| 单词 | petulance |
| 例句 | In sudden petulance, Corporal Nettle sat down in the road, took off his boots and flung them into a field. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z The difference was that here I could disagree with him without risking a flood of abuse or petulance. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z The man in the yellow suit raised his eyebrows and a nervous petulance came into his voice. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z “But they’re getting all the fame and opportunity,” Milo persisted with a petulance that bordered on sniveling. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z He heard the petulance in his own voice. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z I finally asked, an unintentional note of petulance in my voice. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z He knows by the white man’s look of disapproval and petulance that he is being told to get on his way, that he is “stepping out of line.” Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z Interestingly, considering the petulance, lies and score-settling that plague user-generated review sites in the UK, Tabelog’s contributors tend to be well-informed, with a clear focus on the quality of the food. Japan's Yanagiya – is this the best restaurant on the planet? 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z The spectacle truly became malignant as few groups or individuals were spared from his rage, petulance, vindictiveness and conspiracies. Does the GOP need chemotherapy for its Trump tumor? Sometimes that’s worse than the disease 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z "Her petulance is irritating, and were she truly mine, it would not be tolerated." - p. 'Grey' by EL James: 13 we sentences can show you - and 20 we can't 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z The strutting “I Think He Knows” delivers a sweet intention with a blend of elation and petulance. Taylor Swift Emerges From the Darkness Unbroken on ‘Lover’ 2019-08-23T04:00:00Z This show takes all of the petulance and nastiness and passion of "Project Runway" or "Top Chef" and applies it to the rarefied realm of fine art. My new TV addiction: Bravo's "Work of Art" 2010-06-05T22:01:00Z Green's mix of self-deprecating humour and indignation, pitched just the right side of petulance, give the song a breadth of appeal that would have seemed unlikely to anyone who had heard only the title. Cee Lo Green: 'I'd do a lot more damage if I could' 2010-09-30T21:00:00Z But from the beginning she felt that for the show to work, Maura needed to be the moral center; bickering, petulance and impulse-control problems would be assigned to her three grown children. In ‘Transparent,’ a Heroine Evolves Further Still 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z In the show, he is defined by little more than his petulance and simmering anger. The People v OJ Simpson episode 10 – The Verdict 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z The film critic Siddhant Adlakha summed it up, saying: “No instance of fandom petulance has ever been dunked on this hard by creators.” Star Wars actors mock fan who recut film to remove women 2018-01-17T05:00:00Z A look of glowering petulance is the sole expression Mr. Bentley wears throughout the film as he observes the revolutionary sweethearts cozying up to each other. | 'There Be Dragons': A Guess-the-Flavoring Game, and Then Along Comes a War 2011-05-06T05:30:06Z Liz, played by January Jones with a petulance above and beyond what the script requires, believes the man claiming to be her husband is a stalker. Neeson is a real action star in suspenseful 'Unknown' 2011-02-17T12:31:00Z It was an ill wind indeed that fixed Lady F.’s features into that attitude of pouchy petulance, and it must have done a number on her soul, too. 'Downton Abbey' Recap: Yes, It's Called the Hornby Hotel 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z Mr. Ayverdi’s portrayal of a shy innocent driven by blind faith in himself and ferocious stamina finds exactly the right spirit of determination tinged with petulance to make him entirely believable. | 'Welcome': Philippe Lioret?s Immigration Drama 2010-05-07T00:35:00Z Centred and authoritative in his dancing, suddenly and inexplicably goaded into petulance by Zenaida Yanowsky's serene melancholy, he commands the stage from his first entrance. Royal Ballet triple bill – review 2013-03-03T00:05:19Z I enjoyed that because Daemon’s petulance, that sort of chaotic dropping of little bombs on purpose … It’s almost like he really isn’t even interested in power. Matt Smith on Playing the Rogue Prince of ‘House of the Dragon’ 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z This Richard is notably effeminate and moves suddenly between sighing boredom and fits of angry petulance. Review: Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘King and Country’ at BAM 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z Demoustier plays a smalltown girl attempting to hold down a job in Paris: a combination of naivety and petulance means she doesn't last long anywhere. Living on Love Alone ? review 2011-01-20T22:20:02Z In person, Meinert manages to stay on the right side of that fine line between pointedness and petulance, at least most of the time, according to Keblas. Seattle's Dave Meinart is a nightlife entrepreneur and a political player 2010-07-16T21:08:00Z Although Morris dresses shabbily and exudes the petulance of an overgrown child, he is a babe magnet. Movie Review: ?The Trouble With Bliss? Is a Number of Things 2012-03-22T22:46:58Z Their petulance prevails, however, but it’s more a bruise to Jamal the son than a setback to the Jamal the Musician. ‘Empire’ Season 2, Episode 8: Hakeem, No Lyon 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z But it also makes a multicourse meal out of Paul's petulance at Julia's successes, giving Pierce an excuse to pull shades of Niles Crane out of deep storage, setting him into full French farce mode. The joy of HBO Max's Julia Child series, a deliciously affectionate celebration of an icon 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z So it was confusing that Ms. Swift chose a third path to conclude the show: petulance. Taylor Swift Begins Her ‘Reputation’ Tour, Taking on Foes and Her Old Self 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z There’s a built-in petulance in Bieber’s voice — even when he’s groveling, he sounds as if he’s stomping his foot, and this divide often works in his favor. Justin Bieber regroups as One Direction fades away 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z For the most part, the evening felt like a protracted fit of artistic petulance and self-indulgence. Review: Either/Or, at University Settlement, Is Inspired by Boredom and Writer’s Block 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z The incident leads Harry–remember him?–to explode in petulance for at least a couple of reasons. Earning It: Office Darwinism on Mad Men and The Good Wife 2013-04-22T14:31:05Z While there may not be a playbook for handling pint-size petulance at 32,000 feet, pediatric behavioral experts and the Association of Flight Attendants offer insights into how to avoid, or at least contain, meltdowns. Six Ways to Handle Your Child’s Midair Meltdown 2018-10-30T04:00:00Z On the lam from a failing marriage, her moody petulance perfectly channels her mom’s dour gloom — the adage that mothers live in daughters never rang more true. Mining the drama of everyday life in 'Gulf View Drive' 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z The way she evokes Trinitie’s pity, pettiness, petulance and pride gives this film its most memorable and haunting moments. 11 Ways I Escaped Reality This Year 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z The statue of the boy was probably a funerary monument, a detail that dissolves his petulance into our pity. National Gallery of Art offers rare chance to see ancient Greek bronzes 2015-12-13T05:00:00Z The other good thing about “Bullet in the Face” is Eddie Izzard, who plays a talkative crime boss named Tannhauser and endows him with the petulance and self-importance of a Hollywood producer. Television Review: ‘Bullet in the Face’ Is IFC’s Spoofy New Series 2012-08-15T22:40:01Z There is a petulance and an insecurity about her that is just right. David Nicholls, the man who made a nation cry 2011-08-06T23:05:39Z This is important to remember, because your kids are almost guaranteed to react with petulance, defiance and/or guilt provocation. I Want to Cut My Kids Off Financially. Does That Make Me Mean? 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z His was not the petulance of a teenager but the forming confidence of a newly emerged adult, committed to doing things on his own. Scuba Diving in Thailand: A Balancing Act 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z Like your typical American politician, our Peer, played with radiant petulance and inexhaustible athleticism by Mr. Ebert, is a figure of great bluster, ambition and duplicity. Review: A Minimalist Version of ‘Peer Gynt’ Still Provokes 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z The first-season finale sees Wayne taken to court for his crimes and he can feel himself losing ground, he exposes a curdled chauvinist petulance. From Waco to Charles Manson: what TV gets wrong about cults 2018-02-01T05:00:00Z It’s a sendup of petulance and avarice so sly, it could be a millennial’s answer to Madonna’s “Material Girl,” a reference that makes Ms. Petras, 25, swoon. Kim Petras Just Wants to Be a Pop Star 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z He was sunk deep into one of his typical pouts, dark teenage storms that blackened the household with his petulance. When the war came for me 2013-03-19T00:00:00Z “George chose to go out in a blaze of petulance,” said another observer who, like most close to the arts institution, spoke on the condition of anonymity. Producer George Stevens Jr. announces the 37th KenCen Honors was his last 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z He’s a hyperactive hippie Dionysus whose spirits sour into immature petulance only when hints of discord threaten to interrupt the party. | 'Hair': Back When Even War Seemed a Bit Less Scary 2011-07-14T02:01:04Z Maybe the wing-clipping on your part evolved in response to the petulance on his. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: The glass is half full, but it’s cold water she throws on his enthusiasm 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z He’s comfortable in confessional mode in his music and his social media outbursts, which toggle between petulance, complaining about how he is misperceived, and grace, encouraging his followers with warmth and inspiration. Hip-Hop’s Year of Dangerous Living Put the Accused on the Charts 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z Both have moments are great empathy and ridiculous petulance. Nobody has to “man up” here: Feminist shows “Jessica Jones” and “Transparent” are also a win for men 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z For Marvin he’s taking that reticence further, trying to find his cruelty, his petulance, his spite. This Broadway Season, Christian Borle Is Taking the Lead(s) 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z He bore that burden — that gilded yoke — with a combination of dignity and grandiosity, insecurity and overcompensation, pride and petulance. Perspective | What André Leon Talley says about fashion says a lot about how fashion has changed 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z While conveying Eden's petulance and vanity, Anthony Andrews also suggests something tragic about a man who entered politics to work for peace ending up as a symbol of war. A Marvellous Year for Plums ? review 2012-05-18T11:16:42Z They are sweet and smiling and a little silly, particularly as Ms. Ware’s direction emphasizes the broad and the childish like when a character falls to the floor in petulance or others stamp their feet. Goldoni’s ‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ in the Country 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z He was slipping into a groove he has—a tendency toward petulance, a mean streak. Seven Turning Points from the Year in Sports 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Ms. Noll’s “Send In the Clowns” was the first I’ve heard in which a farsighted sadness was replaced by a tone of petulance. Music Review: Isn?t It Rich? Isn?t It Loud? Xylophones for Sondheim 2010-11-21T22:51:00Z Eisenhower’s combination of courage, petulance and cunning are hard qualities to reconcile. Books of The Times: Evan Thomas’s ‘Ike’s Bluff’ Looks at Eisenhower 2012-09-24T22:29:05Z Bass gives dimension to the usual portrayal of a teenager, transforming mere petulance into a chilling premeditation. The best breakout TV performances of the year, from twins and vamps to werewolves and superheroes 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Mr. Waterston responds to filial ingratitude more in sulky petulance than in towering rage. | 'King Lear' : ?King Lear? at the Public Theater - Review 2011-11-09T03:01:30Z Then again, Daemon's horrible petulance is a product of a performance Smith mines from the darkest bowels of his id and sculpts with a sense of scorn and hunger. "House of the Dragon" is a slow ride back to Westeros that takes its time in lighting our fire 2022-08-21T04:00:00Z Even that new “Star Wars” movie we all loved so much exists, to some degree, because of mass petulance. You already know ‘Fuller House’ is bad. But are you adult enough to resist it? 2016-02-24T05:00:00Z As the threat of extortion mounts and the president’s petulance rises to meet it, Buckley resorts to a deus ex machina and then a dense expositional epilogue. Can Political Satire Outpace Reality? 