| 单词 | precipitancy |
| 例句 | It was very galling to have to wait so long, his fingers itched to touch her dollars, but he was wise enough to see that he would gain nothing by precipitancy. A Gamble with Life 2012-04-11T02:00:33.587Z We never guessed the real cause, never saw that he was driven to his last expedient, and obliged to prejudice all his hope of success by precipitancy. Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z He hesitated, looked painfully distressed, and was disconcerted at his own precipitancy. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z Then I confess I looked round, a little alarmed at my precipitancy. The King's Stratagem and Other Stories 2012-03-22T02:00:40.343Z Then I confess I looked round a little alarmed at my precipitancy. When Love Calls 2012-03-22T02:00:36.883Z Juggernaut became conscious of a distinctly more lenient attitude towards the Rector's precipitancy. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z Around the corner of the pile of ties came a new figure with cyclonic precipitancy. Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z Sometimes a storm arises, when the precipitancy with which the sleepers gather up their pallets and seek a shelter is the more amusing if witnessed near day-break. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z There is no doubt that the former adventurers failed from precipitancy. The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad 2012-02-17T03:00:29.247Z A pretty thing it would be if upon his landing Hoche found the ground already cut from beneath his feet by the precipitancy of his Irish allies! My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z That idea made precipitancy positively imperative; and by the next morning each of the young men had fully made up his mind to take the first opportunity of asking Isabella Walters to be his wife. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z "The devotion of a father's love usually takes good counsel for his own children, but the hot precipitancy of a furious husband should readily be restrained." The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z The contingency was by no means improbable; and it was urged so strongly by Garnet, that Catesby began to regret his precipitancy in sending the message. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z They had remained quite speechless, more astonished at the newcomer's impertinence than wrathful at the interruption; and when the next instant Ursula and Margaret suddenly fled with unaffected precipitancy, no one attempted to stop them. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z "I idolize--all three," he exclaimed with comic precipitancy. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z At the best there was much in his rash precipitancy to displease the proud old baronet, though he should be found willing to forgive the mésalliance he had made. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z Bruin made off into the timber with great precipitancy. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Bourgoine, her physician, loudly exclaimed against the iniquitous precipitancy with which she was to be hurried out of existence. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z It was evident that he was averse to delay, and yet afraid to lose by undue precipitancy. The League of the Leopard 2011-07-23T02:00:12.490Z He found him as he expected, seated before his desk, and with his wonted precipitancy dashed at once into his subject. Cynthia Wakeham's Money 2011-07-18T02:00:24.717Z Whatever resolve had drained her cheeks and lips of bloom, and lighted the steady flame in her eyes, had been acted upon with precipitancy, lest her nerve should fail. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z Stella had been conclusively proved to be a vessel of abominable things; Matilda, owing to his foolish precipitancy in surrendering his right of pre-emption, had been annexed by Mr Winterton. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z Her enemies, however, were determined, whatever she did, to discover some cause of complaint;—if she urged it on, they would accuse her of precipitancy; if she postponed it, they would charge her with indifference. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z His embarrassment repeated itself in hers; she regretted her precipitancy in having praised a brother and sister as loving and happy who avoided each other and disliked to speak of their mutual relations. The Invisible Lodge 2011-06-09T02:00:19.470Z He began by urging the strong feeling against the Bill, and the great danger of precipitancy on legislating in such a House under Government pressure. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z I shall represent to her all kinds of reasons for precipitancy and secrecy—temporary secrecy. At Large 2011-03-27T02:00:14.907Z She trembled at the thought of her precipitancy. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z The disorder of his apparel and the perspiration that covered his brow bespoke the precipitancy of his return. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The two proud champions fled with the utmost precipitancy and in the most rapid manner to each other. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Think of the awkward position in which your precipitancy has placed me—has placed both of us!” Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z Her plighted hand was not transferred to another, when time had sanctified and mellowed regret; but with a cruel and unfeminine precipitancy. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z I could hardly be silent except I so feared precipitancy. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z But he fled with the utmost precipitancy, uttering the name of the incomparable princess of Babylon, and swearing by the immortal gods, that she was far handsomer than the Venetian girls. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The Legislatures of the States, acting on the same erroneous principles, have authorized combinations and associations on doubtful principles to force forward the same precipitancy of action. Presidential Candidates: containing Sketches, Biographical, Personal and Political, of Prominent Candidates for the Presidency in 1860 2011-02-27T03:00:34.390Z She lingered a few minutes to finish up the invitations and exchange a few indifferent remarks with her companion, and then went down, wondering at Levi's precipitancy in renewing the acquaintance. The Grandchildren of the Ghetto 2011-02-12T03:00:35.663Z Forgive—oh, forgive my precipitancy—my want of caution in disclosing to you this happy news! The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 He was not in the habit of being called in question for precipitancy. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z Squibs says half the evils in the world come from precipitancy. The Guarded Heights Yet I feel we shall like each other; and were it not like precipitancy, I'd say, believe me, dear Maitland, very faithfully your friend, "Miles M'Caskey." Tony Butler Patricia looked at the girl, rather bewildered and breathless by the precipitancy with which she made friends. Patricia Brent, Spinster I have been grieved to see that some who should have done better services to their Majesties and this Province have so far taken counsel with passion as to declare the precipitancy of these matters.... The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day Branscombe turns away with a precipitancy that plainly betokens hot haste to be gone. Faith and Unfaith The curtains were wider, but always, as he forced her back, he combatted the desire to draw her closer instead, to heal with his lips the scar with which his precipitancy had marked her. The Gray Mask What Parliament would do in such extraordinary circumstances could not be foreseen with any certainty, and the elections had to be made with precipitancy and without time for preparation. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII For a few seconds my father stood uncertain and undecided; but then, with a bold precipitancy, he seemed to calculate every issue in an instant, and made up his mind how to proceed. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience But have you not prejudiced your case by precipitancy? The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly As for Fred, no sooner was he alone than he began to regret the pledge his precipitancy had carried him into. The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago Having declaimed it, however, he retreated with singular precipitancy. Command Such unusual precipitancy raised suspicions that something more was contemplated in which Cranmer’s help would be needed. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII "Rahmut does not wish it ever to be said of you, 'He takes off his clothes before he reaches the water,'" said Ahsan, quoting a proverb against precipitancy. Barclay of the Guides The cause of their precipitancy will soon be explained. A Narrative of the Shipwreck, Captivity and Sufferings of Horace Holden and Benj. H. Nute Who were cast away in the American ship Mentor, on the Pelew Islands, in the year 1832; and for two years afterwards were subjected to unheard of sufferings among the barbarous inhabitants of Lord North's island My advocate rose to demand a delay, even a short one, pleading most energetically against the precipitancy of a proceeding in which the indictment was but made known the day previous. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I But though it is somewhat premature, I hope, however, you will not condemn my precipitancy. Coelebs In Search of a Wife They intended to get very drunk later on—if only as a compliment to the New Year—but they were far too accomplished for precipitancy. Ancestors A Novel True, the Bacchante is in fact Diana herself; but of this Endymion knows nothing at all, and he deliberately—or rather with fatuous precipitancy—gives up the glorious goddess for the sentimental and beguiling wine-bibber. Life of John Keats He came at once and with his usual precipitancy pronounced the case one of possession. A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 In the precipitancy of feeling, you say, the lover fastens upon an unsuitable mate, and, with possession, love dies. The Kempton-Wace Letters The punishment might have continued for days, if Jack's own precipitancy had not brought about almost a tragedy. Banked Fires Coligny's warm remonstrance was heard with some regret for the precipitancy with which the arrangement had been made; but it was too late. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 It is so easy to do too much, and the State might by its precipitancy lose the means with which to build some new barracks for the accommodation of a few regiments. Woman under socialism Duncan was standing now, and in torture lest he had spoiled all by his precipitancy. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs That they frequently told their young men that they would defeat their plans by their precipitancy. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 The Lord Mayor, with a precipitancy that argued but little for the prudence of the chief magistrate, had this letter posted up in front of the Mansion-house. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 Such ill-judged precipitancy was of darker omen to the Reformation than papal excommunications or imperial menaces, and would soon be dearly paid for in fresh martyr-fires. History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Death of Elizabeth. Vol. II. In these matters precipitancy is the source of innumerable errors. Introduction to the Study of History There was an air of undue haste—a precipitancy and rush not all reassuring. Personal Recollections of a Cavalryman With Custer's Michigan Cavalry Brigade in the Civil War Parliament, too, has its seven years' indentures, and the few who have refused the training have seldom been the wiser for their precipitancy. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 Her precipitancy at their last meeting had seemed, on reflection, unfortunate. Whispering Smith They kissed once more, and Tresler hurried from the room with the precipitancy of a man who can only hold to his purpose by an ignominious flight from temptation. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana She was accustomed to Italian precipitancy—and nothing in Barry Elder suggested delay. The Innocent Adventuress She was then young active and athletic;––with precipitancy to dare danger, and fortitude to sustain her in the midst of it. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The mischief dreaded was that the administration party would take advantage of the insolent and outrageous conduct of the French minister to show the folly of precipitancy, and to gain popularity and strength for itself. James Madison He paused in his work to chide his own precipitancy; for had he followed the Fox he might, perhaps, have learnt his dwelling and regained great part of his property. The Adventures of a Bear And a Great Bear too The reader will readily forgive this trait of harshness and precipitancy, on my part, when he is informed that I was then just enjoying the "honey dew" of sleep, after many wakeful and restless hours. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance Winny had removed every sign of disorder left by Violet in the precipitancy of her flight. The Combined Maze The rest of the Indians continued behind trees, until they observed a reinforcement coming up to the aid of the whites, and they 290 fled with the utmost precipitancy. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State The true speed of war is not headlong precipitancy, but the unremitting energy which wastes no time. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles Mrs. Pember nodded, at once in acknowledgment and farewell, and, turning about, followed the path he had indicated, her gait acquiring a certain precipitancy as she went down the rough, stony slope. A Christmas Accident and Other Stories Thus rushing into the combat with the heat and vehemence of youth, he was of necessity144 compelled to experience the disappointment attendant upon such precipitancy. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance The speakers began with a precipitancy hardly usual at a public meeting. Tatterdemalion The evils of haste and precipitancy in the formation of opinions are, perhaps, nowhere more deplorably exhibited, than in regard to the relation between human and divine agency. A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory But it must be remembered that such sentiments, from their very universality and evident laudableness, need correctives, for they bear in themselves a great danger of excess or of precipitancy. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles Before Miriam could reply, a young man who had discovered her from afar advanced with what was evidently an unusual degree of precipitancy. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 He started up to avoid a change of purpose, and to cover any seeming precipitancy lit a cigarette with deliberation. The Dominant Dollar How interpret a precipitancy so foreign to the cool assurance of her bearing in the garden? The Doomsman Nothing seems more amazing to us than the haste and precipitancy with which most men dispose of subjects so awful as that of the eternity of future punishments. A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory I am rather inclined towards bringing the business forward on Thursday; and yet I am very apprehensive of the effect which might be produced by any appearance or imputation of precipitancy. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 And the man who posed as Nevil Steyne passed out of the hut and out of the fort, urged almost to precipitancy by the suggestion of Seth’s final command. The Watchers of the Plains A Tale of the Western Prairies So we pikes along, me frequently reproaching Sweet Caps for his precipitancy in spilling the beans. Sundry Accounts She shrinks, painfully, at this bluntness and precipitancy. The Wagnerian Romances This time the girl saw him and perfectly understood his meaning; but, with a precipitancy that filled the hunters with the greatest alarm, she started directly toward them, with outstretched arms, as if imploring assistance. The Riflemen of the Miami This was not like Millard, and though his exterior was calm and suave enough from mere force of habit, she quickly formed an opinion of his condition of internal ebullition from his precipitancy. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York With the utmost precipitancy, the traveling dress of the king was removed, and he was robed in his night garments, replaced in bed, and urged to feign that he was asleep. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series All the world now blames the precipitancy of Napoleon in leaving Elba while the Congress was assembled. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 But, aiming to arm themselves with terrific and overwhelming strength, by invoking the cooperation of forces from the spiritual, invisible, and diabolical world, with rash "precipitancy," they hurried on the witchcraft prosecutions. Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply “It’s the old flag!” cried George, jumping from his seat in the stern with a precipitancy that threatened to upset the boat. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War The afternoon sun was sinking with southern precipitancy, and Kentish had got his back to it by cool intent. Stingaree Assuming that this measure was justifiable on military grounds, there can be no excuse for the brutal precipitancy with which it was enforced. Lord Milner's Work in South Africa From its Commencement in 1897 to the Peace of Vereeniging in 1902 But the result of his precipitancy was, that by rushing into France, while the emperors and diplomatists were still in combination, they were enabled to level the blow at him immediately. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 382, October 1847 "I have grieved to see that some, who should have done their Majesties, and the Province, better service, have so far taken counsel of passion, as to desire the precipitancy of these matters." Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Reply The occasion was seized with a precipitancy which lent color to Napoleon's assertion, that the leading aim was to favor their own trade by depressing that of others. Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 This would announce at once that there has been precipitancy and injustice in the measures they have pursued; or that they were incapable of judging, and had been deceived by false representations. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. But Abercrombie, that evening, hurried the army to the landing place, with such precipitancy, that but for the alertness of Colonel Bradstreet, it would at once have rushed in a mass into the boats. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America This thought that a caring relationship grounded in many years could dissipate with such precipitancy by a mutual friend jumping off a balcony was proof of the vaporous quality of all things. An Apostate: Nawin of Thais But in family quarrels, which have proved scarcely less injurious to states, wilfulness, and precipitancy, and passion from mere habit and custom can alone be expected. Shakespeare, Ben Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher The precipitancy of our march had not allowed us, to prepare conveyances and field hospitals, to receive our wounded. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II On tasting it, Tom poured out a glass and drank it off, but the instant afterwards regretted his precipitancy, for he declared that he had never tasted anything so execrable. The Three Commanders The enemy, panic-struck at their sudden and hideous yell, fled with precipitancy, leaving their arms, accoutrements, and haversacks. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 2 of 2 From 1620-1816 Mr. Richey adds:— I have written to a leading friend in Montreal, earnestly expostulating with him upon the precipitancy of such a course. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada His distinguishing characteristics are feebleness and precipitancy of judgment. Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 2 of 3) Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre Give us rules and modifications, give us guides and correctives, give us warnings against excess, precipitancy, and neglect of other enjoyments, or of important duties, if you will. Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce The Scotchman, who was naturally deliberate, was not prepared to meet such precipitancy. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands "I certainly am sorry for my precipitancy, Mr. President," said Baker apologetically. The Lost Despatch Many Southerners, including not a few who were inclined to Secession as the only course in the face of the Republican victory, considered the precipitancy of South Carolina unwise and unjustifiable. A History of the United States He would certainly have so startled her by the precipitancy of such a proposition, as to have greatly endangered the probability of any further intimacy with her. Miss Mackenzie I gathered that there was reason for precipitancy more serious than the by-laws of the steamboat company. Lalage's Lovers Then there was the memory of all the happiness his home meant to him, and he feared that which undue precipitancy might bring about. The Heart of Unaga And now that the fever of excitement was passed, he severely reproached himself for his precipitancy. Rookwood It was near the stone where he had met Milly, and had given way to precipitancy. The Eagle Cliff Puffs of vapor from the steaming animal indicated the urgent precipitancy of its speed. The Rainy Day Railroad War Wolfe, who had been wounded in the wrist at the beginning of the fight, was leading a charge of the grenadiers, who had shown such fateful precipitancy at Montmorency, when he was fatally wounded. Canada Regard must be had to the navy, and especially to the admiral Lord William Howard; and above all there must be no more of this barbarous precipitancy in putting heretics to death. The Reign of Mary Tudor Napoleon was never displeased with us, for endeavouring to guard him against the dangers of precipitancy. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I I have come to apologise to you, to ask your forgiveness, in fact, and to express my extreme regret at the precipitancy of my conduct. The Eagle Cliff He had none of Sheridan's precipitancy, and did not believe in violating, under any circumstances, principles of war taught by the books. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 Such was the precipitancy of his retreat, that he arrived at Chazy, a distance of eight miles, before we had discovered he had gone. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 Department holds tenaciously to the dogma that maladministration is the child of precipitancy and that deliberation stamps official procedure with the hall-mark of respectability. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 And let it not be supposed, that the works he thus ordered bore any marks of precipitancy. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I Lieutenant Lindsay was one of those men who are apt to surprise people by the precipitancy of their actions. Black Ivory He recked not whether he came down on his head or his feet, and more than once nearly broke his neck in consequence of his precipitancy. Ungava Most eyes, if human, would have got away from a pistol’s line of fire with precipitancy, but the eyes referred to did not disappear. The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America The letter had passed out of her keeping, and she must abide by her own deed, trusting fervently that no further misfortune would follow her precipitancy. The Making of a Soul For it hath always been an indication of rashness and precipitancy, to throw down an edifice before you have collected materials for reconstruction. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection This precipitancy seemed unpleasantly like haste to be rid of him. Doom Castle But, declared with such precipitancy, recognition could be regarded only as an act of unfriendliness to the United States. Twenty Years of Congress, Vol. 1 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 Martha curtseyed, at the same time intimating in a faint tone, that she did hear; for she had not entirely recovered from the embarrassment attendant on the precipitancy of her advent into his presence. The Knickerbocker, or New-York Monthly Magazine, April 1844 Volume 23, Number 4 Job, in his first precipitancy, had desired to reason with him on his government. Short Studies on Great Subjects But I wonder at the ignorance and precipitancy of those who call Epicurus an atheist. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection Time and again her patient lord had ventured to point a moral from her repeated mistakes of judgment, and to suggest less precipitancy in the future; but to no good purpose. Marion's Faith. I flopped to earth with graceless precipitancy, and wallowed in mud. The Red Horizon His distressed situation he could no longer ascribe to the rigors of destiny, or the malignity of enemies: his own precipitancy and indiscretion must bear the blame of whatever disasters should henceforth befall him. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell It is hard to say whether these contradictions were owing to Henry's precipitancy, or to a formed design of tyranny. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary In the precipitancy of her course, what appears great is small, and what appears small is great. Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection But such is the perennial foolishness and precipitancy of the Jardines. At Home with the Jardines She saw Ethne lightly cross the terrace and run down the steps into the garden, and she wondered at the precipitancy of her movements. The Four Feathers The members were released; and the king reaped no other benefit from this attempt than to exasperate the house still, and to show some degree of precipitancy and indiscretion. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell They are to preserve the people, it seems, from the fatal consequences of their own precipitancy. Post-Prandial Philosophy I had to smile at their precipitancy and as some dropped it was hard to realize that they had fallen from death or wounds. My Second Year of the War On the present occasion, however, neither hesitation nor precipitancy was displayed by the British General. The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815 But," he said urgently, "I admit that I am disturbed by the precipitancy of the action that has been taken. Operation: Outer Space Job, in his first precipitancy, had desired to reason with Him on His government. Froude's Essays in Literature and History With Introduction by Hilaire Belloc And the clearer this conclusion is the result of faith, the surer the bounds will be just such, as to save from losing all by a headlong precipitancy. The Growth of Thought As Affecting the Progress of Society The order itself is wisely established, and tends to provide a natural guard against partiality, precipitancy, and corruption in patronage. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08 (of 12) That precipitancy alone lent to the demand a form which ensured the exact opposite of what Prussia desired. A General Sketch of the European War The First Phase A woman need never give herself so cheaply as to spend her life paying for her precipitancy. The Canadian Commonwealth No one now spoke of Anitra; she had evidently been warned by her first encounter to move with less precipitancy. The Chief Legatee It must be confessed that there were moments when we remembered our precipitancy in some uneasiness. Berry And Co. He had heard of the late incumbent's death, and when he arrived home and found the living filled up he proclaimed his anger loudly, lavishing abuse upon poor dead Raymond for his precipitancy. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 I could relate many instances of injustice arising from precipitancy in awarding punishment; but the following anecdotes, for the accuracy of which I can vouch, seem sufficient to arrest the attention to good purpose. The Lieutenant and Commander Being Autobigraphical Sketches of His Own Career, from Fragments of Voyages and Travels Who can doubt of its ultimate accomplishment, in spite of the alternate precipitancy and prostration of enterprise? Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844. At one extreme stands the excess and precipitancy of Romeo, which scarcely, if at all, diminish our regard for him; at the other the murderous ambition of Richard III. Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth The screech of anguish with which he hailed the collision, no less than the precipitancy with which he dropped the guitar, sat down and began to rock himself to and fro, was irresistibly gratifying. Berry And Co. “Say ten,” cried the merchant, and the kází looked more and more astonished, and even ventured to remonstrate with him on his precipitancy, but without effect. Flowers from a Persian Garden and Other Papers The latter had remained in Palermo, being out of favor with the Neapolitans, and with her husband, who attributed to her precipitancy the disasters of the previous December. The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain His innocent precipitancy had involved the poor fellow in a web which he had not nerve or insight enough to break. The Romance of the Coast Calmly now Rienzi contemplates their fury and his unavoidable death, and solemnly predicts that they will regret their precipitancy, as the Capitol falls into ruins over the noble head of the Last of the Tribunes. Stories of the Wagner Opera It was the precipitancy of this first revolt that prevented its fullest success. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring He managed things with a precipitancy that would have shocked a sound, practical business man, for he put out no anchors to windward nor troubled himself about the future. Burned Bridges She had been frightened at Dutton's precipitancy in the first instance; but now he had become in a manner necessary to her, and she certainly liked him,—immensely. Bluebell A Novel He wanted not a second hint--but fled from home with precipitancy: and in his absence the populace suspended his effigy, and burnt it before the door of his house. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One My heart is with thee, and my hand at thy service in this matter, for I esteem thee wronged, but neither violence of speech nor precipitancy in action will avail to right thee. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance Soon there were violent quarrels, and Falkenried recognized, too late, what his precipitancy had done for him. The Northern Light The precipitancy of it all made him slightly uncomfortable. Kenny They came with a precipitancy that interfered immensely with any connected idea of the scenery, though momma, in my interest, did her best to form one. A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') Moysant took it seriously to heart, and gave up his business in precipitancy and disgust. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume One The position thus assigned to inquiry is very significant of the theoretic precipitancy which is one of Dr. Draper's prominent characteristics. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 79, May, 1864 Then he was forced to return upon his path and to seek France with the precipitancy he had shown in gaining Naples. Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots Mr. Speaker, he alone is just to his country, he alone has a mind unwarped by section, and a memory unparalyzed by fear, who warns against precipitancy. American Eloquence, Volume 3 Studies In American Political History (1897) In other words, if he had not fallen a victim to the precipitancy of his enemies, to-day his name would be under as black a cloud as ever. The Green Eyes of Bâst In his mind he was revolving a plan which, with, his usual precipitancy, he resolved to carry into effect at once. Tracy Park He spoke this with precipitancy, at the same time abruptly changing his position. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 This is one of the many examples of the share of Diderot's energetic and stimulating intelligence, in directing and nourishing the movement of the time, its errors and precipitancies included. Diderot and the Encyclopædists (Vol 1 of 2) Feeling the force of this instinctive urge, she braces herself against precipitancy in response by what seems almost a negation. Outwitting Our Nerves A Primer of Psychotherapy But here their violence and headlong precipitancy were suddenly restrained by the imposing and quiet appearance of the individual who was there seated. Varney the Vampire Or the Feast of Blood To return to Anderson Crow and his precipitancy. The Daughter of Anderson Crow This, however, is at most an explanation; it hardly justifies the precipitancy with which the Italian plenipotentiaries were held up to the world as men who were misrepresenting their people. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference It would have gratified Ashley, could he have overheard, to note the skill with which she conveyed precisely that quality of noble precipitancy in his words and resolutions which he himself feared they had lacked. The Street Called Straight Perhaps it was the clatter and roaring and discomfort without which accentuated the peace and happiness within, and led him, more than he knew, to that precipitancy of conduct which ended disastrously for him. Katrine Helas!" replied Marguerite, "poor Alain will never err on the side of precipitancy. St George's Cross One was the extraordinary haste, not to say precipitancy, characterizing all the transactions connected with the treaty. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Grover Cleveland Never was ground maintained with more obstinacy; for it was slowly, and with no precipitancy, that the Indians retired to their breastwork. Life of Daniel Boone, the Great Western Hunter and Pioneer The hand was withdrawn, evidently with some distressing consciousness of its precipitancy. The Divine Fire Although very late, it would doubtless be filled with friends congratulating Katrine, and under the circumstances, he reasoned, there could seem no precipitancy in calling immediately to offer congratulations. Katrine I am told, indeed, that a constitutional tendency to hesitation in utterance is the speaker's real reason for this indulged precipitancy of speech. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs He did not, however, rush up to her with Alick's tactless precipitancy. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 Eugene's mother received a letter from him, in which he lamented the precipitancy of his departure. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists She seemed to be answering some incessant voice that accused him, and he perceived that the precipitancy of his action suggested a very different interpretation. The Divine Fire I smiled, my Liege,' concluded the Vulture, 'at your precipitancy, thinking of that story.' Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala It discharges with such prodigality, and the wind demands its release with such precipitancy, that it lodges in equally vast masses on the eastern slopes of the Crystal Range. The Lake of the Sky Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras of California and Nevada, its History, Indians, Discovery by Frémont, Legendary Lore, Various Namings, Physical Characteristics, Glacial Phenomena, Geology, Single Outlet, Automobile Routes, Historic Towns, Early Mining Excitements, Steamer Ride, Mineral Springs, Mountain and Lake Resorts, Trail and Camping Out Trips, Summer Residences, Fishing, Hunting, Flowers, Birds, Animals, Trees, and Chaparral, with a Full Account of the Tahoe National Forest, the Public Use of the Water of Lake Tahoe and Much Other Interesting Matter The peculiarity of my situation occasion'd me to act with something like precipitancy. James Fenimore Cooper History ratifies nearly all Burke's strictures on the levity and precipitancy of the first set of actors in the revolutionary drama. Burke Mitchelbourne, though for once in his life he regretted the precipitancy with which he welcomed strangers, was still sufficiently provoked to see the business to its end. Ensign Knightley and Other Stories "Nellie is coming home in a few weeks," he said at length, with his usual precipitancy. 'Lena Rivers The British had attacked without considering what results might follow their precipitancy. The Rising of the Red Man A Romance of the Louis Riel Rebellion In two days, in a day, with no warning to him of her extraordinary precipitancy, she had 'flitted'! Mr. Prohack She lingered a few indifferent remarks with her companion and then went down, wondering at Levi's precipitancy in renewing the acquaintance. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People She yielded to an impulse with which they had nothing whatever to do, an impulse so overmastering that even to the Reptons her precipitancy wore a look of ingratitude. Witness for the Defense She banished it on the instant with startled precipitancy; but it left a scar behind that burned like the sudden searing of a hot iron. The Knave of Diamonds But it would little become political discretion to affect precipitancy in the judgment of character. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas "But," protested the doctor, "I have not yet decided—this precipitancy—" "Oh," she said, and flushed. The Night Horseman This ingenious plan would have succeeded to perfection but for Mirtillo's precipitancy, for, seeing Amarilli enter the cave, he at once concludes her guilt and follows her forthwith to wreak revenge. Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England On one occasion, when some Indians were being marched to headquarters, a woman far advanced in pregnancy was forced onward with such precipitancy as to produce a premature delivery, which almost terminated her life. A Social History of the American Negro Being a History of the Negro Problem in the United States. Including A History and Study of the Republic of Liberia I was so startled that I turned to fly, and in my precipitancy tripped on a tussock and fell. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 7, 1919. With a piercing yell she turned and fled, and with such precipitancy that she pulled the net off the handle. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta Fear it is, not of others, but of myself, and fear of the ignorance or precipitancy of my yet but very partially regulated mind. A Brief Memoir with Portions of the Diary, Letters, and Other Remains, of Eliza Southall, Late of Birmingham, England They retired with such precipitancy that one of them fell upon the stairway and broke her arm. George Washington: Farmer Arraigned before a Virginia court, the authorities hurried through his trial for treason, conspiracy, and murder, with an unseemly precipitancy, almost calculated to make him seem the accuser, and the commonwealth the trembling culprit. Abraham Lincoln, a History — Volume 02 To adduce an opinion without some argumentative reason to support it, shows great precipitancy of idea. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 567, September 22, 1832 On the other hand, however, there was a powerful party attempting to stem the precipitancy of the nation. Stories by American Authors, Volume 5 Indeed, that very night, he had reason to think he had defeated his plans by precipitancy. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire But I soon began to regret my precipitancy in leaving her so soon. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall She paused, in sudden fear of completing the thought into which her birdlike precipitancy had betrayed her. Burning Daylight "I hope there will be no women besides our own party," Lady Bareacres said, after reflecting upon the invitation which had been made, and accepted with too much precipitancy. Vanity Fair His precipitancy made him miss his footing, and he rolled like a barrel to the bottom, his snuffbox rolling in front of him. The Woodlanders You frightened the girl by your precipitancy and roughness. The Count's Millions "I don't in the least know what to make of all this," he said, with nervous precipitancy. The Market-Place I hurried round and burst into the office with a precipitancy which rather startled the demure clerk inside. The Stark Munro Letters I never see that nice girl without more and more regretting his precipitancy in throwing himself away upon a dairymaid, or whatever she may be. Tess of the d'Urbervilles When it was seen that the English were actually reembarking, a fierce indignation broke out against Le Loutre for the useless cruelty and precipitancy of his action. The Raid from Beausejour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage Mrs. Whitney, talking placidly with Captain Miller, looked considerably taken aback by her husband's precipitancy. I Spy It would be well for us always to avoid both dilatoriness and precipitancy in our conduct; in order to which we should implore, with habitual fervency, the "wisdom from above." Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I This series of swift deeds was performed with such a glib precipitancy that if was as though the action had been rehearsed a score of times. Domnei A Comedy of Woman-Worship The precipitancy with which he acted is to me a proof that he looked on matrimony as an indifferent official act which his duty required at the moment. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 Even now her desire to be punctual is chiefly evidenced by absurd precipitancy, to the danger of doing every thing either to a pulp or a cinder. The Vicar's Daughter I then began to accuse myself of precipitancy; but I soon remembered that every thing ought to be hazarded, where every thing is at stake. Anna St. Ives Eli is reminded of her former prayers; but not a syllable is uttered tending to criminate or to reflect upon his past precipitancy and misrepresentation. Female Scripture Biographies, Volume I In the afternoon, however, reason partially resumed its sway; then a quick recovery was felt, and many who had rushed to sell all they had, found cause to regret their precipitancy. The Second Deluge Such are propensities to anger, grief, joy, excessive laughter, flattery, favouritism, self-pity, suspicion, over-eagerness, precipitancy, and vain affections. The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales His first baptism came with much precipitancy on the occasion of his fourth visit to the Porters. Thoroughbreds But however keenly he felt and regretted the precipitancy which had yoked him for life to "a mute and spiritless mate," the breach did not come from his side. Milton There is a shivering precipitancy in me, which makes emotion of any kind a thing to be shunned. Why Worry? "Your niece"—Thane began, but could see his way no further in that direction without too much precipitancy. A Touch of Sun and Other Stories But in family quarrels, which have proved scarcely less injurious to states, wilfulness, and precipitancy, and passion from mere habit and custom, can alone be expected. Literary Remains, Volume 2 With acute precipitancy he was separated from the currency that had come to him. Thoroughbreds Through my own rash precipitancy and Lorimer's weak treachery, a trivial mischance that a single word would have rectified, has been prolonged beyond hope of redress. The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson With a memoir by Arthur Symons If Becky's foot were heard upon the stairs above, she would jump quick enough; but if the step had a clumping, boyish precipitancy, she sat still and laughed, and planted her back against the door. The Desert and the Sown The noise, however, soon ceased, and the passage of Colonel Howard and his wards was then effected with less precipitancy and due decorum. The Pilot Spring—with a precipitancy and extravagance that seems to be—to own peculiar quality in London—had leapt upon the streets. Fortitude In spite of preparation he was almost alarmed at Gwendolen's precipitancy of confidence toward him, in contrast with her habitual resolute concealment. Daniel Deronda "Indeed," said Cecilia, after some hesitation, "I cannot see the necessity of such violent precipitancy." Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 Rigaud, as we have seen, had planned a general assault under cover of night, but had been thwarted by the precipitancy of the young Indians and Canadians. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II When forests are destroyed, as they are everywhere in America by the European planters, with imprudent precipitancy, the springs are entirely dried up, or become less abundant. Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 Jim Galway being the one calm observer, whose vision had not been disturbed by precipitancy in taking cover, let us have his version. Over the Pass To check this precipitancy, our understanding and reason were given us, if we will make a right use of them, to search and see, and then judge thereupon. An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding, Volume 1 MDCXC, Based on the 2nd Edition, Books 1 and 2 Do you not try me too much," cried Delvile, impatiently, "to talk now of precipitancy! after such painful waiting, such wearisome expectation! Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 Doubtless the climate has had an effect in establishing this custom; but the climate, by no means, exacts the precipitancy that is usually practised. The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers Prudence dictated that course; precipitancy, however, drove him on. A Man and His Money As he looked back, to steer straight for the entrance-hole, he caught sight of the Boy, dropped his prey, and disappeared with some precipitancy into the ground. The Magnetic North Loudly he flung back the little gate, with rash precipitancy entered: and as he sprang up the three steps to ring, he was seized. The Lord of the Sea He was annoyed with himself, he reproached himself for his unpardonable precipitancy, his boyish impulsiveness. Rudin To retrieve somewhat the precipitancy of his militia orders and proclamations, he wrote to Sheriff Jones, December 2, to make no arrests or movements unless by his direction. Abraham Lincoln: a History — Volume 01 Capricious fortune rallied to their side for a brief space, and some of the Mongol detachments which had advanced too far or with undue precipitancy were cut up and destroyed. China Seek not to anticipate by an indiscreet precipitancy the time when the realities of life shall open out to your view. Serious Hours of a Young Lady To what would precipitancy of action be irreparable? Once Aboard the Lugger And I can but wonder at the thoughtless precipitancy with which most young folks run into this important change of life! Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Propelled by the hand on his shoulder, Lord James entered with a precipitancy that carried him half across the room. Out of the Primitive I have no right to take you by storm in this way, but I trust you will not allow my precipitancy to weight against me. Smith and the Pharaohs, and other Tales He started, and cried with precipitancy, "Do you mean me?" The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 You have been so noble, so untiring, do not ruin all by precipitancy now! A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story Then Hyde plunged with headlong precipitancy into the story of his love for Cornelia, and of the inexplicably cruel way in which it had been brought to a close. The Maid of Maiden Lane "Oh—oh, yes," he agreed, with the precipitancy of a man who, in his relief, would agree to anything. The Cardinal's Snuff-Box We both remarked on the precipitancy of the party; for as our own pace was considerable, the two vehicles passed like lightning. The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 2 Now that each battalion consisted of only a few insurgents he had to name them yet more hastily, and his precipitancy gave him the appearance of one in a frenzy. The Fortune of the Rougons Bitterly and breathlessly did he curse his own precipitancy. A Rock in the Baltic Mr. Amedroz sat in his chair bewildered, dismayed—and, as he himself declared,—shocked, quite shocked, at the precipitancy of the young man. The Belton Estate Thither David betook himself with precipitancy, for the outbreak had taken him completely by surprise. Prolegomena Indeed, so sudden was his fall from distinction, that the scene around him seemed like a dream, from which he had just awoke to question its precipitancy. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter Now as he went over the brief but significant scene he lashed himself for his foolish precipitancy. In His Steps Their fires were still burning, which showed the precipitancy with which they had taken flight. David Crockett His Life and Adventures He had some idea that too much precipitancy might do him an injury, but he hardly knew how to commence without coming to the point at once. The Belton Estate "There's no one expected but Mr. Gresham," she informed him with a smile at his precipitancy. Five Thousand an Hour : how Johnny Gamble won the heiress She was beginning to regret her precipitancy, when she saw him walking down the road to the station, carrying a much worn leather brief bag. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl Only, it was clear that there must be no precipitancy. Demos Having thus cleared the way, I had not the folly to defeat the objects of so much preparation, by an indiscreet precipitancy. The Monikins He had been hasty, and had gone about his task with inconsiderate precipitancy. The Belton Estate The arrangements which had been made in transforming this gloomy hall into a tribunal, attested the precipitancy of the judges and their determination to finish their work promptly and mercilessly. The Honor of the Name After sending the telegram, she somewhat repented of her precipitancy, and waited in much suspense to see what the answer would be. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl He acted, in short, with a precipitancy that indicated that he was acting under instructions. A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict Instantly, with the precipitancy of the timorous, she said, ‘Mr. Julian!’ and touched him on the shoulder—murmuring then, ‘O, I beg pardon, I—I will get a light.’ The Hand of Ethelberta The king laughed and marvelled at him and said to him, "I fear for thee from this precipitancy, lest thou come to shame and win not thy wish." The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 11 [Supplement] Yet she would have gone on to his house, had there not been one reason too many against such precipitancy. Two on a Tower If Sir William suffered at her precipitancy under what she had deemed his neglect, the Lady Penelope herself suffered more. A Group of Noble Dames This precipitancy gave rise to considerable dissatisfaction and led several delegates to declare that they would not sign the completed document. The Fathers of the Constitution; a chronicle of the establishment of the Union Christopher, though ignorant of Ethelberta’s experience that morning, instantly assumed that the discovery of some concealed spectre had led to this precipitancy. The Hand of Ethelberta The prize was certainly great; but it was only to be won by striking the happy mean between precipitancy and caution. Washington Square The inevitable fruits of precipitancy have resulted to me: my life has become a burden. Two on a Tower Oh, this precipitancy—it is the ruin of women! A Group of Noble Dames In either case a new fear of the precipitancy of her action and the inadequacy of her reasons had sprung up in her mind. A Sappho of Green Springs They would have laid him by the heels before, but that by precipitancy they feared to ruin their chances of discovering the business that may have brought him over. The Lion's Skin The third thing proper to man by his constitution, is, to avoid all rashness and precipitancy; and not to be subject to error. Meditations Thus saying, he took up his hat, nor could the attempts of Sophia, whose looks seemed to upbraid his precipitancy, prevent his going. The Vicar of Wakefield Garnache waited, wishing to risk nothing by precipitancy, and watched for his opportunity. Saint Martin's Summer She may have lent colour to the charge by her own precipitancy in denying it. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series They may thank their own intemperance, their own precipitancy, for his disappearance. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 4 He, however, made up for his precipitancy by an extravagant description of his purchase, which impressed even the most cautious. Openings in the Old Trail "Perhaps I had better go to my room," faltered the young lady; and she fled with a precipitancy that her companion could not understand. A Face Illumined But though this was the occasion, it remains to ask what was the cause of the minister's precipitancy. Sir Gibbie It is merely the idea of what would be our sensations during the sweeping precipitancy of a fall from such a height. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 I immediately concluded, from the precipitancy of his flight, that the pipe was injured. The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English I have curbed and repressed myself not to scare you by precipitancy. Scaramouche For his final handshake was hearty enough to send me away something ashamed of my precipitancy, and with a further sense of having shown him small gratitude for his kindly anxiety on my behalf. Dead Men Tell No Tales I fled with such precipitancy, I have come through so many streets, round so many turnings, fancying I was being followed. Scenes from a Courtesan's Life Frank had started forward to rescue Pomp from the consequences of his precipitancy, but too late. Frank's Campaign, or, Farm and Camp “Seven-thirty,” amended the Prime Minister; “we must avoid any appearance of precipitancy.” The Toys of Peace, and other papers We were in danger of ruining all by a needless precipitancy. Mistress Wilding Travellers dreamed of cisterns, hunters of their forests, veterans of battles; and in the somnolence that benumbed them their thoughts jostled one another with the precipitancy and clearness of dreams. Salammbo Reaction—the paltry precipitancy of the multitude—rather than the novelty of change, has brought about a ferment and corruption of opinion on Tennyson’s poetry. Hearts of Controversy Here was a boy who had started into a circus tent in a circumspect, indeed, a highly cautious manner, and then finished the trip with undue and sudden precipitancy. Cobb's Anatomy The Society was, however, indebted to the good sense of Mr. Faraday, who declined the proffered medal; and thus relieved us from one additional charge of precipitancy. Reflections on the Decline of Science in England |
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