: So shall he waste his means, weary his soldiers, Doing himself offense; whilst we, lying still, Are full of rest, defense, and nimbleness. Julius Caesar The nimbleness and shrewdness of some public men he failed to appreciate. Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 1 Take good music, take Chopin or Bach or Beethoven, and practise one particular etude or fugue or sonata; you may choose anything you like, and learn your nimbleness and strength that way. Michael There is less of overt platitude in the doctrine that it is precisely this physical frailty that has given women their peculiar nimbleness and effectiveness on the intellectual side. In Defense of Women His automatism is essentially a lack of mental nimbleness, a formal lack of mental elasticity, a defective capacity for rapid adjustment, in short, a mental laziness. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 The formidable weapons came whizzing through the air with extraordinary rapidity one after the other; but long experience of the weapon and my own nimbleness enabled me to avoid them. The Adventures of Louis De Rougemont Well might he thank his nimbleness for this. The Nibelungenlied By this perceiving that land was near, they bade a youth of great nimbleness climb to the masthead and look out; and he reported that a precipitous island was in sight. The Danish History, Books I-IX With extreme nimbleness he got down just as the window burst. The Research Magnificent The Rough Red's enormous strength, dare-devil spirit, and nimbleness of body made him invaluable at this dangerous work. The Riverman Mugridge seemed to be in rabid fear of the water, and he exhibited a nimbleness and speed we did not dream he possessed. The Sea Wolf |
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