3 Books Toss Their Hats in the Ring 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z “I find it hard to believe that my body knew something was up before my brain did,” I said, petulance creeping into my voice. After a Breakup, an App to Help Breathe, Then Run 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z As Dearborn tells his story, we see Hemingway comport himself with compulsive nastiness, congenital dishonesty and staggering petulance. Ernest Hemingway: The man behind the cultivated image of hyper-masculinity 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z One moment, he’s singing along lazily to syrupy, kaleidoscopic textures; the next, he’s cursing out an ex with a bratty, self-loathing petulance. The Extreme Highs and Lows of Cuco’s Début Album, “Para Mí” 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z In this year’s rapscape, petulance went from a mood to a mode. Best music of 2018: Serpentwithfeet has a voice unlike any other 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z Alternating between weeping and yelling, he exemplified the conservative’s embrace of bluster and petulance as rhetorical tools. The Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings Will Be Remembered As a Grotesque Display of Patriarchal Resentment 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Dylan’s petulance registers as generically adolescent rather than anguished, and his company wears thin, partly because Benjamin’s doesn’t. | 'We Bought a Zoo': ?We Bought a Zoo? - Review 2011-12-22T22:43:00Z What Mr. Radcliffe does not seem to possess is the arrogance or petulance that typically comes with such fortune and fame. Now Just a Muggle, With Song and Dance 2011-03-02T22:59:08Z "All I want is an opportunity," Jimmy says to him, his voice pitched between determination and petulance. "Boardwalk Empire" recap: Prohibition begins 2010-09-20T12:53:00Z Mr. Fouchécourt virtually owns the role of Ouf and sings with supple tone and stylistic assurance while adding a note of petulance to the king. Review: An Operetta as Irreverent as Its Creator 2010-05-18T13:30:00Z When the older brother speaks, you expect a guttural voice rather than teenage petulance. Review: ‘Young Bodies Heal Quickly’ Follows Brothers on the Run 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z When he turns around, there is a look of petulance mixed with resignation on his face, and yet still that familiar glint of mischief. Bill Murray’s Little Christmas Miracle 2015-12-04T05:00:00Z Unfortunately Pip soon grows into Douglas Booth, a CW-style actor whose exceptionally pretty face doesn’t convey much beyond puzzlement and petulance. | 'Great Expectations': Gillian Anderson in ?Great Expectations? on PBS 2012-03-30T23:04:46Z Does the blend of self-pity, vanity, petulance and bombast that Depp displayed on the stand represent how we want to see ourselves or our sons? The Actual Malice of the Johnny Depp Trial 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The irony is that Trump is also elderly, but the immaturity in his defiance, anger and petulance can read as young. The Biden reelection dilemma | Charles M. Blow 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z "We are seeing a repeat of United losing their discipline, not passion - it is petulance. It is like a bunch of kids on the schoolyard." Ten Hag vows to 'fight on' - but 'questions' grow for Man Utd boss 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Newman has been criticised for on-field petulance by the England coach, who had said he would not consider picking the player unless he improved that side of his game. Suspended Williams in England squad for Tonga Tests 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z "What is obvious to me, they are not acting out of anger or petulance", the ex officer said. Met Police: Up to 300 armed officers step back as Army on standby 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Mostly, this is petulance, as those voters refuse to admit liberals were right about him all along. The Proud Boys aren't sorry — luckily, prison works great at stymying their terrorist impulses 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z “As far as China is concerned, they often show a degree of petulance,” BJP vice president Baijayant Jay Panda said when asked about Xi's absence. Analysis: Xi skipping G20 summit seen as new setback to India-China ties 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z James' petulance meant England had to navigate extra time 10 players, and Nigeria had their tails up following a sustained period of pressure prior to the Chelsea star's sending-off. England win shootout to scrape into quarter-finals 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Asked about the possible selection of Newman a month ago, Wane highlighted his petulance as a barrier. Suspended Williams in England squad for Tonga Tests 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Raffish Alice and the other women provide welcome respite from Ben’s puerile petulance. How 'Shortcomings' went from groundbreaking comic to Randall Park's directing debut 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z A belief that they deserve to be worshipped like gods, coupled with a wet cat-style petulance when people decline to kneel before them. Meatball in the machine: Ron DeSantis learns a lesson about depending on Elon Musk's Twitter 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z It’s easy, amid all the petulance and political machinations, to forget the essentials of the case against the former chief executive. Column: Scandal after scandal, Trump has defied political physics. Will this time be different? 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Sadly, Zen McGrath, as the suffering Nicholas, is given nothing to play outside petulance and moodiness. Review | ‘The Son’ will make you squirm, for all the wrong reasons 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Most of the outstanding races in Nevada and Arizona are too close to call, making them more likely to be the subject of fraud claims and potential outbursts of post-loss petulance. Concessions are making a modest but notable comeback in 2022. 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z It may now be a distant memory but Federer's penchant for petulance continued into his early years on the professional tour. 'Federer a great who reached sporting perfection' 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z For one thing, Pete himself has become a far more interesting protagonist, losing the cocky air of petulance and impunity and mellowing into a man with some miles on him. Review | ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ rocks, with finesse, style and genuine emotion 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z In the weeks ahead, he’ll be sure to engage in more wild accusations, more petulance and more bravado. Column: Sheriff Villanueva acts like he's above the law in L.A. County. What if he's right? 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z I feel sorry for neither the players nor the owners, and that both sides are to blame while greed, petulance and egos continue to drive wedges until … who knows? Letters to Sports: In MLB labor fight, there are no winners 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z It is a fantasy born not merely of racism but of petulance, exasperation and moral fatigue. Mitch McConnell's moment of truth: For many whites, Black people aren't real "Americans" 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Ronaldo produced a ridiculous show of petulance with a slow stroll off, some very obvious muttering and a burst of anger on the bench after he was substituted with 20 minutes left. Rashford seals Man Utd win over Brentford 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z The recent matches have had almost everything: thrashings, nailbiters, respect, petulance, meltdowns, genius, mistakes, controversy, airborne penalties, 1.12 centimetres, the works. Liverpool v Man City: Premier League – live! 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z Week after week, we’ve come to expect certain things from Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, among them wild accusations, a penchant for petulance and more than a bit of bravado about legally dubious behavior. Column: Sheriff Villanueva acts like he's above the law in L.A. County. What if he's right? 2022-05-01T04:00:00Z But you’re asking us to choose between your petulance and our lives. Goodbye, and good riddance 2021-09-26T04:00:00Z First, he rebuked Alonso for his disloyalty, his petulance, in front of his teammates, a public shaming that often functions as soccer’s nuclear option, and then he ostracized him entirely from his team. Marcos Alonso and the Genius of Thomas Tuchel 2021-09-24T04:00:00Z He has shown less petulance and more assurance. Dawson picks XV for first Lions Test 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z Asked about his reaction Sunday, Federer likened it to the petulance he sometimes displayed as a junior — when “all of a sudden you just don’t see the positivity anymore.” Roger Federer, Serena Williams will open Wimbledon chasing history and fending off time 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z There were two goals, a red card, at least 48 penalty appeals, not to mention controversy, drama, desperation, petulance, cheating, needle and even a bit of football. Brentford v Bournemouth: Championship play-off semi-final, second leg – live! 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z One of his silliest exercises in petulance was his official designation of Seattle, Portland and New York City as “anarchist jurisdictions.” Seattle, the ‘anarchist city’ that never was 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z Hawley, who also voted “not guilty,” at one point moved to the visitors gallery above the Senate floor and did some reading there, his feet propped up, his lanky body a pretzel of petulance. Opinion | Trump’s Republicans, Brought to Their Knees 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z But the country still loses something for Trump’s petulance, he said. Trump skipping his successor’s inauguration is his final defiance of presidential norms 2021-01-08T05:00:00Z It's not the first time one of Bilic's players has needlessly been sent off through sheer petulance and it's threatening their Premier League survival. Who made Garth Crooks' team of the week? 2020-12-06T05:00:00Z “The depths of his petulance and narcissism continues to surprise me.” Trump loves to win but keeps losing election lawsuits 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z The president’s current petulance might be increased by how Obama compares him to “the classic male hero in American culture” – and finds him distinctly wanting. Obama scolds 'petulant' Trump but reveals conservative sympathies 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z But the delay did represent perhaps the most perplexing one, based less on proof than petulance. Trump supporters launch small, disparate efforts to fight election results as no GOP or Trump allegations of irregularities have been proved 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z And with Biden winning at least 279 electoral college votes and leading the popular vote by, thus far, almost 5 million, the president’s threats and general petulance have become less newsworthy. Column: Sleep-deprived, map-numbed TV journalists revive to cover Biden win, U.S. celebrations 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z The abrasive petulance of his memoir only underscored his ongoing refusal to reflect or grow, while the indifferent writing and direction of “A Rainy Day In New York” feels like more of the same. Review: Woody Allen is back with 'A Rainy Day in New York.' But it's just more of the same 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z In the first half on Sunday United were disgraceful in their lethargy and in the second they were disgraceful in their petulance. Manchester United lack leadership and transfer PR fixes won't change that 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z The action was “conceived either in folly or in petulance and malice,” one Philadelphia newspaper said. Adams chose a new chief justice just before leaving office. Jefferson was furious. 