| 单词 | officiousness |
| 例句 | Her mother, when Aunty Uju came back, stayed in Dolphin Estate for a while, bathing and feeding the gurgling, smooth-skinned baby, but she faced The General with a cold officiousness. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Whether she was really an agent of the Thought Police, or simply an amateur spy actuated by officiousness, hardly mattered. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z All are brilliant, though they get chillier over time as Tati begins to satirize the sterility and officiousness of modern Europe. 'Begin Again' uses music to heal the hurt 2014-10-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Lucas gives Mat a stubborn heedlessness that’s past its sell-by date, while Ms. Owen brings an amusing officiousness to her dialogue, suggesting someone who hasn’t figured out as much as she lets on. Review: Hapless Brothers and Their Lovers Intersect in ‘The Mend’ 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z Mr. Harrell’s officiousness paired well with her loveliness, especially in the way compassion emanated from Ms. Palombe’s laughing eyes, tempering the forceful text. Critic?s Notebook: Crossing the Line Festival 2011-09-20T21:15:12Z For her role on the show, which required her to project an exquisite combination of officiousness and deliciousness, Ms. Roberts was awarded four of her five Emmys. Doris Roberts, Mother on ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ Dies at 90 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Simm’s balletic footwork of obsequiousness and officiousness is a treat. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: The Empire Crumbles 2013-06-28T17:06:22Z As happened during Prohibition, increasing swaths of the nation are ignoring officiousness that is not plausibly related to a proportionate public good, and that is clearly related to social bossiness. Opinion | Witness how progressives in government forfeit the public’s trust 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z There’s an officiousness—an almost disingenuous toadying—to these interactions that I, with my modern, fashionable prejudices, find a bit funny and gross. Noel Ignatiev’s Long Fight Against “Whiteness” 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z That said, the dopey qualities in Waititi’s portrayal of Hitler — along with the narrow-minded officiousness of the movie’s Nazis — also serves to demystify evil a bit. Opinion | Yes, ‘Jojo Rabbit’ has a funny Hitler. It’s part of a long — and powerful — tradition. 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z It was often, says Ron, very hard not to burst out laughing at the credulity and the petty officiousness of the Klan members. The black detective who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan 2018-07-22T04:00:00Z In a city with a history of electing charismatic lawbreakers, Mendelson is an almost burlesque figure of bureaucratic officiousness, complete with Panama hat and a tidy mustache that predates the Carter administration. Phil Mendelson beat the odds to run D.C. Will his luck hold in the Trump era? 2017-03-04T05:00:00Z Neighbor Shockley notes that some in the community now comment on Callahan’s never-ending officiousness. Quest for fenced yard transforms St. Paul man, neighborhood 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z No one wants to see red cards, it’s true, and officiousness probably ranks just below the other seven in the deadly sins stakes. MLS preview: Kaka's back for Orlando City – and he's still brilliant 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z As that currently only contains 19 players, it would therefore presumably take an act of quite hilarious spiteful officiousness for the suits so say ‘Naaaaah’ to that one. Football transfer rumours: Juventus to bid for Juan Mata? 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Was this meeting — with its almost whimsical officiousness: its plastic fence, its stopwatch — adding or subtracting suffering from the universe? The Brave New World of Three-Parent I.V.F. 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z You see it at the country's sports grounds, where a spirit of irreverent fun is often countered by the mind-numbingly officiousness of administrators and stewards. A confounding and complex country 2013-06-28T19:00:58Z Don't let officiousness undermine the important things your company needs to do. Efficiency Trumps Frugality in the IT Department 2013-05-13T13:30:00Z To that end, the several days since the bombing of the Boston Marathon showcased a mesmerizing display of reality television mediated by the unquestioning officiousness of the fourth estate. In Boston, our bloated surveillance state didn’t work 2013-04-22T00:00:00Z These are country folk, a world away from the bling and officiousness of Jamaica's city-dwellers. Usain's bolthole: life in the slow lane in Trelawny, Jamaica 2012-08-03T05:00:00Z It should also be remembered that the cholera patient's exhaustion is exceptionally great, and is apt to be increased by the officiousness implied in the use of many stimulating agents. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases 2012-03-17T02:00:54.097Z But surely it is a depravation of the text which may be ascribed with confidence to the officiousness of Origen himself. The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels 2012-02-24T03:00:31.020Z An occasional rumble from the engine-room announced that the tugs would soon have no excuse for further officiousness. A Knight on Wheels 2011-12-24T03:08:07.830Z You will only acquire a reputation for officiousness by doing so. Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces 2011-11-28T03:00:24.727Z "What business have young scribblers to send me their verses and ask my opinion of the stuff?" said Doctor Holmes one day, annoyed by the officiousness of certain would-be aspirants to literary fame. Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes 2011-11-01T02:00:25.563Z "In that case, Mr. Barrowe," said Pauline, stung by his unwarranted officiousness into the employment of biting irony, "you can have no excuse if you allow yourself to be buried in my ruins." The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z Those who did not waken we dragged off by the shoulders, usually to be soundly cursed for our officiousness. A Tatter of Scarlet Adventurous Episodes of the Commune in the Midi 1871 2011-08-04T02:00:19.957Z To look at King Bibbs you would have thought he simply resented the boy's officiousness. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z Not unaware by any means are they of the carelessness of Scribes, nor yet of the corruptions which have been brought in through the officiousness of critical “Correctors” of the Text. The Revision Revised 2011-07-15T02:00:18.897Z He did not want to make a fool of himself, or of any one else, through officiousness or meddling. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z It was thus that he rendered so admirably the officiousness and fussiness of Oakley, the sly sensuality of Joseph Surface, the English Tartufe. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z A devotion of service may provoke offence, 472 whether it be from zeal too improvident, from officiousness too busy, or from an ingenuousness too open. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The dining room service, the soft lights, the pleasant officiousness of Unc’ Rufus, and the girls’ own gay conversation, was all a revelation to the circus performer. The Corner House Girls' Odd Find Where they made it, and What the Strange Discovery led to 2011-05-31T02:00:34.950Z And how do you recruit the next generation of officials once they read about the officiousness of the WOA? High-school officials in whistle flap deserve better 2011-05-23T05:05:33Z I plucked your robe to put you on your guard; saw the Grand Chamberlain’s dagger drawn to repay me for my officiousness, and in self-defence was forced to use my own. Tales from Blackwood Volume 9 2011-04-15T02:00:18.057Z He spoke of Collins as full of fiery zeal, and a kind of fussy officiousness in business, but lacking in good judgment. History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z Your Monsieur Capriani's officiousness seems to me to pass all bounds. 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z And Lily, whose clamour has been far in excess of her brother's, chimes in with pharisaic officiousness, 'Nonsense, Franky! do not be naughty! Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z I then grew conscious that some of these had a way with them, and that they were directing things with a sort of calm officiousness. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z From out the bushes step indefinable figures that slip away in breathless officiousness through the clearings and then vanish in the twilight. The Awakening of Spring A Tragedy of Childhood 2011-02-13T03:00:19.567Z Hence Lazarus's officiousness toward the landlord and the workmen—that he might easily get the entry to the house. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Captain Madden did not wish to offend Jack by officiousness. The Ranch Girls in Europe 2011-01-13T03:01:01.483Z With quite novel officiousness he pressed upon his master a succession of articles that were not required. Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z This seems to me the height of officiousness and arrogance. Note to Applicants: Admissions Officers Do Read What Your Teachers Says 2010-10-08T14:10:00Z What a delightful understanding must exist between servants and guests when a complete stranger was received with this gratuitous officiousness! The Undying Past The conductor had learned in his many years of service that nothing is more displeasing to the sort of people for whom trains are held than officiousness. The Blind Man's Eyes Petrovitsch was stirred to special activity and officiousness by Ibrahim's imperturbable tranquillity, and now seemed desirous of doing the honors of his old homestead. Edelweiss A Story Some ladies entirely disbelieve, and set it down to the natural officiousness of teachers—"buttin' in where they ain't got no call." Little Aliens You will, I am sure, forgive the levity and officiousness of this letter for the sake of its intention and will believe me always and sincerely yours. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) Then pray excuse my officiousness in this sealing up. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day I generally either prepare it myself or superintend the person who undertakes that office, and not unfrequently give serious offence by my officiousness; or, spite of studious attention, fail in procuring that which I desire. The Dog Would not interference give him an opportunity for retorting that “he had the office and Martin the officiousness.” The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients But, I thank God, officiousness in other men's matters shall not be one of them. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway Lesbia, to avoid replying, passed the butter dish and the biscuits with unnecessary officiousness, and turned the subject neatly on to Joan's headache. Loyal to the School He looked so overflowing with honest affection, so eagerly ready to help that Raven exasperatedly loved him for his kind officiousness. Old Crow This fungus, if let alone, may fade away as the stomach returns to health; but a white spot is established in its place to remind you of your officiousness. The Dog It was perhaps a piece of officiousness on my part, but we were in a peculiar state just then with all these thefts going on. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. He might have been overlooked but for the well-meant, indignant officiousness of his father. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" The delightful simplicity and good-humoured officiousness in the one, are set off by the graceful affectation and courtly pretension in the other. Hazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature The gallant officer was not obliged for his friend's officiousness. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement The bladder that has been relieved, may require the care of the surgeon a second time; but no officiousness should be indulged in that respect. The Dog Ambrose met him in the hall, with well-meaning officiousness bringing forward his coat and hat. Four Ghost Stories Pope soon discovered his officiousness was received with indignation. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Joe stood, and Bill put his hand on his arm to pilot him, in all officiousness, out of the room. The Bondboy And whether America be wrong or right, the dignity of this country ought to spurn at the officiousness of the French interference. Benjamin Franklin A Picture of the Struggles of Our Infant Nation One Hundred Years Ago American Pioneers and Patriots Series He did all this without bluster or officiousness, but with the quiet care and thoroughness of the natural leader of men. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman She had been conducted to another apartment, somewhat in better order, where she had been pressed in vain to partake of some food which Marien Rufa with friendly officiousness presented to her. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The watchman glared at him for a moment, but there was something in the cold eyes and firm lines of the prospector’s face that caused him to hesitate before venturing any further display of officiousness. The Plunderer High-strung, and excited by her kidnaping, she had been further annoyed by his officiousness, his fawning, which thinly disguised impudence. The Martian Cabal But while treating with all possible horror and disrespect the French officiousness, the American people ought not to forget the innermost interconnection of events. Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 As soon as the girl perceived this she pushed forward boldly, and, with true page-like officiousness, proffered her services to the beautiful Elizabeth Throckmorton. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Crashaw did not imitate his example; he was all officiousness, he had the air of a chief superintendent of police. The Wonder I, with a guilty officiousness, displayed her wardrobe. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 For instance, last night, when you were going to sing, you showed plainly that you were vexed at his officiousness in opening the piano and placing your stool for you, and declined singing at once. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 It is clear that this would have been the best plan, but de Breteuil’s officiousness prevented it, and there was nothing for it but legal measures. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages She addressed Anna with a beaming smile and a very creditable mixture of condescension and officiousness. Anna the Adventuress But it was undoubtedly an impertinence on my part, and I’d rather you would not disclose my officiousness to Miss Harrigan.” The Place of Honeymoons "There's a chance for Tom Jackson!" observed the blacksmith, with friendly officiousness. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 2 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "And it would be more becoming, too, now that your hair is turning grey," Jenny had added, with an intention to be kind and helpful which had gone wrong somehow and turned into officiousness. Virginia Tanty, I could curse thee for thy officiousness, from the tip of thy coal black wig to the sole of thy platter shoe—but that I am too good to curse thee at all! The Light of Scarthey This will differ according to the men’s natural sociability or feeling of loyalty, with perhaps jealousy in one man, or officiousness in another. At Plattsburg Such officiousness was intolerable, and it was plain that the strongest protest must be made against it. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 "As the matter looks now, you are a party to the theft, and I can cause your arrest," added the squire, vexed at the officiousness of the deputy sheriff. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. That pugnacious Irishman had thrust himself to the fore during the secession of Fox and other prominent Whigs from the House, and had to bear many reproaches for his officiousness. William Pitt and the Great War Just another example of pettish bureaucracy, the officiousness of the jack-in-office. Greener Than You Think He left the pamphlet to itself, having disowned it to Dennis, and, perhaps, did not think Pope to have deserved much by his officiousness. The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II The bulk of mankind will be happier, and do more for others, by letting them alone; at least by avoiding any of that sort of meddling which may be construed into officiousness. The Young Man's Guide Instantly he left his position and hastened to my side, offering his assistance and advice with that heartless officiousness which is so unbearable when life and death are at stake. The Forsaken Inn A Novel The stranger was amused at the old man’s officiousness. The Nebuly Coat You must pardon me for my officiousness," he went on, "especially as I have now no reason to be interested in such things. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, January 28, 1914 The officiousness and pettiness of the small soul invested with authority has often been commented on. Human Traits and their Social Significance She would scarcely exchange a word through the meal—no, not with her husband, though he watched and seemed to forestall her wants with a tender officiousness. Two Sides of the Face Midwinter Tales It may be supposed this was because his relatives and their immediate friends were abundantly able to minister to his wants, so that any outside proffers would seem but officiousness. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 1, July, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy "Because," said Robert, pausing for a moment to steady his voice, "because, if it hadn't been for his officiousness, I should not be sitting here with you." Salthaven Barry, whose interference on the subject of Owen's marriage had not been too well received, shrank from further officiousness. The Making of a Soul This is what we have got by your officiousness.' The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan But well-meaning, though ignorant, officiousness would not suffer it to be so. Robert Burns How obvious is it to foresee that on such occasions the spirit of officiousness will never know when to stop! The Causes of the Corruption of the Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels Being the Sequel to The Traditional Text of the Holy Gospels Why should he have the impertinent officiousness to lecture me when he heard of my joining the Obstructor General’s Office; and, I, be forced to submit to his remarks thereon? She and I, Volume 2 A Love Story. A Life History. Everything thrived according to my wish, and whatever I desired or longed for was immediately realised through the officiousness of my new vassal. Among the Great Masters of Music Scenes in the Lives of Famous Musicians Nobody had asked him to give that message; it was a piece of pure officiousness and impertinence on his part. The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead, Volume I (of 3) The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea and Melanesia Burns is not the only person who has suffered from this sort of officiousness. Robert Burns At the factory he flung himself into the affairs of the firm with a zeal that at times bordered on officiousness. Quin His newspapers display, likewise, a disagreeable officiousness, being nearly always, to some extent, bureaucratic organs. Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life If in an inn, nobody interferes with you in meddling officiousness; neither landlord, bagman, waiter, chambermaid, boots;—you are left to yourself without being neglected. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 If this seeming officiousness on the part of a passing wayfarer may be excused there is one more suggestion I should like to throw off for the benefit of the promoters of the exposition. Roughing it De Luxe Though I managed with some difficulty, we must not forget what people might say of us, your officiousness is most unpardonable. Japanese Literature Including Selections from Genji Monogatari and Classical Poetry and Drama of Japan There was something that made for freedom in the unintentional officiousness with which his guest had thrust aside his hospitality and substituted his own. The Mayor of Warwick She sat still till they were clear; then, on an impulse of officiousness, got up and went out after them. The Second Class Passenger Fifteen Stories But when was it known that female goodness or knowledge was able to attract that officiousness, or inspire that ardor, which beauty produces wherever it appears? The Golden Censer The duties of to-day, the hopes of the future A gentleman will see that the lady whom he has escorted to the table is helped to all she wishes, but it is officiousness to offer to help other ladies who have escorts. Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society I was, dressed in my Turkish habit, and admitted without scruple; though I believe they guessed who I was, by the extreme officiousness of the door-keeper, to shew me every part of it. Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe Reginald's revelations were followed by a long silence, interrupted only by the officiousness of the waiter. The House of the Vampire The padre, good-natured to officiousness, helped me to get Indians to be photographed, fie also would insist upon arranging them before the camera. Unknown Mexico, Volume 1 (of 2) A Record of Five Years' Exploration Among the Tribes of the Western Sierra Madre; In the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and Among the Tarascos of Michoacan I laughed at the negro's officiousness, which the man did not appear to resent. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow The sum of them merged into an unchristian melee of officiousness and black ingratitude. Kenny For him to be detected lurking about the Bodagh's house might create suspicion, especially after their interview in the garden, which very probably had, through the officiousness of the servants, been communicated to her parents. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One I know it may seem like officiousness, but I would try and not be disagreeable to you. The Fatal Glove But perhaps 'tis fit they should be paid for their created Visits; and for this unnecessary officiousness, persons of great estates may be contented to pay roundly, if they please. A Short View of the Frauds and Abuses Committed by Apothecaries As well in Relation to Patients, as Physicians: And Of the only Remedy thereof by Physicians making their own Medicines. "Joe made him angry—he did," she thrust in with feminine officiousness; and was checked by her mother's warning finger. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India In any house that we wished to enter we always experienced a kind reception and without officiousness. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship They would be sure to defend themselves to the uttermost, and if successful as they probably would be, would make the movers in the matter rue their officiousness. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times She could not help being amused, but at the same time she was annoyed at what she considered a bit of unnecessary officiousness on the part of her host. Doctor Claudius, A True Story Some of his plays have suffered severely from the ravages of time, the ignorance of copyists, and the more dangerous officiousness of grammarians. The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. In fact, my loneliness has liquefied my gaseous affection into what almost looks like officiousness. The Tinder-Box In all the attendants," says Parry, "there was 208 the officiousness of zeal; but, owing to their ignorance of each other's language, their zeal only added to the confusion. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6 With His Letters and Journals Robinson was far from thanking the old gentleman for his officiousness. Andy Grant's Pluck The officiousness of the pair of mayors prodigiously displeased him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 341, March, 1844 Brangaena, turning round, is horrified to see what her officiousness has accomplished. Wagner But she knew that ignorance, ill-temper, tyranny, and officiousness do destroy nations, and not upon any provocation would she set an example in these things. Varied Types Tooth Powders.—Many persons, while laudably attentive to the preservation of their teeth, do them harm by too much officiousness. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 "Do you know you're the only man in the world that can send me to perdition and not have his teeth knocked down his throat for his officiousness?" Charles Rex And dear Harriet too!—But the officiousness, the assiduities, of this trifling man are disgustful to me. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) Brangaena protests, and warns Isolda against Melot, who has arranged this night hunt as a trap to catch Tristan; and she bewails the officiousness which led her to substitute the love-philtre for the poison. Wagner The landlord waited on him with peculiar officiousness; not that he paid better than his neighbors, but then the coin of a rich man seems always to be so much more acceptable. Tales of a Traveller The numbers of these vagrants, their officiousness, their fluency, were bewildering. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 You will excuse me therefore, I am sure, for this my officiousness. Pamela, Volume II But an undue officiousness on the part of the officer angered the old trail boss, who flashed into a rage, defying the deputy, and an exchange of shots ensued. Reed Anthony, Cowman "That's enough, my Lord; but I suspect Mr. Marshall, in his officiousness, takes the liberty of thinking for you, and that we shall have no dinner without orders," rising to pull the bell. Marriage His unaccredited presence and officiousness in the capital of the Doges were made to appear both offensive and ridiculous. De Orbe Novo, Volume 1 (of 2) The Eight Decades of Peter Martyr D'Anghera But then I understand, that the intended visit is an officiousness of Morden's own, without the desire of any of her friends. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 Striving to smother a sense of terror, or to disguise it even to himself under the mask of officiousness, he looked about for a hiding-place—a post of observation as he called it. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk Assurance, effrontery, hardihood, impertinence, impudence, incivility, insolence, officiousness, rudeness. Composition-Rhetoric Neither do I find the same zeal manifested in the servants, which amounts to officiousness on the other side of India. Notes of an Overland Journey Through France and Egypt to Bombay There is another poverty to which the rich are exposed with less guilt by the officiousness of others. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler More than once the doctor who was both owner and superintendent threatened to discharge him for alleged officiousness. A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography Every experiment which the officiousness of folly could communicate, or the credulity of ignorance admit, was tried upon me. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II I had been already disappointed of my voyage, and lost the money I had paid, down, through the officiousness of these gentlemen in apprehending me. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are And she, at first astonished, was soon all deft housewifeliness, breathless officiousness, and behind my back, of her own intuitiveness, grated some dry almonds found there, and with them sprinkled the fried tench. The Purple Cloud Mr. Hargrave asked if I felt cold, and shut the door—a very unseasonable piece of officiousness, for I had meditated following the noisy playfellows if they did not speedily return. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall To use one, denotes that officiousness will be shown by you toward your friends. Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition I therefore endeavoured to continue my importance by little services and active officiousness, and, for a time, preserved myself from neglect, by withdrawing all pretences to competition, and studying to please rather than to shine. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 03 The Rambler, Volume II Love of money, and a charitable officiousness of demeanour, were his leading characteristics. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are To illustrate this, let us consider the main danger of childish docility and parental officiousness. Treatise on Parents and Children According to the rigor of the law, the emperor might have asserted his claim, and the prudent Atticus prevented, by a frank confession, the officiousness of informers. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 The porter, all officiousness and brass buttons, bustled up to Ma'am Mouton. The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories Caleb in the mean while waited on them with grave officiousness, as if anxious to make up, by his own respectful assiduity, for the want of all other attendance. The Bride of Lammermoor Now listen to me," continued the girl, leaning forward in her chair, and beaming all over with kindly officiousness; "now for once you must be rational and do just what I tell you. Tales from Two Hemispheres "Ah, I might have trusted you to find your own way out—don't overwhelm me with the sense of my officiousness!" House of Mirth So shall I curb, so baffle, so suppress This too avuncular officiousness, Intolerable consanguinity. The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke Sam was there new oiled from dinner, with an abundance of zealous and ready officiousness. Uncle Tom's Cabin "Keep your intolerable nonsense to yourself, you old fool!" said Ravenswood, mortified at his officiousness, yet not knowing how to contradict him, without the risk of giving rise to scenes yet more ridiculous. The Bride of Lammermoor By this time the court-lackeys had rushed out, full of officiousness, to stop the outrage; but the King, at the end of a puzzled day, was in no mood to hinder the least diversion. The Faery Tales of Weir Coarse minds are not aware how much they injure the keenly feeling tie of bosom friendship, when, in their foolish officiousness, they mention what nobody cares for recollecting. The Letters of Robert Burns His face revealed a greater degree of intelligence than I had yet observed among the Germans, nor was his demeanour that of haughty officiousness, for a kindly warmth glowed in his soft dark eyes. City of Endless Night He did not offer to help the girl, as their talk yesterday on the subject of baggage-camels versus running camels had not conduced to officiousness. It Happened in Egypt "I want to put you into the way of managing that great house, Clary," said my lady, brimming over with good-nature and officiousness. The Lovels of Arden Again it would have sought me, but for their eternal officiousness. Anna St. Ives He endeavoured by several little instances of officiousness to become useful to me. Italian Letters, Vols. I and II The History of the Count de St. Julian They are our friends to to such a degree as even to teaze us with their officiousness. History of Louisisana Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina: Containing As