| 单词 | peevishly |
| 例句 | “I will buy it,” he repeated peevishly as he might repeat a demand to his mother who crossed him. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “I wish you’d stop picking on me about that dead man in your tent,” he pleaded peevishly. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z "The last thing I need is a gas explosion," she said peevishly. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z When blacks insisted it was a "neutral site,” Butler responded peevishly, "There’s got to be a site somewhere in this county more neutral than that.” The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z “Very badly,” said Percy peevishly, and he slammed the window shut. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z Then the voice said peevishly, “Now who is an accursed Wang Lung?” The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z “Because she didn’t want to,” my mother said peevishly. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z The cold seemed to rouse her a little and she looked around peevishly, shivering. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He peevishly flung down the rapier and stalked off. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z "Where is she?" asked the first face, peevishly. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z "He called me boy," Joffrey said peevishly, sounding younger than his years. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z “It’s not that,” she said peevishly, glancing up at the branches. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Really, Francis,” Henry said, a trifle peevishly, “it’s all right. Sit down.” The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z The tea, he realized peevishly, was the most delicious thing he had ever drunk. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z The point seems to be that London was once the epicentre of empire, a trading nation whose instinct is to absorb influences while periodically, peevishly, attempting to prove national superiority. London: The Modern Babylon – review 2012-08-02T19:00:01Z Whether said peevishly or as a gentle reminder, it’s a remark heard even in households that are joyful about their compost bucket. Want to compost? Here is where to start. 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z Still, a few minutes later, he was smacking his lips peevishly. You swore off tequila for good. Here’s how to enjoy the alcohol that once betrayed you. 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z It wasn’t just men: a sixty-plus female publicist, who’d been in the business forever, was vocal in her sympathy, calling him “wonderful” and “generous,” as her younger colleagues frowned peevishly. “This Is Pleasure” 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z In a jarring twist, he presents alternative endings: one a romantic if bloody vision of ultimate loyalty, the other a peevishly silly take on how power, reputations and relationships work in the real world. 'Savages': Oliver Stone's hazy tale of drugs, thugs, free love 2012-07-03T23:30:05Z Once seated in his anchorman chair, he is fretful, peevishly checking how much of his shirt cuffs protrude from his jacket. Review: An Electrifying Bryan Cranston Is All the Rage in ‘Network’ 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z One dons his straw sombrero on the crown of the head while another arranges it at a rakish angle; some look off into the distance while one man gazes peevishly at the artist. Two exhibits show how Diego Rivera and others constructed Latin American identity 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z “I don’t want to say the election’s over,” he said peevishly. Analysis | It’s not only what Trump didn’t do on Jan. 6. It’s also what he did do. 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z “And I haven’t been to Europe,” she said, laughing before adding peevishly: “I don’t understand the point that you’re making. I’m not discounting the importance of the border.” More than a laugh: Kamala Harris' is a sound check for a divided country 2021-07-21T04:00:00Z How much longer, she inquired peevishly, did we expect to continue? The Paradox of Karl Popper 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z “Migration’s over,” a friend quipped peevishly, “I’m leaving.” Beautiful and Brutal 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z But we need a president who respects and evokes this story — or at least does not peevishly attack its heroes. Trump’s attack on John Lewis is the essence of narcissism 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z When asked about her work, she mentions her role overseeing the company’s imminent outsourcing plan — a faux pas that rattles Dacoil’s chief executive, who peevishly corrects her in front of everyone. Has Hollywood lost touch with American values? 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z “Yeah. I learned that being older isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, a lesson I’m constantly learning every day at my age,” Hanks says, a little peevishly. Watch Tom Hanks Ask a 'Big' Favor of Zoltar Once More 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z “Well, mother goats don’t die of heartbreak the way we do,” I said peevishly. The Anti-Helicopter Parent’s Plea: Let Kids Play! 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z George W. Bush casually draped himself over the lectern in 2004 and peevishly quibbled on minor points. What Clinton and Trump must worry about in the first debate 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z Obviously somewhat taken aback, Trump tried to downplay his sexist remarks as “fun, it’s kidding,” and then complained, peevishly, that Kelly hadn’t been nice to him. Trump on the Ropes at the First Debate 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z When officers of conscience pointed out in a telegram to the Prime Minister the scale of the tragedy caused by his decisions, Mr Churchill's only response was to ask peevishly "Why hasn't Gandhi died yet?" Viewpoint: Why Britain owes reparations to India - BBC News 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Trollope could be stirred, a little peevishly, at times, by speculative capitalism, his bête noire. Why Trollope Is Trending 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z In terminating nuclear cooperation amid the deepening tensions over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin is peevishly shooting his nation in the foot. Russia’s short-sighted move to end nuclear cooperation with the U.S. 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z “No, Chuck, what I’m trying to tell you is, let’s not focus on dollars and cents for these programs,” Ryan replied, a little peevishly. The right’s pathetically low curve: How it got a pass on race and poverty 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Amarkhil himself was allegedly captured in some of the conversations played to journalists, asking a contact to "bring the sheep, stuffed properly", but also complaining peevishly about how little attention Ghani was giving him. Afghan election crisis: 'stuffed sheep' recordings suggest large-scale fraud 2014-06-22T04:00:00Z Thank heavens, really, for Gary Lineker, presiding over football's airwaves like some peevishly insecure prefect. BT Sport the upstarts who can put Gary Lineker and co in their place 2013-05-15T11:01:01Z Even her most serious complaints were usually conveyed within a set of terms that were peevishly amusing rather than self-pitiful. Grade school in the inner city 2012-08-26T16:00:00Z Why peevishly sweat the small stuff, when it is dwarfed by the magnitude of their contributions? Nell Diamond's peevish #HMD tweet won't win bankers any sympathy 2012-07-04T11:35:56Z "Maybe I am, maybe I'm not," said he, peevishly. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z "Ask at what hour the doctor will be at home, Holt," cried he, peevishly. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z I was better, I was better," said the knight, peevishly; "but that cursed start that you made me give, by telling me about your son, has torn me all to pieces again. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z "It is impossible--impossible in my case," I stammered at last peevishly, and in a disjointed way. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z Here is a groat," I answered peevishly, "and for the fortune, I will hear it another day. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z "Well, take them now," his master replied peevishly. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z "And get away from them as soon as possible," added the young fellow, half peevishly. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z I remember now," he continued, tugging at his whiskers peevishly, "that I meant to see Lindo before I called here. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z They were all standing silent, listening, and as I joined them one looked round peevishly, and raised his hand as a warning to me to be quiet. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z Juggernaut had so dominated the situation since his arrival that one or two—Mr Montague in particular—were beginning to wonder rather peevishly why they had been admitted to the meeting. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z But the old gentleman peevishly refused to remember any of those names. The Devourers 2012-03-16T02:00:23.493Z Not at all," broke in Conyers, peevishly; "no question of air whatever. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z "I wish I did know," the young man answered peevishly. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Do you hear, fellow," she continued, nodding peevishly at me, "hold up your head, and cross the room like a man if you are one. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z Well," said the Squire peevishly, "I can do no more. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z "You are as bad as he is," said the old man peevishly, "you are paying too much;" and the tyrannical old Aristides returned him some coin out of the trencher with a most reproachful countenance. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "What," said the old man peevishly, "will there always be these childish freaks? is there never to be an end to this idling?" Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck 2012-02-13T03:00:19.620Z "But you are full, or you are out of food, or your wife is ill, or something else is amiss," I answered peevishly. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z "Well, do--what you like with him," Charnock answered peevishly, "so that you stop his mouth." Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z Harry took it, read it, and flung it down peevishly. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Nay," said the chancellor, peevishly, "the Princess Marie would hang us. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "You might have come for my sake," she answered peevishly, sinking back again. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z And Why? so ready, but the Wherefor not, One on a sudden peevishly exclaim'd, �Which is the Potter, pray, and which the Pot?� The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z Then, "This is not a Court of Justice," he continued, peevishly. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z It is enough to kill you,” says Sir Richard, looking out peevishly on the picturesque woodlands of Mortlake, and interrupting a long silence. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z "I understand not that," said he a little peevishly; puzzled, and therefore it would seem, discontented. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z She was by turns passionate and cold to him: one day enrapturing him by some pretty blandishment, the next snapping peevishly when he spoke to her. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Presently his, on this occasion, not over gracious Majesty peevishly inquired, “What does he ask for this daub?” Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z "Have I your Majesty's leave?" he said; and the King nodding peevishly, "This is not his Grace's handwriting," the Dutch lord continued, pursing up his lips, and looking dubiously at the script before him. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z "It can only cost me a few minutes of life—I can spare the time," he answered, almost peevishly. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z Nay, signora," said he, a little peevishly, "for Heaven's sake change not your posture; 'twas perfect. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "So like you—you always come to scold, and make things unpleasant," said Mrs. Leslie, peevishly. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z "I have been here but a moment," said Mrs. Hazleton, gloomily—almost peevishly. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z She talked bitterly and peevishly, as if she had been cheated of heaven through his cruelty. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z I was discomfited at the result, and upon his appearance next evening peevishly said to the experimenter: "I do not know that this is fair." Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z Tic! tic!" cried he, peevishly, "there, don't be stupid! that is too heavy a jest for me. The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z "Oh! don't talk to me about your uncle," cried Mrs. Bindle peevishly. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z At last he said peevishly "It hurts me"; simple, thoughtless words to which after-events have given a sad and most fateful significance. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z For she had been asleep, and when I reproached her— “Well, of course,” she said, peevishly; “it’s sleeping time, is it not?” A Fluttered Dovecote 2011-07-29T02:00:21.880Z He deems himself quit of obligation to observe these delicacies of metrical beauty, because he says peevishly that he is no poet. Critical Studies 2011-07-21T02:00:20.463Z “It is to get me out of the way while he resumes his attentions to—you know,” he cried, peevishly; “but he might have saved himself the trouble, for I’ve done.” One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z "Awful bore, meeting in the town like this," said one of these peevishly. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z "It may be all very true, sir chancellor," exclaimed the duke, peevishly; "but I am not versed in these profoundedly learned matters, and therefore do not concern myself respecting them." The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z "Usual," she repeated; "I do not understand you——" "Of course not," he interrupted her, peevishly. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z At last one day at tea he inquires peevishly, "Well, what dost thou think of doing with that girl?" Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z Their tails drooped mournfully, as if the seething heat had melted the sinews and softened the bones; they whined peevishly, but bark there was none—their owner required it all to keep the ague away. The Complete Works of Josh Billings 2011-07-01T02:00:13.387Z A blaze of lightning and a rush of wind cause the man to cry out nervously, and then to exclaim, peevishly: “Oh, I wish the morning would come; this is horrible!” Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z "But how do you propose to get there, my dear chap?" asked the Major, peevishly. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z "I want to go to bed," peevishly said Mary. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z “If he'd only learnt something, had some respectable business,” he snarled peevishly. Royal Highness 2011-05-05T02:00:22.363Z "Did I know that?" said he peevishly, and rode out of the yard; and the little, crafty eyes said to the broad arrogance, "Brother, this time we went rather too far." Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z Some of them scream, thin and peevishly, like a baby fretting; some howl like a hyena, some mew like a kitten. Non-combatants and Others 2011-04-11T02:00:11.563Z "You have told me of them," said he, peevishly. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z "I'm so tired!" peevishly said Mary, the fretful apprentice. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z “And so senseless when you have tents and a house near enough to place things,” added Eleanor, peevishly. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z "She might have let me know," exclaimed the baroness peevishly. Our Own Set A Novel 2011-03-26T02:00:12.923Z “I wonder who on earth they can possibly be,” Harcutt said almost peevishly. Mysterious Mr. Sabin 2011-03-24T02:00:10.087Z "Far more than to stay here and meet her—them—meet them," added he, almost peevishly. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z "Law! father, can't you say a hundred and fifty at once," peevishly interrupted Mary. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z The ubiquitous baby—several of him—was there, and more than once babbled aloud and cried out peevishly. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z “What’s the use of so much palaver, when the thing’s plain enough?” said Bob peevishly, raising his head as he spoke. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z And when the doctor talked of country air, the patient joked peevishly about the "grove of chimneys," and "the sweet shady side of Pall Mall." The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z "Tell me more about them times, or I won't believe you," cried he, half peevishly. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z The world had gone too well with me of late to make me thin-skinned or peevishly disposed. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z “It gets on my nerves, this British Sabbath,” she exclaimed peevishly. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z Then seizing the cigar-box, he tried one cigar after another, broke them peevishly up, and threw the pieces out of the window. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z What does he want?” said the banker, peevishly. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z “Why do you do that?” inquired the tailor, peevishly, in broken Amháric, not relishing the interference in his department, and anxious also to exhibit his own talents. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z He neither heard better, nor was more sensitive to touch—and of this he complained a little peevishly, as though he had been unfairly dealt with. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-02-16T03:00:37.273Z "Well, well, I don't mean you exactly," said the Squire, peevishly. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z And Why? so ready, but the Wherefor not, One on a sudden peevishly exclaim'd, "Which is the Potter, pray, and which the Pot?" Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Translated into English Verse 2011-02-14T03:00:33.917Z He came in to find Esm� in one of her restless moods, reading over letters, peevishly crumpling bills, grumbling at poverty. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z "I wish you'd send away that hissing teakettle, it reminds me of a steamboat," said the Captain, peevishly; "that is, if you have done with it." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z "I don't want a sacrifice—I want to make her happy," said Sidney, a little peevishly. Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 3 of 3) 2011-02-16T03:00:37.273Z Rupert swore peevishly, and followed in her wake, presently overtaking her and galloping by her side. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z “I don’t want the food!” she said peevishly to Celeste, pushing aside a spoonful of custard which was held to her lips. Whispering Walls 2011-01-17T03:00:48.373Z Radonic shrugged his shoulders, and answered peevishly, that she was too stupid to understand such things. The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z "So much for wanting to do a good-natured thing," cried he, peevishly. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z The sick man found great fault with it, and inquired very peevishly for Arthur. The Rival Crusoes The Ship Wreck also A Voyage to Norway; and The Fisherman's Cottage. 2011-01-06T03:00:54.123Z "Wait a minute," he said peevishly, lowering the bottle and fixing her with his bloodshot gaze. The Rider of Golden Bar 2011-01-04T03:01:06.347Z To my inquiry how he felt, he replied, peevishly, that he was so utterly beyond the powers of medicine, that he did not see the use of my visits. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 Now, the king was wearied with their importunities and complaints, and he exclaimed, peevishly and unthinkingly, 'boil him, if you please, but let me hear no more about him.' Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 "But why need this be a mistake?" cried Captain Martin, peevishly. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z It was all so real that his brow was wet with perspiration, but he settled what was the cause, and changed his position peevishly. Real Gold A Story of Adventure "It strikes me ignorance is bliss in Sharnbrook's case," replied Dagmar cuttingly, as she stood at the window, peevishly regarding the rain. A Poached Peerage “Why, what else should it be?” said her mother almost peevishly. The Valiants of Virginia "What other interpretation is admissible, gentlemen?" he questioned somewhat peevishly, taking up the coat. The Haunted Pajamas Must I repeat it, Mr. Crow," said she, peevishly, "that you can do all this for me, and save me a world of trouble and inconvenience besides? The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z He started, when he saw the landlady's broad face look peevishly out of one of the windows in the second story. The Children of the World "There are so many kinds of aims," said Grong, peevishly,—and then he was silent. Magnhild Dust "Why did you not make some proposal like what I spoke of, mother?" asked he, almost peevishly. Tony Butler "We have no carriage,—we have no roads, even," said Glencore, peevishly. The Fortunes Of Glencore If it can't be done by a post-obit—" "I tell you, sir," cried Martin, peevishly, "as I have told you before, that has been done. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z "No," grunted Duncan peevishly, "you brought me here." With Edge Tools "We have a bad press," said Meek, peevishly. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) "By the heavy surf, no less," said Waters, peevishly, for he foresaw failure to his negotiation. Tony Butler "Can you do nothing for him?" asked Craggs, peevishly—"nothing but anger him?" The Fortunes Of Glencore "We have done next to nothing, after all!" said she, peevishly. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Apparently the voice at the other end of the wire replied rather peevishly, for Kennedy endeavored to smooth over the delay. The Social Gangster "I'm not going down to that old hut and carry a lot of things," she said aloud peevishly. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins It is always the way," he said peevishly, "always the way with women; now we shall have a scene—tears—entreaties. The Little Schoolmaster Mark A Spiritual Romance "Speak for yourself," snapped the Shuttlecock, very peevishly; "you have fanned out my last feather, and what I'm to do now I can't think; I'm nothing but cork and leather!" Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves "It surely cannot be the season here," cried she, one morning, peevishly, "for really there isn't a single person one has ever heard of at Paris." The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:20.520Z Hendrik stopped and spoke peevishly to the meek one in the gutter: "Why did you move out of my way?" H. R. "Se�ora, there is no small reason for it," he replied peevishly. Maximina "Yes, I am!" she said with a little sigh, as she turned away from him in order to attend to the old man, who was moaning peevishly in bed. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel This was unusual, and so was her turning away from her nice bread and milk, and crying peevishly when she was spoken to. Tales of the Toys, Told by Themselves "I keep my appointments, sir!" snapped the professor peevishly. John Marsh's Millions "This is only first class," repeated the clerk peevishly, but not without feeling some respect to his interlocutor's massive shoulders. By Right of Conquest A Novel "If you have no other, I suppose I must," said Petrowitsch, peevishly, for in his heart it made him sad, and in fact nervous, to wear what his brother had worn. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. These things were not peevishly said, Mrs. Rutherford's well-modulated voice was never peevish; they were said with a sort of majestic coldness by a majestic woman who was, however, above complaints. East Angels He exhibited some slight symptoms of impatience at Curly's entrance, and, like the desperado-gentlemen of the hut, enquired peevishly what had delayed him. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 "How dull you are to-night!" she said peevishly, for they were old friends and she never troubled to sort out her words. Helena Brett's Career "We shall never understand them, nor they us," said he, peevishly, after a pause. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience “I too could have done with a couple of hours more,” answered Phil peevishly. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War “Where is the cross?” he had asked her peevishly, and, upon her weak protest reaching his ears, he had laughed scornfully. The Sapphire Cross Manna wept, and said peevishly:— "Very well; I will obey you, but I'll see no one." Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine "Why are they following you?" the young man said peevishly. Death Makes A Mistake "Your what?" asked my lord, a little peevishly. International Short Stories English "It's more like madness than real courage," said the other, peevishly; and for some minutes they walked on side by side without a word. One Of Them "Well, if you think so, that is very well," the Frenchman answered, peevishly. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen "How can I watch you when you jus' 'boom' all the time?" asked Gizzard peevishly. Sube Cane "Mademoiselle is given to sarcasm, I see," said I, half peevishly. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance "What an awful glass you have there," said the countess, peevishly, as she turned her back to the mirror. Black Diamonds "How did I know that?" cried he, peevishly. One Of Them "No, I'm not completely crazy," he snapped peevishly. Henry Horn's X-Ray Eye Glasses "Who'd you give it to?" he asked peevishly, with an insane idea of getting it back. Sube Cane "I heard it by a mere chance, and from the courier," said I, peevishly. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance Instead and peevishly he asked, "Is there anybody you don't know—intimately?" The Ambassador "I foretold all this," said Charles Heathcote, peevishly, as a servant presented a number of visiting-cards with a polite request from the owners to be allowed to visit the villa and its gardens. One Of Them “Oh, hang it, I don’t know,” answered Maitland, peevishly, and looking around rather wildly. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley "You don't think I'm goin' to quit now, do you?" muttered Gizzard peevishly. Sube Cane "I don't think you are giving a flattering picture of yourself in all this," said she, peevishly. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance "And so will a doctor, if he happen to be an honest man," said Longworth, half peevishly. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly If I hate anything," said she, half peevishly, "it is to talk of the bygone, and utter the names of people that I desire never to hear again. One Of Them Why can't this ceremony go on without me?' cried he half peevishly. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier "I don't exactly see the fun of it,—especially for me," said Beecher, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "What can she do?" asked I, peevishly, perhaps, for I was provoked how completely she had eclipsed poor Blondel in public favor. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance "It's not that; it's not that," said the other, peevishly, "though I cannot explain to you why or how." The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly "I half suspect you are mistaken, my friend," said Lay-ton, peevishly. One Of Them "I wish you 'd ask her why are we lingering so long in this dreary place?" sighed Lady Lackington, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "It was your father, I fancy, taught you that lesson," said he, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Not a single face to be seen."—"No company," interrupted I peevishly; "no company where there is such a crowd; why man, there's too much. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time "Why is everybody shouting?" the Administrative Officer asked peevishly. Chain of Command "I don't call in there now," said he, peevishly. One Of Them How I hate the very name of an Alderman!" said Kellett, peevishly; "regular vagabonds, with gilt coaches and red cloaks, running about prating of taxes and the pipe-water! Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Sure you told me this minute that you didn't see the Queen," said the old man, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day I should like to ask," he said peevishly, "what in the devil you mean. Rose MacLeod "Of course we miss him," said Florence peevishly. A Rent In A Cloud "The matter is concluded now, and let me hear no more of it," said he, peevishly. One Of Them "Thoroughly; Browne, indeed, has a leader already 'set up'—" "What do I care for all these?" broke in Dunn, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "And if she cost less, maybe she'd wear as well," said the old man, peevishly; "but I suppose your Lordship knows best what suits your Lordship's station." Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day At the call he started up wildly, and inquired peevishly and sleepily why the old man disturbed him at such an hour? Specimens of German Romance Vol. I. The Patricians "You are not disposed to give me the chance, I think," said Barnard, peevishly. A Rent In A Cloud "Why have we come this way?" asked Lay ton, peevishly. One Of Them "They are heartily welcome to this opinion who think so," broke in Dunn, peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "But what do you want us to do?" said his Lordship, peevishly; for he had the dislike great men generally feel to have their joke capped. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "To lose minutes, when every one of them is priceless, to waste emotions when my heart is already racked and tortured,——why should I do this?" cried D'Esmonde, peevishly. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "He has very fair abilities, certainly," said Sir Stafford, half peevishly. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "Well, do the same to-morrow," cried he, peevishly, for another twitch of gout had just crossed him. One Of Them "If I have, then, I am as far as ever from knowing how to convey it," said she, half peevishly. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Keep your eyes on the blessed candle!" said the hag, peevishly; "'t is a quarter dollar it cost me." Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas "And why, dear?—whence these cautious scruples?" said Lady Hester, almost peevishly. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life I'm sorry for it," said she, peevishly, "for I shall have the more fatigue in going back again. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "How could you have fallen into such a blunder?" said he, half peevishly. One Of Them "Leave me, leave me where I am," cried he, peevishly. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Fifine had fallen asleep on the rug before the fire, having peevishly declined the folly of being disrobed and put to bed in the daytime, to recuperate from the exhaustion attendant upon her first ball. The Story of Old Fort Loudon "I know it," said Kate, peevishly, and as if desirous of being left in quiet. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life “He is an obstinate, conceited ramrod,” returned the latter, peevishly; “but you will know all to-morrow, for he really intends to do you the honor to consult you in the morning.” Wau-nan-gee or the Massacre at Chicago A Romance of the American Revolution The Merchant said, peevishly, "Why do you keep silence?" Youth "I wish you would let a fellow know what time you were coming," Arthur said, rather peevishly, but with an attempt at a smile. A Monk of Cruta "I'm sure I can't tell you," said Mr. Heron, almost peevishly. Under False Pretences A Novel No, no," said the old man, peevishly; "we are marching on to dishonor fast enough. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life "I think you might tell me," returned Edna, a little peevishly. A Dear Little Girl Wordsworth, being offended at Hazlitt’s review of the “Excursion,” peevishly raked up an old scandal and wrote to Haydon that he was “not a proper person to be admitted into respectable society.” Hazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature "Now, never you mind about your pulse," he replied somewhat peevishly. "And they thought we wouldn't fight" "You will be sorry you said that," he said peevishly. If at First You Don't... "They won't give me my broth—my broth," said she, peevishly. Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. A long Silence prevailed on both Sides, tho' he constantly squeezed my Hand, and kissed me, and used other Familiarities, which I peevishly permitted. An Apology for the Life of Mrs. Shamela Andrews "So you will go, will you?" said he, peevishly. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. But now she complained that she could not bear to see his bent back and peevishly asked him to raise it again. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries Masterpieces of German Literature Vol. 19 "How long is a second, anyway?" growled Jordan peevishly. If at First You Don't... Moreover, peevishly spiteful children insisted on spreading rumours that Simon's operations used day-glow worms as substitutes for pepperoni and unwashed algae as a base for pasta crusts. The Land of Look Behind What's—what's up then?" he demanded peevishly; and then, looking in the direction in which the Frenchman was now pointing, grumbled loudly: "Still on about that hay or straw? With Joffre at Verdun A Story of the Western Front "No," said Wintoun, peevishly; "the summons have been called over, and they have not appeared, either in person or by agents." Ringan Gilhaize or The Covenanters Are you all here?” said the lawyer peevishly. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) Oh! not quite so bad as that," replied George, peevishly; "I think I know what happened. Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast or Through Storm and Stress to Florida "How am I to put things straight for thee?" cried Fakrash, peevishly. The Brass Bottle “It was but the lowly homage of a prince,” Maximilian cried out peevishly. The Missourian "My lord Monteagle," said he, peevishly, "it pleases me that you retire, for a certain languor of the body rendereth our discourse unprofitable." The Fifth of November A Romance of the Stuarts Child, child!" said the inventor peevishly, "why do you tack on these petty details to my grand conception? The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 "It isn't a park," she said peevishly, "it's a forest—a horrid, gloomy, damp wilderness." The Benefactress Then you ought to be thankful," he returned peevishly, "for the first time I ever met the fellow he deliberately trod on my toe—deliberately, sir. The Romance of a Plain Man The former looked sulky, the latter became peevishly noisy and excited, cursed his luck, and insisted on increasing the stakes. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 The map of Europe looked down peevishly on the heap of writing-pads. Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland "There is too much of her in every way," he said, peevishly; "she dresses too much, talks too much—she tires one." A Noble Woman "Brr!" growled the Moslem in a tone more like the grunt of a wild boar than the voice of a human being, and stretching himself peevishly out upon the ottoman. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 "I'll never get used to the taste of water, if I live to be a hundred," the great man was saying peevishly. The Romance of a Plain Man “I wish you weren’t such a blunderer, Bill,” he said, and his manner had become peevishly gentle. The Law-Breakers The lady abbess," peevishly returned the portress, "cannot be disturbed before matins. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 "You should not have taken it from me," he said, peevishly. The Ivory Snuff Box "You hate yourself, don't you?" butts in the lovely Wilkinson, peevishly. Alex the Great “More fire, you idiot!” cried the marquis, peevishly. The Strollers “If I knew, I wouldn’t ask you,” said Snooks peevishly. Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective “Those herders are always shooting away their ammunition,” said Hardy peevishly. Hidden Water On a very wet day in the west of Scotland, a traveler, who had been detained a week by bad weather, peevishly asked a native, if it always rained in that country? The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. Those who saw him, and thought regretfully what he might have been, what he might have done, would sometimes give utterance to their disappointment, and even peevishly blame him. Beside Still Waters "Oh, I can roll up hill if I have to," declared the Stone, peevishly. Twinkle and Chubbins Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland Almost peevishly, he said: "For the last time, I repeat I can do nothing for you." The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life If I was a little better one day, alas! he had been a little better the day before he died; and if I answered her peevishly, she told Sarah Ann that my voice was going. The Speaker, No. 5: Volume II, Issue 1 December, 1906. A country booby boasting of the numerous acres he enjoyed, Ben Jonson peevishly told him, "For every acre you have of land, I have an acre of wit." The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; containing a collection of over one thousand of the most laughable sayings and jokes of celebrated wits and humorists. "I can't see 'em," said King Sidney peevishly, plucking at his auburn moustache. In Brief Authority "I don't like my officers, doctor, and I don't like my employer," he said peevishly. Hurricane Island Oh, Howard," she exclaimed peevishly; "how you frightened me! The Third Degree A Narrative of Metropolitan Life She would not admit the truth of it, and a little peevishly contested her point. Aladdin of London or, Lodestar "Now, there you are again, Beth," Mrs. Caldwell cried peevishly. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Well," she said peevishly; "so you've seen your Princess, have you? In Brief Authority "Why the mischief doesn't he attack?" he exclaimed peevishly. Hurricane Island The rascals won't let us sit in peace after dinner,” he snapped peevishly, as the servants promptly withdrew at his word. The Brothers Karamazov "See Or shut your eyes," said Nature peevishly, "It nothing skills; I cannot help my case; 'Tis the Last Judgment's fire must cure this place,65 Calcine its clods and set my prisoners free." Selections from the Poems and Plays of Robert Browning He listens to the deputation, not tranquilly, but peevishly. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 What are you going to do with me now?" he asked peevishly, "I want to go to sleep. The Merriweather Girls in Quest of Treasure "What are you always nagging at Toad for?" inquired the Badger, rather peevishly. The Wind in the Willows Udo showed what he thought of it by waving it peevishly. Once on a Time "Where's that hopeless idiot now?" muttered Colonel North peevishly, for he had come down to see the battalion drill. Uncle Sam's Boys as Sergeants or, Handling Their First Real Commands “You don’t seem much concerned ’bout it,” observed her aunt peevishly. The Wall Between He was a small man, with peevishly pinched features, that wore an incipient smirk when in repose, and a hyena snarl when in action. In Her Own Right “I want you to understand,” he said, peevishly, “that there is no sentiment in this matter.” A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories Meanwhile the trunks had been carried in and the team led away, and Pedro was peevishly complaining from the kitchen door that dinner was getting cold. Shoe-Bar Stratton There is the tinkling of a cowbell,—a noise how peevishly discordant were it close at hand, but even musical now. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 "Salute him," said the commander, peevishly, drawing up the coverlet. The Corsair King "I'm sure I don't know," the Old Gentleman said somewhat peevishly. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... "I'm almost dead," said the old man, peevishly. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success “They forced me into a corner,” McFarlane said to Wayland, peevishly. The Forester's Daughter A Romance of the Bear-Tooth Range "Do not talk about it, my dear," her mother exclaimed peevishly. Vixen, Volume III. "Don't talk nonsense, Violet," cried Mrs. Tempest peevishly. Vixen, Volume II. "Well, then, let's make the best of it," answered Tom peevishly. Left Guard Gilbert Even Bobs moved peevishly from place to place, plainly disturbed by more than the flies and the heat. The Prairie Mother The children of such people are apt to be peevishly receptive, but their moods are often cloudy, and I wished for a pellucid nature. Tongues of Conscience “You do not seem any too glad to see me,” said Kitty rather peevishly, and then at their flushed and shining faces, she laughed. Eve to the Rescue The portrait, however, when finished, did not please her; and she remarked rather peevishly—"I am surely much handsomer than that!" A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 They looked in, and saw Isabella at one end of the, to them, splendid drawing-room, and Edgar at the other, both in floods of tears, peevishly quarrelling. Emily Brontë “For goodness sake, what made you think of that now?” asked Laura a little peevishly. Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck On Monday, at dinner, he broke out peevishly with "Ter'ble botheration, Nancy—I must be going to Port St. Mary about that thundering demonstration." The Manxman A Novel - 1895 "I wish Mr. Arithmetic at Jericho!" cried Matty peevishly; "his goods are so heavy—so uninteresting; they make no show; I won't plague myself with such things!" The Crown of Success "Take this snuff back to Ennis, in Hanover Square," I said peevishly, "and inform him that Mr. Renault desires a better quality." The Reckoning “But that will take so long, and I’m choking with thirst,” cried Chris peevishly. The Peril Finders That is so, if I am to be peevishly confined to my small and narrow experience of murdered bodies. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 108, October, 1866 Then seizing the cigar box, he tried one cigar after another, broke them peevishly up, and threw the pieces out of the window. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 54, No. 338, December 1843 What do you want with me?” said I somewhat peevishly to the importunate stranger. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 "Then what did you come here for?" said Robin Hood, peevishly. Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' He never spoke to him, when he could help it; and when he did say any thing to him, he spoke peevishly, and pressed the words between his teeth, as if he had the lockjaw. Mike Marble His Crotchets and Oddities. “Well, and what of that?” retorted Nightmare, peevishly. Famous Tales of Fact and Fancy Myths and Legends of the Nations of the World Retold for Boys and Girls “No,” I said peevishly; “you can sleep if you wish to.” The Golden Magnet Mrs. Baldwin attacked them peevishly at intervals; she was cross at Enid also, who had not kept Harry to supper, and preserved an indifferent silence under questioning. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume X (of X) Well, there, there!" said the Hole-keeper, peevishly, resuming his walk again; "don't keep it up forever. Davy and The Goblin What Followed Reading 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' "Why, we're each being ashamed of by two persons already," said the Admiral, peevishly. The Admiral's Caravan “I don’t think anything about him, if you mean me by Viscount,” said Tracy peevishly, beginning at last to understand that they had been making a fool of him. St. Winifred's, or The World of School Of this Mr. Shenstone would sometimes peevishly complain; though, I am persuaded, he never really suspected any ill-natured intention in his worthy and much-valued neighbours.” The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II "Why ask?" came the faint rustling voice peevishly. One Man's Initiation—1917 “Oh, don't!” she said peevishly, as she climbed back. The Five Jars "Then it wasn't like it at all," said Sir Walter, peevishly. The Admiral's Caravan Don Loris, as once before, sat peevishly by the huge fireplace. The Pirates of Ersatz "She won't roll down hills always, of course," I answered rather peevishly. The King's Mirror “You don’t seem as if you could forget about my mistake, Dean,” said Mark peevishly. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites My dear old boy," he remarked peevishly, "it's out of the question. No Man's Land It was easy enough to get into," said the Admiral, peevishly; "we just fell into it through the hole in the top. The Admiral's Caravan "I don't like it any better than you do," he said peevishly. Talents, Incorporated "Oh, say, Ma, don't keep bothering me when I'm trying to tell you a story," Carl complained peevishly. Carl and the Cotton Gin “Oh, don’t talk about eating!” said Mark peevishly. Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites "For heaven's sake dry up," he remarked peevishly. No Man's Land "Oh, we couldn't make out what he said," replied the Admiral, peevishly. The Admiral's Caravan “Bah! because I don’t want to make myself ridiculous,” said the lad peevishly. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy They listened peevishly to the wind whistling through the chinks of the barn. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War He asked us what we came to say, not with his accustomed kindness, but a little peevishly, as if he were tired of us and we annoyed him. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 "It's all jolly fine for you to laugh," said the Doctor peevishly. No Man's Land If the islanders would tell us their source and let us help develop it," Satterfield said peevishly, "instead of doling out a handful of crystals every Tenday, there wouldn't be any need of action. Traders Risk “I don’t get a bit of peace,” cried the boy peevishly, and he sprang out of bed, washed in hot water, shivered as he dried himself, and then turned to begin dressing, and paused. Jack at Sea All Work and no Play made him a Dull Boy Aarons looked at him, and then at me, peevishly. Second Sight "Yes, yes; that is true," she said peevishly. Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa Then there was a crunching crash, and the engineer swore peevishly to himself. Sand Doom But I do not wish to look at pictures," Charles said, peevishly; "I wish to play cards. Chivalry "I will not go on to Borvabost," said the old man peevishly. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 By-and-by she heard the clock strike ten, and her daughter, turning feverishly on the bed, asked her peevishly when she was going to lie down. In Kings' Byways Instead, he curled up and dropped to the ground, whence he proceeded on his way, complaining peevishly to himself. Followers of the Trail The magician groaned again and again, and said, rather peevishly, "No, these are not the dreams." The Indian Fairy Book From the Original Legends "I don't like to feel it," said I, peevishly. Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General And in her then morbid and unnatural condition, she had peevishly brushed all thought of her cousin aside, accounting his unhappiness as small beside her own. The Genius Matilda, as if she had seen his heart as he spoke, clung round his neck and sobbed on his bosom: he put her peevishly away, crying "Nonsense, nonsense—eat your dinner." A Simple Story "Only bread and cheese?" he said, somewhat peevishly. A Master Of Craft "Do not, I beg of you, call me a beetle," exclaimed our hero, rather peevishly; "for I am actually a Woggle-Bug, and Highly-Magnified at that!" The Woggle-Bug Book “Yes, I tremble more than I like,” returned the old woman peevishly, “and, perhaps, when you come to my age, young man, and have got the palsy, you’ll tremble more than I do.” The Hot Swamp He had grumbled a little on being roused, and was at first inclined rather peevishly to 'pooh-pooh' all suggestion of conspiracies and personal danger. The Dictator I trust your lordship will not refuse me—” “Well,” replied he, peevishly, “so I did—but I am too old, too old to write—I cannot see—I can hardly hold a pen.” Peter Simple “No, I ha’n’t,” he replied, peevishly; “and if I had—” “Come, come, my good fellow,” said I, “you forget you are a prize; civility is a cheap article, and may bring you a quick return.” Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer “Well then,” he cried, peevishly, “you find out a better way.” To The West “Yes, yes, we know that, Doctor,” said the Resident peevishly. Trapped by Malays A Tale of Bayonet and Kris Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. The Young Visiters or, Mr. Salteena's Plan "Why, what's wrong with him now?" asked Griffith, a little peevishly. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 102, April, 1866 The office of caterer was one of neither honour nor emolument, and it was voluntarily taken up, and peevishly laid down on the first trifling provocation. Frank Mildmay Or, the Naval Officer “Don’t you order me, Serge,” said the boy, peevishly. Marcus: the Young Centurion “But we did not come to see sights,” said Abel peevishly. To Win or to Die A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze “Here, I say, don’t grin at a fellow like that,” said the boy peevishly. !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War Now and then he came upon some land adventures, but it was always preceded by a voyage to the place; and at last he threw a book down peevishly. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Let’s wait for daylight then,” said the Doctor peevishly. The Silver Canyon A Tale of the Western Plains “No,” said the invalid, peevishly, as he glanced quickly from his sister to the doctor and back. Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea “But you are always for letting things drop, Mr Tomplin,” said Uncle Bob peevishly. Patience Wins War in the Works “But I don’t want to wait,” cried the boy peevishly. !Tention A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War And all the time the hen bird inside the tree kept answering it peevishly, as much as to say, Look here: what a shame it is! Nat the Naturalist A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas “How do you know?” said Tom Long, peevishly. Middy and Ensign “I don’t know,” I said peevishly, “but it’s so hot I can’t bear it; do open something.” Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea “Did that boy hear the gong?” he said peevishly. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai “Are the servants going to lie in bed all day?” he said peevishly. In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First Then my feet went down to the full extent before they were stopped by something soft, and a thrill of satisfaction ran through me, for a well-known voice said peevishly: “Don’t—don’t!—What is it?” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer “But you didn’t eat all those things?” said Tom Long, peevishly. Middy and Ensign I said peevishly, for his questions seemed to be a nuisance. Bunyip Land A Story of Adventure in New Guinea She turned and looked at him; she broke into a peevishly nervous laugh. Tristram of Blent An Episode in the Story of an Ancient House And yet the worthy fellow was standing close beside him with his hands folded behind his back, and with his pale, withered, parchment-like face peevishly regarding the whole entertainment. A Hungarian Nabob “Who could see a fellow like that in the dark?” cried Denham peevishly. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer “Oh! we don’t want to go in,” said Tom Long, peevishly. Middy and Ensign "Well, I don't see why we all should stay because you choose to doctor an old donkey," said Herbert peevishly. Carry's Rose, or, the Magic of Kindness. A Tale for the Young "And we'll lose that if you stand here talking much longer," declared Tom peevishly. Left End Edwards "Can't a fellow stop in a shanty without the whole town gossiping about it?" he demanded peevishly. The Secret of the Storm Country “No, no; not till I’ve seen to the men, my lad,” he replied peevishly as he turned away, only, however, to turn back. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer "Well, what was in the trap?" the old man152 demanded peevishly. Christmas A Story The autumn wind grumbled round the castle like a croaking raven, and the old knight, Wolf of Hammerstein, sat by a cheerful fire and peevishly nursed his gouty limbs. Legends of the Rhine "You never can tell how a d——d muddle-headed country jury will decide a highly technical case like this," said the K.C. peevishly. The Shrieking Pit "But I can't talk as well when you stand," insisted Mrs. Graves, peevishly. The Secret of the Storm Country “That’s more than you know,” I said peevishly, for his words upset me; and when he went on I made no reply. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer "Put me down for what you please," peevishly exclaimed the Duke; "but don't keep me in the cold." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings "Then if it be not for my father's sake nor for yours, my lord, I am at a loss," and I stuffed the letter into my pocket very peevishly. Simon Dale "Isn't that the very deuce!" he went on peevishly. The Mask A Story of Love and Adventure "I don't want to sell!" snapped out Stoddard peevishly, "but I'll give you twenty million dollars for your hundred thousand shares of stock." Rimrock Jones "Good for him!" said Madam heartily; then, recalling the business in hand, she added peevishly: "Well, stop talking now and explain these papers." Quin No work was done—no voice was lifted boisterously—no child was out of doors: but all clung peevishly to their mothers’ skirts. Doctor Luke of the Labrador "Yes, Sir," said she, pretty peevishly, "Dr. Johnson is to dine at home." The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 But Marchmont went on fretfully, almost peevishly, "The astonishing thing is that you're blind to that, that you don't see him as he really and truly is." Quisanté "That is not to the purpose," said the Queen peevishly. By What Authority? But when a plaything or an object interesting to him vexes him, he says, peevishly, stupid thing, e. g., to the carpet, which he can not lift; and he does not linger long over one play. The Mind of the Child, Part II The Development of the Intellect, International Education Series Edited By William T. Harris, Volume IX. "But I see you don't care a bit about it," said he, peevishly. Can You Forgive Her? "It were well young people knew better what became them," he cried, peevishly shrugging his shoulders. The Long Night He saw Mrs. Dr. Wells coming swiftly towards him with inquiry in her eyes, and impulsively, peevishly, and in disappointment he turned again his face to the wall, as it were. Ray's Daughter A Story of Manila "Now, now, now!" said Mr. Graves peevishly, "what is all this?" By What Authority? It is only that Germany shows herself to be somewhat childish and peevishly provincial, in girding at an unchangeable situation, either in South America or in the North Sea. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View "You were gone a long time, Helen," he called out peevishly. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 "I don't like the set-up in town," Red was saying peevishly. Ralestone Luck "Why did you never tell me before?" asked Julia peevishly, from the sofa. Ruth Arnold or, the Country Cousin "What is the use of it?" the Poet demanded peevishly—it was New Year's Day in the morning. Wandering Heath At almost the same time the peevishly indignant Blake could hear the tinkle of the engine-room bell below him and then the thrash of the screw wings. Never-Fail Blake "Not for years—not until I am dead," returned Mr. Raymond peevishly. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, August, 1878 "Come in," said Newton, peevishly; and as a clerk presented himself, added, "What do you want?" A Crooked Path A Novel Upon this he said, rather peevishly, to the officer of the watch, 'Well, now see what we have done. Types of Naval Officers Drawn from the History of the British Navy Keep it for your own needs; I’m harder than yourself, it’s likely,” he said, pushing my hand aside, and added almost peevishly, “but keep the smell of it from me.” We and the World, Part II A Book for Boys "Who 're you looking for, Jim?" suddenly and peevishly demanded the man in the soiled white duck, as though impatient of the other's indirections. Never-Fail Blake She begged him not to do so; and for the first time, and the last, the unhappy woman spoke peevishly and warmly. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 "I said something then," the lavender young gentleman said, peevishly. Under Handicap A Novel The day before he had peevishly pushed away the former when presented by the steward, exclaiming "Cheddar, Cheddar, not Cheshire; I said Cheddar." Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie "Now, don't be funny," said the thin Santa Claus peevishly. The Thin Santa Claus The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking I just said something about her behaving peevishly. Scenes of Clerical Life He stared, as he passed, at the old house listlessly and peevishly. The House by the Church-Yard He mumbled a little peevishly, but seemed to recollect himself. Romance "Natalie," said he, peevishly, "you are walking as if you wore a sword by your side." Sunrise A more generous diet than he had ever known before p. 320did wonders for the marquis, though he peevishly remonstrated against every bottle of wine that was uncorked. The Disentanglers "That's one of my main reasons," Hardy cruelly announced; and the only come-back poor Uncle Henry had was an exasperated, "Oh, is that so!" drawled out peevishly, weakly. The Bad Man "Yes, there has been a mistake," she said peevishly, turning in with him to a small room they used as a breakfast-room. Elster's Folly "I am not fit for gayety," said her husband, peevishly, scooping out spoonfuls of yolk. Beyond The Rocks A Love Story "I wish people would mind their own affairs," wailed Mrs. Rayner, peevishly. The Deserter "Everyone seems mad on war work," said one sister to me peevishly, "they seem to forget there are civilians to nurse," and she flounced out of the room. Fanny Goes to War His stepmother shook her bandaged head peevishly and stood holding the collar of her unbleached cotton gown. The Voice of the People "I don't know where you'll find the hen," said she peevishly, "unless you go to the White Woods for it." The Pot of Gold And Other Stories "I suppose I must not go up," said Ralph, a little peevishly; for he was tired with his long day. The King's Achievement "But who are they?" said I, a little peevishly. Oddsfish! "I would rather have anybody else, if it comes to that," said the other, peevishly. Prince Fortunatus Why should Lord Byron now laud him to the skies in the hour of his success, and then peevishly wreak his disappointment on the God of his idolatry? Lectures on the English Poets Delivered at the Surrey Institution She said it peevishly, as if the sun's descent was the last piece of carelessness on the part of a negligent universe. The Judge I have sent word in," said Ralph peevishly, "that I am one of the King's Visitors. The King's Achievement "I will say what you please," Answered Bars, peevishly, "an' you will untie me." The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "God bless me, what can I do?" cried the governor, peevishly. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia "Monsieur," he said peevishly, "have not the women told you that you are too handsome for a priest?" The Grey Cloak "Yes, you must look, my eyes ache," she said peevishly. The Judge Eh! then," said the King peevishly, "hold your tongue, my Lord. The King's Achievement I believe," said the Captain, peevishly, "that the bad manners of these crop ears will spoil the very heathens themselves at last. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "Surely to God, I didn't blasphame," he said, peevishly; "no, no, I'm not that bad; but any how, let her pray for me; her prayer will be heard, if ever woman's was." Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One I thought so often enough," said he, a little peevishly, "but you do not know how much a man like myself is at the mercy of little things! The Child of the Dawn "The matron at school used to give us something for toothache that was as bad as this!" she said peevishly, and tears stood in her eyes. The Judge "You were always a fool, Sarah," he replied faintly and peevishly. Turns of Fortune And Other Tales "But why," he wound up peevishly—"why didn't you tell me Bayard Shaynon lived in the flat below you?" The Day of Days An Extravaganza "Disgraceful!" peevishly assented the other as she turned restlessly upon the thin, hot mattress, and heaved the one thin sheet to the foot of the hot bed. Leonie of the Jungle All this I observed, in a mood half envious, half sullen,—a mood which pursued me that night into my little attic, as I peevishly questioned with myself wherein lay the difference between us. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 76, February, 1864 “I wish I did know,” the young man answered peevishly. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France "Nonsense, Lionel! you cannot make me believe that no cajolery has been at work from some quarter or other," peevishly answered Lady Verner. Verner's Pride Our young man, whom we will call Inocencio, received back his manuscript somewhat peevishly, and for a while nothing further was heard of him. First Love (Little Blue Book #1195) And Other Fascinating Stories of Spanish Life "The 'Farewell to Gibraltar!'" said Donald, peevishly, for he was bound in honor to let no man interfere with his proper business. Macleod of Dare "But if it's wisely given—" he put in peevishly. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment But let it not be thought, that it is as one who peevishly resents the improvements made in mechanical and other departments of knowledge, we dwell upon these particulars. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times "The will, or the house?" peevishly retorted Gilbert. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "How could you see your face, Mrs. Mallet?" somewhat peevishly objected Lady Atherley. Cecilia de Noël "I am not gardening," the old man said, peevishly. Macleod of Dare "Why didn't he stay home, then?" said the Kid, peevishly. Heart's Desire I stayed there a moment to wipe my forehead and slap peevishly at my accompanying swarm of flies. The Jervaise Comedy At such times it peevishly darts out its little sting, like a young snake angry with a farmer's boot. Prose Fancies "I know that, Sally," she answered peevishly, "but one's a visitor, and the other one called her Elsie, she's just the age and very image of—child, what is your family name?" Elsie's children Doctor Bryerly read the wrinkles on his splay boot intently and peevishly, and tapped the sole lightly on the ground. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh "Why, wherever have 'ee bin to?" she said peevishly. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 26, September, 1880 They were crying peevishly and skimming close to the chimneys, not rising, as usual, to any height. Roof and Meadow I shall make no Remarks on either; thinking it always more prudent, as well as more safe, to live peaceably under the Government in which I was born, rather than peevishly to quarrel with it. Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry (1707) From Poems On Several Occasions (1707) Dixon cursed peevishly, but after a moment he turned to go back. Mavericks And now that these promises cannot be redeemed, they are wroth, and peevishly threaten the great states with disobedience and revolt. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference Well well!" he said, peevishly, "do as you like. The Doctor's Dilemma "I wish you wouldn't call yourself such names," rejoined Columbine, peevishly. The Mysterious Rider "They all want me to remember," he added almost peevishly. Whosoever Shall Offend “Nonsense!” said I aloud and peevishly; and I thrust the letter into my pocket, cheek by jowl with the Cardinal’s Necklace. The Indiscretion of the Duchess The next may drive the thoughts of that out of her head, returned I. Dear Jeronymo, replied he, a little peevishly, you will always think differently from every body else! The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) "What is the matter with his feet?" he inquired peevishly. Romance Island "Whatever are you so late for?" she asked a little peevishly. Marcella Swanhilda for a while kept herself quiet; but as the luminous antic ceased not practising his harlequinade, she peevishly exclaimed—'What buffoon is carrying on his fooleries here? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 56, No. 345, July, 1844 She murmured not though a glimpse of the sunny sky was as strange to her as him, nor answered peevishly though his complaining accents roused her from sweetest dream only to share his wretchedness. Twice Told Tales Yan led off, carrying all the things of the outfit, and his comrade followed slowly and peevishly. Two Little Savages Being the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned "I wish you would have the consideration not to disturb us at this hour, my dear Dinah," said Lady Grace peevishly. Greatheart "Well, hang it, if I don't catch it, they must wait, that's all!" said Meadows peevishly. A Great Success I am not very well," said Madison, peevishly, "but I realize the necessity,—and that the papers should be read as extensively in Virginia as here. The Conqueror "Just like him!" said Girdlestone, peevishly pushing back his plate of soup. The Firm of Girdlestone "Well," replied he, peevishly, "so I did—but I am too old, too old to write—I cannot see—I can hardly hold a pen." Peter Simple; and, The Three Cutters, Vol. 1-2 "No, I ha'n't," he replied, peevishly; "and if I had—" "Come, come, my good fellow," said I, "you forget you are a prize; civility is a cheap article, and may bring you a quick return." Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer "Yes, yes," said he peevishly, pulling at an end of his long love-locks, "we have had that scare often enough, these last few nights." The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales "There isn't any meeting here to-night, and we might have known there wouldn't be," Flossy said, peevishly, beginning to grow not only disenchanted but half frightened. Four Girls at Chautauqua "I am no such thing, Ruth Stuart," returned her cousin, a little peevishly. The Automobile Girls at Washington Checkmating the Plots of Foreign Spies Thus we received two mortal blows in one evening; never was family pilfered more ignominiously; never was amateur play more peevishly catastrophized. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 332, June, 1843 The office of caterer was one of neither honour nor emolument, and it was voluntarily taken up, and peevishly laid down, on the first trifling provocation. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer "I don't at all agree with you," Bernardine answered rather peevishly. Ships That Pass in the Night "I have a foreman already," said Bartley, turning his back on him peevishly, for the first time, and pacing the room, absorbed in his own disappointment. A Perilous Secret "About this matter of the robbery, Sir," says I. He cut me short, peevishly enough,—being naturally a poor, weak, womanish sort of man. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 06, April, 1858 "I am sure I don't know," replied Martha, peevishly; "your supper will be cold—come in!" The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney "As if I hadn't had trouble," returned his sister, almost peevishly. Richard Vandermarck "No one reads what I want," he answered peevishly. Ships That Pass in the Night "It is not that, Alice," I answered peevishly; "you know better." The Morgesons But the teacher was first and last a grammarian, and he would wax frantically enthusiastic over some subtle syntactic distinction which left Keith peevishly indifferent. The Soul of a Child Frowenfeld was silent: but the invalid was waiting for an answer, and, not getting it, stirred peevishly. The Grandissimes He seized his unfilled glass, looked into it, and pushed it from him peevishly. The Maid-At-Arms "I dare say many people wonder at that," said Robert Allitsen rather peevishly. Ships That Pass in the Night "Yes, yes, he's far enough off," answered Trevethick, more peevishly than before, for Sol's remark seemed to foreshadow the very subject he would fain have avoided talking about. Bred in the Bone "That is a silly tale," cried Kretschmer peevishly, with an impatient gesture. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel "Those robbers made me pay a dollar-sixty for certification!" he remarked peevishly, indicating the ornament. By Advice of Counsel "Of course it don't matter," the other answered peevishly; "but I like to be treated as a gentleman." Fenton's Quest "Ten more horrid days before this half is over," said George, peevishly. The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; the Boy and the Book; and Crystal Palace The inevitable increase of dignity which communicated itself to the manners of my whole household did the rest; and if my wife held her head high, never was pride more peevishly retorted. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 348, December 27, 1828 "I have had neither happiness nor contentment yet, father," answered the king peevishly. The Refugees The intuitive answer will make the moral observer regret that man should so often place the interdict on his own happiness, and then peevishly repine at his uncheery lot. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 330, September 6, 1828 Mamma," said Constance, peevishly, "can't you see that he does not want to come at all? The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage There's no one here can take that trouble, ma'am," said the maid, peevishly; "I do assure you, Master George teazes us all, beyond endurance. The Young Emigrants; Madelaine Tube; the Boy and the Book; and Crystal Palace "If I want darkness, I can as well shut my eyes," said I peevishly, "and I would even have the advantage of some phosphorescent touches of the fancy." Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXII And Mrs. Ellis rubbed her spectacles and looked peevishly out of the window as she concluded.—"Where can he be?" she resumed, looking in the direction in which he might be expected. The Garies and Their Friends While she was peevishly expressing her mind on the subject, Mr. Gradgrind was gravely pondering upon the matter. Ten Girls from Dickens Yes, yes," she said rather peevishly, "I am attending to you as quickly as I can. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 12, 1919 From the shadow of one of the seats a woman's voice reached him, begging peevishly for money. The Ghost Ship "You're off your base; it isn't like him to forget things," Adams returned, peevishly. Alice Adams “I don’t know how to manage him,” Mr Verloc explained peevishly. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale Well, friend," said the Abbot, peevishly, "thou art ill to please with thy woodcraft. Ivanhoe At all events, Hepzibah had fully satisfied herself of the impossibility of ever becoming wonted to this peevishly obstreperous little bell. House of the Seven Gables ‘If you talk so, I won’t tell you any more,’ she returned, peevishly rising to her feet. Wuthering Heights I wondered peevishly why they couldn't put her anywhere else instead of quartering her on me. David Copperfield “What was all that noise just now?” he growled peevishly, without looking up. Almayer's Folly: a story of an Eastern river He lifted the napkin peevishly, took a disdainful look at the food, gulped down a cup of black coffee, and pushed the mess away from him. Stories from Everybody's Magazine "I wish people would have the decency to keep quiet," he said to himself, peevishly. Paul the Peddler, or the Fortunes of a Young Street Merchant She scrambled up with difficulty to her feet, and hobbled away, muttering peevishly to herself, towards a pile of dry brushwood heaped up against the fence. An Outcast of the Islands |
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