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z Many observers, myself included, have invoked the stoic sacrifices of the World War II generation as sharp contrast to the whiny petulance so prominent in COVID-19-era America. The bill comes due 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Trump's petulance had an immediate cause, which is yet another — and quite excellent — report on how thoroughly he failed on the coronavirus response, this time in the form of a New York Times weekend feature. Trump says his "authority is total" — while he blames everyone else for his failures 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z I once assumed this petulance could be quelled with deft application of stern-dad voice, that carefully calibrated combination of kindness, authority and, most important, implicit threat. Perspective | As a cookbook writer, I just knew my children would be good eaters. Then they were born. 2020-01-24T05:00:00Z But McSally then posted her petulance on Twitter and began raising money on the basis of it. Opinion | Republicans aren’t serving the country, or even the president. Just themselves. 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Warren’s backers, while taking a less aggressive tone, nonetheless revived questions of whether many of Sanders’s supporters are sexist and whether he contributed to the party’s disastrous 2016 loss with a display of self-centered petulance. Warren-Sanders rift fuels a Democratic split and worries party leaders 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z “The petulance and smallness and ridicule that he invited is very dangerous for all of us,” Kerry said. John Kerry endorses Joe Biden in 2020 Democratic primary race 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z In a compound display of petulance, Leach suggested he had less talented players before unloading on a writer. The common denominator in WSU’s Apple Cup losses isn’t the players; it’s Mike Leach 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z They hated him at the start of the tournament for his on-court petulance and warmed to him when he said he fed off their hostility. Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in US Open final to claim 19th major title 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z It became a signal moment from the hearing, focusing the national spotlight not only on Kavanaugh’s petulance but also on a senator about to become a presidential candidate. 'Iowa slingshot': Amy Klobuchar plots midwest route to victory in 2020 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z It echoes something of the meaning of snipe and snip, and even snitch—of pettiness and petulance. William Barr’s Testimony, and Reasons to Be Snitty 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z “Harry absolutely hates being the subject of speculation, and this just shows his petulance to the media ... it’s just a shame.” 'Controlling' Meghan Markle, Prince Harry conducting royal birth 'in virtual secrecy': report 2019-04-28T04:00:00Z He has accumulated numerous fines for petulance and been banned for vulgar comments about another player’s girlfriend. Inimitable Kyrgios leaves convention in his wake 2019-03-03T05:00:00Z So upset was Osaka by her start that she kicked her racket on the changeover before the second set, an act of petulance that resulted in her receiving a code violation. At Australian Open, Osaka Holds Off Hsieh, a Big-Seed Slayer With a Bedeviling Slice 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z And in an appearance on Face the Nation, he drew attention not only for his petulance and his scowl but also for his patently absurd attempt to hide his baldness. Stephen Miller is set to take center stage in 2019: report 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z Even in early seasons, Shipka’s Sally Draper fused her mom’s petulance with her dad’s inscrutability to uncanny effect. TIME's 25 Most Influential Teens of 2018 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z All weekend, James seemed to alternate between playfulness and petulance. LeBron James Once ‘Hated’ Southern California. How He Came to Embrace It. 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z We have seen male bullies before; we know that their petulance and bloviating is a deliberate strategy, that they often get their way simply by seeming indignant that anyone could think it should be otherwise. How many women will Kavanaugh hurt as a supreme court justice? | Moira Donegan 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z But while his meteoric rise continues unabated, his petulance is developing alongside it. Spotlight will be on Mbappe’s behavior as he returns for PSG 2018-09-27T04:00:00Z But the tabloid and rightwing media, always acting in bad faith, also wielded the opposite tactic, reducing Allen and MIA’s arguments about structural injustice to petulance and – that distinctly feminine crime – self-promotion. MIA and Lily Allen: staying loud in a world that silences women 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z Kyrgios, 23, the gifted Australian whose moodiness and petulance can make him difficult to like, proved an outstanding teammate. Men’s pro tennis is suddenly awash in team events. Will they help the sport? 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z On a few occasions, he fell into a kind of psychedelic gibberish, exhibited uncharacteristic petulance, and pulled weird stunts—pouring salt in friends’ coffee, running through the apartment naked—which he barely remembered afterward. Alejandro Escovedo’s Return to the Border 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z Trump’s petulance made the news as usual, but this time as a footnote. John McCain made his mark on TV as a politician who didn't speak like one 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z “We're not there yet,” he said with a grin, exuding patience not petulance. British Open 2018: Tiger Woods has given himself a chance. 'It's been a few years since I've felt like this' - Golf Digest 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z Even discounting for Trump’s normal petulance and self-aggrandizement, there may have been an element of truth in what he said. Opinion | He was fired 10 months ago, but Stephen K. Bannon has won 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z That Mickelson is regarded in certain quarters as an unlikely villain does not at all excuse his petulance. Phil Mickelson’s mad moment suggests the US Open has him beaten 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z But after three years of petulance and whining from Figgins, it was money well spent to have him gone. Mariners Sunday mailbag: Extension talk for Jerry Dipoto? How about Nelson Cruz? 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z Where once there was petulance and attitude now their is contentment. Simona Halep surges back against Sloane Stephens to win French Open 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z Similar petulance led Trump and Bolton to try to destroy the Iran nuclear deal this spring; as a result, Iran this week announced that it was increasing its uranium enrichment capacity. Democrats’ petulance on North Korea is hypocritical 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z The striker apologised to David Moyes following an act of petulance and subsequent training ground row, prompted by his manager’s refusal to give him a run-out against Manchester City from the bench. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z It’s a marvelous moment — Kang asks with all the honest petulance of a teenager. Seattle Children’s Theatre’s ‘The Journal of Ben Uchida: Citizen 13559’ unleashes thorny questions 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Peterson is not just another troll, narcissist or blowhard whose arguments are fatally compromised by bad faith, petulance, intellectual laziness and blatant bigotry. How dangerous is Jordan B Peterson, the rightwing professor who 'hit a hornets' nest'? 2018-02-07T05:00:00Z Democrats need a simple, clear and effective counter to that claim, and it is not to be found in the unfocused protests and reflexive petulance they showed Tuesday and again Wednesday. Opinion | Democrats’ behavior at the State of the Union was embarrassing 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Now a similar partisan petulance seems to be turning some Democrats into spoilers. Democrats’ petulance on North Korea is hypocritical 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z He doesn’t hide his pettiness, bury his petulance or successfully distract us from his vulgarity and bigotry. Opinion | Donald Trump’s Radical Honesty 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z “We’ve all seen the petulance that occasionally scarred his performances. … He needed to get past that ‘Why me?’ nonsense.” How Sergio Garcia found happiness in 2017 (And it wasn't because he won the Masters) - Golf Digest 2017-12-14T05:00:00Z Queiroz, despite a temper and petulance that has caused many seemingly pointless controversies in recent years, is very popular in Iran because of the results and performances. Russia World Cup 2018 draw: team-by-team guide to all 32 countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z Ignorance and petulance, rather than reason, now reign. Opinion | We will all pay a price for Trump’s nihilism 2017-11-27T05:00:00Z Stein, who once headed the Consumer Protection Division of the AG’s office, understands the human price to be paid for Trump’s petulance. North Carolina editorial roundup 2017-10-18T04:00:00Z Leading at the halfway stage, Hatton fell away badly in a final round marked by petulance and poor body language, which provoked Evans’ public criticism. Tyrell Hatton repeats at the Dunhill Links, and addresses critics in the process - Golf Digest 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Here in Florida, I’m sensing a certain petulance taking hold. Perspective | Why do Floridians keep telling ourselves we can beat nature? 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z At least a few henchpeople went to jail for that bit of petulance. Put a “gate” on it: We’ve made every minor scandal equal to Nixon’s Constitutional crisis 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z But not even McEnroe’s petulance could obscure his brilliance, at least not at the start. John McEnroe: 'A knack for creating controversy where there is none' 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z The news that President Donald Trump, in a fit of childish petulance, fired FBI director James Comey on Tuesday is understandably dominating the news cycle. Look past Jim Comey: The census director’s sudden resignation may create serious long-term problems 2017-05-11T04:00:00Z Although the book would like to be a nuanced adjudication of the Prince’s “paradoxes,” it ends up becoming a chronicle of peevishness and petulance. Where Prince Charles Went Wrong 2017-04-03T04:00:00Z The sheer scope of grievance, pettiness, petulance and vindictiveness he shows daily in his tweets and interviews is staggering. Nixon nostalgia trip: Trump’s administration already recalls the worst of Tricky Dick 2017-03-16T04:00:00Z Yates was right, and Trump’s insulting dismissal letter will long be remembered for its petulance. Behind the prosecutor purge: Jeff Sessions, Preet Bharara and echoes of GOP scandals past 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z And at the root of many of his conflicts with the buying public is his petulance and very thin skin. Unhappy Customers Make Him Happy, and Rich 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z It was difficult for neutrals to root for Thomas as he dropped – and, in one case, threw – clubs whilst offering other examples of petulance. Dustin Johnson holds off rising star Jon Rahm to win WGC event in Mexico 2017-03-05T05:00:00Z I resented her demands, her petulance and occasional meanness. Perspective | My mother and the millions of counted-out black people like her are the true heroes of Black History Month 2017-02-22T05:00:00Z No, instead of petulance or cowardice, the Obamas taught us decency, forgiveness, courage — values that are the bedrock of American greatness. The Obamas were a master class in dignity and civility. Did we learn what they taught? 