| 单词 | precipitately |
| 例句 | His wife and his mistress, until an hour ago secure and inviolate, were slipping precipitately from his control. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z You won’t have anything else here.” and having delivered her defiance all on one breath, Meg cast away her pinafore and precipitately left the field to bemoan herself in her own room. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z When his health began to fail precipitately, he asked her to promise to complete the book if he died before finishing it. A New Life of the Bebop Legend Dexter Gordon, Written by His Wife 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z What she found there is that as the money available for conventional diplomacy and development aid precipitately declines, so the armed forces with their relatively inexhaustible resources are called upon to fill the gap. The space between 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z It is illustrative to ask who really benefits from these calls to precipitately reopen government. Opinion | Governors should ask workers how to reopen the economy 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z However, once that velocity was exceeded, the putts holed dropped precipitately. Flagstick Out!: The science behind why the flagstick should be pulled 99.9 percent of the time - Golf Digest 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z Moscow’s priority in Syria has been consistent: it is not to shore up the power of President Assad personally, but to prevent an Iraq or Libya scenario in the event of him being precipitately removed. In Syria at sundown tomorrow the US-Russia deal faces its first test | Mary Dejevsky 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z Concert organizers welcome the super-recognizers; Smith noted that thefts of mobile phones drop precipitately whenever the team works an event. The Detectives Who Never Forget a Face 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z Falling rate of profit precipitately due to automation is another. Q. and A.: Ning Zhu on the ‘Guaranteed Bubble’ in China’s Economy 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z But in the mid-1970s it was the future that was so precipitately looming: the future that was circling us with a potentially murderous curiosity – Jaws was simply the fishy incarnation of modernity itself. Will Self: 'I had planned to write Jaws without the shark' 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Billy powered over a high rock, or maybe a tree root—it was hard to see—then, suddenly, precipitately, the wheels dropped in front and the car slammed down and stopped. Donald Antrim: “The Emerald Light in the Air.” 2014-01-27T05:00:00Z Because if interest rates did rise, the indebtedness of consumers and government, and the absence of compensating demand for UK goods and services from abroad, means that recovery would be precipitately choked off. Is prudential tinkering our salvation? 2013-12-10T10:07:22Z Global spam activity abruptly and precipitately began to drop by the millions and then billions of messages. Spam: A Shadow History of the Internet [Excerpt, Part 4] 2013-06-21T17:15:01.653Z He stated that computing power for the world doubles every two years — and the corollary, the price of computing would drop precipitately. Moore's Law Is Just Beginning (For Apps) 2013-04-25T14:00:41Z As Levi turned to depart, he obtained a glimpse of Noel's face and fled precipitately. The Young Sharpshooter at Antietam 2012-04-19T02:00:29.860Z King Philippe le Long was in Poitou at the time; when the news was brought him he returned precipitately to Paris, whence he issued orders for the seizure of all the lepers of the kingdom. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z The next moment, however, the stranger stopped--went on again a few steps farther--stopped again; and then, turning precipitately, made his way back towards the wood. The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z But the presence of the guns had terrorised the Boers, and they fled precipitately, leaving their camp, their guns, their stores behind them. The Siege of Mafeking (1900) 2012-04-04T02:01:01.773Z However, when fired on by the Indians they fled precipitately to the fort they had scorned. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z Jack fled precipitately from this scene of tumult and confusion, and, as he passed the little foot-bridge over the stream from the moat, he still heard the rude merriment he had excited. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z Here I found the fugitives; who had fled so precipitately that they had not even thought of closing the doors behind them. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z To utter precipitately; to blurt or throw out. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Somewhat precipitately we engaged our seats in the following day's coach, and then proceeded to make inquiries about the place. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z The man fled precipitately, leaving the dog to his fate. Blazing The Way True Stories, Songs and Sketches of Puget Sound 2012-04-03T02:00:30.677Z At the next station the divine got out precipitately, and left the lawyer to himself. Ever Heard This? Over Three Hundred Good Stories 2012-03-21T02:00:33.730Z "My heart misgives me sometimes as to whether I did right in leaving her so precipitately, without a word," Charles was saying. It May Be True, Vol. III (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:14.013Z At last she seized a broom and attacked us, so that we had to fly precipitately. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z The people of the farm, at the sight of the German uniforms, fled precipitately for shelter. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z If there had been no menace in his eyes that morning--the eyes that had so often looked into hers and languished on her with a lover's fondness--why had she fled so precipitately? Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Admiral Stewart," he said, precipitately, as he stopped panting, "I have the honor to ask you for the hand of your granddaughter, Miss Emily. Woven with the Ship A Novel of 1865 2012-03-12T03:00:26.883Z Foiled, discouraged, their leaders disabled, this formidable army of savage warriors precipitately retreated towards their country, bearing off most of their wounded, yet leaving many dead upon the field. Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent 2012-03-10T03:00:13.687Z As soon as our people perceived him, they set fire to the church and convent, and took precipitately to flight. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol II (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-03T03:00:18.053Z Then the men fled precipitately, falling over their dead comrades. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z The Colonel guessed his intention: he, however, sallied out with fifty men, against those only who were proceeding to pillage the city, and put them to flight precipitately. An Historical View of the Philippine Islands, Vol I (of 2) Exhibiting their discovery, population, language, government, manners, customs, productions and commerce. 2012-03-01T03:00:24.137Z “You pestering loafer, out of here,” he shouted, “or I’ll break every bone in your body,” and Slump ran down the track precipitately. Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car 2012-02-29T03:00:25.457Z But no sooner has the wild chorus ended than, aware of my presence, they have fled precipitately into the reeds. Argentine Ornithology, Volume II (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. 2012-02-26T03:00:16.210Z And not a few, taking fright at the last moment, precipitately removed their families to Clifton, and locked up their houses. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Murphy's detachment, which, it will be remembered, fled precipitately at sight of a cloud of dust, rallied, and hung about the neighbourhood watching the moment to attack. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z You did bravely well to write—make a note of the act, for your future career, as belonging to a class of impulses to be precipitately obeyed, and, if possible, even tenderly nursed. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z It was black hair, and it retreated precipitately on both sides. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z Blind as it was, it stiffened its spine into an arch, backed away from the vicinity of the dog precipitately, and “spit” like a tiny teakettle boiling over. The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward 2012-02-03T03:00:19.757Z It is folly to take precipitately a step which can not be recalled. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z "Sir," began Charnock, politely, as he leaned out of the window, "I shall be much obliged--" To Charnock's surprise the good-natured gentleman precipitately sprang down the steps and began to walk rapidly away. Miranda of the Balcony A Story 2012-01-28T03:00:24.760Z He had evidently forgotten my tea party, for he came straight to me, and backed away precipitately through the porti�res as soon as he saw the assembled ladies sitting about the wall. A Woman of Genius 2012-01-18T03:00:09.517Z The lightly armed Moorish horsemen of Berenger’s host rushed precipitately to the attack, but were easily routed by the Castilian cavaliers. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z The rebels were flying precipitately from the field, and showers of bullets thick as hail followed the retreating fugitives. Nurse and Spy in the Union Army The Adventures and Experiences of a Woman in Hospitals, Camps, and Battle-Fields 2012-01-07T03:00:15.907Z He turned away and left her, going into the house, and she fled precipitately to the heights above and sobbed out her misery at the roots of the pine to which she was bidding farewell. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z The young ladies have that very nasty immodest habit of hustling themselves out of sight precipitately whenever I appear. Notes of a Son and Brother 2011-12-29T03:00:14.087Z We struck his rear-guards three times,—the last at Bristoe, where Hill with his advance of two brigades fell too precipitately on one of his corps,—suffered a repulse and loss. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z It was for this reason that she had so precipitately handed to her the cushion she was embroidering. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z The President precipitately drew out a pocket-book and extracted a crisp Bank of England note. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z Gonzalo came forward precipitately until within two steps from his adversary. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z Some would rush precipitately into the side-track and through it, expecting to find at the other end a switch back to the main track. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z It was a bold offer, and, coming as it did from a young man only twenty-six years of age, and presumably without capital, not one to be accepted precipitately. The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 2011-12-19T03:00:45.273Z Then he added precipitately, in a voice husky with emotion: "My mother died not long since, and you are wonderfully like her." Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z He fled so precipitately that he hardly paused for a farewell kiss. