| 单词 | prate |
| 例句 | ‘None of yer prate, now,’ say the surgeons, ‘there’s wan thing which can be done, and that same thing is to keep from all unnatural excitement from this time forward.’ The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “We have had women enough sacrificed to this sentimental, hypocritical prating about purity,” she wrote to her friend Lucretia Mott. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z I love when I hear Those senators cheer, And prate how they hate States talking straight Out of their rear. Style Invitational: The an(n)als of civilization 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z Marriages of love become rarer year after year, while those of convenience are proportionately on the increase… and we prate of the holy marriage covenant!” Mike Huckabee’s worst nightmare: Meet the radical sisters who revolutionized 19th century America 2014-03-09T15:00:00Z This two-hour prate across Greek gods, gold-digging moles and burglar horses is amusing enough, but doesn't feel like it's for now, or for us. Eddie Izzard – review 2013-05-08T16:52:16Z Watching how Wasserstein’s prating pundits and too-cagey pols gleefully choose to squabble about everything but the direction of the nation’s health care is enough to make you mad as hell. The political wrath of Wendy Wasserstein 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z Claims of widespread electoral fraud would be spurious even if they weren’t made by a prating fool in front of a Philadelphia landscaping firm. Opinion | The election is over, but there’s no end to Republican bad faith 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z In the decades since the Cold War ended, the stakes of U.S. politics have sometimes seemed lower — low enough for voters to select a raging, prating con man. Opinion | If that debate was not the bottom of our public life, God help us 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z "A panoply of profs line up to explain that the science on climate change is now unequivocal, never mind the brief clip of Donald Trump prating: 'It's a hoax, it's a hoax, OK'." Attenborough climate show a 'call to arms' 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z As thou thou prating Raven white by nature being bred, ‘Five golden rings, four colly birds . . .’ Wait, colly birds? What’s a colly bird? 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded two weeks later, according to the country’s semiofficial Fars News Agency, saying America “should slap these prating people in the mouth and crush their mouths.” Now at the Sands Casino: An Iranian Hacker in Every Server 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z But in each instance, the GOP prates on and on about- well, something that more closely resembles a "bleeding heart" conservative...yes, they contend, the opposition uncritically adopted a divergent "ideology". Republican Governors Capitalize on Obama's Second Term 2013-08-05T15:35:42Z So had they prated Of things created, An hour before, in her Sunday-school. To Your Dog and To My Dog 2012-05-22T15:16:52.220Z With these facts before you, turn to your Shakespeare, and see how he regarded the popular delusions thus created and fostered, with their “Distinguished cheaters, prating mountebanks, And many such libertines of sin.” The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. 2012-04-25T02:01:14.613Z Go prate to those that may endure ye— To me this rudeness! Moores Fables for the Female Sex 2012-04-24T02:00:20.600Z If the warfare pursued by Moses and Joshua did really take place, and Jehovah gave the orders, it is idle prate to talk of a God of justice. A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z Politicians do nothing but prate, and the talking man nowadays has taken the place of the working man. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, Nov. 11, 1887 2012-04-02T02:00:24.930Z Take the papers, and prate no more to me. A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z I notice that that is the way of all who prate of the people, and freedom, and fraternity. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z Prate is but prate; 'tis money buys land. Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases With a Copious Index of Principal Words 2012-03-29T02:00:12.730Z With all these facts, Christian ministers prate of an unchangeable God! A Legacy to the Friends of Free Discussion 2012-04-06T02:00:26.317Z Messenger of mine no longer, Go to Hades with thy prate! Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Are these prating men better than my father? A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 2012-04-02T02:00:24.090Z The crowd elbowed us; a simpering fool at his shoulder was prating of the social contract. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z No, ye cannot, You never travel'd that way yet: pray pardon me, I prate so boldly to you. Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (3 of 10): The Loyal Subject 2012-03-26T02:00:33.817Z To prate; to babble; to rail; to make a senseless noise; to patter. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z In place of senseless prating and wanton jests—things unbefitting to a rational creature, much more to a saint—the Asian Greeks are to find in thanksgiving employment for their ready tongue. The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians 2012-03-20T02:00:11.133Z I do not wonder at the prating in albums of Lake Leman. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Even the weakest felt the influence; the fool who had prated of the social contract and the rights of man was as loud as any. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z A nasty disobedient little toad, running into the very same folly yourself, and then prating of us, and what we should do! Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z You who prate of trust and confidence, who received your life on parole, and but for your promise to me would have been carrion this month past, answer me that! Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Attorney-Generals delight to prate about the danger to society of dissemminating new opinions—the danger is to him alone who undertakes the task. Life and Character of Richard Carlile 2012-03-14T02:00:25.327Z But I am obstructing your view while I prate! Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z Yet it is easy to perceive that Jesus could learn this anecdote either in his conversation with the prating dame, or by public rumor, or in some other very easy way. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z "What must you think of me, prating about myself when I ought to have been thinking only of you and asking your pardon." Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z He should be some great man to prate of my affairs so lightly.' My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z I fancied myself too insignificantly affected, and would, if I could, have joined in the anti-spiritual prate of Miss Lawrence and Santonio. Charles Auchester, Volume 1 of 2 2012-02-23T03:00:42.347Z But I prate as badly as you, and we lose time. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z And if the dead should wake, your prating would even set them to sleep again. Andromache A Play in Three Acts 2012-02-19T03:00:15.203Z And vote Radical and prate of Reform and scorn the land that bred you. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z You won't expect me, of all people, to prate about progress, but, all the same, it's no use going to Botticelli for hints about modern painting. Spiritual Adventures 2012-02-17T03:00:27.070Z They prate and prattle pleasantly, As they rode on the way, To those that should their butchers be And work their lives' decay. The Land of Song, Book II For lower grammar grades 2012-02-16T03:00:03.167Z Body of Satan, am I to be preached to by everybody--every brainless lad," he continued, prudently diverting his tirade to the head of the unlucky Roger, "who chooses to prate before his elders! The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z In certain provinces it had been unsafe for some time past for landlords to show their noses at all, much less prate of paying rent. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z He, who could prate so prettily about forgiveness, had not a grain of pity in his composition. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z The sham you prate about is, as you know right well, deluged with corruption, flooded with iniquity, a mere puppet in your hands, Lord Clare. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z Lord Clare knew perfectly well, while he prated about peace, that he had wilfully hailed the silence of a cowed nation as a restoration of contented tranquillity. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Terence has been bitten by the prevailing rabies; the fever's hot upon him, and being of a higher breed than his companions, has rushed straightway into action, instead of merely prating like the others. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z His neighbour, the Comte de Vaux, usually such an old nuisance with his prate of the grande noblesse, was opportunely attacked with acutest sciatica. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z He hearkened to her wisdom, nor strove to stem the ocean of her prate, which babbled on unceasingly. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z All those with whom she had to do--except Doreen--were for ever prating of the Saxon's iron heel, shaking their fists at Heaven, venting dark anathemas and muttering such threats as terrified her. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z It is well for those to prate who have never been tempted. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z You on whom I leaned," he sobbed,--"who are ever prating of the wondrous things that you are going to do! The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z What would the abb� say, who had prated so seraphically about loyalty, if he came to know that his ally and his recalcitrant lady love had made a compact under the rose? The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Oh, we prate about the sunny South and we like sunshine, but, by George, Sir, we hug the shade. Bolanyo 2012-02-12T03:00:14.503Z Oh, naughty damsel, to prate of white hair, and suggest that my lady was an octogenarian! My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z It was all very fine for an English minister to prate in platitudes, at a distance, about firmness and lenity. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Time was, O Holy One!" he cried, with wagging headpiece, "when 'twas I who prated of prudence. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Should she not leave reverend seniors to prate to her—quite vainly—of difficulties and dangers, while her fancy is roaming far afield in dreamy lands of golden joy? Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z You prate to me of suspicions," I cried, "there's the proof of their justice. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z Come, come, I will put an end to your prating. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z He prated of tying together the ravelled strands of the confederacy. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z The friends of that much-tried individual on a dunghill, whom Christians had been heard to prate about, were no more exasperating. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Such are the beautiful harmony and agreement in the words of "divine inspiration" which Christians prate so much about. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z We prate a good deal of “companionship with nature,” and go out fussily to seek it, with camera, bird-book, field-glasses, and expensive camping gear. The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 2012-01-09T03:00:24.167Z To him who would his sins extenuate, Let pious men this verse reiterate, �To call God's prescience the cause of sin In wisdom's purview is but folly's prate.� The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z We prate of Life's illusive dyes, Yet still fond Hope enchants us; We all believe we near the prize, Till some fresh dupe supplants us! A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker 2012-01-03T03:00:13.067Z This impost was very small—avowedly a "pepper-corn rent," retained to save the national honor, about which ministers prated so loudly. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z This is a sublime and bold conception; and far excels the puerile prating about ghosts, angels, dreams, and shadows. Religion In The Heavens Or, Mythology Unveiled in a Series of Lectures 2011-12-24T03:08:03.360Z Let us then cease to prate of freedom, and bow our necks meekly to the yoke. Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice 2011-12-24T03:08:02.973Z She prates of his beautiful smooth limbs and the cold, passionless lips which he will not yield to her insensate desire. Oscar Wilde 2011-12-10T03:00:14.120Z But above all other birds of the air, the parrots pass for counterfeiting a man’s voice, insomuch as they will seem to parle and prate our very speech. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z Confusion take him," swore Vernon, "for a prating, meddlesome, tailor-made gentleman. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Which I translate into English equivalency as follows:— The two-in-hand is waiting, The groom is in his boots; The lover's fondly prating, The lady's humor suits: Susanna! From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z They constantly prate about Brahma, Atma and Chaitanya, and cannot utter the name of Krishna, because that is equivalent to Krishna's self. Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita 2011-11-16T03:00:26.507Z How you must feel in Berlin amongst all the frivolous, worldly rabble, I could imagine, even though you had not written it to me yourself,—mere prating about Art without any results!! Beethoven: A Memoir (2nd Ed.) 2011-11-14T03:00:21.027Z Ramsden’s machine consisted of a large brass prate 45 in. in diameter, carefully turned and movable on a vertical axis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" 2011-11-13T03:00:13.177Z But it is not fair to prate about the remissness and follies of our ancestors, unless we can show by our works that wisdom has come down to us through their experience. The Nut Culturist A Treatise on Propogation, Planting, and Cultivation of Nut Bearing Trees and Shrubs Adapted to the Climate of the United States 2011-11-12T03:00:31.793Z I always detested a cicerone; his bowing, fawning, and prating annoyed me; and all through Italy, with my map and guide-book under my arm, I was in the habit of rambling about alone. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z He is always prating about such folly,' exclaimed the Justitsraad, in a rage. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z The bakehouse is a place, you know, Where maids a story hold, And if their mistresses will prate, They must not be controll’d. The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times 2011-10-23T02:00:21.883Z What a sight for those who prate about lying missionaries! The Crime of the Congo 2011-10-13T02:00:47.603Z The heathen in Minucius*** takes occasion also to reproach them under the name of the sculking generation, or the men that loved to prate in corners and the dark. Arguments Of Celsus, Porphyry, And The Emperor Julian, Against The Christians Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix 2011-10-12T02:00:42.117Z But how can you prate of 'fruit' in so commonplace a fashion, and then shower me with works of art, full of delicious mystery? Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z Many prate much of Democracy but Lincoln dared to make it the bread of humanity. Lincoln, the Politician 2011-10-11T02:01:06.270Z They will not quit the shore till they have seen The very spot where thou did'st stand serene In all thy beauty; and of me they prate, Knowing I love thee. Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z I know you do, sir, and therefore I hope you'll think never the worse of me for his prating: For, though I do not boast of my own good parts—— Warn. Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z Even the parrots heard so much of it that, in a short time, they prated nothing but French. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Who knows but you may have set them a prating, Mr Gooch? The Wanderer (Volume 3 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:28.670Z You, sir, have prated about our mutual wrongs and now you order me to be pacified. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z For who be ye who doubt and prate? Love Letters of a Violinist and Other Poems 2011-10-08T02:00:23.627Z Get you gone without replying: must such as you be prating? Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) Sir Martin Mar-All; The Tempest; An Evening's Love; Tyrannic Love 2011-10-08T02:00:22.420Z "And if they are conceited, and prating, and ungenteel," added Caroline. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z Stop not to prate now," interrupted Dauntrees, in a voice choked by the huge mouthful of the pasty he was devouring; "we shall discourse as we ride. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z For if the priests prate that it is permissible to love even God, why not a human being? Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z It is of no use to smile and chatter and prate about your pleasure at seeing this antiquarian again. Kitty's Conquest 2011-08-30T02:00:36.270Z Don't you think I was a fool, indeed, for once in my life, to listen to an old woman's prating? Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z See, the Muse unbars the gate; Hark, the monkeys, how they prate! Ireland in the Days of Dean Swift Irish Tracts, 1720 to 1734 2011-08-23T02:00:30.217Z People have wearied us both prating of the likeness. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z As you know," went on my father, "the bishops and clergy of the Episcopal Church have prevailed on the king to pass stringent laws concerning these prating Puritans. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z Hold thy prating, fool——Your appearance, sir, promises some understanding; pray, what does this fellow mean? The Recruiting Officer 2011-08-10T02:00:18.323Z He prated of its mouldering beauties often, forgetting that it was lauded by his townsmen long before the Knickerbockers entered its portals. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z None Could trace God's will so plain as you, while yours Remained implied in it; but now you fail, And we, who prate about that Will, are fools! The Making of an Apostle 2011-07-26T02:00:19.187Z Oh! get thee away an' send thy good wife—thou dost make my nerves spin with thy prating. A Maid of Many Moods 2011-08-23T02:00:27.517Z Moreover in the guise of those who prate about liberty they had allowed all sorts of heresy in the church, even while they were themselves the most rampant bigots. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z Do not let his idle prating annoy you. The Hour Will Come: Volumes I and II A Tale of an Alpine Cloister 2011-07-23T02:00:09.843Z When he prated of his father's shrewdness, they nodded discreet approval; and at the mere mention of the loyal friend of Lord Cornbury, they bobbed like grass before a gale. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z But when, after the betrothal ceremony, he requested a private audience and was refused, he bit his lips and muttered, "Albert's prating has already produced its effect; she is aware of my relations with Cornelia!" A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z I tell him of his daughter's safe return, And straight he 'gins to prate about her honor. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z Besides, not knowing who you were, and when you took sides with the prating heretic, we naturally thought you were of his order. The Coming of the King 2011-08-13T02:00:24.197Z It passed him by indifferent; and he had ever loathed the mouthy prating of it on others' lips. The Best Psychic Stories 2011-07-13T02:00:21.943Z She prated of a great-uncle who married a niece of Lord Campbell—a cousin underscored in her records as Laird of Barula—the grand Makemies, the high-stepping Gabies, and the learned Gobies. The ghosts of their ancestors 2011-08-08T02:00:20.667Z You do not prate of grace, and then labour to corrupt the innocence that looks into your face to ask the way to Heaven. The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z And give me no more of thy silly prate, I've some affairs on hand, and must away, O'er long thou hast detained me with thy cant. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z "A woman, Susan—a woman who dresses in black, and prates of a misunderstanding." Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z "Death and pestilence, Morten! what art prating of?" lisped forth the old man in a fright, and spit upon the floor. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z If I talk to him, with his innocent prate He will awake my mercy, which lies dead: Therefore I will be sudden, and dispatch. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z "Come, come," said they, "we came not here to prate, but for your money, and money we must have before we go." Amusing Prose Chap Books 2011-06-27T02:01:05.043Z Cease thy prating tongue, and now lend thine ear. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z Professional men disfigured the language by conventional pedantries; the finical courtier would prate “nothing but Chaucer.” Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z Of their Chloes and Phyllises poets may prate, I sing my plain country Joan, These twelve years my wife, still the joy of my life, Blest day that I made her my own. Franklin's Autobiography (Eclectic English Classics) 2011-05-20T02:00:26.573Z Alice has been thoroughly well spoiled, that is plain enough, by prating nuns and her convent life. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z How can a State for very shame prate about the extortion of moneylenders when it adds forty per cent. on to a small debt like this for costs? The Law and the Poor 2011-05-07T02:00:30.390Z Good girls," said Don Quixote, "hold your prating: I know best what I have to do. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z And now a sneaking, mousing gang of would-be archangels prate about common honesty, and demand that public hands shall be clean hands! From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z "You are a very rude man to detain me, while you prate of a perfect stranger," she says, her face blazing, and making a move to the hall, "Come, Charles." A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z Perhaps absence had done more than art—of which he was by no means passionately fond; for he was not one of the thorough enthusiasts who prate about the divine inspiration of painters. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z A year of happiness such as poets prate of and ardent men and maids hope for, but rarely realize. Final Proof or the Value of Evidence 2011-04-20T02:00:19.580Z I durst lay a wager," said Don Quixote, interrupting him, "that now thou art suffered to prate without interruption, thou feelest no manner of pain in thy whole body. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z “Don’t put in your prate,” says he, “you ignorant sthrap,” says he. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z "It is indeed awkward for your Majesty; the solemn promise you gave him——" "Bah, man! prate not to me of promises," interrupted Louis irritably. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z The prating Frank, the Spaniard proud, The double Scot, Hibernian loud, And sullen English, own The pleasing softness of thy sway, And here, transferr'd allegiance pay, For gracious is thy throne. Cuba Past and Present 2011-04-16T02:00:18.193Z What you hint about a real love-story is good, but don't forget that Thackeray said, 'No old man must prate about love.' Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II 2011-04-15T02:00:16.987Z I verily believe, had Rinaldo of Montalban but heard the poor man talk at this rate, he would have given him such a gag as would have secured him from prating these three years. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z His heroine, indeed, in conformity to his own example, is always prating about virtue, even at the time when she deviates most essentially from its precepts; but to dogmatize is not to be innocent. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z But while they prate of economic laws, men and women are starving. The fight that just won't die 2011-04-10T15:01:00Z Don't fancy that in fasting, prayer and prate, Or charities my spare time I employ! Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature Part 1 (of 2) 2011-04-09T02:00:14.990Z She passed on, for Mr. Gaylord had taken her arm and was leading her into the long drawing-room, where he bade her stop her prating and making a simpleton of herself. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z "What prating and nonsense!" said the innkeeper; "I tell you, rascal, it is my wine-skins that are slashed, and my wine that runs about the floor here." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Dismiss—send them packing back to their constituencies, and let them prate away there as much as they please. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Those who remain are for the most part greybeards and priests, good for nothing but to assemble in private coffee-houses, and to prate treason together. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z You know how they are always prating about Bible Teaching—the 'simple morality of the Gospel,' and all that nauseous stuff? The Secret Glory 2011-03-22T02:00:17.863Z Brief,—I am To those that prate and have done,—no compan|ion; To those that boast and have not,—a defi|er; To those that would and cannot,—a rejoi|cer! A Letter on Shakspere's Authorship of The Two Noble Kinsmen and on the characteristics of Shakspere's style and the secret of his supremacy 2011-03-21T02:00:11.187Z Hold your prating, mistress," said the hostess, "how came you to know all this? The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Franklin's eloquent mock humility inspired Horace Walpole to write: Sarcastic Sawney, swol'n with spite and prate, On silent Franklin poured his venal hate. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z He did not choose idle tongues in Cardyllian to prate of his hovering about Malory. The Tenants of Malory Volume 1 of 3 2011-03-04T03:01:04.443Z Don't prate to me of pusillanimity and cowardice! The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z The very stones of Fleet Street prate of Dr. Johnson and Goldsmith. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z Enough, sir; a gauger and self-confident prating rascal combine the two things which I most heartily detest. Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z Don't prate of that to me, but, if you want me, send for me. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z "Was he to submit placidly to having this man prate against him in his own workshops, setting them of his own household against him?" remarked Winning. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z Thou wouldst better not let the father hear thee prate thus! A Round Dozen 2011-02-07T03:00:26.887Z He was wont to prate of vast domains which had fallen two centuries before his birth into the hands of the English. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z The stabbed man knows the steel; prate not to him that it is only a tickling feather. Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z It was a little late to prate of mother-love, to assume virtue. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z I have on my mind all manner of disagreeable things, and lo! here you come, with your love-affairs, and prating about marriage. 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z When he got a bit of sunshine, the old lazarone basked in it; he prated about his own affairs and past splendor, and all the lords, generals, and lord-lieutenants he had ever known. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z Old Holmes was good pluck in most matters; of far better stuff at the bottom, than the sneaking, snivelling, prating demagogue at his side; but by this discovery he was dumfounded! The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z The wise may prate as they will about the importance of maintaining the continuity of history and of handing on the torch of science. Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Idle to prate of innocence with this before the jury. The Oyster 2011-02-10T03:00:49.300Z He that will speak well, must first learn to be silent; for to talk much is not eloquence, but prating. True Christianity 2010-12-25T03:00:12.817Z A sane political movement would keep a prating coxcomb like Gingrich off television. No, GOP, you can't have the car keys back 2010-05-20T00:20:00Z Carping critics might prate, here and there, of ugly means that savored of bribery, but that was academic. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Yet prates to priests as subtly as my master Who will not play Love with her? Porzia Is it love that makes you prate to me so fondly?” A Cursory History of Swearing His promise to pay is as slipprie as ice, His credit much like the cast of the dice, His knowledge and skill is in prating too much, His companie shunned, and so be all such. Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources “You knew him to be a treacherous, prating scoundrel, so why did you trust him?” The Parson O' Dumford "Stop not to prate and be happy; for the storm comes!" exclaimed Botello. Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico "My guardian hath used this place often ere this," said Idonia, "and I suppose none thought to prate of what happened ordinarily." Idonia: A Romance of Old London "How they prate of inequality, and of the crime of grafting the American rose on these old stalks," Bulstrode mused. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode Nor do I agree that a small spoiled dog would prate interminably, and still about himself. Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History It was an excellent match; Clara had shown herself a woman of determination, superior to the foolish girls who prated of love and cottages. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 The mere existence of conscience, that faculty of which people prate so much nowadays, and are so ignorantly proud, is a sign of our imperfect development. Miscellaneous Aphorisms; The Soul of Man And yet why do I prate about these things? The Man Who Rose Again It is a tribute; and, by Saint George! you may prate so much as will bring us back again to prove it.' The Boke of Noblesse The Recorder cried out, "Stop that prating fellow's mouth, or put him out of Court." A Concise Biographical Sketch of William Penn And now, forsooth, you must come and prate of solid possibilities, and congratulate me, and--the devil take it! Barbarossa and Other Tales You who used to prate of looking upon life as a battle? The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico A newspaper, moreover, for all the prating about the profession of journalism, is as much a business establishment as the grocer's round the corner. The Call of the Town A Tale of Literary Life My object is, like that of all men--let them prate as much as they like about duty, virtue, or self-sacrifice--to be as happy as possible. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. Come, let us in immediately, and don't stand prating there. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I "What art thou prating about, foolish one?" said Garcinde, trying to look angry, although a sweet emotion sent the blood tingling to her cheeks. Barbarossa and Other Tales Then the ill tongue of a prating fellow or one that hath more tongue than wit or more proud than honest shall never trouble me. The Old English Herbals But do not come hither a second time to prate of mercy and innocence, and 'those who never did me any harm.' The Firebrand And these very tyrants of progress are perpetually prating about liberty, independence, civilization! The Progressionists, and Angela. "No more prating, but choose your weapon," screamed the Baron. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I "There, now, hould your prate, both of ye, or, by my conscience, I 'll not take the responsibility upon me,—I will not!" said Billy, angrily. The Fortunes Of Glencore I see you are sad and sorrowful, Mr. Arthur: I didn't mean to distress you with my prating. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency "No, you shall not be parted!" she said, "and if there be a resurrection as the priests prate of—why, you shall e'en wake with the doll in your arms!" The Firebrand I own my error; you are free from guilt; That prating Daja knows not what she says. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise Nothing annoys me quite so much as the hysterical hypocrites who are forever prating about "art for art's sake." Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists The rest of the flock are very sad, and pipe and prate about the matter for a while; but soon they hop about again, and chirrup as merrily as before. On the Heights A Novel It is such women as I who break their hearts; not your sentimental miss who goes puling about, prating love and religion, and confiding in her pastor. The Day of His Youth "They who prate so much of paradise, let them go thither, and that with speed!" The Firebrand Refuse or not refuse, He is found out--the prating hypocrite Is now found out; but on this Jewish wolf, For all his philosophical sheep's garb, Dogs I can loosen who will tear his hide. The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise The good lady at Barley Wood will have to learn that much prating about religion ain't what we want. Under the Mendips A Tale What, have you so forgot your business in prating of France, that you will not even do your office? The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion It was a scene to see, not prate about, and the memory of its brilliancy still lies enshrined like some precious gem in Flora Lyndsay's heart. Flora Lyndsay or, Passages in an Eventful Life Vol. II. A week has passed and I begin to fear that Hamlet's antipathy to Polonius, "a foolish prating knave," a "wretched, rash, intruding fool," is too deeply rooted in drama for life to eradicate. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Put these things by the side of the acts of the “vandal Yankees” in Virginia, and then let mad Rebeldom prate of honor! The Battle of Gettysburg We may prate as we will, but there are many things less endurable than the funeral of the best-beloved. The Truth About Tristrem Varick A Novel Nay; he will be so fond of me that he will give up father, mother and even that beloved Union of which you prate so much because I wish it. A Daughter of the Union Yet women prate of women's rights, deploring the fact that they are less than those, who, analysis would show, are but their slaves. A Modern Wizard Get ye to your arms before Sir Oliver come, and leave prating for one good while. The Black Arrow A Tale of the Two Roses Cease thy prating, child; thy tongue runs at a fearful rate. My Kalulu, Prince, King and Slave A Story of Central Africa Those who prate about the marvellous intelligence of the equine race, are still under the magic of the story-books of their youth. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance The word Interpreter is derived from Inter-prater, for one that prated betwixt two that spoke several languages. The Handbook of Conundrums "Hold your prate, and be hanged to you!" muttered O'Shea, as between anger and stooping, he was threatened with a small apoplexy. One Of Them So Blagge, I say, thrust us both out, with many vile words, for a pair of pestilent, prating, pragmatical rascals.’ Rewards and Fairies Tell me, ye who prate about the literary glory of the nineteenth century, wherein it consists? Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. We prate of little things, each to each; but we fall silent before love and death. Stepsons of Light "If you scum of the Thieves' Quarter would practice the law as well as you prate it, we would have less trouble," growled the captain. Black Amazon of Mars "Will you hold your prate, or do you want me to kick you downstairs?" One Of Them “Hold your prating,” replied the Ogre; “they will grow tender by being kept a little while after they are killed.” Favorite Fairy Tales The Childhood Choice of Representative Men and Women He who with prate of Vested Rights Old forms of wrong defends; Who for pound-foolishness still fights, Wisdom, save penny-wisdom, slights;— These are my friends. Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) It may be interesting to those who are always prating about the friendship between England and France to know that I heard not a single cry of "Vive l'Angleterre!" An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections How I hate the very name of an Alderman!" said Kellett, peevishly; "regular vagabonds, with gilt coaches and red cloaks, running about prating of taxes and the pipe-water! Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day "Will you hold your prate?" muttered his master, in a deeper tone, while, stretching forth his hand, he seemed in search of any missile to hurl at his mutinous follower. One Of Them And I thought as I rode away that it was better to leave him the sword, than that Sandy should get it to prate about at his general meetings. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway May I never see peace, but if you don't hold your prate I 'll put you in it! The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life Some of the hostile monarchs believed the magician's story, but others doubted it, King Lot of Orkney laughing him to scorn, while some among them called him a prating wizard. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur "The groom is a prating rascal, and your maid ought to mind her own affairs." Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day To be sure they all prate about liberty and the like, but I reckon that is an Englishman's privilege, providing he takes it out in talking. Hansford: A Tale of Bacon's Rebellion “No more prating,” answered the exasperated keeper, “thou shalt perish in thy misdeeds!” Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847 Now, as I am but young, I must be modest, and not prate about what I cannot as yet understand. The Bird and Insects' Post Office Instead of making difficulties, he smoothed them; instead of prating of what society might think, he would help her to defy it, because he knew that she was right. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome To some among the metropolitan bankers who in after years prated so loudly of their patriotism and financial sagacity, it brought to view only the danger of curtailed profits. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 Then, indeed, a slight correction will not hurt this prating moralist. The Nephews: A Play, in Five Acts. No prating now of the degeneracy of the potato. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume I (of 2) This place was filled with hypocrites, pedants, freethinkers, and prating politicians; with a rabble of those who have only titles to make them great men. The Tatler, Volume 3 You who prate and homilize of charity! charity! and who quote the ‘golden rule’ solely for the edification and guidance of those around you. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part To what end prate of the duties of wifehood when you do not ask them to be wives? Modern marriage and how to bear it Get ye to your arms before Sir Oliver come, and leave prating for 13 one good while. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 8 (of 25) "You are prating utter nonsense, utter nonsense, I tell you, old man," murmured Falieri without turning away from the window. Weird Tales, Vol. II. Regardless what the player's son may prate, St. Stephen's fool, the zany of debate— Who nothing generous ever understood. Old and New London Volume I Two garrulous nuns, who had been excommunicated by St. Benedict for their perverse prating, chanced to be buried in the church. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition People said that such an example of conjugal felicity was not often seen in those degenerate days, for even then they prated of the golden age of their grandfathers, lamenting their own decadence.... Orientations Loudly too prates Atta Troll Of the mighty meed of praise Which by practice of his art He had wrung from humankind. Atta Troll When Penn attempted to speak, the Recorder roared out, "Stop that prating fellow's mouth or put him out of court." The Trial of Theodore Parker For the "Misdemeanor" of a Speech in Faneuil Hall against Kidnapping, before the Circuit Court of the United States, at Boston, April 3, 1855, with the Defence Mr. Pitt should inform himself of things better than he does, before he prates so much about them, or of the sending away of Malmesbury, who was only on a visit of permission.—Author. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 If she were my wife," said blunt old Bruce, "I'd pack her off home to that doting father she's always prating about, and I'd keep her there until she arrived at years of discretion. Laramie; or, The Queen of Bedlam. Retribution here, indeed, for the folly of that charlatan prime minister who once prated about a "scientific boundary" of the British Empire of India. 