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z This petulance was all of a piece with how Trump behaved during the campaign. Trump Takes On the Press but Not His Conflicts 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z And it is fitting that his final days in office should be marked by petulance and impotence. Obama’s passing shot at Netanyahu is a futile gesture | Simon Tisdall 2016-12-26T05:00:00Z It is important, though, to see this U.S. abstention as more significant than merely Mr. Obama’s petulance. Obama’s Anti-Israel Tantrum 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z It traffics in hatred, in petulance, in resentment. David Remnick: Trump’s win is ‘an American tragedy’ - BBC News 2016-12-16T05:00:00Z But while we must grow thick skins, the holders of corporate power can act with megalomaniacal petulance. How our laws inspired Trump’s attack on free speech | Nick Cohen 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z Huey cranks up Ariel’s petulance to the point where it’s a wonder that Triton still considers her his favorite daughter, but that voice obviously assuages a lot. Smooth sailing at the 5th Ave with fanciful ‘Little Mermaid’ 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z But the tweets would remain in his play phone, and the nation would be spared the daily and unfathomable shame of his misspelled petulance. The years of calm are over. In Donald Trump we’ll have a child at the White House | Dave Eggers 2016-12-02T05:00:00Z The petulance of that movement is disturbingly echoed in Trump’s own Twitter feed. What Gamergate should have taught us about the 'alt-right' 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z There’s surely no kinder summation of love’s petulance than the chorus of “Think About It,” a jangling folk song about taking a breath before hurling yourself off a metaphorical cliff. The Resurgent Appeal of Stevie Nicks 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z People doing their jobs without regard for the childish petulance of others; disgusting. The Joy of Six: tennis tantrums 2016-11-04T04:00:00Z His narcissism, petulance, and whatever other character flaw you care to choose aren’t under wraps; they’re on view for all to see and hear. How Can Americans Trust Donald Trump? 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Her petulance then provided a sideshow to the eight-woman season-ending tournament but this year she returns as world number one, a double grand slam winner, Olympic silver medalist and a woman on a mission. Kerber seeks reversal of fortunes in Singapore 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z Lackey screamed several obscenities, an overt display of frustration—or was it petulance?—that appeared to show up Baez, a 23-year-old who has made some of the best plays of this post-season. John Lackey is just that type of guy 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z “What I’m saying is I will tell you at the time. I will keep you in suspense,” shot back the nominee with all the petulance of a grounded teenager. Why the final debate highlights the madness of Donald Trump's ideas 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z “Trump responds to criticism with the petulance of verbal spit wads,” the editorial says at one point. For Some Newspapers, Endorsing Clinton Means Losing Subscribers 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z By not voting at all they simply show their petulance for not getting their way. Hillary Clinton Struggles to Win Back Young Voters From Third Parties 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z It was the mix of the petulance and contempt in Sterling’s wheedling, nasal rant that lit the fuse on the bomb that detonated his good standing before the world. When it comes to character, trust your ears | David Ferguson 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z And this man, whose meanness and petulance and childlike inadequacies have been on display for more than a year now, may become president next month. The possibility of President Trump 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z "Trump responds to criticism with the petulance of verbal spit wads. That's beneath our national dignity." Clinton Scores Arizona Republic Endorsement 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Trump “responds to criticism with the petulance of verbal spit wads.” Hillary Clinton endorsed by Arizona Republic, becoming first Democrat endorsed by newspaper in 126 years 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z After the game, his comments about his sideline petulance, the interaction with the net and subsequent cut on his face were limited. Josh Norman, Odell Beckham rivalry goes through another twist 2016-09-25T04:00:00Z Timing also played a role as to why Lodeiro’s act of equal parts confidence and petulance drew nothing more than a collective shrug. Nicolas Lodeiro's impact on the Sounders as explained by pregame rituals 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z From petulance to pride, Anthony is the most relevant basketball player in the world at this moment. Carmelo Anthony has gone from boy to man since his Olympic debut 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Djokovic was fortunate that a moment of petulance midway through the third set did not scupper his chances of winning the only grand slam title missing from his collection. Djokovic and Serena avoid distractions of French Open 'circus' 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z His story is managed, his persona is finely crafted, and he expects to erase the blemishes from his resume – the petulance, the sulking, and the events in Colorado. Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles move on after one final night of magic 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z And Poloncarz characterizes Trump's comments as just another example of the candidate's petulance. In New York Primaries, It's Not All About the Big Apple 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Things got — shall we say — serious after Obama’s performance, with Trump leaving in a fit of childlike petulance. The GOP’s fatal Trump blunder: Myopic Republicans thought they could contain him, but they instead created the path for his rise 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway sums things up nicely: “It was the distilled Trump petulance we’ve seen served with not an ounce of the humor it typically comes with, humor that makes it go down easier.” One Cheer for Party Loyalty 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z The reckless display of petulance by the president of the United States is a demeaning answer. How Dare He? 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z It is possible that Trump’s balloon may have lost air Saturday night because his puerile petulance reached new levels of infancy. Donald Trump: Truth Teller? 2016-02-15T05:00:00Z One of the stories that took hold about the Klebolds after the shooting was that they were rich, and that Dylan’s violent behaviour was an extreme version of a spoilt child’s petulance. ‘A mother is supposed to know’: my son, the Columbine high school shooter 2016-02-13T05:00:00Z Bieber’s petulance, it turns out, is as compelling on a record as it is off-putting in real life. Justin Bieber’s Redemption Song 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z The rest was mere petulance, dismissing criticisms of his Syria policy as popping off. Obama’s phony war 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z It's a remarkable blend of piety and sensuality — and also occasionally of the petulance that once defined the established idea of Justin Bieber. How Justin Bieber turned Staples Center into a megachurch 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z But with time, his petulance cooled into a kind of amusement. What Do We Really Know About Osama bin Laden’s Death? 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Bankers’ occasional petulance aside, Bloomberg is also the repository of vast amounts of trust: its data are central to how many products are evaluated, priced and traded. First movement 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z The Roberts exchange was one of several in which Jeb Bush couldn’t shake a certain air of petulance. The G.O.P. Debate: Crowded, Bloated, Sour, and Trump 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z I think that was a kind of peculiar petulance that Steve had that doesn't have to be observed. An interview with Alex Gibney, director of Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z When looking at the reaction to “Anaconda,” Minaj’s assertion that she deserved a slot in the big race isn’t just the latest case of popstar petulance. Reaction to Nicki Minaj's VMA gripe proves her point 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z But one would expect that diplomats and world leaders would be able to approach their relationship disputes with a little more reason and a bit less petulance. All in the Family 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z The same qualities that attract the spotlight — athleticism, production and confidence — are easily recast as arrogance, petulance and cockiness. SNYDER: Confidence, not cockiness, has lifted Bryce Harper to new heights 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z The pressure he was under as a result at least in part explains Neymar’s petulance and volatility. Arturo Vidal and Neymar subplots in a Copa América rich with stories | Jonathan Wilson 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z The presenter continued, in mock petulance that had the ring of actual pique: “But in this morning’s Playbook I couldn’t find anything on our big party last night, just, ahem, the Google one.” Can Politico make Brussels sexy? | Gideon Lewis-Kraus 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z He’s still trying to live down his 2010 comments implying that the 1964 Civil Rights Act interfered with private property rights, not to mention some recent petulance toward female TV hosts. Rand Paul’s dark vision 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z As a result, Clinton is trying to keep the media at bay but at the same time avoid public bursts of anger at them or displays of petulance, which would lessen her likability. Hillary Clinton Keeps Media at Bay 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z And while many often hear West’s trash talk as nothing more than self-serving petulance, it’s always about issues greater than him. Kanye West, Bob Dylan and why one man’s trash talk is another man’s treasure 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z China typically reacts with petulance when a foreign leader meets with the Dalai Lama, 79, a Nobel Peace laureate who is admired across much of the world but loathed by the Communist Party. Obama’s Public Encounter With the Dalai Lama Riles China 2015-02-06T05:00:00Z Early in his career, Dolan’s mix of artistic hubris and petulance in interviews earned him a reputation as the “bad boy of Quebec cinema,” but the man in front of me seems more cautious. Xavier Dolan: Coming Into Focus 2015-02-04T05:00:00Z My guess — with the petulance and denial he displayed in his post-election news conference. Seize the day, control the agenda Jeter has occasionally been criticized for petulance over these many years, but they hinge on moments when, characteristically, he has not said enough. With His Words and Deeds, Derek Jeter Never Left the Base Paths 2014-09-27T04:00:00Z He finished the set, losing 6-1, before retiring from the match, but from 2-0 to the end, there was more petulance than promise. If Jack Sock is future of U.S. men's tennis, it could be a long wait 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Was “No Flex Zone” written in a burst of elation, defiance, petulance, mischief, exhilaration? ‘No Flex Zone’ and the endurance of ecstatic toughness In an interview with The New York Times in May, Suárez, who led Liverpool to a second-place finish in the English Premier League this past season, expressed remorse about his past petulance. Apparent Bite by Luis Suárez Mars Uruguay’s Victory Over Italy 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z This new petulance on his part will be couched in terms of showing him respect, etc. Marshawn Lynch and Seahawks: Seattle Times readers sound off 2014-06-14T04:00:00Z With the crowd loudly whistling at his petulance, he raised his arms to apologize before giving the racket another bashing by slamming it to the ground behind his bench. Nadal and Djokovic set up Sunday scorcher 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z Time has proven that Gascoigne’s behaviour in Turin was not borne of juvenile petulance but the result of