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z Indeed, these latest events had followed one another so hastily and precipitately that I could scarcely realize them. The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z The young man standing so erect in the stern, his profile scarcely defined in the darkness, stooped precipitately: "Look out!" he cried, "lie back, Mathurin!" Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z For the fugitives did not turn aside into unknown places, but they journeyed precipitately along the consular road by post, without spending the night anywhere. The Old Yellow Book Source of Robert Browning's The Ring and the Book 2011-12-08T03:00:22.847Z In the latent thoughts of this dream, the element "precipitately, too soon," stood in the foreground. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z David and Frederick descended precipitately, and found Madame Bastien in the library. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z The people separated precipitately, making way for her to pass. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z Then the room resounded with merry laughter, questions, and greetings; the girls ran towards them as precipitately as they had before retreated; men's hands were extended on all sides. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z Her invitation was accepted just as she was beginning to realise that it had been precipitately made. Miss Arnott's Marriage 2011-11-11T03:00:33Z Carried on by their momentum, several men pressed and shoved against his back, pushing him precipitately down the spiral stairs. The Gray Phantom 2011-11-04T02:00:21.427Z Geoffrey opened his mouth to explain his disqualifications as courier, but at that moment the band struck up, and his charger backed precipitately. Life's Minor Collisions 2011-11-03T02:00:17.547Z In both instances the Durbar had acted foolishly and precipitately, though under much provocation. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z "I'm awa' to sort yon," he added, and, as if no further explanation were necessary, bolted precipitately. The Wireless Officer 2011-10-24T02:00:17.560Z Then he strode forward precipitately, and a minute later sprang aside on to an outlying stone as a grey-haired man, who glanced at him sharply, turned, with hand held out, to one of his companions. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z The young people returned as precipitately as they had gone, and both Carol and George of their own accord joined Shirley in a brief council of war. The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z Page 49: up, and his charger backed precipitatly. up, and his charger backed precipitately. Life's Minor Collisions 2011-11-03T02:00:17.547Z The rumbling came from several waterfalls, that in the wet weather had grown up to battle, and now hurled themselves precipitately from rock to rock with a terrific crash. The Fisher Girl 2011-10-13T02:00:46.980Z He paused, and raising his gun, would have fired, had not my father precipitately intervened, and motioned him to be passive. The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest 2011-10-13T02:00:39.777Z Brooke swung round, and as Mrs. Devine strolled towards them, retired almost precipitately into the shadow of the pines, while, when he stopped again, with a curious little laugh, he was distinctly flushed in face. A Damaged Reputation 2011-10-17T02:00:16.117Z The priest rose precipitately from his chair, for in the intruder he saw no less a person than the Baron de Pradines. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z The suspicions of the Calvinists were immediately excited; they precipitately armed themselves for defence, and formed a conspiracy to assassinate the king. Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues 2011-10-12T02:00:43.383Z "Is anything the matter?" he asked, bursting in precipitately. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z He evidently had intended a feast, but, intimidated by the fire-brands and the hallooing, he had retreated precipitately into his native haunts; but only, as it would seem, to plan another theft. Forest Life and Forest Trees: comprising winter camp-life among the loggers, and wild-wood adventure. with Descriptions of lumbering operations on the various rivers of Maine and New Brunswick 2011-10-11T02:01:03.847Z Instead of bolting precipitately, the soldiers were putting up a stiff fight. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z They fled in their canoes precipitately on the first signs of eruption. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z She had flown upstairs precipitately, seeing nothing; now she suddenly perceived the rooms, all open and lit up, with the long table and the flowers; and she remembered that there was a dinner-party.... The Later Life 2011-10-02T02:00:13.037Z Twice at least the schools were emptied precipitately, and citizens went forth into pell-mell flight from their homes upon the circulation of reports of possible danger. Catastrophe and Social Change Based Upon a Sociological Study of the Halifax Disaster 2011-10-02T02:00:12.020Z The only entrance to this romantic dale is from the north, by a road, which though perfectly safe, falls precipitately down a narrow ridge of one of the hills. Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. 2011-09-26T02:00:29.140Z Instead of bolting precipitately along the pier for the more substantial cover that they knew was obtainable ashore, they lay down quietly on the bottom of the boat. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z He could have seen nothing of this had not the sudden storm now stopped as precipitately almost as it had begun. The Chalice Of Courage A Romance of Colorado 2011-09-22T02:00:25.630Z This time the water drenched Mrs. James, who fled precipitately for the house. Natalie: A Garden Scout 2011-09-18T02:00:30.203Z It is unnecessary," said the barber, putting himself precipitately between the old woman and the stranger, who had not stirred; "we have no need of your services. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Gabriella precipitately interrupted him; 'the birth of my friend is unstained, though unequal; the marriage of her parents was legal, though secret. The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z No such person!'—precipitately cried Lady Aurora; but the foreigner himself, who stood behind the waiter, glided into the room. The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z She entered the chamber precipitately, her face colourless, and her eyes starting from her head. The Wanderer (Volume 1 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:27.667Z Inexpressibly hurt and chagrined, Ellis precipitately quitted the orchestra; and, addressing Miss Arbe, said, 'Alas, Madam, I am unequal to this business! The Wanderer (Volume 2 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:26.867Z While he precipitately drew the bolts, Chaudoreille rose with a good deal of fury and ran three times round the hall, crying,— "Where the devil have I laid my sword?" The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z This involuntary and irresistible movement was immediately perceived by the hostess, who was re-crossing the room, but who, then, precipitately advanced to the bedding, and roughly demanded whether she slept? The Wanderer (Volume 4 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:32.663Z You have entered my apartment under false pretences; you have been detected precipitately quitting it, thrusting something into your work-bag, evidently taken from my table.'— The Wanderer (Volume 5 of 5) or, Female Difficulties 2011-09-17T02:00:29.433Z But before the wounded man was borne to his room his mother came precipitately. Whirlpools A Novel of Modern Poland 2011-09-16T02:00:19.893Z At times she glanced at Victor's face; and when their eyes happened to meet in love and perfect understanding, the blood rose precipitately to her cheeks. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z Chaudoreille had not heard the barber's last words; he was already far away, but he returned precipitately, looking scared. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The monk descends precipitately, casting an angry look at the executioners. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z But when it was returned to him, he did not like the seams, and precipitately painted out the picture. My Memoirs 2011-09-13T02:00:28.713Z Clement looked about him in great perplexity, and suddenly perceived a man sitting on the rock which so precipitately overhung the path. 'Midst the Wild Carpathians 2011-09-09T02:00:57.830Z Nothing must be done precipitately, particularly because of the coming celebration. Simon Eichelkatz; The Patriarch Two Stories of Jewish Life 2011-09-15T02:00:12.970Z Throwing aside all pretence, he made precipitately towards the stile, beyond which lay safety. Mrs. Bindle Some Incidents from the Domestic Life of the Bindles 2011-09-08T02:00:22.323Z After depositing these manuscripts in my hands, the canon left me precipitately and with a wild look. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z “I should like to know what has induced you to act so precipitately.” The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z And then, her tongue cleaving to the roof of her mouth, she rose hastily, stammered something quite unintelligible about the injured woman upstairs, and precipitately fled. The Tigress 2011-08-30T02:00:39.657Z “I’ll have to be going,” she interrupted precipitately, rising as she spoke. The Wayfarers 2011-08-28T02:00:32.867Z This was refused, and precipitately, with her child, she threw herself into the flood beneath. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z The jailer goes out precipitately, makes a sign of intelligence to the canon and carries the lamp out. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z I would not precipitately startle her into any avowal of it. Cecil Castlemaine's Gage, Lady Marabout's Troubles, and Other Stories 2011-08-25T02:00:30.323Z Stubbs backed precipitately, for the sound was just under his paws, and in so doing collided with his mate. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z As the laugh subsided, Mrs. March began to thank Mr. Brooke for his faithful care of her husband, at which Mr. Brooke suddenly remembered that Mr. March needed rest, and, seizing Laurie, he precipitately retired. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z They sneaked behind bushes and tried to circumvent him in all sorts of ways, but fled precipitately as soon as he moved a step or lowered his head and humped his shoulders threateningly. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Jeannette broke off and rose precipitately upon hearing, a few steps off in the copse, a great noise mixed with plaintive bleatings. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The servants left precipitately, and the maidens gladly undertook the housework as a relief from anxiety. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z He had straightened himself, and was withdrawing rather precipitately, when his eyes fell on his own picture above the chimney-piece. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z The little Duke burst in on us in one state-room, and retired precipitately, banging the door with an audible "D—n!" A New Medley of Memories 2011-07-12T02:00:37.147Z I thought of Poe's "Haunted Palace" and whispered some of the stanzas to Dum, for the moment both of us forgetting Dee, who had rushed off so precipitately. Tripping with the Tucker Twins 2011-07-10T02:00:21.613Z The latter’s demands had then been successfully resisted, and after a sharp and sanguinary struggle, culminating in the Fort Phil Kearney massacre, the Government had retired, almost precipitately. Golden Face A Tale of the Wild West 2011-07-05T02:00:27.453Z After his death one of them suffered gross indignities at the hands of Abbas Effendi, being furiously attacked by him in his own house, so that she fled precipitately. Bahaism and Its Claims A Study of the Religion Promulgated by Baha Utlah and Abdul Baha 2011-07-04T02:00:25.783Z When Mary offers to make him some beef-tea, too, so her mother can take hers, he leaves precipitately, very much cowed. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z In a frenzy of enthusiasm for new friends and of hatred of the old, he slew the two girls, and fled precipitately. Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley 2011-07-01T02:00:16.500Z But the moment he beheld the white, smiling vision the last of his figures fled precipitately from his mind. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z This so rattled David that he anticipated his first entrance and rushed on the stage only to back off precipitately while Joan was urging the Thief to go and leave her to shoulder his crime. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z Then in a flutter, her own eyes luminous with surprise, she precipitately turned toward the door. The Old Blood 2011-06-13T02:00:22.897Z But it was almost eleven when, impelled by some uneasy instinct, she awoke precipitately, furious at Snyder, who, on her part, retreated, dumb and obstinate. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z "My lord," said Aboulcassem, "it is the work of an ancient sage who was acquainted with most of the secrets of nature;" and then, taking the page by the hand, he precipitately left the apartment. The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' 2011-06-04T02:00:14.880Z She was less sedulously employed than usual, as the clothes on which she was engaged belonged to a family who had precipitately left the city. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z The warm color on that gentleman's cheek irritated him strangely; he rose precipitately, and with a mumbled word of farewell, took his departure. The Tobacco Tiller A Tale of the Kentucky Tobacco Fields 2011-06-01T02:00:27.327Z Such beings sometimes feel themselves precipitately thrust towards action, like an arrow from a bow. The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker 2011-06-01T02:00:22.477Z She went to the door precipitately, before she could control herself. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z He felt it was a cowardly thing to do, but, having fired his bombshell in their midst, he fled precipitately before its stunning effect had time to pass away. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z He had then shown himself, for a few minutes, at her bedside, had made some inquiries and precipitately retired, since when he had not reappeared. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z We now ran up the bank of the stream toward the face of rock which rose precipitately from the grass-grown valley. Latitude 19 degree A Romance of the West Indies in the Year of Our Lord Eighteen Hundred and Twenty 2011-05-30T02:00:18.047Z He saved Mrs. Palmer from a ducking on this occasion, as she precipitately flung herself out of the boat on to his toes. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z When she returned at three o'clock, fatigued at last, she went precipitately to the letter, carrying it to the gas-jet, with an uneasy glance at Snyder, who was moving restlessly in a dream. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z Jones rose precipitately, and hastily desiring his love to Mrs. Gray, and his respects to Mary, he retreated most shamefully beaten. Rachel Gray 2011-05-20T02:00:39.547Z He rose precipitately, left the room, and in a few minutes, came down with a melancholy face. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z The heat of the sun was so intense that we ourselves were almost tempted to seek relief from its overpowering influence by plunging precipitately amid the joyous throng of swimmers. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z He precipitately followed the firework-man the instant he left the shop, and seizing hold of his arm, whispered, 'I must speak to you.' The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z The cannon were precipitately spiked—so badly that they were unnailed the same evening—and the bulk of the garrison left. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z The next moment he precipitately fled from the room. Captain Kyd (Vol 1 of 2) or, The Wizard of the Sea 2011-05-06T02:00:10.447Z Again I flew precipitately down the stairs, this time to the kindly room clerk in the hotel office. From Pillar to Post Leaves from a Lecturer's Note-Book 2011-05-05T02:00:21.620Z Yes, Dorothea, I heard that fatal Yes uttered by Lucinda, and, unable to bear my anguish, fled precipitately from her house. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Not I, for one! so here it goes,' cried Hal, drawing out his knife; and he cut the cord, precipitately, in sundry places. The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z The chief of the general staff, Henri Prodhomme, had the War Office precipitately evacuated, without carrying off or destroying the papers. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z It is much to be regretted that May so precipitately decided not to go to Glengowrie; particularly under recent untoward circumstances. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 2011-04-26T02:00:28.200Z I was obliged to pay those people double wages to lure them from the felicities of the city, and they must have been a good deal alarmed to have left so precipitately. The Siege of the Seven Suitors 2011-04-25T02:00:08.730Z She will have to wait," said the notary, very quietly, "such things are not done precipitately. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z He swung round upon his heel, and Miss Clavier braced herself for an effort, as the result of which the two condescending youths retreated somewhat precipitately with flushed faces. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z Schneider precipitately breaks up the sitting in order to get rid of the crowd. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z Her opposition had been dictated by her maternal solicitude, but the danger of consenting too precipitately to my desire was outweighed by the heavy responsibility of perhaps impeding my natural vocation. Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music 2011-04-12T02:00:25.667Z It had seemed pure impulse at the time that had prompted him to retreat so precipitately from the tenement; but he realized now that it was his brain subconsciously, but logically, at work. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z I rather precipitately upset the office boy's theory of etiquette and literally banged into his office. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z She fled precipitately and flung herself into a chair, burying her face in her hands. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z His hands were precipitately plunged into the inmost recesses of his corduroys. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 370, August 1846 2011-04-01T02:00:28.747Z His mind and feelings were precipitately rolled back upon their own resources, and the suddenly dammed up waters of bitterness sought vent at every avenue. The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion 2011-03-23T02:00:21.287Z Then, taking sudden fright, she fled precipitately, with as much attendant confusion of pattering footfalls, flying mane, and excited snorts and gasps as if she were a troop of wild horses. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z Many of the deputies rose to their feet; some climbed down precipitately from their benches, crying in affright, "The people are invading the Assembly!" 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 "Strangers do not take the situation so tragically," says Erwin, hastily and precipitately, looking away. Felix Lanzberg's Expiation 2011-03-15T02:00:14.763Z This system of private capitalism is the result of a long and laborious process of evolution, hastened precipitately by the industrial revolution. Socialism and Democracy in Europe 2011-03-15T02:00:12.887Z The part of the Mexican army which had not crossed the river retreated precipitately from Texan soil, and the new state had won its independence. The Middle Period 1817-1858 2011-03-14T03:01:05.737Z His horse shied, and carried him past, out of reach, while the blacksmith stepped precipitately toward the bole, exclaiming angrily: 'Don't ride me down, Hi Kelsey!' The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z One of Hoche's aides-de-camp now stepped precipitately out of the Commune Hall, hastened across the court, and ran in the direction of the General's quarters. 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 When he came out he carried a pliant whip of rhinoceros-hide, and the deputation, losing its serenity, fled precipitately. Sanders of the River 2011-03-12T03:00:26.427Z She began to realize that it was a very delicate problem with which she had precipitately overwhelmed him. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-09T03:00:44.777Z The Piedmontese troops, twenty thousand strong, amazed at the storm thus suddenly bursting upon them, precipitately fled. Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. 2011-02-15T03:00:16.383Z Raiders!' shrieked the old woman, rising precipitately, her knitting falling from her lap, the ball of yarn rolling away and the kitten springing after it. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z Robert the steward entered precipitately, bearing in one hand a tray on which lay a despatch. 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 Another girl would have probably fled precipitately, but I kept my ground, and asked the way to the Beech Holm. Under a Charm, Vol. I (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.700Z I went precipitately and as I hurried to town I gave myself such a lecture as a man ever got. Memories of a Musical Life 2011-03-09T03:00:44.777Z Notwithstanding the previous experience, the French thought this time to enter, and advanced precipitately. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 68, June, 1863 2011-02-11T03:00:30.570Z There was a crash; the door lay in splinters on the floor; the men rushed precipitately over it. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z At that moment the watch posted in the corridor of the Voyant temple of liberty struck thrice precipitately on the door, giving the alarm. 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 A young Indian approached with a grave and pensive air and slow step, but suddenly turning round, he ran off precipitately as one terrified. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z These were at points where one hill ran down to the water-level and another immediately rose precipitately, there being a watercourse between the two. On Canada's Frontier Sketches of History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada 2011-02-09T03:00:51.093Z He replied to him, that he should be careful not to form a resolution precipitately, but that, if he persisted, he would be accepted. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z Consequently the horrified spectators, having for a moment looked on aghast, fled precipitately from the room. Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada 2011-02-01T03:00:13.163Z He overwhelmed me with affectionate reproaches; but no sooner had Assja caught sight of me than she broke into loud laughter, designedly, it seemed, and without the least cause, and ran away precipitately. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z We breakfasted this morning on a little island of exceeding beauty, rising precipitately from the water. Sketches in Canada, and rambles among the red men 2011-02-10T03:00:51.280Z The two gentlemen had just stepped out of the dim corridor into the brightly-lighted hall, when Brunnow gave a great start and turned precipitately, almost as though he would have retraced his steps. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z "I do not know—what—you mean—" stammered Dominic, saying which the poisoner rushed out precipitately. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Rushes precipitately down brass-bound steps, and presents his ticket to be snipped. Mr. Punch's Railway Book 2011-01-23T03:00:16.120Z She broke off precipitately— "For you are nearly the same age, and he is a nice steady boy like yourself." Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Hurried steps were heard in the house, where the frightened servants were running about crying out to one another and precipitately and noisily closing and bolting the main door on the ground floor. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Then, turning sharply round, she clutched at her print skirts, and fled precipitately down the road, disappearing in quick time into the grounds of Durley Dene. The House of Strange Secrets A Detective Story 2011-01-15T03:00:37.173Z "Hena, quick, my cloak!" said Bridget rising precipitately from her seat. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z On this side, too, the furious horde were crowding precipitately. The Woman of Mystery 2011-01-15T03:00:36.260Z It was dangerous to stay and dangerous to leave too precipitately; still much more dangerous to wait at the hotel until the catastrophe in the next room was discovered. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z At last he advanced upon him unawares, and with a large club, or common stake, gave him a blow on the back of the head, and then precipitately retreated. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The Rebels gave one irresolute volley and fled precipitately from the town, which was once more and for a finality in the hands of the Union men. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z The students were rushing precipitately out of the caf�s, where, through the open windows, they were calling one another from one house to the other. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z Bored puzzlingly by the big city's utter inability to reproduce the identical, simple lake-and-forest emotionalism that was the breath of life to her, she quickened now precipitately to the possible luring mystery in human eyes. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z Miss Burton, the lady of some importance, broke my train of thought by precipitately asking me to "come and have a cup of tea." My Actor-Husband A true story of American stage life 2011-01-03T03:01:07.697Z Völgyeshy said nothing; but he walked precipitately up to the place where Susi stood, took her by the hand, and led her to Viola's arms. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Saying this, she descended the steps precipitately; and as the stranger hastened to follow her, he let the door slip out of his hands: it fell, and the spring closed over it. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z The old file paused an instant, and then says he: "well, I'll be dam," and waddled precipitately from the place. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 2010-12-28T03:00:18.560Z The Carlists fled "precipitately," but they appear to have had leisure to carry off their wounded with the exception of sixteen. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) 2010-12-27T03:00:17.990Z He was wrong to set down some people as the Lord's enemies, and others as the Lord's friends, so precipitately as he sometimes did. A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield 2010-12-24T03:00:34.583Z The young parents apologise precipitately, but the Head says there is no need. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z Thus assaulted the Creeks gave way, and after a few moments of irregular resistance fled precipitately, closely pressed both by the troops and by the friendly Indians. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z "We both acted, perhaps, a little too precipitately." Willing to Die 2010-12-20T17:12:00.040Z Morgan Stanley's chief Asia and emerging-market strategist, Jonathan Garner, told investors to reduce their holdings "gradually, rather than precipitately" from an overweight exposure of 6 percent more than usual to 4 percent. Emerging-Market Stocks: How Much? 2010-10-25T02:06:00Z Scarcely, however, had he succeeded, and looked out, than he drew precipitately back, and closed up the entrance. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas The Germans fled precipitately, pursued by the Americans, and dropped four projectors, two of which were flaming. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. The men of the main body, having broken ranks to plunder, were in no condition to resist panic, and seeing the advance companies retreating, with the yelling Indians at their heels, they fled precipitately. Red Eagle and the Wars With the Creek Indians of Alabama. 2010-12-20T17:12:28.183Z Recovering himself, he left the castle precipitately, without seeing the earl, biting his lips, and muttering curses against Ramorgny, who had deceived him, and Elizabeth, who had insulted him. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 14 Then I think, woman-like, she remembered the two great braids that hung over her shoulders and the dressing-gown she wore, for she backed precipitately into the hall. The Window at the White Cat We fled precipitately between decks, and hid ourselves as best we might. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas They precipitately fled, taking their fallen with them. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. He precipitately rose, and seizing his hand—"Give not your judgment too hastily, Sir; nor deprive me of your protection before you are certain I am in reality undeserving of it!" The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I Her bosom as pinched as a wasp's went up and down precipitately, and the tears began to flow. Woman Then she gathered up her outraged garments and fled precipitately. The Window at the White Cat Before the troops on the right were apprised of the fate of the left they were nearly surrounded by the savages and compelled to retreat precipitately. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution She then began to skip and jump in a playful manner; now advancing at a smart pace towards the cows, and again retreating precipitately, but still drawing nearer and nearer at each sally. Fairy and Folk Tales of the Irish Peasantry Roused from his torpor by this address, he regarded her a moment, then, wildly dashing his forehead, exclaimed—"By Heavens, my brain is on fire!" and ran precipitately out of the room. The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I I feared that I should no longer be able to master my excitement--without a word of farewell I turned to take to flight precipitately. The Wish A Novel Fortunately, the lamp by which I had been working was within my reach, and I precipitately extinguished it. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 "Perhaps you, sir, would like the privilege—" Billings staggered back a step or two precipitately. The Haunted Pajamas He wondered at his ability to peep in at Mr. Griggs's door without entering precipitately and avowing himself the new assistant. The Call of the Town A Tale of Literary Life He rose less precipitately, hearing at last the sound of returning footsteps. Making Money For a moment I had a feeling as if I must turn back there and then, and hasten away precipitately from this place, never stopping or staying till the distance gave me shelter. The Wish A Novel Even then he did not wheel precipitately, under the urge of his anxiety to be gone, but paused with a forced deliberation, and, as he tarried, little Anne Masters stepped impulsively forward. The Tempering No sooner, however, did he observe the men, than he let fall the dead animal, and precipitately escaped. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom He heard then, for the first time, why Irene fled so precipitately from Berlin. The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 Fran�ois rushed in so precipitately that he almost upset those who preceded him. Marguerite de Valois She switched round on Fan Harding with a suddenness that made her skirt fly out and that young gentleman step precipitately backward. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship He looked across at them curiously, and Letty retreated precipitately into the house. The Missioner We now heard once more the roaring of the tigress, though at a distance, and, following the example of our guides, we precipitately struck into a side path. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom Rather precipitately Sally and Gerry climbed down the side of the cliff to the beach. The Camp Fire Girls Behind the Lines He spoke affably, casually, in all innocence; but scarcely had the words left his lips than he precipitately wished them back. The Gambler A Novel Almost frantic at the danger that threatened Henry and his companion, she fled precipitately down the stair-case, and in a moment stood confronted with Colonel Tarleton and his soldiers. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency Confounded and bewildered, she fled precipitately, passing within a few feet of my table. The Social Gangster I ceased playing, and it ran precipitately back to its hole. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom By borrowing a few necessaries of his head farmer he was able to camp down in the house which Sennett had so precipitately vacated. The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop I seized the glass of water he held in his hand, and took a hearty draught, and precipitately departed. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. A general coalition was, however, formed against him, and he was forced to return precipitately to France. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" The sight of Mr. Sefton nearly drove her back precipitately to the maiden fastness of her chamber. Patricia Brent, Spinster It is best, thought he to himself, not to act precipitately, and when he was again on his feet, the consciousness of strength returned. On the Heights A Novel Seigneur," said Father Clement to Charles, as he precipitately broke into the room, "I have just discovered a plot! The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Thomas, fearing an attack, released the arm he held and retreated precipitately to the door. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle The incident of the previous night, when Nort had burst in so unceremoniously upon Anthy, and at sight of him had fled so precipitately, was wholly beyond his comprehension. Hempfield A Novel At that moment Mr. Bolton appeared at the top of the stairs in his shirt sleeves; but at the sight of Patricia he turned and bolted precipitately out of sight. Patricia Brent, Spinster He entered the dark room, and immediately he knew she had been right, that he had advanced too precipitately. The Gray Mask The Regiment precipitately made for the woods to escape. An Artilleryman's Diary The more nervous among the women guests had immediately assumed fire to be the cause of the disturbance, and thinking of their lives rather than of modesty and decorum, had rushed precipitately from their rooms. Bindle Some Chapters in the Life of Joseph Bindle "One—two——" Four pairs of hands, which had been dragging on the woman's arm with such determined force, disappeared precipitately into the darkness, and thus suddenly released, the woman nearly fell backwards against the gate. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel It was his habit to take legs, rather than arms, "against a sea of troubles," and when enemies loomed on the horizon he would precipitately make for home. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Well, I suppose you will want to know what is being done in the City of Destruction from which you fled so precipitately. Windyridge Amael, in the name of your grandson's welfare," whispered Octave precipitately in the Breton's ear, "follow me at a distance. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Milledgeville, the capital of the State, was reached on the 21st, but before the Federals arrived the Legislature adjourned precipitately and took to its heels. The Greater Republic A History of the United States The troops in the neighborhood of Burlington had decamped precipitately the preceding evening. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Every arrival he regarded as an agent of Hamlet's doom and fled precipitately to chosen places of concealment on the upper floors. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road He accused himself for acting precipitately—he believed he had taken the tear of affection for pity. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. 9 I had grown—that was what was the matter with me—precipitately, preposterously anxious. The Sacred Fount One crash, one murderous flash of fire, and the hearts of the Boers were inspired with terror, and they fled precipitately to cover, whence they kept up a sullen fusillade. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War At their first volley the mob dispersed, flying precipitately from the town to carry the riot all over the island. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Having thrice performed this demoniac round, they re-entered the tent as precipitately as they had quitted it, and resumed their seats. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The traditional Sinai is bounded on the north by the great plain Er-Rahab out of which it rises precipitately. The Bible Story About a fortnight later, two very agitated looking visitors burst precipitately into Jacob’s outer office. Jacob's Ladder At such close quarters it proved disastrous, and though a few of the bolder spirits amongst the enemy did manage to reach the house, the majority were either struck down or retired precipitately. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War I defended myself with producing a sketch book and proceeding to take their likenesses, on which they fled precipitately. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses The two slid precipitately into the indicated shell-hole, into stinking mud. Triplanetary They found themselves again free at the head of an insurrection precipitately got up, but directed by desperate men, who felt their lives in danger if power escaped from them. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 The Skinners had fled precipitately to the wood, which was near the house of Birch, and once safely sheltered within its shades, they halted, and mustered their panic-stricken forces. The Spy Condensed for use in schools He felt that he had acted precipitately, thus, without a blow, to abandon the field to an enemy his inferior in strength. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 La Fayette, who had been hotly pursued by Tarleton, retreated precipitately beyond Fredericksburg; and it was on this occasion that Cornwallis, in a letter, said of La Fayette: "The boy cannot escape me." History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia His enemies had precipitately abandoned the search, and were intent on securing their own safety. The Luck of Gerard Ridgeley This sudden movement completely disconcerted the Spaniards, who were engaged in removing the crews from the vessels, and they fled precipitately, abandoning the wounded and leaving them to perish in the flames. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 They precipitately fled, and, in a moment, splutters and squeals, muffled by a closed door, became faintly audible to those who remained. Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion The clergyman pulled his gown over his ears in order to shut out such blasphemy, and rushed precipitately down stairs and out at the lower door. The Tower of Dago The North Carolina militia, unable to stand the shock, a few excepted, broke, threw away their arms, and fled precipitately through the woods. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Advancing precipitately, the Spaniards soon arrived at a second breach. Hernando Cortez Makers of History But the enemy kept rushing on in such crowds, that our men, just as they had retreated as far back as the dangerous opening, gave up all further resistance, and fled precipitately. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. Last night, however, he checked with local party leaders and they decided that he'd acted too precipitately. Black Man's Burden He backed precipitately from view, hounded by mocking applause. The Destroying Angel The British were at first driven back, precipitately, toward Philadelphia, but at length made a successful stand at Chew's house, garrisoned by five companies of the fortieth regiment, under the command of Colonel Musgrave. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Barbara was too much roused by the cub's insolence to care to correct the misapprehension which he had blundered into so precipitately, and which she was now disposed to make a verity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 Tapia soon dispersed the enemy, with considerable loss, and they fled precipitately to their own country. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. At the first bark of the big guns the native outposts fled precipitately for the protection of the heavier works on the summit of the knoll. The Utah Batteries: A History A complete account of the muster-in, sea voyage, battles, skirmishes and barrack life of the Utah batteries, together with biographies of officers and muster-out rolls. Drummond hesitated; whereupon the office boy, interpreting assent, precipitately vanished to usher in the client. The Destroying Angel For having touched a trigger, without evil intention, a little too precipitately. The Intellectual Life I found it at length, and hurried down precipitately. Tales from the German Comprising specimens from the most celebrated authors As this district was very thickly populated, and there was another township not very far off, we determined to march thither; but the inhabitants, on our approach, fled precipitately. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The girls fled precipitately, for they had begun 129 to lay aside their collars and loosen their hair. The Motor Girls on the Coast or, The Waif From the Sea Taking with them their booty, they precipitately got into their canoe, and, beckoning to us, evidently with a view of inducing us to follow them, they steered directly for the wreck. 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 The Scots precipitately rushed upon the enemy, only to find, to their dismay, that the English army was under the most perfect discipline, and ready for the attack. Border Raids and Reivers She rose somewhat precipitately and went over and stood by the window. The Song of the Wolf This compelled me to withdraw rather precipitately, and they heard me, when one of them said, "Hi quoi;" which is, "There certainly is somebody." Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment "Laws," said he, precipitately dropping his bundles in the middle of the floor, and rushing up to Edward, "how came the little creature here?" Little Wolf A Tale of the Western Frontier Putting up her hands to her face, she rises precipitately to her feet, and then, unable to control herself, bursts into tears. Portia or By Passions Rocked The English, flushed with confidence by their former successes, rushed precipitately upon the Scottish army, believing that their ranks had fallen into confusion, and were preparing for flight. Border Raids and Reivers She rose to her feet so precipitately that with the shifting of her weight the canoe careened suddenly and was momentarily in danger of capsizing with all on board. The Story of Old Fort Loudon On perceiving me, she retreated precipitately and fearfully along the dark passage. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 “I always feared that we might be proceeding too precipitately,” said another. Devil Stories An Anthology The women rose precipitately, the little ones rushed to their mothers' arms, the men ran for their arms that hung from the walls. The Gold Sickle or Hena, The Virgin of The Isle of Sen. A Tale of Druid Gaul The remainder were killed in the m�l�e, the sergeant, who was still mounted fled precipitately from the height down the rock, Mazel and his followers were already far distant pursuing the enemy. The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. He took it, and she withdrew it precipitately, after the merest touch. Cecilia A Story of Modern Rome Durant lent a shoulder to the work and entered somewhat precipitately, followed by the Colonel. The Return of the Prodigal Li made no effort to defend the city, but fled precipitately with all the plunder he could convey. Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Mataafa had precipitately fled, destroying behind him the village, which, for two years, he had been raising and beautifying. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) This was the close of my interview with myself, and I turned over on my pillow and fell precipitately into a profound dreamless sleep. Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) And so precipitately did Ruth arise, that her rocking-chair went over backward, and narrowly escaped breaking a front window. Peggy Raymond's Vacation or Friendly Terrace Transplanted "My dear child, don't do that," says Miss Penelope, rising precipitately, and going over to the weeping fury. Rossmoyne On the other, they swept precipitately into a great cavern, carrying away the gigantic stalactites which hung at its entrance, and filling it with a thunderous roar like that of contending armies. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century Rather precipitately Laurie backed his car to a point where he could turn it, and then raced back to the main road. The Girl in the Mirror As he approached, the disturbed dancers precipitately made to their garments, drew them on, and, in the form of seals, plunged into the sea. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 They waited but a moment, then fled precipitately, leaving Penn still bound, but uninjured, with the dead rebel at his feet. Cudjo's Cave Young Mrs. Daly rises too, precipitately and, hurrying across the kitchen, bends over the box. Rossmoyne The enemy at length retreated quite precipitately under the fire of the troops on our side, together with another body of Federal troops, which attacked the enemy in turn on their flank and rear. Personal Recollections of the War of 1861 As Private, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Sixty-First Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry There is one objection to this device: for, as the post stands in the middle of the fairway, any one precipitately issuing from the cottage must run his chance of a broken head. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) Juvenilia and Other Papers At sight of me he stopped short, flushed to the roots of his close-cropped hair, and would precipitately have retired had I not taken one quick step forward and grasped him by the shoulder. The House by the Lock At length, with a desperate charge, they broke through the Unionists, and fled precipitately down Broadway, while the band accompanied their retreat with the complimentary air of the "Rogue's March." The International Monthly, Volume 5, No. 3, March, 1852 She reached to the mantel for a beaded belt, and began work upon it precipitately. The Plow-Woman "I never said no, Jacob," said Cynthia precipitately. The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories Those who were not killed or disabled by that fire seemed dazed for an instant; but in a few moments, they precipitately retreated, leaving the San Cosme Garita without a single defender in the works. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Thus precipitately ended the efforts of the anarchists to build up a new International. Violence and the Labor Movement He then bowed politely, and vanished precipitately among the bushes. Jena or Sedan? The Spaniards abandoned precipitately the whole southern coast line, and this seemed to promise an easy march for the Americans across Porto Rico. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... While the trade of these fell off precipitately, the population and trade of New York City nearly doubled in a single decade. History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times The Mexicans were astounded; faced squarely about, and in a moment precipitately retreated. Company 'A', corps of engineers, U.S.A., 1846-'48, in the Mexican war Crumpled under the last despairing hurling of last reserves, the entrenched line shuddered along its length, then the line lost its cohesion, stood irresolute for a moment, then fled precipitately to the rear. The Boy Allies with the Cossacks Or, A Wild Dash over the Carpathians And the two girls fled precipitately from the office. The Boarded-Up House For a moment Snagsby surveyed the invasion with horror and then fled precipitately into the recesses of the house. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman Even the supreme desire of woman's heart had come to her in a commonplace way and had been fulfilled precipitately, as the desires of the untutored usually are, but uncomplexly. Clark's Field I believe I would have done him some fearful injury, had he not precipitately made his escape. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume 2 Historical, Traditional, and Imaginative Henry the Third had already precipitately fled from Cracow, and was on his way to assume his ancestral throne. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 “Oh, I haven’t got a thing to do,” she precipitately assured him. Aurora the Magnificent Lou was sitting on the grass in cordial confab with a melancholy-looking, lantern-jawed man, but at his approach she jumped up precipitately and ran to him. Anything Once His chief said, "You seem to have conducted yourself rather precipitately, Fred." Border, Breed Nor Birth The effect on the company was electrical; the majority, including the women, fled precipitately, and the rest, overcoming the feeble protests of the doctor, wrenched off the lid of the coffin. Byways of Ghost-Land And how precipitately Mathilde and I had settled upon our course, without pausing to consider if some more prudent measures might not be taken to the same end! The Bright Face of Danger Being an Account of Some Adventures of Henri de Launay, Son of the Sieur de la Tournoire The downs subside, precipitately, to the level of the beach, and then slowly lift their grassy shoulders on the other side of the gully. The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 "You'll hear from me!" roared the landlord furiously, aiming a blow at Robert and leaving the room precipitately. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success Reaching Idris, he exchanged a few hurried words with him, after which the caravan turned precipitately into the interior of the desert. In Desert and Wilderness He lay upon the summit of a rugged mountain, which dropped precipitately down just beyond the sleeping boy, to ripple off again in lesser lofty heights, with beautiful fertile valleys and tossing streams between. The Boy from Hollow Hut A Story of the Kentucky Mountains Then they turned and fled precipitately through the rear exit. Carmen Ariza But all his expostulations were vain, for Cæsar precipitately rushed into the pond, and in an instant plunged into the middle with his charioteer behind him. The History of Sandford and Merton All was now spoiled, as he thought, when he so precipitately declared his love there in the vine-clad porch. A Captain in the Ranks A Romance of Affairs They did not wait to be turned out of doors, but when they heard the racket overhead bolted precipitately. Under the Maples As they took their positions, a few Indians were routed out of the underbrush and fled precipitately into the woods. 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 Then she threw herself precipitately into her topic, as if she feared further delay would result in the evaporation of her boldness. Carmen Ariza In consequence, he was wild-eyed, out of breath and more than a trifle incoherent when he parted the crimson curtains of the den and precipitately entered. Officer 666 But just as Burton, under a galling fire, was forming his troops upon the ground, Gage's party gave way and precipitately endeavored to fall into his rear; confusing men who were confused before. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 13 She fled from him precipitately and seemed much embarrassed by the attentions of the distinguished-looking foreigner. Under the Maples Their members have left Paris more precipitately and with less dignity than has been shown even by the civil population. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone As the soldiers came running up, the Alcalde’s followers fired point blank into their faces, then dropped their guns and fled precipitately. Carmen Ariza Some there were who left such groups to flee precipitately toward a waiting airship. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 The princess rose precipitately to receive him in the antechamber. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 She would have fled precipitately had he not stretched out his hand quickly to detain her. Daisy Brooks Or, A Perilous Love They could have no sufficient excuse for deserting Paris so precipitately, and if they did they would appear arrant cowards. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone Let it be considered at the proper time, and in a proper way, but why thrust it precipitately into a discussion to which it is thoroughly foreign? A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer At this thought Ourson abandoned his work and commenced walking precipitately towards the house. Old French Fairy Tales He covered his eyes, and fled precipitately behind his comrades, where he could 391 no longer see. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country Whether it was the words I uttered too precipitately, or the reflections that followed, which caused this suffering, I could not determine. Letters of Madam Guyon Densher none the less felt himself brought quickly into relation; Kate's welcome to the visitor became almost precipitately an appeal to her friend, who slowly rose to meet it. The Wings of the Dove, Volume II The three Spaniards stepped back as precipitately as they had advanced. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 57, No. 352, February 1845 In fact Ourson, more dead than alive at this cruel treatment, precipitately withdrew from the presence of these wicked and inhuman men. Old French Fairy Tales There the Macdonalds maintained an unequal conflict, but as guilt only brings faint hearts to its unfortunate votaries they turned and again fled precipitately to the burn. The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad The man got up from his chair precipitately, stark panic written all over him. Slaves of Mercury They had spent the night in the executive mansion, and now the Governor had burst precipitately into the room where Smithy and his father had just finished dressing. Two Thousand Miles Below His absence soon became apparent; but Alonso de Aguilar pressing forwards to the front, by a desperate effort soon compelled the rebels to abandon their defence, and retreat precipitately to their stations. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. In some simple but adequate speech it was conveyed to them that their presence was not required, and they retreated precipitately, taking different exits. The House in the Water A Book of Animal Stories Iris dropped his arm with a little cry, and fled precipitately into the house. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Lambert's heart contracted in a paroxysm of fear for the lives of both those flaming combatants as he rode precipitately into the little valley. The Duke Of Chimney Butte "It's all them folks he let the house to, and they've got 'im——" And as we made for the shore, Amelia, who was a very modest girl, fled precipitately up the slope. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 The rest fled for safety, and El Feri was at length compelled to retreat precipitately into the town. Gómez Arias Or, The Moors of the Alpujarras, A Spanish Historical Romance. The rest fled precipitately, but unhappily Curtin gave chase and was killed. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule When Dorothy fled so precipitately from the room, she fairly ran into the arms of a man who was crouching at one side, listening intently. Pretty Madcap Dorothy Or, How She Won a Lover Shaken by the discovery she had so unexpectedly made, Nan retreated almost precipitately from the spot. Nan of Music Mountain The merchant, horrified at the prospect of being lodged in gaol and put in stocks, fled precipitately out of the back-gate and gained the governor's court. The Soul of a People I only regret that the noise, the cries he made, singularly human in quality, made it necessary for me to leave the place so precipitately. The Film of Fear The people were thrown into consternation, and precipitately fled to the garrison houses, while a courier was dispatched to Hadley for aid. King Philip Makers of History He waited for what else might be coming, but only received a curt dismissal in tones so sharp that he hurried out of the room precipitately. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana The two bullets puffed in the distant alkali, and the two horsemen, sharply admonished, swerved backward precipitately. Nan of Music Mountain At noon a strange horror seemed to travel over the Bronx Zoo, and within a short time every last visitor had precipitately departed. The Mind Master The first husband was even accused of having caused his wife to be too precipitately interred. The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. Nearly all the Narraganset Indians had now abandoned the English, and, with cowardice which it is difficult to explain, had retired precipitately through the woods to their own country. King Philip Makers of History Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been “had” by a practical joker. The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana No sooner were they seated, than he got up precipitately and left the room. The Crevice We soon came on to their scouts and pickets, who fled precipitately without firing a gun. War from the Inside The Story of the 132nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in the War for the Suppression of the Rebellion, 1862-1863 As they had never seen ordnance discharged before they were vastly astonished by this, and fled precipitately to the shore, having first pelted us with showers of stones which they carried in their canoes. In the Days of Drake These cowardly savages, when they saw the English approaching in such force, precipitately fled, without giving their chieftain any warning. King Philip Makers of History Answering, there was a sudden, scuttling sound, not unlike the escape of frightened rats, as Hans Becher precipitately disappeared. A Breath of Prairie and other stories Overpowered by numbers, the few, who were still unhurt, fled precipitately to the fort, leaving eighteen of their companions dead in the road. 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 mate nodded in reply, and gathering up his letters, retired precipitately to his state-room. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 In a panic, they turned and fled precipitately from the trap in which they had been caught. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The savages continued their hostile gesticulation until Captain Standish drew quite near, and then they precipitately fled. King Philip Makers of History Suddenly a volley was fired, and as suddenly the horse gave such a lurch that I was within an ace of being pitched where I wanted to get—though not quite so precipitately. Adventures and Recollections Ulcers should not be healed precipitately, for it may be attended with considerable danger. The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families "Get the buckets and mops!" he snarled at his men, and they fled precipitately. In the Orbit of Saturn The battle at once ceased, and most of the Peruvian army rushed precipitately back towards the city. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots The survivors precipitately retired from the swamp, "finding it ill," says Hubbard, "fighting a wild beast in his own den." King Philip Makers of History Attracted by agonized shrieks from the direction of their home, they left precipitately, and several of the wedding guests, unacquainted with the orphans' ways, followed them in consternation. Treasure Valley I believe Cicely would have fled precipitately if Lindsay had not held her tightly by the hand. The Manor House School There was a slough of green water, with a flock of ducks which left precipitately on their approach. The River Prophet Brave as the Indians were, they were thrown into a panic, and fled precipitately into the town. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots We should not precipitately suspect them of falsehood; it is some time before they perfectly understand what we mean by truth. Practical Education, Volume I She advanced precipitately to Emmelina, and, embracing her, said: 'Forgive me for having deceived you with secrecy, and wounded your delicacy.' Forgotten Tales of Long Ago He retired precipitately, leaving the field to whomsoever wished it most. When Dreams Come True For an hour he babbled and then, as precipitately as he had arrived, he took his departure. The River Prophet But he was not a man to act precipitately, or risk all on a single throw unless he were very, very sure of the result. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West I was about to make reply, when a figure of terrific mien, and enormous dimensions, rushed angrily towards me, and, taking me up in my crystal chair, bore me precipitately to the earth. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance So here it goes,' cried Hal, drawing out his knife; and he cut the cord precipitately in sundry places. Forgotten Tales of Long Ago The Rebels upon being apprised of our approach, broke up their Camp, and precipitately retreated to Vinegar-Hill—We next morning pursued and killed several of them on the way. An Impartial Narrative of the Most Important Engagements Which Took Place Between His Majesty's Forces and the Rebels, During the Irish Rebellion, 1798. Accordingly, in the dead of night, Guttorm stole into Sigurd’s chamber, weapon in hand; but as he bent over the bed he saw Sigurd’s bright eyes fixed upon him, and fled precipitately. Myths of the Norsemen From the Eddas and Sagas In a quarter of an hour their fire was silenced, three of the guns were dismounted, and the men who had been working them fled precipitately. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson I recollect, one evening, he came rushing into a party where I sat, screaming with the extatic joy of a maniac—'Ευρηκα, Ευρηκα'; and, throwing down a scroll, rushed as precipitately out of the room. Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance But they were fortunately alarmed and fled precipitately, leaving Sonia unconscious.” Hushed Up! A Mystery of London Of course I could no longer doubt Miss Kingsley's jealousy; but it was not equally apparent to me why Mr. Spence should have felt obliged to change his behavior so precipitately because of my wealth. A Romantic Young Lady They were thus unable to withdraw from the pestilence, from which all who had the means precipitately fled. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series The mode of repression ordered by the Government was precipitately rigorous. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 He could not possibly have told how long the golden vision endured; only that suddenly, precipitately, it withdrew. The Invader A Novel "Then tell me where to sell them, for money I must have," Beth rejoined precipitately. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius The stag had neared the island, when the wolves on the bank suddenly ceased their cries and fled precipitately away. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora All these symptoms are, I believe, quite consistent with a state of trance; and, remembering that, we must of course be careful to do nothing precipitately. Dick Leslie's Luck A Story of Shipwreck and Adventure Not so bold Arnall; with a weight of scull Furious he drives, precipitately dull. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 Somebody was pushed into full view to retire precipitately amid an explosion of mirth. Anthony Lyveden Under its influence, he exclaimed aloud—"She expects you, and is at hand;" and precipitately left the cavern. The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 “To arms! to arms!” cried the guide, “here are the Indians,” and he rushed precipitately through the opening made for him by the sentinels. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora They did not, indeed, labour under any delusion as to the ultimate direction in which their reforms tended, but they were determined to move gradually, not precipitately. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era They were frequently within sight of some camp of the enemy; more than once they had to go precipitately down one side of a hill because the soldiers were coming up the other. The True Story Book "I think I'll go along for a smoke," he said, and retired precipitately. Hawtrey's Deputy M. de Roquefeuil came up almost as far as the Downs, where he learnt that Sir John Norris was at hand with twenty-five sail of the line, and thereupon precipitately retreated. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The Indian never persists in a hopeless struggle: a singular mixture of prudence and contempt of life characterises this singular race, and prudence counselled them to retreat; they did so precipitately as they had attacked. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora Hideyoshi had foreseen something of this kind, and had warned Sengoku Hidehisa in the sense that whatever might be the action of the Satsuma baron, no warlike measures were to be precipitately commenced. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era They surrounded Lutali—all in dead silence, the guards precipitately falling back to give them way. The Sign of the Spider Agatha stood still a moment filled with burning indignation, and they were almost upon her before she turned and fled precipitately down the stairway. Hawtrey's Deputy I was about to pay my debt, when Francis entered precipitately, and said in a decided tone—so decided, indeed, as to displease me—that I should not pay. Major Frank Simultaneously the girl in the upper rows of seats arose, catching up her swirl of pale silk and lace garments and hurrying precipitately down the stairway aisle. From the Car Behind The women flee precipitately from the contamination of his neighbourhood. The Wagnerian Romances In alarm Captain Codman waited only to shake hands with the visitors and then precipitately departed. The White Mice She flung the door open without knocking and entered precipitately, expecting to find Jack and the railway guides. A Woman's Will Because there was one—a high, narrow island without even a bush on it—rising gradually, not precipitately like the rest of the rocks in Lac Tremblant, out of the uncertain water. The La Chance Mine Mystery Having taken eight scalps, we sprang upon the horses we had freed from the packs, and retreated precipitately, fearing to be overpowered by numbers. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography Hearing what the news was, she rushed back into the cottage and precipitately burst into the sitting-room. The Rider of Waroona Officers brandished their swords, but the unexpectedness of the bomb attack produced panic in the broken ranks, which lost their formation and retired precipitately into the cover of the trees. With Haig on the Somme She took it precipitately,—a sign that she was slightly disturbed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Two small forts lay at the mouth of the harbor, but, as the seamen scrambled ashore, they were precipitately abandoned by the garrison of “coast-guards.” Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure The Arrapahoes fell back precipitately in the direction of the ravine, hoping by this means to gain shelter, and if the worst came to the worst, disband and scatter over the mountain. Seven and Nine years Among the Camanches and Apaches An Autobiography Hot coffee, precipitately swallowed, scalded his tongue and throat. Crooked Trails and Straight The Duchess of Orleans and her children retired precipitately. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) There was a terrific crash, and those, including Durland, who stood on the gate, leaped back precipitately. The Boy Scout Fire Fighters or Jack Danby's Bravest Deed At the last words he fell to earth most precipitately, all the fervent ring dropping out of his voice. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 My bewilderment, mounting for an instant, was precipitately overthrown by the sobbing woman's words. Friendship Village To retire precipitately with an apology for the intrusion would create a scene, and be extremely awkward. How To Behave: A Pocket Manual Of Republican Etiquette, And Guide To Correct Personal Habits Embracing An Exposition Of The Principles Of Good Manners; Useful Hints On The Care Of The Person, Eating, Drinking, Exercise, Habits, Dress, Self-Culture, And Behavior At Home; The Etiquette Of Salutations, Introductions, Receptions, Visits, Dinners, Evening Parties, Conversation, Letters, Presents, Weddings, Funerals, The Street, The Church, Places Of Amusement, Traveling, Etc., With Illustrative Anecdotes, a Chapter on Love and Courtship, and Rules of Order for Debating Societies Backing precipitately out of the gunyah, he turned round before rising upright—and remained upon his knees after all. Stingaree And Claire, having seen her driven from the door, fled precipitately to her room. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter In a few minutes they precipitately crowded to the entrances, and, along with the queen, left the hive. New observations on the natural history of bees Here I——' She stopped precipitately, and her outstretched arms fell to her sides. The Convert He had not trodden the downward path with lingering steps, he had gone precipitately to his ruin; but at least his eyes had been on the stars. A Sheaf of Corn As they came abreast of the village, a company of mounted artillery precipitately fled. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Once only did Jean go to France to lend his aid to Cadondal's conspiracy, but he was obliged to flee precipitately, and with difficulty succeeded in gaining the frontier. The Son of Monte-Cristo While ranging in the fields the passage of a cloud before the hive induces them precipitately to return. New observations on the natural history of bees He turned the laugh by precipitately backing away from her in a couple of agitated steps. The Convert I rushed precipitately, as I thought, into the thickest recesses of the wood. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 The British, who were within easy range, stopped their advance, and, fearing a destructive broadside from the brig's guns, turned and fled precipitately. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 As soon as study hour was over he departed precipitately from Number 14. Left Guard Gilbert At last the whole rushed precipitately towards the outlets of the hive, and the queen along with them. New observations on the natural history of bees Jasper, needing no second bidding, fled precipitately—dashed in again. Five Little Peppers at School You must be taught respect as well as obedience,' and Mr. Fairbairn gave the table a rap that caused his son to retire precipitately. Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag And both rushed precipitately downstairs, exclaiming, "Auntie, auntie, we've found it!" Fifty-Two Stories For Girls Filled with burning indignation, Agatha stood still for a moment and they were almost upon her before she turned and fled precipitately down the stairway. Masters of the Wheat-Lands At last, these things agitated the bees; they precipitately rushed through the outlets of the hive, and settled on a tree in the garden. New observations on the natural history of bees She was unconsciously giving him the lead he desired, but he would not seize it precipitately; he was half afraid. The Long Portage Bea choked over her glass and fled precipitately, leaving her partner to capture a pitcher of milk ostensibly to drink before going to bed. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls They fled precipitately; and there Wayne built a strong stockade, for the permanent occupation of that beautiful country, and called it Fort Defiance. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. “I think I’ll go along for a smoke,” he observed with evident impatience to leave them, and he retired precipitately. Masters of the Wheat-Lands They abandoned their camp, destroyed their stores and many fled precipitately towards Charleston, while Major Majoribanks halted behind the palisades of a brick house. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America He lived here some months and then left precipitately for Marseilles. Royal Palaces and Parks of France And, springing to her feet, the poor girl retreated precipitately to her cabin to conceal her emotion. With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure They set about it so precipitately that in less than half an hour not a single boat remained in sight. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century As it was, he backed away precipitately along the branch, amid derisive encouragement from his friends below. The Watchers of the Trails A Book of Animal Life The House of Lords cuts a most ridiculous figure, having precipitately agreed to go into the Committee. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I Sir: Last night, at 12 o'clock, the enemy precipitately decamped and returned to his boats, leaving behind him, under medical attendance, eighty of his wounded, fourteen pieces of heavy artillery, and a quantity of ammunition. The Battle of New Orleans including the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815 The buzzard, who keeps a crouching attitude with face downcast during this dialogue, suddenly rises on the last words and chases the players, who scatter precipitately. Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium The natives, who had hitherto been peaceable observers, armed themselves with stones, forced the sailors to retire precipitately, and took possession of the pinnace which had brought them. Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part 2. The Great Navigators of the Eighteenth Century O. B. J. Holmes clutched Genevieve's hand, stammered a confused something in response to the introductions, and flung a terrifiedly uncertain bow in the direction of the wide-eyed girls; then he turned and fled precipitately. The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch Clavering, expecting to find her dissolved in tears, and, violent as his sympathy for her was, rejoicing that his was the part to comfort her, followed her precipitately. Black Oxen The sight of this so affected Tootsie that she rose precipitately and staggered to a chair. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World He rose precipitately from the rude seat on which he had settled himself comfortably, his face wearing an expression of alarm. Ben's Nugget A Boy's Search For Fortune When I moved and stretched out my arm, they took fright and fled precipitately. Pharaoh's Broker Being the Very Remarkable Experiences in Another World of Isidor Werner Stover drew a long breath, shook hands precipitately and escaped. The Varmint Their path now appeared to wind precipitately down a steep and narrow defile, through which a rapid torrent was heard foaming and tumbling over its rugged bed. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 He tried a last ineffectual time, jerked up precipitately, shot out his arm, let in the cold water and dodged back below the surface. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World Then he had precipitately retreated to the other side of the town followed by Braxton Wyatt, Blackstaffe and all the renegades. The Border Watch A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand Whereupon to my lively horror and amazement, she did exclaim, "Then I will come to you, darling!" and commenced to scramble precipitately towards me over the partition! Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. "He did, did he?" said Butsey, precipitately leaving the frankfurter sandwich. The Varmint Many of the best warriors were soon killed, and the rest fled precipitately, following the women and children who escaped into the woods when the combat began. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 5, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 5, May, 1886 The Roman's mocking voice brought him precipitately to his feet. Skippy Bedelle His Sentimental Progress From the Urchin to the Complete Man of the World And pursued by the yells, and groans, and curses of that great concourse, and hunted by wilder furies within his own dark soul, the baffled Traitor rushed precipitately homeward. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 One wing of Hood's army fled precipitately down the Macon railroad, and the other retreated along the Augusta road. History of the Eighty-sixth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during its term of service He extracted his hands precipitately from the trousers pockets in which they had been plunged and buttoned the last button of his coat. The Varmint Then without another glance on her, he fled precipitately from the room. "Unto Caesar" While these things were going on, a Neapolitan army, that had penetrated into Tuscany, and driven General Nugent before it, was surprised, and forced to retire precipitately to Florence. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II A river roars precipitately through the pass, and the road-sides wave with many sorts of campanulas—a profusion of azure and purple bells upon the hard white stone. New Italian sketches The Bourbons and their partisans fled precipitately from France. Hortense Makers of History Series Finnegan precipitately retired and, placing the door between him and the danger, opened it slightly and inserted his freckled little nose. The Varmint Mars, followed by several warriors, enters precipitately through a walk opposite to that by which Adonis and the hunters came. A Treatise on the Art of Dancing Our cavalry, our infantry, already staggered by the defeat of the middle guard, were afraid of being cut off, and precipitately retreated. Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II Then she realised that every one else had hurried away as precipitately as she had done, for the dawn was already in the sky. The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy Evidently there was something in the cavern after all, otherwise that poor ape would not have dashed out of it so precipitately, and in such a ghastly state of terror. Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess The Bunkers seemed to understand the character of the old sailor; and taking to their heels, they fled precipitately towards the other end of the island. The Boat Club or, The Bunkers of Rippleton The conflagration of the stores, in which was a considerable quantity of tar, while it concealed the English troops, increased the alarm of the French so greatly, that they precipitately abandoned the Royal battery. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 An aide-de-camp fell, struck by a ball, and all but the general fled precipitately. The Spirit of Lafayette |
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