| 单词 | pompously |
| 例句 | There they distilled a homemade brandy that was used as a drink, to light the stove, to disinfect wounds, and to kill cockroaches; they pompously called it “vodka.” The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z "For the purpose of convenience,” he began pompously, "I have divided my talk tonight into thirty main headings and one hundred and seventeen sub-headings. I will commence with the first main heading...” Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z “Alright, I need to check you over,” I said pompously. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He had already told them pompously that he was only staying over Christmas because it was his duty as a prefect to support the teachers during this troubled time. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z “We are the selfless messengers of Christ—the only true God,” he proclaimed pompously, as he walked, with theatrical steps, between the tight rows of people, megaphone in hand. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z “All kinds of things,” I said, a trifle pompously. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z On my politely bidding him Good-morning, he said, pompously, “Seven times nine, boy?” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z “How much mercury would it take to reduce two gills of white sulfur?” he asked pompously, as if I’d already given the wrong answer. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Of course he had heard all the names the redbeard had just so pompously strung out. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z I was feeling nervous about writing seiously – perhaps pompously – about a show mostly watched by people much younger than I was, and wanted to demonstrate that I was just a fan like any other. Buffy the Vampire Slayer without Joss Whedon? That's been going on for years 2010-11-24T14:02:00Z In the spring, when the high season tapers off, you’re just as likely to see fashionistas from New York City throwing back cocktails at the pompously chic Sandy Lane Hotel as tea-sipping octogenarians. Eight Off-Season Getaways 2010-04-24T02:14:00Z He pompously tells the kids that he isn’t going to expel them, but that instead he is going to give them some words of wisdom, words which they will never forget. The Books I Loved in 2015 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Curiously enough, the passages in “Golden Gate” devoted to explicating the bridge’s symbolism and allure are its least persuasive: pretentious, clichéd, derivative and pompously theoretical. Books of The Times: The Building of a Symbol: How It Got There, and Why It?s Orange 2010-08-23T19:38:00Z As an unfunny master of ceremonies, Soslan Kulaev introduced each scene with pompously delivered French, spoken with a heavy Russian accent. Review: Three Ballets at City Center Honor Two Impresarios 2016-08-21T04:00:00Z When Davy irritates Denise by pompously saying, “I’m the face of the brand,” his statement is followed by this observation from a found note: “Pride the stench of mankind.” ‘Found,’ a Musical Based on Literary Detritus 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z But Google produced an infinity, or so it seemed, of images of ornate tombs in shadowy alcoves, armour and memorials, bare-boned death's-heads pompously crowned. The Emperor's Tomb by Joseph Roth – review 2013-01-25T20:00:01Z The characters may seem variously neurotic, narcissistic and pompously intellectual as they struggle to connect, get ahead or just get by. Philharmonic Shines in Live Unison With Films as It Kicks Off 175th Season 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z “I am outnumbered, but I will fight to the end,” he pompously wrote in a newspaper ad during his tumultuous congressional campaign after leaving the governor’s office. Rachel Dratch in ‘Tail! Spin!,’ a Political Comedy of Errors 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z "Writers are liars, my dear," Fry pompously tells Calliope after she reminds him that he agreed to free her at the end of his life. "The Sandman" retrofits an old story into a cautionary fable about opportunistic "male feminists" 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Is it, as Lorrie Moore has suggested rather pompously, "to alleviate the suffering of not writing"? Too much grief 2011-08-19T21:55:11Z In their joint statement, the four directors pompously invoke their “responsibility to meet the very real urgencies of the moment.” Perspective | In postponing Guston exhibition, the National Gallery and three other museums have made a terrible mistake 2020-09-27T04:00:00Z He speaks a little pompously at times, and understands less than he thinks he does. James Wood: Zia Haider Rahman’s Dazzling “In the Light of What We Know” 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z Jake helpfully — or pompously — informs Lucy when he’s quoting Oscar Wilde or David Foster Wallace. ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Review: Where to Begin? 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z On last Friday's Radio 4 Today programme, the historian Robert Service played his part to perfection, pompously advising the BBC to "get some sense of proportion". From Pussy Riot, a lesson in the power of punk 2012-08-19T18:30:00Z In one of the earliest videos, Miranda pompously demonstrates a series of incorrect singing tips with her eyebrows arched, her mouth twisted into a quivering operatic “O,” and her voice pitched deliciously off-key. “Miranda Sings” and the Exhausting Aspects of Having a Viral Persona 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z “I am far from being a vain man,” he pompously informs us. Review | My plan for fending off the holiday blues? Escaping into light fiction from another era. 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z Art and life come together, instead of being kept pompously separate. Gossip, love and tragedy: what every artist's catalogue needs 2010-08-09T13:23:00Z Vance, R-Ohio, for instance, pompously declared that he will block all DOJ appointments in retaliation unless the Department of Justice drops the criminal case against Trump. Why MAGA didn't riot at Trump's arrest: GOP leaders now wage the civil war inside the government 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Needless to say, Eliot’s later ruminations as a public intellectual, though sometimes pompously expressed, remain touchstones of traditional conservative thought. Review | T.S. Eliot may have been flawed, but a new book reminds of his greatness on the page 2022-01-05T05:00:00Z He justified the move by pompously declaring, "Minority rights on legislation are key to the Senate" and disingenuously appealing to tradition. McConnell's plan to derail Democrats' takeover — and nuke the economy — is already in full swing 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z “When it comes to racism, sexism, tolerance or social justice, I will not take lectures from the other side of the House,” she pompously proclaimed. Nikki Haley has gotten where she is by embracing oppression, not fighting it | Arwa Mahdawi 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z Fujimoto’s working process became unusually public with a solo exhibition at the Japan House Los Angeles in 2018, titled, somewhat pompously, “Futures of the Future.” The Architect Making Conceptual Art Out of Buildings 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z "Socialism destroys nations but, always remember, freedom unifies the soul," Trump intoned pompously. State of the Union: Trump trolls the libs and defiles his office; Pelosi upstages him 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z The sight of Trump’s welcome at Buckingham Palace may be a pomp-filled mark of acceptance of a pompously needy president. From New York to Buckingham Palace: for Trump meeting the Queen is everything | Richard Wolffe 2019-06-03T04:00:00Z I often say, pompously, that I work for the environment because I grew up in the most beautiful place on earth: the Oregon coast. My dream of a green Cascadia paradise goes up in smoke 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z It pompously marks an event that isn’t going to happen, and its price will rise sharply as a result. Opinion | Trump’s actions on North Korea have consequences. Here’s a list of them. 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z But the franchise continues to stay upright, intimating it will do better but pompously believing it can do no wrong. Perspective | The Redskins of Daniel Snyder and Bruce Allen exhibit the worst qualities of privilege 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z When Sir Isaac pompously started to explain how he discovered gravity, Hawking protested: "Not the apple story again." A brief history of Stephen Hawking's cameos 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z But with the ball in play against Butler, Ewing did not dramatically stamp his feet or pompously pump his fists like many of his more demonstrative peers. A Hoya Again, Patrick Ewing Learns Value of Knowing When to Pivot 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z This view was underlined by leading counsel for the prosecution, Mervyn Griffiths-Jones who pompously asked the assembled jurors "Is it a book that you would even wish your wife or your servants to read?" The QC, Lady Chatterley and nude Romans 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z Van Dyk, of Bainbridge Island, is a lobbyist who was the public face of the pompously named activist group “Citizens for More Important Things.” Calling baloney on all that: Our town naysayer was right all along about the stadium swindle 2017-09-13T04:00:00Z But although he implies pompously that he is involved with the market for malicious code, he never says explicitly that he sells any, nor are there any logs linking him to the banking trojan, Kronos. Black hat or white hat? Questions swirl around hero researcher's sudden arrest 2017-08-05T04:00:00Z The pompously titled A New Foundation for American Greatness is a rightwing wishlist of tax cuts for the rich and beatings for the poor. The only good news about Trump's budget? It's unlikely to pass 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Her recent work lampoons the pressure on artists to produce big-scale works to satisfy a trend, in galleries and museums, toward ever pompously larger exhibition spaces. Louise Lawler’s Beguiling Institutional Critique 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Every couple of weeks another article will be published railing against campus no-platforming or leftwingers policing language, and proclaiming, pompously, how vital it is that “we” should be free to offend. When the freedom to offend is a freedom to harm | Abi Wilkinson 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z A man so pompously proud as Trump losing an election to, of all people, Hillary Clinton, demands some fictional alibi to mask his wounded vanity. Officials Fight Donald Trump’s Claims of a Rigged Vote 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Thomas Hardy uses it in Far From the Madding Crowd to mean "proudly, haughtily, pompously," McPherson adds. Who, What, Why: Did Donald Trump use the word ‘bigly’? - BBC News 2016-09-27T04:00:00Z In essence, they agreed that the concoction of hybrid and trade wars was better for the motherland than its presence, to put it pompously, in the family of European nations. Putin Thrives on Russian Passivity 2015-04-11T04:00:00Z Unabashed, he still seizes every opportunity to pompously pontificate piffle on television. The Fed Knew the Economy Was a Disaster in 2009. Here’s What They Talked About Instead. 