one small fissure in a fractured mind. World Cup: 25 stunning moments … No21: Gazza cries as England lose 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z This was the same course McIlroy walked off midway through the second round last year, withdrawing in a fit of petulance that he quickly regretted. McIlroy Leads With 63, but He Has Company 2014-02-28T02:17:54Z It is as though Washington has taken evolution backward — and is operating as a primitive, leaderless village where petulance passes for governance. Shutdown crisis shows Washington breakdown 2013-09-29T00:12:04Z For all of his occasional acts of petulance, he strikes me as sufficiently sensible to be aware that he is not the main attraction. The Maracana: A house but not a home 2013-06-03T10:00:30Z Beaten down by repeated disappointments, they are unable to hide the anger, petulance, despair, or other sour traits they had once suppressed. Entrepreneurship Changes You--and Not Always for the Better 2013-04-30T04:00:00Z Like last year, United is not at full strength because of player petulance. D.C. United will pick up where it left off 2013-03-01T18:33:00Z Youngs has confessed that he played "like an idiot" that day, among his sins a yellow card for petulance. Ben Youngs' growing pains turn 'idiot' into England's puppet master 2013-02-16T22:00:09Z There is petulance alongside the industry and, while Torres’s movement remains intelligent, there is often a sense that he doesn’t really want the ball. Why Liverpool Fans Love Chelsea's Coach 2012-11-30T06:30:00Z When Cutler shows petulance, Smith keeps the focus on his play. Hard to argue with Smith's success 2012-10-10T01:17:00Z It worked with Cromartie but not Holmes, whose petulance created a locker room rift. Jets’ Struggles Point to How Team Picks Players 2012-10-08T02:35:48Z No, it was the realization that petulance and a lack of regard for his career and his opponents—and the unhappiness that came with it—were holding him back. Roger Federer Actually Likes Tennis 2012-08-27T00:05:46Z And while smacking of petulance, his prediction that "I think we will be seeing the end of Virgin Trains in the UK" may well be right. Branson's pickle: train services 2012-08-15T20:08:19Z This Britain has rather more than petulance, regret and cynicism left in its locker. London 2012: Let's build on the triumph and hope of Danny Boyle's night 2012-07-28T23:07:13Z Their failure was a boon to the Knicks, writes Mitch Lawrence in The Daily News, who prefer to maintain their dominance of the New York market on petulance. Leading Off: The Howard Saga That Will Never End 2012-07-12T12:56:12Z Keith Andrews epitomised their frustration when he picked up a second yellow card for petulance and, before leaving the pitch, he belted the ball high into the stands. Italy 2-0 Republic of Ireland 2012-06-18T21:10:51Z That petulance could now widen like a crack in a windshield. Germany 2, Netherlands 1: Euro 2012 — Germans Put Dutch on Brink of Elimination 2012-06-13T21:22:50Z Franklin also exhibits impressive skills on the court, along with some petulance. Francis Tiafoe, Top-Ranked Junior, Grew Up at Tennis Center, and It Shows 2012-05-23T17:59:51Z It has to do with her combination of intelligence and petulance, self-confidence and neuroticism, narcissism and charm. Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes the White House 2012-04-12T11:00:00Z What petulance and irritability, what angry and slanderous words, what sensuality and indolence could our own homes witness to! The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z She tried to get accustomed to his meanness, making all sorts of excuses for it, and sometimes she actually encouraged him in it, as one humours an invalid's petulance and selfishness. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z The thought of what I might have brought upon us all by my petulance and vanity made me feel sick. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z As Mr. Isaacson writes in an article about Mr. Jobs for the Harvard Business Review: “His petulance and impatience were part and parcel of his perfectionism.” Bits Blog: Do You Have to Be Rude to Manage Like Steve Jobs? 2012-03-20T14:52:25Z To the consciousness of it was due, no doubt, the involuntary smile which now chased the petulance from her features. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z Meantime nearly 60 judicial nominees circle the Senatorial airport, where they’ve been stuck by parliamentary petulance for over a year. Congress Wants the Love?For Doing its Job 2012-03-15T10:45:07Z When he addressed me again his tone was full of respect, mingled with such petulance as one brave man might feel, seeing another so hard pressed. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Jones was indeed in the hall, and when he sensed the petulance in her voice his shoulders sank despondently and he sighed deeply if silently. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z His petulance impelled him to absurd displays of weakness and frenzy, which he was the first to regret. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z With some petulance he laid its loss to the German submarines, which he declared sank everything that was being sent to him. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z Never was a man more free from petulance or peevishness, though these defects at times might well have been excused in one whose health was such as his. William Hickling Prescott 2012-03-11T03:00:12.297Z Mr. Jobling himself seemed inclined to be sulky with her, but the other two only laughed at his petulance. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z He carries with him even to the grave some grains of the recklessness and petulance of childhood. Hegel's Philosophy of Mind 2012-03-07T03:00:14.327Z A change came into his expression with her words and his gaze shifted from hers while a show of petulance appeared in his slightly drawn brows. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Its birthday was celebrated not with petulance, but with a dunk. At Iona, a Happy Ending for Mike Glover?s Odyssey 2012-03-02T16:29:55Z That kind of presidential petulance is déjà vu all over again for weary French voters—and even some exasperated politicians. What the Armenian Genocide Controversy Says About Sarkozy 2012-03-01T20:35:46Z All unnecessary movements, every manifestation of impatience or petulance, and all exultation when successful, should be repressed. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z Outbursts of periodical petulance against the Peers will doubtless continue. Social Transformations of the Victorian Age A Survey of Court and Country 2012-02-29T03:00:22.540Z Bushy, yellow hair straggled down about his ears and partially framed a clean-shaven, wizened face in which were combined the paradoxical qualities of extreme aggressiveness and childish petulance. The Chase of the Golden Plate 2012-02-27T03:00:13.060Z As before, nobody paid any attention to this petulance, and the actor went on with his part without further comment. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z God knows," in a burst of childish petulance, "what the world is coming to--when children order their elders! The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z This, too, was the scene of Paul's readings to teachers and pupils, and of some of his spasms of petulance, which readers of "Villette" will remember. A Literary Pilgrimage Among the Haunts of Famous British Authors 2012-02-17T03:00:36.500Z Cassidy laid down the decanter, and began to stammer apologies for his petulance. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z I didn't mind his petulance, of course; but for your sake I was hurt that he should have gone astray and made an exhibition of himself in public. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z "I know," said the King, with something of petulance; "but these later advices may prove our best guide." Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z She spoke with a kind of petulance, like one aggrieved and surprised at the contrariness of things. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z Had the regret dwindled to irritation, and the loneliness begotten petulance? The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z "Now if you are satisfied," she added with a touch of petulance, "we will go in." Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z "Stop these displays of petulance which will lead to nothing," Wade, 85, told state television in an appeal for calm. Poll ruling sparks street clashes in Senegal 2012-01-28T00:20:21Z On the field, he shows little of the petulance and amateur dramatics of so many soccer players, including one or two in Barcelona colors. Interview: Lionel Messi on His Sport, Cristiano Ronaldo -- and Argentina 2012-01-26T10:40:00Z The engagement could be broken up whenever either107 wished it, and was often cancelled in a moment of petulance or of transitory vexation. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z As she spoke the disdainful droop of her lips became more pronounced, and her words were uttered in a note of petulance. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z It was also a wholesome one and untainted by petulance or mortified vanity. Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z But in her petulance she refused this comfortable homage, and demanded the heads of three of the most valiant champions of Christendom—Rinaldo, Roland, and Oliver! Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Then there was his brother, who regarded himself as at least his junior's equal, and whose petulance, jealousy, and suspicion had to be kept in a constant state of arduous appeasement. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z But perhaps petulance was in the air on Tuesday. The Quad: Leading Off: N.C.A.A. Roulette Stops on Ohio State 2011-12-21T14:44:53Z The screw thrashed the water, ceased, and struck again with a suggestion of petulance at the obstacles which barred the boat's way. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z He stopped,—aware, and somehow, as he looked through the dusk at Japhra, a little ashamed, that his feelings had run his voice to a note of petulance. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z But Persis went on in mock petulance: "It wasn't at all nice of you to cast me off just because I married Willie." What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The fallout was painfully familiar: outrage, suspicion and recrimination, petulance and political posturing. The Pakistanis Have a Point 2011-12-14T10:00:00Z He had merely tapped it with his trunk in a moment of petulance, and the head of Aladin had crackled in like the shell of an egg. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z The propeller cleft the surface regularly; there was no longer any sound of petulance in its revolutions, rather there was a throb of joy as it did its work unhindered. The Truants 2012-01-28T03:00:26.257Z Charles woke up in the morning full of bile, dressed himself in a splenetick fury and ate a breakfast, conspicuous for its peppery flavours, with petulance and aversion. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Quick, nervous, and lithe in his movements, the natural petulance of his disposition manifested itself in his every gesture. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z "Of course I'm sure, Mell," the girl replied, a trace of petulance in her voice. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z Mrs. Van Horn, who would sharply have resented these biting comments if any lips but her brother's had delivered them, now answered with only a faint touch of petulance. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z So it was his passion that drove his petulance? Bits Blog: One on One: Walter Isaacson, Biographer of Steve Jobs 2011-11-18T15:28:01Z All Adelaide's powers of self-control did not suffice to keep a note of petulance and insincerity out of her voice. The World Masters 2011-11-18T03:00:31.543Z But the obstinacy displayed in this and similar anecdotes is more an expression of petulance, than of preconsidered judgment. Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z He sprang up hastily from the sofa, and bringing his face close to Marta's, said to her in sweet, affectionate tones, but with innocent petulance,— "Don't deny it, Martita; you just gave me a kiss!" The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z I’m speaking of course of the hideously attired Cincinnati Bengals, who lost Joseph to the Texans and Carson Palmer to petulance. NFL Week 9 highs & lows: Steelers, Ravens are best in AFC 2011-11-08T17:39:28Z The main thing is this: his petulance was not just some isolated thing. Bits Blog: One on One: Walter Isaacson, Biographer of Steve Jobs 2011-11-18T15:28:01Z Starr spoke with a touch of petulance in his voice and manner. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z The little beggar child whose importunities of the last wet day at the street crossings excited your petulance, upon the next wet day invites your sympathies. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 2011-11-03T02:00:15.113Z Playing Dress Up A half-dozen brides stood in gowns at the New York Public Library on Monday night, six feet in heels, elbows jutting out with the petulance of Bridezillas. Nocturnalist: Celebrities in Short Supply at Esquire Party in ClockTower - Nocturnalist 2011-10-22T02:29:01Z "You've been gone hours," I said, conscious of a childish petulance. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z But his petulance was connected to his perfectionism. Bits Blog: One on One: Walter Isaacson, Biographer of Steve Jobs 2011-11-18T15:28:01Z There are a thousand pleasures too in little things which we, with the petulance of children, daily spurn, because we cannot have all we ask for. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z "Why couldn't you have come in five minutes later?" he cried out, with queer petulance. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z His petulance with Moses, therefore, contributed to his annoyance, becoming an additional cause of that from which it came as an effect. A Man of Honor 2011-10-02T02:00:16.927Z To conclude, she would not forgive me; and, in sober truth, I must acknowledge that the petulance and silliness she evinced on this occasion, took away much of my desire to be restored to favour. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Nothing ever happened to her that could stir her to anything but petulance and boredom—nothing! nothing! Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z From a lower point of view than that of the author, she lacks several of the desirable feminine qualities,—a certain womanly warmth and petulance, a graceful irrationality. Views and Reviews 2011-09-16T02:00:21.197Z But, in general, his vein was peevish, and apt to vent itself in indiscriminate petulance or stern reproof. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z It is mere childish petulance for the Indeterminist to say that unless certain words are used with his meaning they shall not be used at all, but shall be expelled from our vocabulary. Determinism or Free-Will? 2011-09-10T02:00:27.557Z "I'm tired of this old house," Helen would cry, with pretty petulance. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z The part of Hillsborough in the colloquy was to let Franklin fully know in language of mixed petulance and contempt that he declined to recognize him as an agent. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:39.793Z Its chief defect is a vein of petulance and intolerance, which is strongest in his latest books. A Brief Handbook of English Authors 2011-08-15T02:00:26.603Z His fitfulness and petulance go far to explain his acts of occasional implacability. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z To read wrong meanings into the facts of life, and then to declare that the facts cease to exist if the meanings are corrected, is unphilosophical petulance. Determinism or Free-Will? 2011-09-10T02:00:27.557Z Probably the excitement of his adventure had had a good effect upon Revitts; for the strange fit of petulance and obstinacy had passed away, and he was all eagerness and smiles. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z I was directed to ascribe this to the petulance of age and the rancour of orthodoxy; but I thought it proceeded from bad taste and worse feeling. The History Of The Last Trial By Jury For Atheism In England A Fragment of Autobiography Submitted for the Perusal of Her Majesty's Attorney-General and the British Clergy 2011-07-22T02:00:15.747Z An expression of the most charming petulance gleamed over her face as she glided away. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z The noisy petulance of a busy, censorious, irritable man and the fretfulness of an invalid are frequently misunderstood. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z To the observer of the phenomena of petulance an incident like the cleansing of the temple is "easy to understand." Religion and the War 2011-07-18T02:00:22.307Z There was a touch of petulance in the old man’s tone. McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 1 2011-07-17T02:00:36.813Z “Ridiculous indeed!” cried Hilton; as, with the petulance of a boy, he seized the door, and slammed it in the face of the Malays. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z I think I understand what it means, and I should be a poor student of human nature if I visited his petulance upon him. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z In poorly endowed intellects, whether in men or women, fitfulness and its almost constant associate petulance harass many circles and many hearths. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z A tear stood in Rosalind's bright eye as she said this, and Helen felt very heartily ashamed of the petulance with which she had spoken. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z Why couldn't I have borne the old man's petulance, like scores of other fellows that I have known? Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z Now she recalled studied coldness on her part, sharp words, mortifying gestures, outbursts of unreasoning and unreasonable petulance. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z “Why do you take me up so sharply?” she expostulated with pretty mock petulance. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Habitual fitfulness, it has already been noted, is not often found apart from habitual petulance, and both these qualities were conspicuous in Henry’s character. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z Clemens, meanwhile, was violating every rule in the celebrity crisis-management handbook, which calls for humility and composure, not petulance and obstructionism. Sports of The Times: Why Clemens and Armstrong Aren?t Worth Pursuing Anymore 2011-07-01T15:02:45Z "I don't understand you—" Her eyes were wide and dark to his; all trace of petulance had faded from her manner. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z The woman on the bed gave her hand a small jerk of petulance. Linda Lee, Incorporated A Novel 2011-06-19T02:00:18.633Z Her neglect of family duties, her extravagance, her frequent absences, and her fatigued petulance when at home were known only to her household. The Story of an Untold Love 2011-06-17T02:00:17.643Z His first public action was one of petulance and self-importance. Body, Parentage and Character in History Notes on the Tudor Period 2011-08-08T02:00:20.193Z Are you going to forget my naughty petulance? Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z A fit of petulance, beauty in tears, a whispered word of passion: strange and strangely simple incantation to have turned a world upside down! Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z She cultivated her vanity, her petulance, her imperiousness. In Both Worlds 2011-06-08T02:00:17.360Z "I hope it is not in your mind to attempt to cross," he went on, a shade of petulance in his accents. The Lady of the Mount 2011-05-24T02:00:15.640Z He shall not attempt to persuade them from their inclination till he finds persuasion of no avail, and then in a fit of angry petulance bid them go, and leave them to their own destruction. A New Atmosphere 2011-05-20T02:00:35.903Z Her walks, her books, her music, her drawing,—all would have ceased to charm without this; but with it, even Dora's petulance and Margaret's selfishness caused only a momentary annoyance. Amy Herbert 2011-05-20T02:00:31.467Z The book was attacked—not wholly to Hume's dissatisfaction, for he appreciated fame as well as success—"with all the illiberal petulance, arrogance, and scurrility which distinguish the Warburtonian school." Essays 2011-05-19T02:00:06.077Z There was nothing for it but to endure the petulance of his fanatical grandmother. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. 2011-05-17T02:00:19.780Z It is very unbecoming to exhibit petulance, or angry feeling, though it is indulged in so largely in almost every circle. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z Worse, they impaired the angelic perfection with which his imagination had invested the young girl; the contrast between her childish petulance and the sweet dignity of the woman forced itself upon him. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z Miss Jocyln's short upper-lip curled rather scornfully, and she rose up with a little air of petulance and walked across the room to the opposite window. Sir Noel's Heir A Novel 2011-04-24T02:00:07.013Z In the ensuing 21 years, nothing has changed, petulance still a part of his repertoire. Monday Qualifier: Matteo Manassero Is The (Young) Man Of The Hour 2011-04-18T04:00:00Z "No, no!" she said quickly, her own sound common sense coming to the rescue just in time to rout the unreasoning petulance of a while ago, which truly had been unworthy of her. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z Result a most handsome and apologetic letter from him ascribing his petulance to ill health, and accepting my new book at �50 per No.—the whole to run to 12 to 20 Nos.—i.e., Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Asked about the source of Carlos Zambrano's on-field petulance in an ugly sixth inning Wednesday night in Houston, the ' manager declined to speak for the highly strung veteran. Reasons to be optimistic for Cubs 2011-04-15T00:11:00Z “No,” said the man, still with a trace of petulance. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z His short articles in La France form an admirable volume, Pendant l'Orage, by which all his petulance in times of peace is more than redeemed. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z By what strange freak of fancy has he converted Echo into an Empress of the East and added the pathos of the fairy Silvanella, whose petulance amid her hopeless love throws magic on the well! Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z “But I ought not to be tracked,” said Violet, with the quick petulance which already was music for David. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z He was often guided by petulance and passion; seldom or never by sober judgment. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z Acts of hasty petulance, leading to quarrels, assaults, and damages. A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis Containing a Detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors by which Public and Private Property and Security are, at Present, Injured and Endangered: and Suggesting Remedies for their Prevention 2011-03-23T02:00:17.353Z But regardless of the truths of that situation, Lazio had only themselves to blame for the way they lost their heads afterwards – from the two sendings off to Matuzalem's petulance. Roma win the derby; world keeps turning - but is Lazio's season over? 2011-03-14T10:36:20Z Most of all, they are a risk for love, which ought not so soon to be so unpleasantly tested by the inevitable petulances of a secret ennui. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z The Duke's answer to this is characterized by a calm dignity in noticeable contrast to the petulance of most of his notes of this period. The Letters of the Duke of Wellington to Miss J. 1834-1851 Edited by Extracts from the Diary of the Latter 2011-03-10T03:00:53.010Z Plainly her parents had spoiled their only child, and she had frequent fits of petulance, particularly with Mynors; but her energy and spirits atoned well for these. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z It is too bad; Madame Spatzig makes a little attempt--only from petulance--behind her fan, so that no one perceives it; she begins to hiss. Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z He began by admiring Theresa; then he wavered: there were misunderstandings, and petulance, and mutual bickerings. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z Matrimony is a harmless and a happy state only when careful precaution is taken to defend the domain of the affections from harshness and petulance, and to avoid certain moral and physical pitfalls. How to be Happy Though Married Being a Handbook to Marriage 2011-03-11T03:00:13.410Z The peculiar petulance of those who lack a sense was manifested in the acrimony which shone in the child's eyes as she perceived that he sought to restrict and repress her statement of her views. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Little girls, it has been observed, have in some measure the petulance of little boys, and these have in some measure the mobility and the inconstancy of little girls. Beauty Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classificatin of Beauty in Woman 2011-02-28T03:00:32.460Z What a complexion, what a charming little mouth, and what a delightful expression, changing incessantly from petulance to moving tenderness, in her eyes! Boris Lensky 2011-03-07T03:00:10.233Z "I think grandmother and you wish to get rid of me," and the tears sprang to her eyes, and she set her cup down with a noisy petulance. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z "Oh dear!" she cried with petulance; "has it come to that?" The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z There was more in them now than childish petulance and childish gaiety. Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z "I want my flowers back!" she exclaimed, with all the petulance of a spoiled, wayward child. Saint Michael A Romance 2011-01-31T03:00:12.470Z She met her guardian's kindness, as she had previously met his stern reserve, with the petulance and whimsical caprice of a child. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z Her remorseful memory summoned a penitential procession of bygone petulances. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z Saying “Aubrey” to herself without any sign either of irritation or petulance, she put down her book, gathered herself together, and slid off the bed. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z But that was petulance; I knew it would be sooner. The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z The other is assertive and even arrogant, demanding global respect while bridling at any international criticism with the petulance of a teenager. Hu's State Visit: The Battle Between China's Fierce and Friendly Faces 2011-01-19T08:15:00Z They rowed and niggled years ago, most memorably here in 2005 when they jostled with Olympian petulance. Kevin Mitchell: Nalbandian and Hewitt fight dying light 2011-01-19T00:24:32Z Of course, Mrs. Tabor meant nothing; she was merely tired and fretful; but still, I did not like being made the confident of these family petulances. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z She seldom quarrelled with Noel because, although he was sometimes unmistakably offended at her petulance, he never lost his temper. Consequences 2011-01-14T03:00:53.047Z And then, dropping her head in her hands, Olive began crying, hardly understanding her own tears, so much were they a combination of pain and of petulance. The Ranch Girls at Home Again 2011-01-13T03:01:04.363Z The quantity of fish that might be caught would be sufficient; and a ship's company could roam about unmolested by the petulance of the inhabitants. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z Ney's adjutant, demanding infantry to complete the breach he had made, was received by Napoleon with petulance. The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) 2011-01-05T03:00:52.520Z "Why can't you stick to the hospital work you came over for, instead of gallivanting about all over the place?" she demanded, with a petulance that concealed anxiety. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z But there is impatience, even petulance, deep within him, and when his frustration grows he feels the need to unearth it. The Ashes 2010-11: Jimmy Anderson gives credit to Peter Moores 2010-12-31T21:59:01Z There was an awful insolence, a ribald riotousness in some of the oaths which redeemed them from the scorn which every well-balanced mind should feel for displays of petulance. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z It is the same type, the same gait, the same vivacity, the same petulance, the same amplitude of proportions. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z “Yes, yes, I see,” cried Humphrey with all a sick man’s petulance. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z Thad, for all his tyrannies, blackmail, petulances, made life easier for them. The Pioneers 2010-12-20T17:12:11.787Z There is no more petulance, no more hurry or carelessness; we meet, in after-contact with them, be it much or little, only the finer attributes, gentleness, tenderness, respect, patience. Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z He has made quite a show ever since of demonstrating his petulance and lack of grace. Immigration and DADT: Two Dreams, One Dead 2010-11-12T22:20:00Z And I also hope there will be a good dose of bad sportsmanship, petulance and recrimination. More rammies at the Ryder Cup, please 2010-10-02T23:07:00Z All this has been so much angry petulance, and you are ready to take me by the hand—to become my friend. Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z As have many players, given latitude afforded to athletes in few other sports, notably football, where petulance is tolerated because "that's the way it is". US Open: Andy Roddick puts his foot in it for bullying millionaires 2010-09-03T19:15:00Z As for the "sacking" of his coaches – from Leon Smith to Maclagan – that, surely, is affirmation of his independence, rather than petulance. Andy Murray's refound form hints at end to?grand slam wait in New York 2010-08-30T17:59:00Z After matches, there is no savoring of victory, no showboating — and certainly no displays of petulance from the loser. Cleaning Up Sumo 2010-08-18T04:15:00Z He could, as his record has shown, come back from letting himself and his country down after being sent off for petulance, including at the 1998 World Cup. Beckham Fights Against Time to Keep Playing 2010-08-12T21:11:00Z Many saw petulance; Strauss said it was an accident. Strauss wants better returns from Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad 2010-08-09T19:31:00Z On Broad's petulance, when will Strauss and Flower sort him out? England v Pakistan ? live! 2010-08-09T09:20:00Z Stuart Broad in particular is gaining a bourgeoning reputation for stepping either side of the boundary between competitiveness and petulance, the latter destructive to himself in that rather than channel his aggression, he loses composure. Pakistan 72 and 291-9, England 251 2010-08-08T21:01:00Z I'd pay attention to the report on these issues only if Muir Russell unexpectedly supports some forms of data petulance. 'Climategate' report - live blog 2010-07-07T08:55:00Z Back in the Mail, Piers Morgan agrees, adding that Rooney's petulance about the fans' boos has made him think the unthinkable. World Cup 2010 paper view: The usual suspects finally feel the heat 2010-06-20T16:26:00Z There is the same petulance, the same arrogance, the same intolerance for imperfection, the same obnoxious impatience. Cheering Section: Red Sox Nation Begins Grumbling in Earnest 2010-05-08T01:31:00Z Earlier Robert Downey Jr feigned petulance as he picked up the best comedy actor prize for his title role in Sherlock Holmes. 2010-01-18T09:01:00Z “I don’t care,” said Marie, with all the aggravating petulance of a child. A Double Knot Oh, I dare say," she exclaimed, with a kind of petulance, "that I am only thinking of my own bewildering happiness. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode She shook under his gaze, her lids drooped, but she tried to pout out her full underlip with a pretence of petulance. Beggars on Horseback I demanded, giving proof by my petulance that I was yet little more than a child. On the Kentucky Frontier A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West "I beg your pardon—I beg your pardon—but——" "He really meant it," said the lady with some petulance. The Gay Adventure A Romance All were impressed with the awful solemnity of the melancholy transaction, and even M. de Lucenay seemed to have lost his usual petulance and folly. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 The vanity, egotism and petulance of Boscovich provoked his rivals and made him many enemies, so that in hope of peace he was driven to frequent 279 change of residence. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" It does not expend itself in bravado, petulance or querulousness. History of the War Between Mexico and the United States, with a Preliminary View of its Origin, Volume 1 Now it is imagination that makes the man an actor, so it is not wonderful if with the powerful creative fancy of childhood he should also retain a touch of its petulance and self-consciousness. Life on the Stage Her petulance increased with every moment, and when the bell rang about ten o'clock she felt more like a naughty ill-tempered child than anything else. The Gay Adventure A Romance She had already made them tired of her by her petulance and independence. Ayala's Angel She felt the goading of that furious petulance which torments a woman often into sacrificing herself out of very anger. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play And this she said with an air of haughty defiance that never failed to subdue the old peer's petulance; and then, accepting Cashel's arm, moved on without a word. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) "As if I could sleep," she protested with a petulance which she instantly regretted. A Traitor's Wooing His voice was high-pitched and rasping; and his speech was petulance grown old and unreasoning. A Romance in Transit Moreover, in her foolish petulance she said things of her Aunt Emmeline, and of the girls, and of Sir Thomas, which ought not to have been written of those who were kind to her. Ayala's Angel The girl had flushed crimson to the rim of her white collar; but there was not a trace of petulance in her air; and, all at once looking at him, her eyes filled with tears. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play The human mind when it hears this doctrine of election cannot restrain its petulance, but boils and rages as if aroused by the sound of a trumpet. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII In a moment of petulance he committed himself to the statement that he could not endure any more of Wordsworth, Keats, or Shelley, having learnt the gems of them by heart. Lafcadio Hearn There is some passion, and a great deal of petulance, in her tone; and her lovely flower-like face flushes warmly, and there is something besides in her expression that is reproachful. Faith and Unfaith "You were singing frightfully out of tune," she began, in mock petulance. The King of Arcadia The rich man was accustomed to give free vent to his petulance, anger, insolence. Mary Nor is it possible to tolerate the petulance of men in refusing to be restrained by the word of God, in regard to his incomprehensible counsel, which even angels adore. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII He raised his paper cutter and jabbed at the desk with a massive petulance. The Gray Mask Here he rouses himself, and laughs a little, and wishes, with some petulance, that he could put her out of his head. Faith and Unfaith The cause of the girl's outbreak of petulance had been a harangue of the envoy, in which he had explained, amongst other things, the reasons for keeping their mission a secret. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion His friend, however, was evidently rather upset, and he could not resist expatiating a little on his own grief with what Guy thought was the petulance of the too fortunate man. Plashers Mead A Novel Even her sweet credulousness had in it an equal capacity for seductive wilfulness and petulance. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance There was an expression of saucy petulance on the features of the child; his head was thrown back, his lips curled and half opened, and his clenched fist lay close to his rosy cheek. Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. I. "It isn't that," she answered with a gloomy petulance; "but something might easily happen and I simply don't know how I should face Hubert." Helena Brett's Career Then, with a touch of petulance, "I didn't like her much." The Shadow "But that is not the end, Se�or Robinson!" cried Do�a Dolores, with the sweet petulance of a young bride. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois "Catch the fleeting petulance, and you become as famous as Leonardo, my Ronnie." Carnival Was no allowance to be made for the petulance of a girl nursed by flattery? Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. The managers of the organization wisely remained silent, and a controversy was avoided, but the public had received a suggestion of petulance which could not contribute to the popularity of the new dancer. Interpreters The question was nothing, but the manner in which the answer had been taken argued something of petulance, even obstinacy. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising “Well!” said Abner, slowly taking the money and throwing away his straw in petulance. Young Wallingford "No, Monsieur, fate does not favor you," retorted Barbe with a sort of intimate petulance, holding out her brown fingers. International Short Stories American Before the King could answer the question of Wolsey’s messenger, the favourite, with a petulance that Katharine would have considered undignified, snapped, “Where else should the Cardinal come but where the King is?” The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History It continued in the same vein when, in a fit of petulance, he strode into his clothes closet and kicked the alarm control box, barefoot. Wait for Weight It was due to the petulance of his boy's nature. Black Diamonds "Be merciful, my liege, for the sake of his wit," said the Duke of Buckingham, with an ill-concealed smile at the king's petulance. Graham's Magazine, Vol XXXIII, No. 6, December 1848 The same petulance of rank and sex breaks out everywhere in these "Letters". A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time It will not be counted strange, if a little ill-disguised petulance appeared in the face of Adèle that day and the next. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 He would have brushed past with his almost feminine petulance had not Mr. Spokesly once again seized his shoulder. Command She is very trying to me, full of mischief and petulance, and this because I treat her to no soft manners, but scold her well for being so naughty. Black Diamonds Amy's mind had been overstrained in an effort to follow even the small part of Mrs. MacGregor's words that was at all intelligible to her; there was a suggestion of petulance in her reply. The Vision of Elijah Berl She does not want shrewdness and spirit when her petulance and conceit do not get the better of her, and she has done ample and merited execution on Lord Bolingbroke. A Century of English Essays An Anthology Ranging from Caxton to R. L. Stevenson & the Writers of Our Own Time "I'm not impatient for it," said he; "I have had a sufficient dose of bitters this morning, and I'd just as soon spare myself the acrid petulance of this poor creature." A Rent In A Cloud True pride and false pride, manly patience, childish petulance, generosity, selfishness, liberality, meanness, even to the spirits alternating between boy-like levity and downright despair! The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The old habitu�s, of course, will not be affected in any way except by peevishness and petulance, which will drive them into their usual course of detraction. Physiology of The Opera The gossips of Ysleta told him this; told him in words that he could not twist into a defense of himself, and this increased his nervous petulance. The Vision of Elijah Berl Could I fail to contrast her unfeeling neglect, ill-concealed petulance, flagrant levity, and irreverence of spirit, with the sweet and loving devotion, the saintly patience, and the deep and fervent piety of my own Gertrude? The Lamplighter Oh! you wouldn't notice them," says his fiancée, a fine touch of petulance in her tone, that makes Gower lift his head to look at her; "but they were there nevertheless. Portia or By Passions Rocked "Take you with me!" repeated the Deacon in253 astonishment and some petulance. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro "Wait until he comes a little to years," said Vila, "his petulance will then pass away." The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. She bore his nervous petulance with patience, for she felt that she knew the cause of his agitation. The Vision of Elijah Berl Patience is better than petulance, my young friend.” Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part "No—no; you can stay with me if you care to," she says, wearily, ashamed of her petulance. Portia or By Passions Rocked "Don't be stupid!" says this prospective wife, with considerable petulance. Rossmoyne “I am not being given in marriage by Mrs. Devar, I assure you,” began Medenham, smiling anxiously, for the fatherly “tell me all about it” was not being borne out by the Earl’s petulance. Cynthia's Chauffeur It was a violent but passing fit of petulance which for the moment obscured Tory loyalty. British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854 Gladys looked after him for a moment in mingled surprise and petulance, and then, taking Snip in her arms, she walked straight into the house, leaving him seemingly more alone than ever. Aunt Hannah and Seth In the last half hour, this girl, so pliant, so prone to laughter and childish petulance, has sprung from the happy insolence of youth into the sad gravity of womanhood. Portia or By Passions Rocked For a moment he turned, and, looking back, flung out his hand with a gesture expressive of petulance and dismissal towards an invisible person at his door. Aliens “Then how the devil am I to get him?” my uncle broke forth, with not unnatural petulance. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) "Its loose logic, ineffective rhetoric, and undignified petulance, furnishes a pitiful proof of the intellectual and moral decadence of a once great name;" i.e., Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, May 17, 1890. Of course you are—but why not?" she has a half-smile as for petulance forgiven, as she says:—"Because you fired up so about it, darling; that's all. When Ghost Meets Ghost All she had said then, her coldness, her petulance—worse than all, her indifference—are still fresh with him, and rankles within his breast. Portia or By Passions Rocked "How you hark back to Thorpe!" exclaimed Crane, with real petulance. The Come Back I implore you to forget that outbreak—mere petulance—because, I suppose, of a peculiar liking for that particular view. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman I have not been long in this room, and already I have shown the petulance that belongs to the one character and the ill manners that you may look for in the other. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) She made a curtsey, as in duty bound, to the young ladies, but she said with some petulance, "I ain't deaf, granny," as she did so. A Country Gentleman and his Family Pope’s literary quarrels were the wars of his poetical ambition, more perhaps than of the petulance and strong irritability of his character. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors He flung down the dividers he had been using and pushed away the nest of saucers of Indian ink and colours in a fit of petulance. The Brass Bottle Some I could see to bear the marks of constant study; others had been torn across and tossed aside as if in petulance or disapproval. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI That, after all, was Antonia as he had always known her and been her friend: Antonia, capable of heroisms and generosities, fineness and insight, density and petulance. Aurora the Magnificent The archducal petulance gave way to vague melancholy. The Missourian The original impulse, which may have been partly 'petulance,' seemed to spend itself. The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 "Well!" roused out of her quiet into a momentary petulance. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart In my petulance I flung the door back against the wall. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire In his tormented petulance he turned his back on her and groaned. The Cup of Fury A Novel of Cities and Shipyards She let petulance have sway, and informed herself that she should not go a step, when the voice in the hall pleaded insidiously that Her Mercy make haste. The Missourian The pertness and petulance of the youthful critics are amusing, though hardly in the way intended by themselves. Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) She did not pout or sulk or answer him shortly, but she often forgot him—failed to answer him—not out of petulance or disgust, but because her mind was busy with other people. Money Magic A Novel These primitive folk––they were but children, with all a child’s simplicity of nature, its petulance, its immaturity of view, and its sudden and unreasoning acceptance of authority! Carmen Ariza Turning uneasily and hastily to a stranger sitting near, the good old lady with some petulance inquired, 'who is that bald-headed man that objects to all these bills?' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 The foremost jerked his horse’s bit with a cruel petulance and drew up before the hacienda house. The Missourian I am sure it does not run through the region of disaffection, complaint, threatening, restlessness, petulance, or secession. A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer This, too, is the time when petulance and tantrums are frequent expression of a wish to be left alone, which may account for the negativism as a consistent symptom of the same regressive progress. Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type “I have told you, a few weeks at the most,” replied Diego with a show of petulance. Carmen Ariza With the first petulance Milton Hibbard had shown during the trial he now turned to the prisoner’s counsel and said: “Take the witness.” The Eye of Dread Hanging partly open under the silken drooping moustache, it revealed the spoiled child of royalty, who mistakes obstinacy for decision, and changes whims with despotic petulance. The Missourian He also realized his own petulance with intense shame. Graham of Claverhouse He became dissatisfied with the political conditions as he found them; and his petulance over the slow progress of Confederation led him to threaten resignation. The Fathers of Confederation A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion Following that attempt at bribery came the anger of an actor-knight who declined to admit Gilbert to his theatre, a piece of petulance which delighted him. Changing Winds A Novel She was quite unable to decide whether it took more self-control to accept in silence his petulance or his caresses. The Dominant Strain "But, my beloved—" "I don't believe you love me at all, when you want a great hulking boatman to be in the boat with us, watching us," said the bride, with pretty childish petulance. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend And then, with the petulance of one that is “all in”: “Is this a dam’ graveyard?” The Heart of Thunder Mountain Marguerite, however, even in that hour, and in the presence of all those spectators, gave a ludicrous exhibition of her girlish petulance and ungoverned willfulness. Henry IV, Makers of History “Are you afraid to ask me if there might be another?” she inquired, with a coy glance and just a little petulance in her voice. The Spoilers of the Valley In the end, she remained painfully sensitive to his petulance, while his real love for her left her unbelieving, cold and apathetic. The Dominant Strain As the wheels locked, one of the windows was dashed down with some petulance, and a head appeared through it, while a sharp, strong voice cried: "Why the d—l don't you drive on?" Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Dolly's honest anger was very different from the petulance that she had sometimes displayed, as on the occasion when she had been jealous of poor Bessie. The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains or Bessie King's Strange Adventure The misery of man appears like childish petulance, when we explore the steady and prodigal provision that has been made for his support and delight on this green ball which floats him through the heavens. Nature If, in the petulance of play or drink, that gentleman spoke a sharp word to his neighbour, he and the other would infallibly go out and try to shoot each other the next morning. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges She shook it off, not with ill-humored petulance, for Helen was never ungraceful nor undignified, but with a disdain that hurt the man far more than anger. Thurston of Orchard Valley Woodruff cleared away the debris from the table, and flung it into one corner with some petulance which did not escape the notice of his visitors. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 The whole was enveloped in a thick covering of presumption, or rather petulance, and a violence of character so great as to render it most difficult for him to appreciate truth. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 Eric forgave the petulance because he could see that she was tired. The Education of Eric Lane Pale season, watcher in unvexed suspense, Still priestess of the patient middle day, Betwixt wild March's humored petulance And the warm wooing of green-kilted May. Treasure Valley It was only quite lately, however, that Feemy had begun to show signs of petulance and ill temper. The Macdermots of Ballycloran As usual, Audrey forgave her petulance and want of consideration for Mollie. Lover or Friend Impatience, fretfulness, irritation, peevishness, pettishness, petulance, and vexation express the slighter forms of anger. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions |
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