the song proceeded the two nymphs, who had first appeared to Edwin, and since attended him with the extremest officiousness, endeavoured by every artful blandishment to engage his attention, and rivet his partiality. Imogen A Pastoral Romance This conversation probably lasted longer than the usual little reciprocities of the drawing-room; for it occasioned a very amusing instance of female officiousness. The Life, Studies, and Works of Benjamin West, Esq. Composed from Materials Furnished by Himself Frank is now absent on this desperate business; sent, by my officiousness, to encounter a practised ruffian! Anna St. Ives Thus the miserable officiousness went on, and if Clare for a time found some comfort in the glass who can blame him? Poems Chiefly from Manuscript And I, of my officiousness, answered, "Yes, O old aunt." The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II The chearfulness however of the blazing hearth and the generous officiousness of the hermit, seemed by degrees to recover him from the insensibility and lethargy, that for a time had swallowed up all his faculties. Imogen A Pastoral Romance Then I said to him, 'Be quick and leave this prating and officiousness, for I have to go to an entertainment at the house of one of my friends.' The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I They had several consultations as to the means to be adopted to effect their purpose, without incurring the charge of undue officiousness. The Crayon Papers Downing is a fool, and it may go hard with him for his officiousness. The Pilot For that all this officiousness of hers," he thought, "could not be upright; nor that it was against foreigners only she engaged the army. The Reign of Tiberius, Out of the First Six Annals of Tacitus; With His Account of Germany, and Life of Agricola The name of Roderic was unknown to all the shepherds of the vallies, and he was received by them with that officiousness and hospitality which they were accustomed to exercise to the stranger. Imogen A Pastoral Romance As says the byword, 'I was sitting at my ease, but my officiousness would not let me rest.' The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I "I regret that the officiousness of this blundering varlet should have mistaken my intentions, which were but to salute you courteously." When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire Fortunately a length of waves rolled between me and its tumults; so that I ate my grapes, and read Metastasio, undisturbed by officiousness or curiosity. Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents But already even their company was preferable to that of Caley, whose officiousness began to enrage her. The Marquis of Lossie Displeasure at this officiousness was unavailing, for looking out of the window, she perceived Miss Larolles, followed by half her party, not three paces from the chaise. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 Napoleon readily coincided with the pious officiousness of his Minister of Religion, and undertook to draw up himself the question and answer in the new catechism. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France The dame, who was all officiousness so soon as the storm had blown over, immediately undertook to broil something comfortable for our supper. Rob Roy — Volume 02 His attendants observed the change, and endeavoured to renew his love of pleasure; but he neglected their officiousness and repulsed their invitations. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 05 — Fiction This mere statement, I think, must instantly make plain all his officiousness and greediness. Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster He did not creep into the closet of his sovereign uncalled, and endeavour to make himself of consequence by assiduities and officiousness. Four Early Pamphlets She remained concealed in their house, where she helped in the kitchen, cleaned the rooms, and redoubled her usual diligence and officiousness. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) With all the pertinacity of ignorance, they maintained their certainty of his abnormal condition; and with all the officiousness of quackery, they insisted upon immediate amputation. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 11, September, 1858 Antony presented it once more, and few applauded his officiousness; but when Cæsar rejected it again, the applause again was general. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) And I left the fellow, very satisfied that I had turned his officiousness and hatred of the English to very good account. The Czar's Spy The Mystery of a Silent Love They, however, resolved to punish Allen for his officiousness in meddling with their national affairs, by presenting the sacred wampum without their knowledge, and went about devising means for his detection. A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison Mrs. Tracy was half irritated by such officiousness, and Grandma Padgett herself intended to call Zene to account, when he left the white and gray and came limping to the carriage at the rider's side. Old Caravan Days Excepting their officiousness and arrogance, Barri and Rivera were moral and able men. Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions "The rocks were covered with it," I returned, in a weary indifferent voice; for Mrs. Gill's officiousness tired me, and I longed to free myself from her kindly hands. Esther : a book for girls From the meaning Which ignorant men's officiousness, perhaps, Might give to them—— KING. Don Carlos Boyer took hold of the salver with a kind of jealous officiousness, and came and presented it to the viscount, who took from it a rather voluminous envelope, sealed with black wax. Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 Sydenham says that scarlet fever is oftentimes "fatal through the officiousness of the doctor." Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children Prepare to meet not only those who will try your patience by their unjust or troublesome doings, but also those whose affection officiousness, and flattery, will perhaps exact from you a greater exercise of virtue. Serious Hours of a Young Lady Thaddeus, rather displeased at his noisy officiousness, only bent his head, and proceeded into the street. Thaddeus of Warsaw Yes, ninny; it was to release the captive that I was getting the money, whereof your officiousness took care to deprive us. The Blunderer They crave for more business when they are business-like, and thus by easy steps descend to mere officiousness. The Grey Lady He is become, very suddenly, so warmly my friend, that I quite dread his officiousness. Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World The Prince had given no orders for the capture of Ali Partab; that had been carried out by his men in a fit of ill-advised officiousness. Rung Ho! This would have ended quite differently—and he had fully intended it should—had not St. George, with his cursed officiousness, interfered with his plans. Kennedy Square It was by my contrivance, incorrigible scatterbrains, that Anselmo undertook this desirable purchase; she should have been placed into my own hands, but your cursed officiousness knocks everything on the head again. The Blunderer Nothing but harm could come from such senseless officiousness. Appendicitis A sullen gloominess instantly clouded his face, and, turning short from me, he said, I might do as I pleased, but that I should much sooner repent than repair my officiousness. Evelina, Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World Every day, every hour, I was reproaching myself more and more for my blundering officiousness. Cousin Phillis As I have no estate to leave behind, I am not troubled with the importunate officiousness of relations or legacy hunters, and I consider the world as made for me, not me for the world. The Adventures of Roderick Random He however grew more obstinate in his officiousness, and wrote me another letter, so extravagantly worded, that if it had been seen, I should have got into serious trouble. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini She had taken a personal dislike to Mrs. Pugh from the first; she regarded pretension as insincerity, and officiousness as deliberate insult, and she took the recoil of her taste for the judgment of principle. The Trial This officiousness of the neighbours is thoroughly justified by Moslem custom; and the same scene would take place in this our day. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 12 [Supplement] Now when she saw me she asked, "O my son! canst thou read?"; and I answered, of my officiousness, "Yes, old naunty!" The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 02 Thy father loved me for my lack of officiousness, argal, to serve thee is a religious duty incumbent on me. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 Now this letter, by the officiousness of a servant at the inn to which the sufferers were carried, was taken at once to the post. East Lynne The craze of an old woman—the fussy officiousness of a blundering elderly Englishman. Under Western Eyes Although this seemed a ridiculous piece of officiousness it touched me. Dona Perfecta For of all faults officiousness and indiscretion were the most offensive to him: and Burnet was allowed even by friends and admirers to be the most officious and indiscreet of mankind. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 This cometh of my folly in giving good counsel; as the saw saith, I was in joy and gladness, nought save my officiousness brought me this sadness. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 When I was a very young man, I remember to have seen a person suffocated by such impertinent officiousness. Travels through France and Italy After this, it was no use to say anything to him, though his officiousness would have justified the keenest reproaches. From the Memoirs of a Minister of France The consequence is, that in the eagerness to enlighten, they are often apt to obscure; and I have occasionally seen an unlucky saint almost smoked out of countenance by the officiousness of his followers. The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon The landlord waited on him with peculiar officiousness,—not that he paid better than his neighbors, but then the coin of a rich man seems always to be so much more acceptable. The Lock and Key Library The most interesting stories of all nations: American Do not be surprised at his officiousness, which seems founded on the assumption that you are three-fourths paralysed. Russia |
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