2015-03-04T05:00:00Z The dude behind @Horse_eBooks lounges pompously near the professor, hawking his evening art exhibition and the New Yorker write-up it recently received. We Smoked Salvia in the Himalayas With the Brits Behind @Vice_Is_Hip On that pre-invasion night, he was still fussing pompously and endlessly about the “scrip” currency that the allies intended to use in France, and which he regarded as “counterfeit” and somehow demeaning to his nation. De Gaulle's D Day Victory 2014-06-06T04:00:00Z They are long since back of course, not bringing order exactly, but presiding pompously over a reduced level of chaos. The unpredictability of revolution 2014-03-02T00:33:04Z "When I get to know you better Revie, I shall call you Don," Thompson pompously said. The forgotten story of … England under Joe Mercer 2012-10-11T11:18:54Z The big mistake James made, as even he and his supporters now concede, was announcing his move in a nationally televised special where he pompously announced he was "taking my talents to South Beach." With NBA title won, LeBron turns to London 2012-07-06T18:03:20Z Where commentators view an on-pitch fight and pompously declare "No one wants to see scenes like that", fans see the same thing and bellow their approval. Forget goalline technology – it's imperfection that makes football great 2012-05-25T12:30:01Z To their eyes the famous Mr. Bence was the natural chieftain of any assemblage, no matter how pompously anybody else talked. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z The mission so pompously heralded returned to France, and we can readily believe the statement of contemporary chroniclers that it had accomplished little or nothing. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z "We shall probably accept Mr. Harvey's invitation to dinner on your return," Sir Charles said, pompously. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z "Pretty much like Woodstay, and the Grove, and Mount Kelly, and the other places we go to," said Dill, pompously. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z "Well," he said pompously, "you wouldn't find better weather than this in Italy, would you?" Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z "Wait," said Collins pompously, as if the bank, as well as Mr. Prentice's room, belonged to him. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z The Lord Mayor of London ordered the Park and Tower guns to be fired at noon, in honor of a victory, which he pompously declared was "worth an illumination." The Second War with England, Vol. 2 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:38.213Z Sir Charles bowed very pompously, and muttered something under his breath about being delighted to meet them. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z He is charged," M. Flandre answered pompously, "with high treason against the nation, Monsieur. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z "Come, young man, did you hear me speak?" he said pompously. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z But Collins, ignoring the question, continued to talk pompously to the new arrivals. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Before the Mechanics' Institute the secretary, a superior person of Manchester views, was talking pompously to a little group. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z "I came to give you a welcome," said Lord Huntingford somewhat pompously. The Everlasting Arms 2012-03-22T02:00:37.327Z An indifferent artist, who thought himself an excellent painter, was talking pompously about decorating the ceiling of his drawing-room. Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories 2012-03-21T02:00:33.730Z "Do you hear?" he asked pompously, sticking his arms akimbo and looking round for sympathy. The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z "She would not have the audacity," he added more pompously, "after her behaviour." Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z I am here as Burgomaster, having on my mind the peace of the town; which at present is endangered--very greatly, endangered,' he repeated pompously. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z "Take that down!" the stranger cried loudly and pompously. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z "I will gird my old sword again, despite my many winters," Nara concluded pompously. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z You don't get a second-generation plumber bragging pompously about their father's superior way with lagging. Time for these boy-men to cut the apron strings 2012-02-12T00:07:10Z At length, "Yes, I think so," he said pompously. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z "The messages were of the friendliest," he repeated, and as the door was opened at that moment, assumed a judicial severity, and so marched pompously out. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z "Madam, do you know that you are a peeress of the realm?" he added pompously. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:26.330Z They want big game with real guns and elephant meat for supper,” he finished pompously. The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge Nora's Real Vacation 2012-01-20T03:00:14.427Z Sheriff enters pompously, the farmers and wives and servants flock after him. Martha or, The Fair at Richmond 2012-01-19T03:00:23.947Z But you are not wanted here," said the sexton, pompously; "there is not room. Recitations for the Social Circle 2012-01-17T03:00:22.643Z We hope so, we hope so," Sir Arthur answered pompously; "dear Ellen and I always try to infuse a wholesome spirit into all the little gaieties, and we feel keenly being absent this Christmas. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z The commissioners sat, pompously inanimate, waiting for it to begin. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z "The Killing" is a suspenseful crime drama set in Seattle that pompously broke all crime drama rules in its first season. Tarvaris Jackson's solid season doesn't erase Seahawks' need for franchise quarterback 2012-01-03T04:04:23Z Later on, they might affect reconciliation, and Temple might pompously announce to the world that the Brethren were reunited. Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z "It may be a hundred and fifty pounds," said Manasseh pompously. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z "I strongly deprecate the calling of children by fancy names," Sir Arthur answered pompously. Christina 2012-01-16T03:00:06.507Z Yet when the eye succeeds in detaching itself from this pompously evident bottle, it perceives that the artist has cared also for details less immediate, but of a finer eloquence. George Cruikshank 2011-12-18T03:00:20.137Z Take my word for it, fellows!" he declared, pompously, "you'd have to swing a sledge hammer and give more'n a little tap at that, to make any impression there, he's so extra tough. The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts: Under Canvas or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost 2011-12-15T03:00:13.703Z “What then would you suggest, sir?” she said, pompously. Wild Life in the Land of the Giants A Tale of Two Brothers 2011-12-12T03:00:34.923Z "Have I the honour of addressing Captain Henry?" asked the little man pompously. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z The Major had been delivering himself in his most pompously official manner. Amusement Only 2011-12-04T03:00:06.637Z “It has always been an attribute of our family,” he observed pompously. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z I'm afraid, sir," answered the vicar, pompously, "I can't abet you in your design, or lend it my countenance. The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant 2011-11-27T03:00:11.777Z "At my suggestion they made a careful examination into the private lives of all employees of the post-office, including myself," Rogers answered, a bit pompously. On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents 2011-11-26T03:00:14.947Z I consider that the "gastronomic art," as it is pompously called, is ninety-nine per cent plain rubbish. The Book of Life 2011-11-25T03:00:13.343Z Some of them appeared to be quite uneducated; others would blend ignorance with conceit; still others were ungallant and ungracious, and not seldom pompously boastful of their wealth. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z William arrived at Morningside as a result of Mrs Morgan’s letter, a pompously irate and blustering William, whose anger roused Prudence to a show of defiance, but otherwise left her unmoved. Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z The boat, pompously named "a packet-boat," attempted the passage twice a week, but did not always effect it. The Anglo-French Entente in the Seventeenth Century 2011-11-04T02:00:24.773Z Does he not consider them as farsighted and energetic as the others he has pompously mentioned with such childish illusion. England, Canada and the Great War 2011-10-20T02:00:21.577Z In his second Crisis, dated January 13, 1777, he says to Lord Howe: "'The United States of America' will sound as pompously in the world or in history as 'the kingdom of Great Britain.'" The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z One seeking the vote of Lincoln, pompously supported him. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z The manager again comes pompously forward and summons another pair. Wrestling and Wrestlers: Biographical Sketches of Celebrated Athletes of the Northern Ring; to Which is Added Notes on Bull and Badger Baiting 2011-09-30T02:00:19.420Z Madam," he began pompously, slapping his hand upon his chest, "the husband is the head of the family—he really isn't," he added in an audible aside, "but we'll assume it for the present. The Cassowary What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains 2011-09-24T02:00:16.927Z Two and two do make four with us as well as elsewhere, but more pompously, it would seem. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z Now, then, gentlemen," the auctioneer announced pompously, "the four parcels will be sold separately. Object: matrimony 2011-09-10T02:00:27.977Z Mr. Dombey pompously consented to have the children of the poor educated, because “it is necessary that the inferior classes should continue to be taught to know their position.” Dickens As an Educator 2011-09-02T02:00:22.320Z When I was in Ireland,” she pompously announced, “I saw——” Came the welcome interruption for which she had been waiting. Marjorie Dean College Junior 2011-08-27T02:00:22.827Z On the contrary he stuck out his chest pompously, twirled the wheel in an important way and did his best to look like a master mariner. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z "You have a favour to ask of me?" he began pompously. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “And I am Captain Graves of the English navy,” responded that officer pompously. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z The old negro coachman pompously strode down the porch, beckoning to the girls to follow. Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie Great Times in the Land of Cotton 2011-07-17T02:00:32.150Z I recollect how pompously the Squire talked on this occasion. The Puddleford Papers, Or Humors of the West 2011-07-12T02:00:33.027Z Andy bowed, placed his hat pompously on the table, pulled down his red vest with a jerk and seated himself deliberately. The Sins of the Father A Romance of the South 2011-07-10T02:00:23.033Z The Greens were most flattering in their attention as he pompously recounted his tales. Tripping with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:21.613Z “Your action does you great credit, young man,” said Fullerton, pompously; “and I am glad to congratulate my fellow-townsman, Michael Ross, on the possession of such a son.” Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family 2011-07-08T02:00:20.557Z The expectation of the whole assemblage was now turned towards the exhibition of art, which had been so pompously announced. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z "So long as I'm your foreman nobody's goin' to get away with your stock without a fight," Hepburn went on pompously, well satisfied with the impression he had made. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z "If it has been received it has not up to the present been communicated to me," replied the chief magistrate pompously. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z The chief of the County school commissioners, the guest of honor, rose pompously and made his way to the front after being ceremoniously introduced by Elijah Butts. The Camp Fire Girls on the Open Road or, Glorify Work 2011-06-23T02:00:25.403Z With the same effect of pompously pulling themselves together with which they had passed the front of the hotel, they all repassed it now. The Disturbing Charm 2011-06-17T02:00:21.077Z "If one knows how to shoot, it isn't," spoke up Stacy pompously. The Pony Rider Boys in the Alkali or, Finding a Key to the Desert Maze 2011-06-15T02:00:19.437Z “You did well to come to me,” he said pompously, as soon as she had stated her errand. The Best Policy 2011-06-13T02:00:32.860Z "I have let the farm to him," the squire replied pompously, "and, as I have before intimated, he will take possession at Michaelmas." The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z Finally, Chester Kent himself appeared, accompanied by Sedgwick and a third man, unknown to the clerk, pompously arrayed in frock coat and silk hat, and characterized by a painfully twitching chin. The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z Finally, a certain number of those mayors and adjuncts who had not capitulated till the eleventh hour, like Floquet, Corbon, Bonvalet, &c., pompously got up the Republican Union League for the Rights of Paris. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z "Oh, Martine, how absurd you are; I never heard you talk so pompously before." Amy in Acadia A Story for Girls 2011-04-29T02:00:08.307Z “I know exactly where I want to go,” said Grant pompously. The Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old House 2011-04-27T02:00:27.420Z It is very difficult, of course, in our position," he said pompously, "to do justice to the many demands which are made on our influence and patronage. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z I have some influence with the department,” he added, pompously, looking about on the crowd of curiosity seekers who had gathered in the store. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z "I, sir, am McNab of McNab, and this township and all that is in it belongs to me," exclaimed the Chief pompously. The Last Laird of MacNab An Episode in the Settlement of MacNab Township, Upper Canada 2011-04-14T02:00:54.620Z It has been suggested that the Marquise founded her salon, or, less pompously, began to gather congenial friends about her, in 1613. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z “Mr. Huntington belongs to one of our old aristocratic families, here, Miss Parsons,” the principal began pompously. Peggy Parsons at Prep School 2011-04-01T02:00:43.170Z "I have a few lines from Sir Gervais here, Mademoiselle," said he, pompously, for the invitation to Dalradem was still fresh in his mind. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z I could see that the decision was a terrible and an unexpected blow to the Arab gentlemen, but they bowed politely to their master, asked permission to retire, and pompously sailed from the room. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z "Very well; but you missed that last chord once," Strachinsky said, pompously. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z And what social welfare projects the regime did undertake, such as a medical center with the pompously literal name "One Thousand Two Hundred Bed Hospital" became white elephants. Libya's Rebel City: How Gaddafi Allowed Benghazi to Rot 2011-03-03T07:55:00Z "I can understand you, sir," said the Judge, pompously. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z "I have that honor, sir," said Magennis, pompously; "and now, sir, how soon can it come off?" The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z He tried to rehearse it mentally now, so that he might not shame her; he paced pompously and stiffly, with beautiful Schnapsie on his arm, a glory of white veil. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z "When a man acts conscientiously and with the best intentions, he should not be reproached, even although his efforts result in failure," he said, pompously. Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z "No trouble!—no trouble at all!" pompously declared that gentleman. A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z "Something shall be done for you, sir," said the Judge, pompously. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. 2011-02-18T03:00:17.957Z It's all very well," said the inspector, pompously, "to bring in that verdict. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z Oily pools stood here and there; the pavement, bespattered with mud, was covered all over with dirty rags, greasy papers, vegetable peelings, and, overtopping all the rest, what Antoinette pompously called "human dejections." Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z "Very well, then, make me up one," said I, pompously. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II 2011-01-03T03:01:05.750Z He flung the reins of his horse to a groom and replied, with a smile: "At least that is what they call it, a little pompously, at Bougival." The Three Eyes 2010-12-20T17:11:46.430Z Working outside of Fifa at the time, both nations were technically ineligible to enter, though constant invites were proffered – and pompously rebuffed. The Joy of Six: Things we miss about the World Cup 2010-05-21T09:45:00Z The poor things were unnamed when they arrived, but their aspect–the one dark and sinuous, the other pompously golden–betrayed their identity. The Idyl of Twin Fires In the country these modest hills are pompously called "the mountains." Six Women and the Invasion 2011-01-18T03:00:13.193Z “Yes,” said Mr Elbraham, strutting pompously up and down the room. A Double Knot “But I will talk her round,” said Lord Barmouth, rather pompously, to the infinite risk of sending his son once more off into convulsions. Lady Maude's Mania It was called a fort, and pompously named Fort George, but, as a matter of fact, it was used as, and was little better than, a cattle-pen. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical This is what is rather pompously called original research. Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History Let us see if he had been "a just man," as was pompously stated in his epitaph. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 "These letters are for you, sir," he explained pompously. Sinister Street, vol. 2 "I never heard of such an outrageous proceeding," shouted Arnold Lawrence, pompously. A Star for a Night A Story of Stage Life Her funeral was pompously celebrated by the Catholic priests and she was buried in consecrated ground in the basilica of St. Germain-des-Pres at Paris. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter “I’ve looked it over and if there had been anything wrong it couldn’t have escaped my notice,” he observed rather pompously. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship "They have the charge of all the despatches to the various embassies and legations in every part of the world," said Sir Arthur, pompously. Tony Butler "No doubt, he feels the attention," said Mr. Archer pompously. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck "Maybe I'm imposin' too much of personal details on the house," added he, pompously. The Fortunes Of Glencore "It was merely that your mind might be fully satisfied, Mr. Milbanke——" he said a trifle pompously. The Gambler A Novel "As a gentleman, I abstain from pressing for the lady's name, though doubtless it can be guessed by many in this assemblage," proceeded Lowch pompously. A Traitor's Wooing The dark cypresses sway their slender tops pompously and pour out their resinous breath. Sulamith: A Romance of Antiquity "I have practiced running in a gymnasium," said Miles pompously. Wait and Hope A Plucky Boy's Luck Allington said pompously that they were sure of him; so I just said, "Ask him if they would like our sending a Consular Agent to Cracow?" The Fortunes Of Glencore "I'd like to see anybody raise a hand to me," said the boy pompously, reaching down and plucking a blade of grass which he bit into nonchalantly. Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins "I can assure you," he said very pompously, "that you shall not be disturbed again for at least a year." The Story of a Red Deer "Madam, there has been some mistake; surely you can see that——" he began pompously. The Loves of Ambrose In a short time a gentleman in an overcoat came in very pompously; the door-keeper made a reverent bow before him, and opened the screen of the presidential chamber. Maximina Taking the floor, he began pompously: "Miss Paula, your uncle wants you to—— It is his earnest desire that bygones—bygones—and that the past be forgotten." John Marsh's Millions The latter secretly chuckled, and thought to himself, "You talk so loudly and so pompously that I feel sure you are in want of money!" Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. II. Canst thou not draw a deeper scene?—and show The mighty Potentate, to whom belong These rich regalia pompously display’d To kindle that high hope? Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes "We know none here, sir," said the old man pompously, while loungers in the ante-room smiled their enjoyment of the scene. Thirty "No more on that head, ma'am," said the little Major, bowing pompously. Jack Hinton The Guardsman "This, gentlemen," he said pompously, "is the daily report—a very minute observation." John Marsh's Millions The pompously named 'Treatise on Metaphysics,' 1734, is very much the same in substance if not in form. A Short History of French Literature Stalking pompously down the path leading from his own residence, Mr Julius Workman scarcely deigned to acknowledge the polite salute which two of the lads gave him. A Gallant Grenadier A Tale of the Crimean War “If that was what you intended to say, Matilda—er-rum—it would have been most indecent before those children,” said Sir Hampton, pompously. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One "The troops will move past in marching order," replied Sir Charles, pompously: "will your Grace receive the salute at this point?" Jack Hinton The Guardsman “I’m thinking of what is for the best, Hazel, under the circumstances,” said Mrs Thorne pompously. The New Mistress A Tale Would not this entertainment so pompously announced end in humiliation? Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine “I usually transact business at my office,” said Mr. Bubble pompously; “nevertheless, you may come inside.” Young Wallingford “But, my dear,” began Sir Hampton, pompously, “with people in our position—” The door opened and Edward appeared. Thereby Hangs a Tale Volume One “Not at home, sir,” repeated the butler, pompously. Blind Policy "It is not from any disparagement of your hospitality, sir," said Ogden, somewhat pompously, "that I am forced to recall you to my first question." One Of Them "We know it by analogy," said the chairman pompously. The Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the Unseen “Little matter of business,” protested Mr. Gilman pompously, glancing apprehensively at the second-story window, where a shade was already drawn aside. Young Wallingford If they were, sir," said he, pompously, "at the word 'Marsac' they would open. That Boy Of Norcott's Thence arose labor legislation, or as it has been pompously called social legislation. Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History "Call your philosophy to your aid, and be anxious for nothing," said O'Shea, pompously. One Of Them "You've been found in a forbidden area in a military zone," returned the special constable pompously. The Head Girl at the Gables "It was evidently either an effort to task his strength, or an occasion which called for more exertion than he felt equal to," said Temple, pompously. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly I delivered my speech as pompously as it was briefed to me; and although I was listened to in silence, and respectfully, it was plain my words carried little or no conviction with them. Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune "Ahem!" remarked Hank, almost as pompously as had the bank messenger. Dick Hamilton's Fortune The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son "I regret, sir," began Hankes, pompously, "that I have not the honor—" "Yes, yes; you have the honor," broke in Grog. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "I hold here a letter from Mr. Hankes," said his Lordship, pompously, and in a tone that was meant to recall Mr. Driscoll from the personal narrative he had entered upon with such evident self-satisfaction. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "I declare, Mr. Cutbill, as long as the gentleman continues my guest, I 'd rather avoid than invite any discussion of his antecedents," said Bramleigh, pompously. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly "There must be some mistake," replied the butler pompously, taking the document. Adventures of Bindle "You're McCarthy, the fellow my niece, Miss Baldwin, introduced me to, aren't you?" he asked pompously, pretending to be uncertain of the identity. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant He liked to live pompously, and fare luxuriously,—he made it his business to cut off every expense that did not affect his own comfort, or dignity. Leonore Stubbs "He serves our purpose!" pompously spoke a country gentleman, who really, in the sentiment, represented a class. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "As to Prussia," said Bubbleton, pompously—"as to Prussia—" "Well, what of Prussia, General?" Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II "I am a sower of the seed," said Mr. Gupperduck pompously and with evident self-satisfaction. Adventures of Bindle "Naturally we all want to win," said Baldwin pompously. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "Mr. Baronet," he began pompously enough, "I must see you on a very grave matter, very grave indeed." The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas "A very remarkable young woman,—a singularly gifted person indeed," said the old Lord, pompously. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day I delivered my speech as pompously as it was briefed to me; and, although I was listened to in silence, and respectfully, it was plain my words carried little or no conviction with them. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 “But, mind you, lad; never again offer that which is not your own, for there you are twice cursed,” he discoursed pompously. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time "Here he comes now," said Edwards in a low tone as Baldwin came pompously into the barroom in search of them. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "That is most gratifying! most gratifying!" he said pompously. The Deaves Affair Our views," continued Clowes, pompously, "were either a peace or a march to St. Petersburg. Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day His iron-gray hair was brushed somewhat pompously backward over his forehead, and his whole effect was that of a gentleman of the generation which wore bell-crowned hats and carried enormous canes with tassels. Stories by American Authors, Volume 9 “Marry, by main force, thou jack-pudding; how else?” demanded Swallow, pompously. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time "Ah, here we are," said Baldwin pompously, as he discovered them. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant In the library young Deaves flung himself back in his chair, and placing the tips of his fingers together said pompously: "Now, my man, I advise you to tell the truth." The Deaves Affair The Edinburgh reviewer of the Scotsman pompously declared that such a book could do no good. German Problems and Personalities Michael Petroff laid his hand pompously but protectingly on his friend's shoulder. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature “Is this a proper place for a lady to visit?” pompously inquired the Duchess. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time Baldwin entered the room pompously, and walked toward the Bears' manager with his pudgy hand extended. Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant "Why, that would be a very suitable arrangement," his son said pompously. The Deaves Affair It was not yet the time for them to announce pompously their radical theories as new and true. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 “Well, when I get down to business we’ll soon solve the riddle,” said George pompously. The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave The little professor of Comparative Literature stepped forward and stood pompously before Magee. Seven Keys to Baldpate On such occasions the males gobble vociferously, strutting about pompously as if to animate their companions. Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 5 November 1897 We boys would pompously answer lions, puffing ourselves out bravely and pretending we didn't care, but I remembered one little girl who aroused our contemptuous laughter by answering "goldfish." Wings of the Wind This honey now"—as the first canto ceased, The great young Bacon pompously began— "Which Pliny calleth, as it were, the swette Of heaven, or spettle of the stars, is found In Muscovy. Collected Poems Volume Two “I’m the owner of that property,” went on Bunker pompously. Silver and Gold A Story of Luck and Love in a Western Mining Camp Mr. Max rose pompously and pointed a yellow finger at the Hermit of Baldpate Mountain. Seven Keys to Baldpate What is the point? said the Sub-Prefect, who was flushing all over, and shooing the cheeky animal away, he resumed even more pompously: —Gentlemen and constituents…. Letters from my Windmill At last his turn came, and the master pompously announced the fact. Émile or, Concerning Education; Extracts "Is your aunt at home, young man?" he asked pompously. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success Two big tribal houses, each considerably larger than the one of Suba, rose pompously in a wide cleared space beside the stream. The Pathless Trail “I bring a message from Padre Diego,” he announced pompously, after the exchange of courtesies. Carmen Ariza —Gentlemen and constituents…. once again resumed the Sub-Prefect even more pompously. Letters from my Windmill They know a lot, but what dribbles out of them is very commonplace when it is not pompously silly. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) Here on these sands the giant, Goliath, strode out pompously to be slain by a stun from a sling sent by David when he wuz a shepherd boy. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife They criticize the vast appropriations for the navy and declare that America is starving her poor that she may more pompously parade the seas. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Some moments later he heard a loud tattoo, and soon the Alcalde of the village appeared, marching pompously through the streets, preceded by his tall, black secretary, who was beating lustily upon a small drum. Carmen Ariza "Leave that to us," said Tubby, rather pompously; "and we'll land on our feet all right, just as a cat does if you drop it out of the second-story window." The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields She made the most grotesque mistakes in science, while pompously setting right in their own province such colossal authorities as Darwin and Haeckel. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) He pompously reclined himself on the cushions, and assembling his courtly retinue, commenced his harangue respecting the plans necessary to be adopted under existing circumstances. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The message was taken back, but Mr. Smith answered pompously that it was the business of United States officer to fight, not to surrender. Raiding with Morgan “I assume,” he continued somewhat pompously after a few moments’ figuring, “that you wish to retain me, and that I am to take my compensation in stock?” Carmen Ariza "Dorothy," said Mr. Bryan, pompously, "allow me to present to you my young friend, Mr. Kendal." Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover We had scarcely entered these consecrated grounds, when General Winder's assistant adjutant-general pompously rode up to the head of our column, and inquired, "What regiment?" Three Years in the Federal Cavalry More from habit than anything else they had waited that next night for him to come and clear his throat pompously and open the evening’s activities. Once to Every Man And he pompously walked back to his office as important as a toad in a lonely puddle. Traffic in Souls A Novel of Crime and Its Cure “In the name of the Government at Bogotá!” he cried pompously, tapping the doors with his light cane. Carmen Ariza The world presently shall see the pompously advertised grand offensive broken by the iron will of our people in arms.... The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Mallowe entered pompously and then paused, glancing rather uncertainly from the detective to Morrow. The Crevice What, then, is the good of speaking so pompously, if one does not speak consistently? The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero The warlike and revolutionary pronunciamentos, thus pompously made, could not fail to arouse the enthusiasm of the multitude, whose excitement was already so great. Pius IX. And His Time And as justification for his self-imposed celibacy he pompously quoted Kant: “I am a bachelor, and I could not cease to be a bachelor without a disturbance that would be intolerable to me.” Carmen Ariza Then the chairman called for nominations and Colonel Chenault was pompously nominated by Colonel Shackelford, who closed his remarks by moving that nominations close and the Colonel be unanimously declared the nominee. Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight "This Winnebago brave is the son of my sister," said the Prophet pompously in Sauk. Shaman “Yes, but we won’t go up to the Boss Tweed tonight,” replied the young detective, somewhat pompously. The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street "Withdrawing yourself from the hands of your lawful schoolmistress and present guardian," replied the inspector pompously. The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life The heavy marble pillars of the shrine were carved with a stiff ornament of vine-leaves and grape-clusters, and the canopy rose pompously to the roof, with its cognisances and devices. Beside Still Waters But, no—Master Monceux pompously gave over the Arab horse with its saddle, and the purse of gold to the victorious beggar; and then turned to leave the sports. Robin Hood He spoke somewhat pompously for a youth no more than fifteen years of age. Young Alaskans in the Far North “Well, I hain’t got no learnin’,” replied Tom, somewhat pompously, as if to prove by himself that Bob’s statement was untrue. The Boy Broker Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street Boys, in the name of the law, I call on you to halt,” declared the constable, pompously. Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall "Come in, come in, Britten," he cried pompously, when I appeared. The Man Who Drove the Car Monceux had pompously administered to the man's simple wants with his own hands. Robin Hood I was pompously met with the assertion, "You are not an American citizen; hence not entitled to vote." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III “We are doing very nicely,” said Harvey, rather pompously, adding in a loud voice of 112 authority:—“Tell that fellow to hustle my luncheon along, will you?” What's-His-Name “I am the head of the family: they will be pleased to remember that,” he repeated pompously. Not Like Other Girls “However, I must look into the matter,” the father continued somewhat pompously. The Comings of Cousin Ann When he descended from the sick room he pompously announced that it was only an ordinary cold, which would quickly disappear before the remedies which he had left. The Love Story of Abner Stone But still more pompously, he again declared, "It is no such thing, the laws of congress don't extend over Washington territory." History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III "We wish to ask you," began Sir Joseph pompously. Too Old for Dolls A Novel On Sunday morning Colonel Middleton marched up the aisle rather more pompously than usual, and there followed him a tall, very solemn-faced young man, with serious eyes that reminded them of Elizabeth. Not Like Other Girls “Mark him off, lieutenant,” said the mayor, pompously; “he’s our little hunchback.” The Maids of Paradise This was called the king's largess; and the largess was pompously proclaimed by heralds before the money was thrown. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History "Well, I must say you have been exceedingly thoughtful," said the Councillor, pompously, "and I feel sincerely grateful to you; but now, will you kindly explain to me the cause of this severe disturbance?" Soap-Bubble Stories For Children "I don't suppose there's much money, is there, in this trip to China?" he asked pompously. Too Old for Dolls A Novel The "white male citizen" who so pompously parades himself in all our Codes and Constitutions, does not recognize women and negroes as his equals; therefore, his judgment in their case amounts to nothing. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II And you, madame,” he added, pompously, “see that you give us no trouble and stay in this room until you have permission to leave.” The Maids of Paradise They go barefoot, and strut, rather than walk, without bending the knee, with chest and stomach pompously projected. In Eastern Seas Or, the Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 He read pompously, quite indifferent to the emotion of his children, proud that they were to be prominent figures in a splendid gathering. The Art of Disappearing “You shall be informed when things take a definite shape,” he said, pompously. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 It was all worded very pompously, and vaguely, in a deprecating tone, which left it open for the reader to conclude that The Times supported the generally accepted hoax theory. The Message The latter came swaggering into the room with a would-be majestic air, and solemnly and pompously enquired: "Now then, what's all this about?" Fantômas Besides all this, Mr Snapley was a miserable monopolizer of pompously advanced nothings. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 361, November, 1845. I was pompously shown to the front car, which very much resembled a tremendous cartridge—as did all of the other segments of this great glow-worm. The Undersea Tube He was prattling pompously of the sunshine in the past, when a sudden heavy shower of hail, falling rather defiantly in spite of his hints, made him lose his temper. The Twelfth Hour “The paper which you are about to sign, 241 Miss Grey,” he began pompously, “is——” But Ellen cut short his peroration. The Wall Between And, like a good landowner, he looked after his soul and did good works pompously, never simply. The House with the Mezzanine and Other Stories All the parties herein named were persons of the very lowest class; and the titles thus pompously bestowed upon themselves, rendered the whole affair exquisitely ridiculous. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life He was earnest in his congratulations, but his manner was so stilted that they looked at each other with an amused smile, as he stalked pompously away. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour Sometimes Sir James would confide in his secretary, and become after dinner—he drank port—pompously communicative on the subject of the alliances his daughter might contract—if she would. The Twelfth Hour After a rather long pause she read aloud, a little pompously and with careful elocution: “‘Doing fairly well in dictation, and becoming more accurate; in Latin moderate, scarcely up to the level of the form. Bird of Paradise The Masters are first—a little pompously, as befits their pretensions,—presented to us. The Wagnerian Romances "Oh, that is nonsense, utter nonsense," Wallace exclaimed pompously. The Rider of Waroona "If I catch you here again," said the Griffin pompously, "I will run you in; no loafing here!" The Tale of Lal A Fantasy "You offered a reward of five hundred dollars for the recovery of the papers taken from your safe, Mr. Checkynshaw," Fitz began, pompously. Make or Break or, The Rich Man's Daughter He ostentatiously flapped a wad of copy-paper in his left hand, and shook a spatter of ink-drops from a fountain-pen as he interviewed the Greek professor, who could be seen answering pompously. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life “There are—ahem!—some things best left unsaid,” observed her father, pompously. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City “Mr. Johnson,” he pompously directed, “you will please attend to this little matter as soon as possible.” The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man You see, my dear young lady," the Professor said, pompously, "his is the worst form of insanity; the very worst. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter “I don’t know exactly what you mean to imply by that, young man,” said the Baron, coming out from behind the hogshead and puffing somewhat pompously. The Dragon of Wantley His Tale "Are you not afraid to make such a charge as that, young man?" the Squire pompously asked. The Unknown Wrestler When he came back and saw a plaster bust of Shakespeare over the proscenium arch, he waved his cane pompously and exclaimed: 'Take her down! In Our Town In the meantime, the Consolidated Illuminating and Power Company went pompously on. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man A very fat woman, puffing angrily, face highly colored, clothing shimmering with artificial gems, waddled pompously out of the door through which the frantic French doctor had so recently vanished. The Cosmic Express "You may have heard, First Lieutenant," he began, very pompously, "that I am a very observant man, and that I notice everything that goes on board my ship?" Stand By! Naval Sketches and Stories "There's no fear of that," he assured her pompously. The House with the Green Shutters “Let me explain,” interrupted Dray, pushing Jack from his place, and taking the stand pompously. The Motor Girls on Crystal Bay or, The Secret of the Red Oar We’re beginning with a capital of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars,” and rather pompously he spread the check upon the desk. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man “Now go, young woman,” the man said pompously. Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence The Queer Old Man of the Thousand Islands He has pompously formulated a gospel of wealth. American Sketches 1908 The superior of the two shook hands pompously with Jarvis, whose left hand was still in his pocket. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play "There's a sixpence for you, my lad," he said pompously. More Cargoes 1897 Reda was beautifully installed in her own room, and pompously accepting the ministrations of Katie Bergen, when the girls found her at the studio. The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening When Tecumseh was asked to take a chair he replied pompously: "The sun is my father; the earth is my mother; on her bosom I will repose," and seated himself on the ground. Four American Indians King Philip, Pontiac, Tecumseh, Osceola Todd, and Sanford Hunt whom Una watched and liked, and of whom she thought when the school authorities pompously invited them all to a dance early in November. The Job An American Novel But at this moment a voice behind him cried pompously. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World "Well, Mr. Stanton," asked the major, pompously, "have you decided to accept my offer for the house?" Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune "It is the law of the community!" said the magistrate, pompously. Drolls From Shadowland "To begin with," I said pompously, "you are an awful example of a bad education." A Dominie in Doubt "I can but make one more sacrifice for you, Charlotte," he said, pompously. Jack 1877 An officer, apart from his men, strutted pompously up and down the yard. A Voyage with Captain Dynamite "I quote from the columns of our staid contemporary, the New York Monitor, Churchill's sheet, the representative of solid, quiet, and cultured worth," said Hobart, pompously. The Candidate A Political Romance Even so," he said pompously, "even if what you say of Moran should prove true, it does not follow that I know it, or am a party to it. Hidden Gold "Alexis, I am proud of you——" began Prince Michael pompously; but a sigh that was blended with a groan came again from his wife, and Princess Delgrado drooped in a faint. A Son of the Immortals A reply came on the morrow, couched in pompously ungrammatical terms, which sufficiently refute the rumour that it was composed by that polished talker, Loughborough. William Pitt and the Great War Fine sentences, pompously framed, slowly formed in her mind such as: "This outrage will not go unpunished, comma, and you will suffer for this, comma, Dr. van Heerden, full stop." The Green Rust "A very regrettable occurrence," said Captain W———, pompously, to the chaplain when the boats returned from the search. The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 "I suppose our proxies run to the clerk of the corporation, as usual, with full power of substitution, clerk to follow instructions," said Mr. Fogg, a bit pompously, using his complete knowledge of corporation routine. Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 Footnote 15: The succours, so pompously announced by the royalist emissaries, amounted only to 2400 muskets, and a few barrels of gunpowder. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II They thought he was in a dream when he pompously required them not to war upon each other, or permit the English to come among them. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Once a Cockney manufacturer was taking part in a school examination and asked a boy pompously—"W'at's the capital of 'Olland?" Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk The logic could hardly get worse, but the secretary got more pompously self-asserting, and the scholarly poet’s temper more and more venomous. Romola There was a clock somewhere in the dwelling that ticked pompously and monotonously, and no other sound. Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories I believe you have saved my daughter’s character, and my dear,’ added he, very pompously, ‘we must do something for the young people.’ Valerie Travis glanced around the circle of the four or five who were left and said pompously: “Come up, gentlemen, and have something at my expense.” The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to H�l�ne, as he greeted her with outstretched hand. The Music Master Novelized from the Play Their surgeons in grey pompously paraded the streets. Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac Broad escutcheons, decked out in glowing colors pompously set forth the heraldic honors of the departed. Rookwood “Not one half a farthing,” replied Mr Stanhope, pompously. Valerie The Declaratory Act pompously asserted the unimpeachable prerogative of British Majesty to make what laws it pleased for the colonies. A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume III Sir William agreed to the conditions, but declined signing the articles, pompously intimating that the "word of a general was a better security than any document whatever." Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses The rest of the reviews, as far as I could see, pitied and berated us pompously. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Within two hours workmen were busily cleaning up the wreckage in Mike the Angel’s apartment, and the round, plump figure of Larry Beasley was walking around pompously while his artistic but businesslike brain made estimates. Unwise Child There is nothing the matter with me save that I am a 'guest of the State,' as they pompously call it, and I cannot safely work the mining property. How Janice Day Won "Justin and me was always the best of friends," said Joel, puffing out his thin chest pompously, as if he felt himself vicariously honored by Mr. Ware's tendency to exclusiveness. Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale A feeble, and fussy, and finicking little proctor, who happened to be on the bank, was pompously endeavouring to assert his dignity, and make himself attended to. Julian Home "She 'ain' possessed no reply to dat indictment," he said, pompously. P'laski's Tunament 1891 The Gobernadorcillo was supported by what was pompously termed a “ministry,” composed of two lieutenants of the town, lieutenants of the wards, the chiefs of police, of plantations, and of live-stock. The Philippine Islands "Nevertheless, sir, nothing can weigh with me against the rules of my profession," pompously replied the Notary. The False Chevalier or, The Lifeguard of Marie Antoinette “I didn’t,” answered the sheriff, with a provoking smile, for he was finding great pleasure in quizzing this pompously arbitrary young man. Cab and Caboose The Story of a Railroad Boy He squared his elbows, shoved up his sleeves, puffed out his fat cheeks, moistened his lips, and began pompously:— "Gentlemen—" "You've hit it; that's us," said some of the crowd in applause. The Arena Volume 4, No. 22, September, 1891 On the one hand, there was little that was pompously and unmistakably public in the publications; on the other hand, there was very little that was private in the private letters. Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens Here Michael Patrick O'Brien hastily fits Jack's description of Oswald to that dazed old man, whom he pompously arrests and valiantly escorts toward "Old Slip" police station. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 Rixa pompously blew out his cheeks and put back his shoulders in a way he had to convince himself he was not getting old and round-backed. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure "I am coming over, and I demand the cannon," went on the Mexican leader, pompously. For the Liberty of Texas Before the green tent strutted a sentry as pompously as if he were on duty before the Kommandant’s bungalow. Witch-Doctors "He air her uncle," added Ezra pompously; "he air here to help her pappy out of his scrape." Tess of the Storm Country "And shall we call Master Standish General, or how shall we mark his new dignity?" asked Hopkins a little pompously. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims "There's sixpence for you, my lad," he said pompously. Sea Urchins He wore his honours—as he did a cross won, no one quite knew how, during a brief service in the Peninsula—neither pompously nor boastingly, but with the mild indifference of conscious desert. Agatha's Husband A Novel “Very good,” replied Sir Hercules; “I can see to that; and with my interest at the Trinity Board, the thing is done, sir;” and Sir Hercules walked pompously about the room. Poor Jack "Then do as I tell you, at once!" the General ordered pompously. The Tale of Daddy Longlegs Tuck-Me-In Tales “Thinking about me, eh!” said Sir James, rather pompously. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel "Mrs. Nelson, do you know that that boy is going to get both himself and you into a good deal of trouble?" went on the great man, pompously. The Young Bridge-Tender or, Ralph Nelson's Upward Struggle “I don’t know about them,” said Fitz, rather pompously, “but I know our old Tonans would send you to the bottom with her first shot.” Fitz the Filibuster “I dare say I could find a few more adjectives to illustrate your character, sir,” said the doctor rather pompously; “but I think that will do.” Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer “Is—is that your name, sir,” said the lieutenant pompously, “or are you trying to get a laugh at my expense?” Cutlass and Cudgel You are going to live with us, and you are my adopted son,” said the doctor rather pompously, while Helen sighed. Quicksilver The Boy With No Skid To His Wheel "I am glad you recognize the fact that I counseled you for your good," said the Squire pompously. Five Hundred Dollars or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret Could their colonel but suspect his proximity at that moment, and what is passing through his mind, he would sit with little confidence in his saddle, bearing himself less pompously. The Lone Ranche "Well, well, well, Miss Margaret, you have got home at last!" he said, pompously and condescendingly, and then he looked into the eyes of her companion as if demanding an explanation of his presence there. A Voice in the Wilderness “Yes, peace, most worthy lady,” said Burgher Jans pompously in his ordinary bland voice; adding immediately afterwards for Lorischen’s especial benefit—“and I was the first to tell you of it, after all.” Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes “We should not seek to understand the mysteries of the oracles of God,” said the curate pompously. She and I, Volume 1 “So you have come back,” said that individual pompously. A Dog with a Bad Name Authoritarian," Shatrak said, then mimicked pompously: "'Everybody is commanded to remain calm; the Mastership is taking action. A Slave is a Slave The Colonel, who had no baggage, marched out pompously, with his hands in his pockets, to look for the hôtel de Nantes. The Man With The Broken Ear He squared his elbows, shoved up his sleeves, puffed out his fat cheeks, moistened his lips, and began pompously: "Gentlemen"—— "You've hit it; that's us," said some of the crowd in applause. Prairie Folks "Never mind the old woman now," he began pompously. The Secret of the Storm Country As a successful exponent of the dramatic art," began Anne pompously, "I——" "Miss Pierson! Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College Hippy told her, adding that he had been a flying ace in the world war, which announcement he made pompously. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods "Where are you going, and what ship do you belong to?" he asked pompously. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War But before they were admitted to the Rest Camp they were brought one by one into the presence of a British officer, who pompously read their sentence to them. The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service "About a matter that may make him a lot of money," the man explained, pompously. The Secret of the Storm Country OUS, in the termination of adjectives and their derivatives, is pronounced us; as is gracious, pious, pompously. The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference "Why didn't you pull the communication cord?" asked the station-master, pompously stern. Ambrotox and Limping Dick "These are real savings-banks for heat"—he explains pompously—for he loves to tackle the difficult—even adjectively. With Those Who Wait At night time, round the hearth fire, when the roaring logs set the shadows dancing on the rough-timbered floor, the truncheon and chain of command are pompously transferred to the new Grand Master. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom "I'm not afraid of the hag," he replied pompously. The Secret of the Storm Country The bounding steed you pompously bestride Shares with his lord the pleasure and the pride. The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 "Do you think it likely," he asked somewhat pompously, "that any daughter of mine would fall in love with a man who wasn't a prince?" The Laughing Prince Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales Mrs. Thorne," he said, pompously, "we try to do our duty by the young people intrusted to our charge. Frank and Fearless or The Fortunes of Jasper Kent The desire to achieve sensational effects, the tendency to externalize, to assume theatrical postures and intend pompously, was inborn in every single one of the men among whom you passed your youth. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers And so I did, brother," replied Ebenezer, pompously, "and your vote turned the tide into the channel God wanted it. The Secret of the Storm Country Geneva," pompously, "is no place for brawling, and if you come hither for that, you will quickly find yourself behind bars. The Long Night "Now, Judge Marshall—" "One of my friends gave me a lift from town," Judge Marshall volunteered pompously. Murder at Bridge An old man with a white Vandyke beard and pompously out-thrown chest was coming down the path from the house. The Plunderer "See here, who do you think I am?" he demanded pompously, as he squared himself before them in all his glory of checkered trousers, tall hat, and flaunting watch-chain. The Tangled Threads Letts grinned again, straightened his shoulders pompously, and lined his feet together on a crack in the floor. The Secret of the Storm Country He is never expected to call for the services so pompously proffered. The Andes and the Amazon Across the Continent of South America "Let's have a look, sweetheart," the retired judge suggested pompously, and Dundee gave way to make room for him behind Karen's chair. Murder at Bridge At first he pompously styled him master, but after a few words he called him by name with disconcerting familiarity. Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) "See here, gentlemen," he began pompously, with more than a shade of irritation in his voice. The Tangled Threads Then he somewhat pompously and redundantly explained that I was a highly organized individual, "a bit high-strung," as Mrs. Dixon put it. The Prairie Wife "Moths are always attracted by the flame," said Rogers pompously. The Loom of Youth Really, Mr. Dundee," Judge Hugo Marshall began pompously, embracing his young wife protectingly, "I must say that I agree with Miss Crain. Murder at Bridge "There are other things for the wireless to do in times like these," said the officer pompously. The Belgians to the Front You see, Edith," he observed pompously, "your fears were quite groundless, after all. The Tangled Threads Sears, who couldn't do anything, didn't know how to do anything about it but swear, said pompously: "What any decent, respectable, hard-working man would do,—bring back the girl and horsewhip that whippersnapper." Green Valley The sky, he explained pompously, was a great mystery that only an adept might communicate to another. The Sky Is Falling "Not at 'ome, sir," he answered pompously in answer to inquiries. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 "Nothing like heroic treatment when you've got a cancer gnawing at your vitals, as surgeons all say," remarked Thad, rather pompously. The Chums of Scranton High Hugh Morgan's Uphill Fight "Alfaretta," said her father pompously, "open the gate, if you please." John Ward, Preacher "The tow will cost you five thousand, Captain," Scraggs began pompously. Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates He would pompously set terms for returning before he was killed.... Operation: Outer Space As he wheeled pompously, he dropped his gun, leaped into the air with a yell of amazed rage and pain, catching at the seat of his trousers with both hands. Crittenden A Kentucky Story of Love and War He glanced around the circle pompously; but when his eye caught the cold gaze of Topanashka he felt almost a chill, and shrank to natural and more modest proportions. The Delight Makers The dinner, which was pompously served by Abednego and a younger butler, seemed to him tasteless and stale, and he complained querulously of a bit of cork he found in his wine glass. The Miller Of Old Church "This island isn't so barren as it looks," he said, pompously. Judy Immediately after, with the usual ceremony, the butler entered and pompously announced, "Dinner is served, sir." Red Hair I prefer leaving Captain Maxwell to deal with the situation," Gaskins went on pompously, ignoring the sneer, "as he outranks me, and I am under strict instructions to return at once to the fort. Molly McDonald A Tale of the Old Frontier Auspicious Reverence, hush all meaner song, is one of the most pompously stupid lines in English poetry. Masques & Phases The books are pompously bound in Turkey leather; and two of the most famous book-binders of Paris were expressly sent for to do this work. Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe "Sir, you will have to move out of this," he said pompously. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth The new Pope, Paul III., had nothing more pressing to do than to present himself in Buonarroti's studio, followed pompously by ten cardinals. Great Pictures, As Seen and Described by Famous Writers They can also be made to sound menacing and lugubrious, devout and mocking, pompously heroic, majestic, and lofty. How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art I observe," said Jill pompously, "that you are sitting up and taking notice. Berry And Co. They pompously call themselves Toilers of the Light. Atlantis "All round the lake the performers will be stationed," replied the frog pompously. The Tapestry Room A Child's Romance "He and I have sometimes crossed swords," said Mr. Stocks pompously. The Half-Hearted Thrushes and blackbirds hopped pompously about the lawns, and the starlings chattered like old women on the roofs of the red gables. Sally Bishop A Romance "Christianity," said Fellowes, rather pompously, "is not so much a system as a discipline,—not a creed, but a life: in short, a divine philosophy." The Eclipse of Faith Or, A Visit To A Religious Sceptic "If you mean have I proposed to Miss Grey?" he said a little pompously as youth will speak, "I have." Secret Bread "The bath is for those of our visitors who do not follow the regular hydropathic treatment for which Lacville is still famous," said the landlord pompously. The Chink in the Armour The vet. drew himself up pompously, and said:— 'I never had the honour of attending that gentleman.' The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent Well," said Strout pompously, "I know that he said it and I have witnesses to prove it. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life He spoke pompously, yet with a certain gratification as though Harold Jupp had asked him to dignify the occasion with a speech. The Summons "I did not speak to him of that," answered the Duke so pompously that I raged to hear him. Oddsfish! These men pompously invite the Indians to grand councils, where unmeaning speeches are manufactured to suit the occasion. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Any Irishman who has reached the shady side of threescore years and ten must remember many Lord-Lieutenants—the pompously visible symbols of much vacillating misdirection. The Reminiscences of an Irish Land Agent Whate'er can urge ambitious youth to fight, She pompously displays before their sight; Laws, empire, all permitted to the sword, And fate could ne'er an ampler scene afford. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 At five minutes past three, we noticed that hum of excitement and expectation which usually heralds some great event, and looking down the street, saw the governor pompously approaching. In Indian Mexico (1908) "Well, Eagle," said the Wren pompously, "I suppose you expect to be king, eh?" The Curious Book of Birds By day her soul walked like a peacock on its green lawn, proudly, pompously, struttingly, because she was the mother of this gorgeous son. The Judge The small door opened and the stalwart doorkeeper, in blue robes and yellow English shoes, marched pompously out to him and ordered him to be off. The Palace of Darkened Windows "The fact is, sir," the military man exclaimed, most pompously, "we want your horses in the name of the government." The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia Then to Mary's horror, the man she had described rose from a desk somewhere behind the teller, and came forward pompously. The Little Colonel's Chum: Mary Ware Look at me," he continued aggressively, almost fiercely, and very pompously, "the very picture of health—never had a day's illness in my life. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner "I like to preserve my friendly relations with my old commercial friends," continued Mr. Burt, speaking very pompously, and slowly pouring from a half-empty decanter into a tumbler. Trumps The men, on the other hand, wear many a pot hat, pompously added to the long national robe, and giving thereby a finishing touch to their cheerful ugliness, resembling nothing so much as dancing monkeys. Madame Chrysantheme Saying this, Felix drew himself up, adjusted his neckerchief, and strutted somewhat pompously into the yard of the Judge, whence he soon found his way into the kitchen. The Lost Hunter A Tale of Early Times "What if you was as old as I be?" suggested Mrs. Dow pompously. A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches He had heard other candidates pompously declare the same thing, but he had not been worried by fear that saints had come on earth. The Ramrodders A Novel "I understand, Mr. Ele," answered the other, a little pompously, and with an air of saying, "Know your place, Sir." Trumps He began in his usual affected manner, slowly and rather pompously, as if he had nothing to say beyond perfunctory platitudes. The Life of Froude The next morning, which was Friday in Passion week, six barks were seen to come, which were all illuminated with lighted torches, and pompously adorned, wherein was the flower of the Portuguese nobility. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 “There will now be a race between our first treasurer, our sentinel, and the keeper of the great seal,” pompously announced Sid. The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play No, she isn't," said Philip pompously, "she's honorable, and one of the few females who can keep a secret. Elsie's children "Conrad will probably be a merchant, or a banker," said the squire, pompously. Andy Grant's Pluck He took a seat directly under the pompously placed trumpeter, and we were off. Twelve Men You see, Blasi," said he pompously, "if I were not there to look after things, they would all go to ruin. Veronica And Other Friends Two Stories For Children “Will the gentlemen please come to order,” shouted Sid Waters, pompously,” and sit—sit—on the floor?” The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play He was quoting himself really, because he had once used that phrase in a pompously effective manner. The Devil's Garden And then Mr. Lessing shifted in his pew and coughed, and the Rector rose, pompously as usual, to announce the hymn, and Hilda became conscious of unaccustomed tears in her eyes. Simon Called Peter He wore them rather consciously sagging from his lean hips—almost pompously, it seemed. Somewhere in Red Gap "I yield to no man in my disinterested desire for the welfare of the American people," began Polk pompously, throwing back the hair from his forehead. 54-40 or Fight He strutted out pompously and began, “How beau—” He stopped. The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play "Rathkeale," said he, pompously, "is a Nationalist town—Nationalist to the backbone—and every pound of butter made in this Creamery must be made on Nationalist principles, or it shan't be made at all." Ireland In The New Century "Very good," replied Sir Hercules; "I can see to that; and with my interest at the Trinity Board, the thing is done, sir;" and Sir Hercules walked pompously about the room. Poor Jack That unknown Being, as he is sometimes pompously and ridiculously called! Answer to Dr. Priestley's Letters to a Philosophical Unbeliever He set forth his pretensions very pompously, and mentioned a very considerable increase of his fortune; which before was a very handsome one. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) They uttered an exclamation of wonder and delight; there was a flock of geese, ten fat, splendid geese, pompously waddling about a small yard. The Downfall "My friends," declared the little man of science pompously, "we have reason to believe that a wonderful discovery has been made, namely, Z.2.X." The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone Once, the Governor of the prison, bewigged, powdered, lace-befrilled, ventured pompously into the women's department without his usual armed guard; fifty hags set upon him. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women "I did not," replied the bogus Mr. Armstrong, resuming his seat pompously. Mischievous Maid Faynie "But such an island," he said pompously, "so rich in material for the archaeologist, the anthropologist, the explorer in all fields of antiquity—ah, it is out of the question, out of the question!" Romance Island How beautiful is cultivated Nature when by the cares of man she is brilliantly and pompously adorned! Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 In 1796 I saw what was pompously called the cavalry reserve of the army of the Rhine,—a weak brigade of barely fifteen hundred horses! The Art of War "It never does to hurry these things," he said, rather pompously. Lady Connie "You won't have to complain of that, sir," exclaimed the innkeeper, pompously. Mischievous Maid Faynie "There," said the Colonel pompously, "I think that you are right." Greatheart She nodded, and Bobbie drew from his breast-pocket a folded sheet of blue paper, and pompously handed it to Sir James. The Testing of Diana Mallory I cannot expose the finest arsenal in America," said Gates, pompously, "to the possibility of destruction. The Conqueror Perhaps this states it a little too pompously. The Rules of the Game As he walked very pompously and gravely down the village street, his heart glowed within him at the thought of the long struggle which he had maintained against misfortune. The Firm of Girdlestone The Figures, with a gracious air, dance pompously, but very passably. Back to Methuselah This affair was pompously announced in all the newspapers while I was nearly reduced to beggary. Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 "I answer no questions that I hold to be impertinent and unimportant!" said Clinton, pompously, and with a dignified attempt to recover his poise. The Conqueror "This is the public domain, for all the public----" began Plant, pompously, but George Pollock, the younger, cut in. The Rules of the Game Goldie, all newly combed, and looking as though he had never seen a roof, strolled pompously into the room with tail unfurled. The Matador of the Five Towns and Other Stories "I suppose I am about the best shot in the outfit," answered Stacy pompously. The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits So that when old Batchgrew, without any warning or preliminary sound, stalked pompously into the room their young confusion was excessive. The Price of Love "If the Centrals are here yet, why don't they come out of the crowd and receive us?" inquired Martin rather pompously. The Grammar School Boys in Summer Athletics The man who had caused all the trouble now came pompously forward. The Boy Allies in Great Peril Or, With the Italian Army in the Alps Carteret felt bound to support her and help her out by accepting her little old General—lean-shanked and livery, with pompously outstanding chest, aggressive white moustache and mild appealing eye—as a matter of course. Deadham Hard "I'm a pretty good dodger already or I shouldn't be here at this minute," answered the fat boy pompously. The Pony Rider Boys with the Texas Rangers Or, On the Trail of the Border Bandits "I didn't expect to be insulted!" cried Rachel, flushing far redder than that rich hair of hers, and paced pompously out of the room, her face working violently. The Price of Love "I am also an angler," but, pompously, "I am a fisher of men." Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character Said Bartley, pompously, "You must not expect middle-aged men to be as demonstrative as very young ladies; but he has as much real affection for you as you have for him." A Perilous Secret From that time Colonel Prosper La Vigne fell gracefully back into his proper position, and I talked away fluently enough with his lady, as he pompously called his wife. Miriam Monfort A Novel "All Southerners do that," said Malcolm, pompously, "and I think it sounds lots better than the way Yankees talk." Two Little Knights of Kentucky "Way-gee-mar-kin," said he, pompously, "a great feast is to be given to-night, and I am sent most respectfully to solicit the honor of your company!" Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest |
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