1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century When the common goods of all Fall into the hands of one, Straight of Rights of Property He will prate and Ownership. Atta Troll The man prates about that whipper-snapper of a gunner nearly as much as about my splendid firing. Jena or Sedan? His prating, insignificant pomposity, rendered him at once offensive, suspected, and ridiculous; and his total neglect of all business had so disgusted the Americans, that they proposed drawing up a protest against him. The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 It is a mere delusion of these last days,—prated of from man to man, until respectable persons begin to give in to the fallacy; and persuade themselves that they themselves believe it. Inspiration and Interpretation Seven Sermons Preached Before the University of Oxford Nay, but he, this wonder, He cannot palter nor prate, Though many around him and under, With intellects trained to the curve, Distrust him in spirit and nerve Because his meaning is straight. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV Even while he promised neutrality in commerce, the clerks were prating a different story in the bar-rooms; and the late high feat of the knight-errant, Becker, had killed all confidence in Germans at the root. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 17 (of 25) Then a telephone bell tinkles, and a youth rises out of the dark to prate of a lost Arabella, and haberdashery. Seven Keys to Baldpate Above him, on the other side of the road, towered the hill where he had sat and dreamed as a boy, where Rochester had come and encouraged him to prate of his ambitions. The Moving Finger When the political reformers ejected the bishops out of the house, what did they gain? a more vulgar prating race, but even more lordly! Calamities and Quarrels of Authors I, reverencing the people, did not bate My reverence of their deed and oracle, Nor vainly prate Of better and of worse Against the great conclusion of their will. The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume IV “Must I be all day, catching my death in this vile slough, and all for a prating slave-girl?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) No, he would prate no more of 'going to'. Seven Keys to Baldpate For here lived a chattering Dunce of a boy; To prate with this urchin Gave Dicky great joy. Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 Could Anthony Wood, had he not been influenced by this political criticism, have sent down Locke to us as “a man of a turbulent spirit, clamorous, and never contented, prating and troublesome?” Calamities and Quarrels of Authors But the Huguenot generals evidently imagined that there was nothing in the speech beyond the prating of a silly braggart. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 I would have you to know I’ve an honour of my own, as good as yours, though I don’t prate about it all day long, as if it was a God’s miracle to have any. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) Clouds of the earth-born battle cloak The heaven that our fathers held from of old; And we—shall we prate to their sons of the gain In gold or bread? The Lord of Misrule And Other Poems They have just enough connection with it to be able to prate of it, boasting themselves Christians but giving no indication of the fact in their conduct. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent The unthinking rich prate “thrift” to the poor, and grow richer by a half-judicious, half-unconscious absorption of the resultant savings; that, in brief, is the grim humour of our present financial method. New Worlds For Old A Plain Account of Modern Socialism But suddenly Drake paused as one who strays Beyond the bounds of caution, paused and cursed His tongue for prating like a moon-struck boy's. Collected Poems Volume One How much silent heroism goes unpraised in the world, while we stand on the highways, and prate of our discrimination, our quick insight! Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart On the other hand, he judges, he foresees, he reasons, upon everything that immediately concerns him; he does not prate, but acts. Émile or, Concerning Education; Extracts Even now precious plants perish before his eyes, even now weeds grow rank, while he watches in idle awe, and prates of his own impotence. A Modern Symposium Indeed this is an age in which honour is prated of most by those who practise it least. The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire Oh, not by the hypocritical millionaire pietists who prate their glib platitudes to their Sunday Bible classes, and return to their luxurious homes to order the slaughter of starving women and babes! Carmen Ariza They often prate about liberty, but they understand it as the Yankee did, who defined it as the right to do as he pleased and the right to make everybody else do so too. Arrows of Freethought Yet these hireling priests, who consecrate the banners of war, dare to prate that God is a loving father and that we are all his children. Flowers of Freethought (First Series) Yet there are those who prate of national honor and of war as insuring prosperity. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Plainly the quick wit of the lad betokened good blood, let him prate ever so surely on his heathen grandmother! The Flute of the Gods You are one who will do much for them, my son––but you will accomplish nothing by attempting suddenly to overthrow the established traditions which they reverence, nor by publicly prating about the Church’s defects. Carmen Ariza While you prate of pride ancestral and the dead dreams of your youth, I, despite my birth and lineage, am a battler for the truth. The Arena Volume 18, No. 92, July, 1897 The most earnest prayer and the emptiest ceremonial prate are both alike to them. Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics With Some of Their Applications Boltt, a tall, thin, stooping man, with peering eyes, had discovered "the human note" of which Gilbert's editor prated continually. Changing Winds A Novel Yes; he had worshipped at the shrine of the Beautiful; he had prated of the Renaissance. Dreamers of the Ghetto Prejudices are none the less prejudices because we vaguely call them "nature," and prate about what nature has forbidden, when we only mean that the thing we are opposing has not been hitherto done. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV "Donald, when I go to church, as I do constantly, I hear the preacher prating of repentance; but man, I never knew the meaning of the word until recently." Hidden Hand The very stones prate of Neptune's whereabouts in days of langsyne. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 He had heard sentimental Englishmen prating about "the tragic soul" of Ireland because they had listened to hired women keening over the dead. Changing Winds A Novel Shallow pates might prate, he told himself, but what pleasure of the intellect could ever equal that of the senses? Dreamers of the Ghetto We know each other well enough, I think, to do little things without the endless social prating that should accompany them.” The Harbor of Doubt Could she have reached that visionary rim of finer issues—of which she always prated—with this man, talented though he was, yet a slender reed shaken by the wind of her will? Melomaniacs No longer couldst thou sit and hear This demon prate in upper air— Deeds horrible to maiden ear. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 1 July 1848 The priests will orate, the members will prate, the ruffians elate will shoot or otherwise murder a few people, who will have Mr. Gladstone to thank for their death. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule Your deepest craving is for violence, while you prate about your gentle influence over men. The Heart of Thunder Mountain Hold your prating Tongue, and get ye in. Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694) Wherefore let those rude babblers go, who can say a great deal on the subject that is nothing after all but mere scum and vain prating. The Epistles of St. Peter and St. Jude Preached and Explained Yet you are for ever prating of yourself. The O'Ruddy A Romance She felt that for all her prating of duty she had committed a great wickedness lifelong. In a Little Town Have done with this heartless cant,—this prating about the constitutional rights of traitors! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 He rates and he prates, And reads the debates: Despised by the men, and the women he hates. Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements From without Scrambling up by crack and crevice, every cockney prates about Towers—the heap he kicks now! turrets—just the measure of his cane! Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning “Hold thy prate, and read that bit of paper,” says Westbury. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges With the feel of her heart beating against his own, he had strained her to his breast and prated of honor and duty! Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer A Romance of the Spanish Main No politicians, but lawyer politicians, it seems will go down; if we believe him, we must all turn lawyers now, and prate away the liberties of the nation. The Fall of British Tyranny American Liberty Triumphant Children of the royal blood of Saxony, children sanctioned by the Church of which they prate so much, for there is no doubt that the pair married in secret. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess Men will prate about the expense—the burden on the national revenue—as if justice to all were not the very first object of government—as if—but truce to this. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 360, October 1845 You Tories hate me; you archbishop, smirking on your knees, and prating about Heaven, you know I don't care a fig for your Thirty-nine Articles, and can't understand a word of your stupid sermons. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges A truce to your prating, curse you, and be coming with me. The Wild Geese No more, for that day at least, would he prate of Self-Defence and the horrible Modern. Ghetto Comedies He began prating about his character as an army officer again, and I reminded him that I wasn't the Countess Cosel. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess Not one inch should he push her from her avowed purpose––not though all the strangers in the world came to Lost Valley and prated of blood-guilt. Tharon of Lost Valley Therefore is there small valiance in your prating so lightly of it. Robin Hood Make an end of this prating and foolishness! The Wild Geese The nincompoops and quidnuncs and newspaper men ravenous for copy who prate about a “yellow peril” may, in this latter fact, find some slight excuse for their blatant lucubrations. The Empire of the East None such can be a heretic; Nay, only he forsooth Who lives the falsity of doubt, But prates the cant of truth. Poems with Power to Strengthen the Soul A nice lot to prate about law and order, and ready to do murder yourselves! With Hoops of Steel They prate much about the works done by us in the state derived from Adam. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost And I felt it, and I didn't feel it, and you sitting there forenent me, and prating as if butter wouldn't melt in your mouth! The Wild Geese And then the merchant or the trader who came to Japan, he also prated about commercial immorality, and the prevalence of untruthfulness among the Japanese with whom he did business. The Empire of the East This sounds like a parson’s prating: I know the language of old. Not Like Other Girls And it's I," he went on in a bitter self-scorn, "who have prated of honor, and the conduct of gentlemen, who have made a beast of myself before the best woman who ever lived! Nancy Stair A Novel Pink cheeks, did rumple passionate, Like Æschylus—and tried to prate On trolling tongue, of fate and fate! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 Then turn your eyes toward a sister city, and mark that grey-headed, sanctimonious editor, who every week solemnly prates of honesty, sobriety, and their kindred virtues. Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life For now Napoleon, a clever man and a swift, gives us no time to prate or to search for new fashions. Pan Tadeusz Or, the Last Foray in Lithuania; a Story of Life Among Polish Gentlefolk in the Years 1811 and 1812 While wrong is wrong let no man prate of peace! The Higher Powers of Mind and Spirit “And, if thou prate of mountains, let them throw Millions of acres on us, till our ground, Singeing his pate against the burning zone, Make Ossa like a wart!” English: Composition and Literature Ah! maidens care not to prate of their love affairs to matrons. The Buccaneer A Tale I sometimes don't see you and don't even hear your voice as I did last time, but I always guess what you are prating, for it's I, I myself speaking, not you. The Brothers Karamazov We are prating about giving the right of suffrage to black male citizens, as complacently as we once gave our compassion and corn to famishing Ireland. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II “I am tired of thy watching and prating,” declared Francis with spirit. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls We wish to teach them that that Church has been, for over eighteen hundred years, the faithful guardian of that very Bible of which Protestants prate so loudly, and which they dishonor so much. Public School Education The Jews prate that Japheth stands for the neighboring nations around Jerusalem which were admitted to the temple and its worship. Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood “The Holy Spirit wrote them,” said I. “It's easy for you to prate,” he smiled again, this time almost with hatred. The Brothers Karamazov Thou sure and firm-set earth, Hear not my steps, which way they walk, for fear Thy very stones prate of my whereabout. Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature It was not an occasion when long-haired critics could draw a diagram, and prate learnedly of “technique” and other topics that often make critics such insensate bores. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 People prate about appreciation of artists of various kinds and of their work, grow maudlin over it by artificial light in the small hours of the night. The Dominant Dollar As a case in point, they prate concerning Enoch that, while he was good and righteous, he very much inclined toward carnal desires. Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood Oh! do read the Second Book, for we can afford but a few extracts; and, to whet you up, shall prate to you a few minutes about it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Laias Break off, break off your talking, and depart Each to his post, where the occasion calls; Lest from the council-chamber presently The King return, and find you prating here. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold Let it be a blow, then," he said, coldly, "since a prating mouth knows no other argument than the mailed fist. The Doomsman Ralph, thy news has stirred me into vaporing, and the man who built the Orb mill is prating like a child. Lorimer of the Northwest Steer your boat aright, friend," he cried, "if you value your life, and leave off your prating. Folk-lore and Legends: German We, somewhat violently perhaps—with a gentle violence—construe a translation into a criticism, and prate too of those immortals. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Fools that these mystics are Who prate of Nature! for she Hath neither beauty, nor warmth, Nor life, nor emotion, nor power. Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold He prates about civilization and Eastern culture till I get weary sometimes. That Girl Montana I wish thee learning, not for show, Enough for to instruct and know; Not such as gentlemen require To prate at table, or at fire. A History of Elizabethan Literature I will have no gallivanting, no cozening and smiling and prating and distracting. Desert Dust The old professors, for whom I always had a sneaking kindness, affected a sort of solitary grandeur, deported themselves with the conscious swagger of genius, read Tooke's Pantheon, and prated of the Heathen gods. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 “Strong drink, if it be too freely supplied, Or the prate of a fool,” the damsel replied. Ulf Van Yern and Other Ballads I felt that extra graves would have to be dug, because dreamers—like myself—had prated peace instead of helping to make our nation more secure. The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia His work is to preach the humbug which passes For gospel among the “down-trodden masses;” And to prate of the “wrongs and indignities,” which Are heaped on their heads by the “cold-hearted rich.” Nothing to Say A Slight Slap at Mobocratic Snobbery, Which Has 'Nothing to Do' with 'Nothing to Wear' "What are you prating?" he corrects Loge; "what I have obtained with such difficulty, I shall keep without compunction for myself." The Wagnerian Romances “Cease thy prating, Jew, and let us dispatch this business,” cried the officer. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Parrots so can learn to prate, our speech by pieces gleaning: Nurses teach their children so about the time of weaning. Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age What the devil do you want to prate such nonsense as that to these folks for? The Wind Before the Dawn “Bring up the Laws of Oléron from my cabin, and let us see whether or no I was right, when I struck this prating Lanoix!” Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure This comes of your prating, husband! you presum'd On your ambling wit, and must use your glib tongue, Though you are beaten lame for't. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 “Cease your prating, old man,” said the lieutenant, sternly. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf Inspiration—and I had prated about inspiration often enough; inspiration only became inspiration when it was recognised as such. The Tale of Lal A Fantasy For prating too long, like a Book learnt Sot, ’Till Pudding and Dumpling are burnt to Pot: Burnt to Pot, Burnt to Pot, ’Till Pudding and Dumpling are burnt to Pot. Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 5 of 6 I shall be thirstier anon from listening to your prate. The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous, Vol. 1 Who was a sailor, a soldier, a merchant, a spy, a slave among the moors... I play the fool To stand here prating, and forget my dinner. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 4, April 1810 For the chimney-sweep to prate of cleanliness would not be more anomalous. Nuts for Future Historians to Crack Men did not prate of art: they wrought in love and simplicity. The Story of Paris Thus he went on prating, till at length he was so stupefied and exhausted that he fell asleep. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck A shepherd's dog, who saw him bleed, Who hated Snarl and all his breed, Said, "This was brought about by prate, Which horses—even horses—hate!" Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered) I prate, And the most noble mother of the world Leave unsaluted. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical Yet why prate of solace in a matter like this? A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time And isn't it expressive, the perpetual prating of him in the book as the Poet? The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete Fool! simpleton!" cried the magician: "have done with thy useless prating! The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Her father prated of only one offense, her mother’s sin. The Branding Iron There is no man in the world More bound to his mother; yet here he lets me prate Like one i' the stocks. Characteristics of Women Moral, Poetical, and Historical And who are you that prate of constitutional formulas, rights of Parliament? The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 "Your stage prating isn't worth a fig!" she said to the actresses. The Comedienne Just as if a tailor, who had a coat to make, were to keep on prating about nothing but wool, and merino sheep! The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck The good man prated amiably to his Highness, thinking to please him, but the Duke's face grew dark. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg You came here prating to yourself of blotting out the past—no act of man can do so. The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Wise were you, Nelly, most wise, not to exchange your beautiful Content for false pearls or prating Parade. The Crown of Success "My funny sir, your belly grows at the expense of your wit . . . you are beginning to prate like a fool," remarked Wladek. The Comedienne Are you not ashamed, old man, to think and prate in this way of the most virtuous, the most beneficent of men? The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck "Straight for London River, and the school you prate about, my bucko," replied the scamp of a pirate. Blackbeard: Buccaneer I have long known your inclination to prate about that which you do not understand. Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom After that let him who will prate of the feeling of identity and the consciousness of self. Marguerite You shall be hang'd first, You would fain be prating now; take the man with you. The Little French Lawyer A Comedy Shall we then forget the manly and dignified sentiments of our ancestors, to prate in the language of the mother or the nurse about our good old prejudices? The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 It was absurd to prate of life or death in such a strait as this. Blackbeard: Buccaneer "Since 'tis to be so, to tell the truth I've long had a liking for you, Hans; but 'twas only on account of the prate and gossip"—— "Sunday morning then?" The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 When armed Anarchists threaten to quench the fires of civilization in a sea of blood we prate of the protective power of "free speech." The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 "That is all along of thy prating," said the meditative lover, when the "strain" was concluded. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 This is the old way of prating and vaunting in Ireland, that used to make me, and every Friend to it sick of such unmeaning Declamations. A Dialogue Between Dean Swift and Tho. Prior, Esq. In the Isles of St. Patrick's Church, Dublin, On that Memorable Day, October 9th, 1753 Foolish ministers and ignorant and knavish politicians prated of British honor, and advised the adoption of rigorous measures for throwing back the swelling tide of rebellion in America. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 The world is so much with us, now-a-days, that we need have something that prates to us, albeit even in too fine an euphuism, of the moon and stars. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 "What is fear?—I know not the thing, nor the word!—Go, prate of fear to Cicero, and he will understand you!" The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 What would they do but call you a wicked blasphemer, and prate about the merciful goodness of their Maker, as if one Maker did not make all creatures? Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 Don't let me prate, for I am rough and unhandy at it; but give me your hand like an honest man, and say, "Sebastian, I will do as you wish me.'" Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 The press is always prating about the power of the press, always nagging about pitiless publicity being potent to destroy an evil thing or a bad man, and all that sort of rot. The Thunders of Silence Advise Telemachos to change his mind and send his mother home to her father, instead of prating foolishly to us. Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece What! leave our Nilo’s preserver to the care of a woman, and of a prating boy that knows not how to take care of himself? The Grateful Indian And other Stories Let us have no prate about conscience proceeding from a hard heart; these are frightful notions when they become infectious. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 348 So we see him once with a lock on his mouth by way of punishment for his idle prating. The Standard Operaglass Detailed Plots of One Hundred and Fifty-one Celebrated Operas Bringing down thy goddesses to be in truth very idols, the work of thy own hands—prating presumptuously of thy power over their immortal glories!' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy You prate of stultifying yourself by taking the oath of nihilism, and repudiating your word to Alexander. Princess Zara Encounter hot, and fierce retaliation Must vainly prate about conciliation. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 104, April 29, 1893 "Come, come," replied Cromwell, "we have had enough of this"; and striding into the midst of the chamber, he clapt his hat on his head, and exclaimed, "I will put an end to your prating!" History of the English People, Volume VI Puritan England, 1642-1660; The Revolution, 1660-1683 Alas! this shows, that what you confess in the general is not believed in the heart, but only is like the prating of children, whom you may learn to say any thing. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning How stupid we were before the war, how we prated of small revolts, how we sniggered over little jokes at religion and government. One Man's Initiation—1917 My fanaticism is, that I insist on the American people abolishing Slavery, or ceasing to prate of the rights of man. No Compromise with Slavery An Address Delivered to the Broadway Tabernacle, New York This is just the point denied by the assimilation Jews, and the spiritless, unctuous, prating rabbis in their pay. Zionism and Anti-Semitism Zionism by Nordau; and Anti-Semitism by Gottheil I see no signs of it," replied Hammerfeldt with a pinch of snuff, "unless it be progress to teach rogues who aren't worth a snap to prate of their worth. The King's Mirror He enters: rapidly discussion Shifts, tacks about, until they prate The sorrows of a single state. Eugene Oneguine [Onegin] A Romance of Russian Life in Verse Inglorious friend! most confident I am Thy life is one of very little ease; Albeit men mock thee with their similes And prate of being "happy as a clam!" The Book of Humorous Verse The talkers may think otherwise, may prate of soul-stirring motives, and great ideals. No Man's Land For it had never been her way to prate of an impossible friendship; if she used the word she meant to honour it. A Venetian June He hath right well shown their prate to be false by procuring my deliverance; more by token that I never believed it. The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio Yet somehow you're a Christian, and prate of your mean life as an acceptable sacrifice. Shining Ferry But while these three were prating, The sailor slily waiting, Thought if it came about, sir, That they should all fall out, sir, He then might play his part. The Book of Humorous Verse And the drunken man prates only in his cups; but the talkative man prates everywhere, in the market-place, in the theatre, out walking, by night and by day. Plutarch's Morals You don't catch him prating about his doings. Carl and the Cotton Gin How well the imperial dandy prates of peace! The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry This done, she was quickly in the dish, and her mouth began immediately to prate worldly and common talk in which she was not the least ready. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 Neither is this book intended for the player who recognizes himself as an expert and continuously prates of his own ability. Auction of To-day Barbers indeed are generally a talkative race, for people fond of prating flock to them and sit in their shops, so that they pick up the habit from their customers. Plutarch's Morals There be that can rule Naples As well as he that sleeps; lords that can prate 255 As amply and unnecessarily As this Gonzalo; I myself could make A chough of as deep chat. The Tempest The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] But, proceed; You are sent to prate your master's will, and not Reply to mine. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry This pieuse prated also after her manner, but we tempered her down a little. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 “Thou idle prating hussy!” cried Rachel, turning hastily round to face her,—vexed, and yet laughing. Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada He, not wishing to be annoyed by their prating, ordered his slaves merely to answer his questions, and not say a word more. Plutarch's Morals It is not becoming to prate of what lies in other men's souls; we all have our secrecies and sanctuaries, rarely acknowledged even to ourselves. Pipefuls German Socialists might prate of peace, but only twenty out of five times that number in the Reichstag had the courage to vote against the War Credit. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 1, 1916 Indeed, he sat prating and gossiping with the boors, who talked foully and otherwise, not only without giving them a single word of reproof, but even without speaking a word about God or spiritual matters. Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680 It was not unusual to hear prate of the vast benefits derived from the blockade; of the energy, resource and production, expressed under its cruel constriction! Four Years in Rebel Capitals An Inside View of Life in the Southern Confederacy from Birth to Death Drinking therefore is not censured, if silence go with it, but foolish prating turns being under the influence of wine into drunkenness. Plutarch's Morals Mrs. Bickford was privately of opinion that her husband had stopped at some drinking place—otherwise why should he prate of men eight feet tall? The Young Acrobat of the Great North American Circus But I am discourteous," Blanch said, "to prate of death thus drearily. Chivalry But why would this old man keep prating of his political prophecies? Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 24, March, 1873 For surely from your talk you must be one of those prating and soft fools of the Round Table?' King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls For joy is much more inclined to prate than the well-known sleeplessness represented in comedies, frequently rousing itself, and finding something fresh to relate. Plutarch's Morals Most glorious son of Atreus, Agamemnon, king of men, let us now no longer sit prating 115 here, nor let us long defer the work which the deity now delivers into our hands. The Iliad of Homer (1873) Neither good nor ill wilt thou ever prate of mortal more, for I've drawn thy sting. Nicanor - Teller of Tales A Story of Roman Britain Who now may prate, "Evil is good misunderstood"? Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 There, now, all this time has the damsel Spring been awaiting our commands, shivering mayhap in her scanty drapery, while we have been prating. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, May 1844 Volume 23, Number 5 They say those that are prone to Venus are commonly barren: so the prating of talkative people is ineffectual and fruitless. § iii. Plutarch's Morals Neither art thou so much the youngest amongst the Greeks, nor do thine eyes see most sharply from thy head: but thou art always prating with words. The Iliad of Homer (1873) The persons who were guilty of these gross violations of the constitution, to say nothing of the commonest principles of honesty, were incessantly prating of their devoted loyalty to the Crown. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion To me, earth has been a hell—not the place of flames and torments of which your divines prate, but the true hell—that of the conscience and the soul. Olive A Novel Nay, then, this idle prating hath a certain foundation, as smoke aye shows some little fire beneath, and I'll tell it thee. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims For its remedy, conversation, requires hearers: but talkative people hear nobody, for they are ever prating. Plutarch's Morals Certain Germans have prated much of German "Kultur," have boasted of imposing this "Kultur" on the world by force of arms. Face to Face with Kaiserism As yet, they have not insisted on our estimating Lamartine by the cubic foot, or Pollok by the pound—but what else are we to infer from their continual prating about "sustained effort"? Harvard Classics Volume 28 Essays English and American May Christ ever employ in Rome a messenger cunning and skilful as this prating god, and Hellenism will have naught to fear.' Aurelian or, Rome in the Third Century Let women-folk prate as they will of a boy Who is heedless of knickers and shirt; I hold that the badge of a young fellow's joy Are cheeks that are covered with dirt. The Path to Home The prating of one man also prevented Rome from becoming free by the removal of Nero. Plutarch's Morals This is no time to prate of humanity. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia Most prison reformers, as I say, prate of the injury done to the soul of the prisoner. Afterwards "Hold your prate, you old thief!—why wouldn't we amuse ourselves?" Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes So let them ease their hearts with prate Of equal rights, which man ne'er knew; I have a love for freedom too. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 Again, if you meet with some prating fellow who attacks you and sticks to you, do not be bashful, but get rid of him, and hasten on and pursue your undertaking. Plutarch's Morals He saw that the tendency of the times was in the direction of literature; schools of philosophy were springing up on every side, logic and poetry were prated in every household. Second Book of Tales Burke was no prating optimist: it was his very knowledge how much could be said against society that quickened his fears for it. Obiter Dicta Second Series "Hold your prate, you ruffian; blow this minute." Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes "These letters, Chief, are from the Greek—the spy, Who still proclaims our spoil or peril nigh: Whate'er his tidings, we can well report, Much that"—"Peace, peace!"—he cuts their prating short. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 3 "Nowadays we prate less priggishly about honor because it is no longer a word with a single meaning." The Tyranny of Weakness “What in the name of Shitan, are you chaps prating and chatting about?” inquired he. The Pacha of Many Tales Hush, hush, my sweet one, thou must not prate;” and he retired on tiptoe, and I heard him mutter triumphantly, as he walked away, “He called me ‘Dominie!’” Jacob Faithful "Hold your prate, old Growly," said Ratty; "and why don't you mend the weathercock?" Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes I know nothing more of my history; but I am prating of myself, and shall weary you, captain.” Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War But others besides the fair sex were sufferers from the same cause, while the "thimble-player" plied his trade and secured the attention of some countryman with "cash in his fob and forward with his prate." Fragments of Two Centuries Glimpses of Country Life when George III. was King But a very peppery, fidgety, unhappy old man was Colonel Stevens for many days, prating about this independence of action of stripling officers right under his nose. A Wounded Name Clysters he prated on; electuaries; troches; the weed that the Gael of him called slanlus or "heal-all;" of unguents loathsomely compounded, but at greatest length and with fullest rapture of his vile phlebotomy. Doom Castle "Howld your prate!" said the trumpeter, elegantly, and silenced all reply by playing a tune. Handy Andy, Volume One A Tale of Irish Life, in Two Volumes He never prated about goodness, but was unaffectedly good and sunny-hearted as long as he lived. The Bibliotaph and Other People She would but "give abundant cause for prate." Browning's Heroines So," says he, "don't be prating,—look yonder, I pray, At that sculpture of marble, now what will you say? Aesop, in Rhyme Old Friends in a New Dress Jefferson Davis did not join in the movement, but expressed a hearty contempt for those "who prate of the inhumanity and sinfulness of the slave-trade." Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 He is the typical ‘working-man,’ my dear, of whom demagogues are always prating:—the fetish, before which so-called ‘liberal’ statesmen fall down and worship! She and I, Volume 2 A Love Story. A Life History. What! they must be prating as soon as one's back is turned! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 Somewhere, as he stands up and steps aside, a voice seems prating of "the Count his master's known munificence," of "just pretence to dowry," of the "fair daughter's self" being nevertheless the object. . . . Browning's Heroines These men who prate of slavery in these isles Do know full well that witness false they bear. 'A Comedy of Errors' in Seven Acts Apollo, in his rage, shot the nymph, but hated the raven, and “bade him prate in white plumes never more.” Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 And thus the men prated of her among themselves. The Monctons: A Novel, Volume I They prate who say it is success that tries a man. Better Dead "Let the fools prate!" responded Clementine, with an angelic smile. The Man With The Broken Ear And we solemnly begin to prate about chlorophyll. Fantasia of the Unconscious Some mocked them, others threatened to stone them unless they ceased their unmannerly prate; but some few asked, “whither shall we fly?” The Sleeping Bard or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell Neither shalt thou prate even to thy own heart of “those secrets known to all.” Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History Where there was so much sanctimonious talk about religion, and such an utter absence of it in those that prated the most of its possession. Dulcibel A Tale of Old Salem Do you smile because a trembling old man feasts his failing eyes on a fair woman's face and prates of love and flowers and beauty? Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches The up-curled mouth of pleasure, Can prate of sorrow's worth, But give it a sip, and a wryer lip, Was never made on earth. Custer, and Other Poems. Who devoted many a Sunday afternoon to vain prating about worldly things, or to sleep, instead of meditation and prayer? The Sleeping Bard or, Visions of the World, Death, and Hell He will prate of chest measurements; regard golf with contempt; and speak of the West as God's country. Gigolo The low wind through your garden prates Of one this twilight desolates. The Dreamers And Other Poems Around every art studio are found the young men in velveteen who smoke infinite cigarettes, and throw off opinions about this great man and that, and prate prosaically in blase monotone of the Beautiful. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians "Well, and what was he the betther o' having more prate than a Scotchman?" asked the other. Stories of Comedy It was the ages which had faith to recognize their worthiest man and to accept his guidance which had achieved great things in the world, not those which prated of democracy and progress. Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies Samuel," said the good wife but half awake, "you are prating in your sleep. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems Weakness and foolish prating about righteousness and virtue were never worth a dollar. The Winning Clue And if you prate to me of the wonderful Wagner orchestration and its eloquence, I shall quarrel with you. Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques Miss Loomis is just one of those admirable women," said he, "that empty-headed idiots prate about. Under Fire They paint a landscape, but nothing "prates of their whereabouts," while they were sitting on a tripod, with their paper on their knees, drawing—their breath. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 "Pshaw, pshaw, boy! don't prate in that way, with your bright, curly locks," said the man, laying his thin hand softly on the youth's light, clustering hair. Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems This is not the time to prate of the 'unrepresented rights' of traitors, or wince at the prospect of reducing to poverty the men who have labored for years to reduce us to utter ruin! The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 2, August, 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy If after the flood, and after that decree, how idle is all this prating about natural rights as standing above the obligations of civil government! The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government “I did not send for you to hear your prating.” The Waif Woman "Hold your prating," replied the Ogre; "they will grow tender by being kept a little while after they are killed." The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew And there—will you believe it?—we danced under the beech-trees like Phyllis and Corydon, or whoever they are that Sidney is always prating of; or like two fools, I would sooner say. By What Authority? Tennyson will make appeal to "The flower in the crannied wall" by way of silencing the agnostic's prating against God. A Hero and Some Other Folks Shall he like the grass of jungle trample us in haughty pride, To a prating priest and Brahman wed the proud and peerless bride? Maha-bharata The Epic of Ancient India Condensed into English Verse We prate of our democratic institutions, and forget that free trade is one of the first proofs of a free people, and that protected industries are the feudalism of manufacture. The Arena Volume 4, No. 20, July, 1891 "I have summoned thee," replied the prince, "to operate and not to prate; obey my orders, and inflame not my ears still further by thy discourse." The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew "A drunken, swilling, prating pig!" the other persisted. The Long Night Besides, there's more humbug in that than any of the other bromides, weak natures prate about. Heart and Soul by Maveric Post They also took a number of poultry, which the Spaniards were fattening in coops; and nearly a hundred tame parrots, "yellow and red," which "would prate very prettily." On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. |
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