| 单词 | presumptuously |
| 例句 | Similarly, what’s disheartening about familiar methods employed in familiar ways is the sense of routine, the overconfidence that arises from directors doing what they seem, presumptuously, to know how to do. The Moralizing Pseudo-Realism of Cristian Mungiu’s “Graduation” 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z At the time, I presumptuously suggested that the ongoing War on Terror seemed tailor-made for a Brass Eye special. 'Bin Laden doesn't do jokes' 2010-04-30T23:10:00Z It is frustrating to me and, I will presumptuously say, most other African-Americans or people of color in my industry. Four Black Artists on How Racism Corrodes the Theater World 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z That proved to be wildly, presumptuously optimistic — the piece was simply in no shape to be staged back then — and a setback psychologically. Sheryl Crow expands her range, writing the songs for stage’s ‘Diner’ 2014-12-11T05:00:00Z We are invited, a little presumptuously, to Hillary Clinton’s 6pm victory party. Tim Dowling: ‘I’ve never voted in a Democratic primary before. I didn’t even know I could’ 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z The painting in question is quite presumptuously entitled “The Visionary.” The art of the art of Trump: A critical reading of “The Visionary,” that painting of him at Mar-a-Lago 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z Evangelical Christians assume, rather presumptuously, that the natural choice is Christianity. The Fantasy of the Deathbed Conversion 2016-06-06T04:00:00Z It was a rough-hewn, rowdy, dirty little play called “Stitches,” put on by a brother-and-sister team that presumptuously called itself the Talent Family. Critic?s Notebook: Rocking the Cradle of Experimental Theater 2011-01-13T23:30:04Z What he returned, somewhat presumptuously, was a totally remixed, reworked version. Can't stop listening to 'Running Up That Hill'? Here are 10 more great Kate Bush songs 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z Its “hack” was presumptuously convening a constitutional convention in September 1849, and even adopting a state seal. It's time to celebrate California Admission Day! Wait, what's Admission Day? 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z “Americans are presumptuously privatizing the name of Rachmaninoff.” Family Balks at Talk by Russia to Move Rachmaninoff’s Remains 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z “Thank you for listening to me,” he concludes, presumptuously. Chuck Norris tries to save Benjamin Netanyahu with last-minute campaign video 2015-03-16T04:00:00Z Or am I being presumptuously sexist, assuming that only male spouses will be affected by what I’m about to reveal? A little bit of everything, from shower towels to work trucks Speaking presumptuously for Seattle's sports fans, I asked Carroll for a winner. Seahawks make Seattle relevant again in the sports world 2013-01-09T05:28:03Z The precious deposit whose care he had presumptuously accepted was shattered through his fault--yes--certainly through his fault. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:26.817Z I rejoice greatly in your sweet companion—I mean in the sweetness of her as chum and comrade, for you, and I send, I hope not presumptuously, a slice of your Uncle's blessing. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z He had presumptuously imagined that it would affect Martita very deeply to hear the announcement of his departure, for she had always given evidence of being fond of him. The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel 2011-11-12T03:00:35.113Z After each of these successive changes it was said that the French Revolution, having accomplished what was presumptuously called its work, was finished; this had been said and it had been believed. The Recollections of Alexis de Tocqueville 2011-11-02T02:00:13.477Z The man who asked this so presumptuously lives among teachers of the Church, nay, is one of their friends. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume I (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:20.960Z "Only one word more," cried he cheerfully, "the amount of the wretched bill, that so presumptuously seeks to share with me this lovely head, this sweetest heart." For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z Toleration by the same assumed authority by which it tolerates a man to pay his worship, presumptuously and blasphemously sets itself up to tolerate the Almighty to receive it.... The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z Till to-morrow at this time I will restrain my just wrath, and with sheathed sword wait without the gate which hath been presumptuously shut before mine eyes. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z He had not been man enough to protect her from his mother's tyranny, and yet he talked as presumptuously of marrying her as if he had earned a right to her. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z His account of La Bo�tie’s death, Mr. St. John boldly, and not presumptuously, parallels with the “Ph�don” of Plato. French Classics 2011-05-22T02:00:12.620Z And yet, be it observed, the Quaker does not presumptuously reject them, but merely acts upon, as we suppose, an erroneous view of their nature. Christian Sects in the Nineteenth Century 2011-05-17T02:00:19.317Z He undertook presumptuously to investigate this, and said to her, "It is a pity the painter of the Vatican had not made it, that you might look up at it oftener." Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. I. A Biography 2011-05-11T02:00:19.453Z "To blast the expectations of the young duke, in the hopes which he, perhaps presumptuously, had entertained." Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z I own I do not think as you do, for, if I thought what you call a sin was really such, I could not presumptuously commit it. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z Was it for her, a poor, ignorant woman, presumptuously to supplement, as it were, the protection of Providence, and to insist on the saintly preacher's drinking her posset? A Charming Fellow, Volume II (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:26.237Z By reason of their subject, however, these virtues have a mean, since it is possible for one to exceed, for example, in hope by presumptuously expecting what is not due to one's condition. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z For what could frail and feeble women do surrounded as they were by every device and scheme that slavery and Satan could invent to keep their hold on what they presumptuously called their "property?" Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro 2011-02-11T03:00:26.280Z Now, at the time of harvest, the collector went to receive his appointed portion; but the son affected entire ignorance, and presumptuously replied, he never had understood that the capuchins knew how to make nuts. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z And as the noiseless minutes went by I grew presumptuously sorry for him. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z So when a portion of the people resolved presumptuously to proceed, Moses says, Go not up, for Jehovah is not among you. The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets 2010-12-20T17:11:50.233Z But whether that was a presumptuously premature celebration or a natural outburst of excitement at a remarkable piece of squad creation, everyone in the Heat organization knows it is all about results now. Heat seeking title to meet lofty expectations 2010-10-22T22:50:00Z Because for Round 3 and beyond, Amazon's success will depend on it introducing a full-color, full-media, touch device that I have presumptuously nicknamed the Kindle Flame. Why the iPad actually strengthens Amazon's position 2010-04-06T08:41:00Z And I presumptuously was going to commit the same folly, I, who knew no better than they, who had not learned the unknown love awaiting me.... Woman For my part, I spoke presumptuously, and I most humbly repent it.” Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance Did we presumptuously run into occasion of perilous temptation? The Warfare of the Soul Practical Studies in the Life of Temptation By a single sentence He put them in the position of presumptuously contradicting their own Scriptures. The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I Third is pesha, a wicked act committed presumptuously in defiance of God and His law. Jewish Theology All men are not born equal," he says, presumptuously dabbling in politics and drawing his feeble bow against the Declaration of Independence,—"all men are not equally wise, gifted, clever, strong, handsome, or tall. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 94, August, 1865 And they will not act presumptuously against his holy statutes and his righteous judgment and his faithful testimonies. The Covenanters of Damascus; A Hitherto Unknown Jewish Sect This may be speaking too presumptuously, and may deserve a punishment. Life of John Keats You may deem me intrusive, and perhaps presumptuously impertinent, but time proves all things, and, after a little while, you will cling to me as you so long clung to her. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part It may be that inwardly they have a better understanding and faith than we, and this no one should presumptuously oppose. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) Thou that shouldest be judged and ruled by Holy Church, presumptuously, thou deemest Holy Church to have erred in the ordinance of tithes and other duties to be paid to priests! Fifteenth Century Prose and Verse These motives actuated the boasting Jews, who, as God charges in this reference, presumptuously thought to receive honor from him for every trivial service like closing a door or opening a window. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent One heavy bough had broken away from the nails and list, and drooped to the ground, and the shoots of last year, not having been trimmed, thrust themselves forward presumptuously. Amaryllis at the Fair So I say we must be prudent; we must take heed we do not arrogantly and presumptuously boast possession of the Holy Spirit, as do certain proud fanatics. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost Where there is no faith, there everyone presumptuously undertakes to better himself by means of works, and to make himself well-pleasing to God. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) “He is guilty,” as is said, “And the man that will do presumptuously.” Hebrew Literature I say these things to teach us to be careful not to join the caviler in judging presumptuously the work and Word of God. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent Yet," thought he, "she did not look on me as if I had spoken presumptuously! Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 17 No man has a right presumptuously to boast his own power and ability effective, as the Pope does in his pretensions about keys and ecclesiastical power. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost This pyramid, in mythology, divides with the Tower of Babel the shame, or vain glory, of being presumptuously, and first among great edifices, built with 'brick for stone.' The Crown of Wild Olive also Munera Pulveris; Pre-Raphaelitism; Aratra Pentelici; The Ethics of the Dust; Fiction, Fair and Foul; The Elements of Drawing Thy righteousness made known to me: I heard and I believed Thy word, I will not ask presumptuously. Hebrew Literature When reason presumptuously undertakes to solve, to teach and explain these matters, the result is worthless, yea, utter darkness and deception. Epistle Sermons, Vol. III Trinity Sunday to Advent Now I am weak again, and thou couldst crush me as a moth between the fingers, or I might presumptuously fly too near the flaming lamp and be my own destroyer.' Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus This doctrine condemns those arrogant teachers who presumptuously expect to be justified before God by their own merits and works. Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost It is a presumptuous question, and if answered at all is answered presumptuously. Is The Young Man Absalom Safe? A Sermon Preached in The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop, on Sunday, July 19th, 1885 Rabbi Johanan, son of Beroka, said, “whosoever profanes God's name in secret will be punished publicly, whether it be done ignorantly or presumptuously, it is all one in the profanation of God's name.” Hebrew Literature We thought this enough; but we were utterly and presumptuously wrong. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Let her obtain a place in thy kingdom after death; and for all the rest I submit to thy providence; nor presumptuously pretend to dictate to supreme wisdom. A Description of Millenium Hall And the Country Adjacent Together with the Characters of the Inhabitants and Such Historical Anecdotes and Reflections As May Excite in the Reader Proper Sentiments of Humanity, and Lead the Mind to the Love of Virtue An all-wise Providence had permitted Luther to realize his peril, that he might not trust to his own strength, and rush presumptuously into danger. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan Now, when a schoolmaster ventures to offer advice about the holidays, he might seem to be stepping presumptuously outside his own province; but that plea for reticence is one we cannot admit. The School and the World Fear not death too much, nor fear death too little; not too much lest you fail in your hope, nor too little lest you die presumptuously.' Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography Bringing down thy goddesses to be in truth very idols, the work of thy own hands—prating presumptuously of thy power over their immortal glories!' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2 No 4, October, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy But I dared to measure suffering—to calculate consequences presumptuously and vainly: and this is my retribution. Deerbrook That which we cannot give, shall we presumptuously dare to take away, and as our only apology say, 'Am I not in sport?' The Young Man's Guide But the man, by nature arrogant, and little acquainted with the world, presumptuously raised his eyes to one of his young mistresses. The Posthumous Works of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. 1 Dear Robin, tempting of God ordinarily is either by acting presumptuously in carnal confidence, or in unbelief through diffidence: both these ways Israel tempted God in the wilderness, and He was grieved by them. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 Now, reassured, burning with delight, the jester spurred presumptuously forward, no longer feeling bound to lag in the rear. Under the Rose But let him not presumptuously rely on this aid, as if the victory were already secured. The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings God forgive me for playing the fool before Him so presumptuously and unprofitably! Imaginary Conversations and Poems A Selection I presumptuously thought at the time that the anger of Heaven was thus shown for the crime I had committed. Peter the Whaler You will know I do not say this presumptuously: since I think the power of writing one fine line transcends all the ‘Able-Editor’ ability in the ably-edited Universe. Letters of Edward FitzGerald in two volumes, Vol. 1 He publicly wore his white monastic habit, and appeared in the sight of the governor; yet took care never presumptuously to provoke the judges, or impeach himself, as some rashly did. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March The spectacle of men so rash, and so incapable of controlling the forces which they seemed to have presumptuously summoned, excited in Burke both indignation and contempt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" No one theorizes more presumptuously upon every possible subject, or makes a greater fool of himself when it comes to practice. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag Go, and without further display of the weakness which thou hast presumptuously mistaken for strength. The Mummy and Miss Nitocris A Phantasy of the Fourth Dimension He may desire it, expect it, but not with speculative pride dogmatically affirm it, nor with insisting egotism presumptuously demand it. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life And how presumptuously she had wished for "something to happen!" Faith Gartney's Girlhood He goes into the penetralia of your life,—not presumptuously, but with uncovered head, unsandaled feet, and pours libations at the innermost shrine. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IV. (of X.) To aim presumptuously at what is above one, would seem to belong chiefly to the fourth species, which consists in wishing to be preferred to others. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Other than we did we could not do; rashly and presumptuously we would not have left our quarters. The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History In 1765, the British Parliament, in contempt of the discontent of the Colonies, presumptuously passed the Stamp Act; a law which directed taxed stamped paper to be used in all legal instruments in the Colonies. Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams Sixth President of the Unied States "It is far from my wish presumptuously to compete with my lord," replied Wilfrid, calmly rejecting the bow. The Children's Portion But the best shot and the hardest rider in Northamptonshire lingered on still in Paris, wasting his patrimony in most riotous living, and trying his iron constitution presumptuously. Guy Livingstone; or, 'Thorough' And though this implicit temptation would seem to arise from presumption or indiscretion, yet the very fact that a man behaves presumptuously and without due care in matters relating to God implies irreverence towards Him. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Yima is punished for "presumptuously grasping at immortality for himself and mankind, on the suggestion of an evil power, instead of waiting Ahura's good time". Myths of Babylonia and Assyria That Prophet hath spoken presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old Nations and individuals are ever tempted thus to ignore God, and rebelliously to say, 'Who is Lord over us?' or presumptuously to think themselves architects of their own fortunes, and sufficient for their own defence. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII "How dost thou dare to come thus presumptuously to my realms with banners displayed against me?" In the Wars of the Roses A Story for the Young Yet this logical ostrich, who am digest all these stones, presumptuously declares a miracle an impossibility and the very notion of it a contradiction.* Reason and Faith; Their Claims and Conflicts From The Edinburgh Review, October 1849, Volume 90, No. CLXXXII. (Pages 293-356) He smiled a little as he spoke, not familiarly, not presumptuously, but with an air which indicated his entire ability to justify himself. Trumps To assume that they are always in conformity with the laws of God is presumptuously and impiously to exalt man even to equality with God. American Eloquence, Volume 2 Studies In American Political History (1896) It will be very hard, I believe, to state in what respect the king has profited by that faction which presumptuously choose to call themselves his friends. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 01 (of 12) The soul that doth ought presumptuously—the same reproacheth the Lord; and that soul shall be cut off from his people. Sermons on Various Important Subjects If any of your inferiors act presumptuously against you, and, full of self-opinion, resist you with stubbornness, raise yourself in opposition to their pride, and speak magisterially to them. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 Both presumptuously and arrogantly claim to be the worshippers of the one God,—commonly called Unitarians. Notes on the Apocalypse Let no one presumptuously arrogate to himself the science of banqueting, unless the nice doctrine of tastes has been previously considered by him with exact system. The Works of Horace To assume that they are always in conformity with those of God, is presumptuously and impiously to exalt man to an equality with God. The Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Anti-Slavery Tracts No. 9, An Appeal To The Legislators Of Massachusetts That no mercy would have been shewn him had he done those things presumptuously, is here intimated with sufficient plainness. Sermons on Various Important Subjects Anderson was therefore--most unreasonably and presumptuously--in love with Elizabeth; and as to Elizabeth, the indications here also were not lost upon Philip. Lady Merton, Colonist No sacrifice is appointed for the man or the church that sins presumptuously. Notes on the Apocalypse In the insolence of self-consequence, we are accustomed to esteem ourselves and the Christian powers of Europe, the only civilized people on the globe; the rest without distinction, we presumptuously denominate barbarians. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916 For it was not her own affair; it seemed like presumptuously middling in the affairs of the family. Mistress and Maid As it respects ecclesiastical relations, we testify against these former brethren for having wittingly, perseveringly, and presumptuously fostered schism in the visible church, manifestly for carnal ends, during many years. Act, Declaration, & Testimony for the Whole of our Covenanted Reformation, as Attained to, and Established in Britain and Ireland; Particularly Betwixt the Years 1638 and 1649, Inclusive Sir Oliver.—God forgive me for playing the fool before Him so presumptuously and unprofitably! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 328, February, 1843 At that moment a Ford touring car popped around the turn below him and squawked presumptuously for a clear passage ahead. Casey Ryan Already, however, one can perceive signs of his having too presumptuously marked out his future. Sterne The academies, as they are presumptuously styled, are too low to be mentioned; and foreign seminaries are likely to prejudice the unwary mind with Calvinism. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler Them liken I to those who, in the tale, Mountain on mountain piled, presumptuously Warring with Heaven and Jove. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 "There are also some particularly grievous sins, of which conscience justly accuses us; sins committed more or less presumptuously and willingly, deliberately and repeatedly." The Grammar of English Grammars Among that number of associates there were surely some exceptions to what she so presumptuously stigmatises as "the society of inferior minds." Famous Reviews Juan replied that he had presumptuously allowed himself to be charmed by the beauty of the Princess Isabel, and humbly requested the king's consent to their marriage. Philippine Folk-Tales They dissolved the sacred ties of custom and education, violated the religious institutions of their country, and presumptuously despised whatever their fathers had believed as true, or had reverenced as sacred. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 Before he let him move, he presumptuously asked him: "Knight," says he, "I wish to know who you are and whence you come." Four Arthurian Romances We thought this enough: but we were utterly and presumptuously wrong. Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous Bells By "Presumptuous it lik't him," we must of course understand "Presumptuous that he liked it himself," or presumptuously self-satisfied. The Lucasta Poems He gave her a thousand little attentions so grateful to womankind, and worshiped her, not presumptuously, but with the sacred awe of a simple desert child turning his face to greet the rising sun. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 "Innocence," said the Lord Keeper, "is also confident, and sometimes, though very excusably, presumptuously so." The Bride of Lammermoor They presume they ought not to fear; and, therefore, in despite of them, wax presumptuously confident. The Pilgrim's Progress from this world to that which is to come, delivered under the similitude of a dream, by John Bunyan He goes into the penetralia of your life,—not presumptuously, but with uncovered head, unsandalled feet, and pours libations at the innermost shrine. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 59, September, 1862 She interferes with the course of Providence—presumptuously interferes with it—doing evil that what she conceives to be good may come. The Coryston Family A Novel I saw I had been behaving presumptuously: I had wanted to argue while yet in absolute ignorance of the thing in hand! The Flight of the Shadow I, on the contrary, recollecting the lesson I had learned from the sensible foreigner, neither suffered my spirits to sink with superstitious fears of ill luck, nor did I trust presumptuously to my good fortune. Tales and Novels — Volume 02 At this moment Dominic supposed himself indifferent in the matter, since he believed—not presumptuously, but through the outreaching of a great faith—that the end was certain. The Far Horizon R. Ishmael, his son, said, "He who shuns the judicial office rids himself of hatred, robbery, and vain swearing; but he who presumptuously lays down decisions is foolish, wicked, and of an arrogant spirit." Pirke Avot Sayings of the Jewish Fathers Her eyes flashed indignantly as she called to mind the ways of the people she had presumptuously ventured to entertain. Under the Skylights We cannot imagine a more revolting sight than a young lad presuming to treat his father with disrespect and contempt, and daring presumptuously to contradict him before ignorant idlers like himself. Life in the Clearings versus the Bush Fatal errors could not have been condensed in briefer compass, or presented in conjunction with more that is admirable, than in his eager question, asked so modestly and yet so presumptuously. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark Now indeed I feel how presumptuously merciless my bitter conviction of the turpitude of my own sin, has made me towards what I deemed like sins in others. Hide and Seek Forgive me should I have talked too presumptuously; the love of thy salvation, through the honour of God, is my reason. Letters of Catherine Benincasa The needlework of the school was my mother’s pride; and our church and its services, though you would shudder at them now, were then thought presumptuously superior ‘for a country parish.’ Chantry House Colonel Walpole, an Englishman, full of courage, but presumptuously disdainful of the enemy, led a division upon one of the two roads, having no scouts, nor taking any sort of precaution. Autobiographical Sketches A great man once said, and said, too, presumptuously and proudly, that he had rather have the search after truth than truth. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark A conjunction may connect other parts of the sentence, as two word modifiers—A dark and rainy night follows; Some men sin deliberately and presumptuously. Higher Lessons in English A work on English grammar and composition Alas!" he said, "ye helpless babes, ye know not what you have lost: presumptuously we came; unheeded we must return! Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 It is on record how a poor carrier, whose only fortune was a decrepit horse, dared presumptuously, against the will of the lord of the manor, to water his horse at a roadside pond. Field and Hedgerow Being the Last Essays of Richard Jefferies But O! save me from presumptuously perverting them into a pillow for a stupified conscience! Coleridge's Literary Remains, Volume 4. This was very venturesome, and, indeed, was considered as presumptuously hazardous. Biographical Memorials of James Oglethorpe It is the privilege of this house that we, and we only, are the judges of our own rights, and we only, therefore, can assign the proper punishment when they shall be presumptuously invaded. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 10 Parlimentary Debates I "But that word is a grievous sin, and it's a deeper offence when it's a sin wilfully and presumptuously committed." The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 How if you should one day find that to be true which your infidelity now presumptuously asserts to be false? Sidonia, the Sorceress : the Supposed Destroyer of the Whole Reigning Ducal House of Pomerania — Volume 1 Philip's sense of the situation was too complete for him not to be visited with glancing fears lest he had been intervening too presumptuously in the action of Maggie's conscience, perhaps for a selfish end. The Mill on the Floss Nay, even countries as presumptuously disdainful of tramontane literature as Italy took an interest in this memorable undertaking. Biographical Essays But, whilst the other apostles had simply failed to comprehend their master, Judas had presumptuously assumed that he comprehended the purposes of Christ more fully than Christ himself. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 1 In our world we grow too fast, too presumptuously. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story They presume they ought not to fear; and therefore, in despite of them, wax presumptuously confident. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 03 She had presumptuously taken to herself the religion of her superiors, of those to whom fate allowed the assurance of peace, of guarded leisure wherein to cultivate the richer and sweeter flowers of their nature. A Life's Morning While I spoke thus, the goldsmith Tobbia was standing by, who even presumptuously asked me for the models also of my work. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini They pray to God for success, and trust in him, and we presumptuously trust in ourselves. Roman and the Teuton Because there have been upstart governments, thrusting themselves between, and presumptuously working to un-make man. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 2 (1779-1792): the Rights of Man At the same time, it would be presumptuously unfair to conclude that misconduct of any kind on his part had been the reason of his removal. Chaucer You speak presumptuously, and remind me of the theatre princesses who represent a grand scene with a pathetic exit. Old Fritz and the New Era He instinctively knew that it was none other than Avice whom he was seeing interred; HIS Avice, as he now began presumptuously to call her. The Well-Beloved It was as if Jove could not refrain from testifying his jealousy of Somerset for taking this covetable woman so presumptuously in his arms. A Laodicean : a Story of To-day And are these set presumptuously in the place of the Divine Command? will be tremblingly inquired. The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) Violet felt as if she had spoken presumptuously, and said, 'Lady Elizabeth has been so very kind to me. Heartsease, Or, the Brother's Wife It will be very hard, I believe, to state in what respect the King has profited by that faction which presumptuously choose to call themselves his friends. Thoughts on the Present Discontents, and Speeches, etc. I, on the contrary, recollecting the lesson I had learned from the sensible foreigner, neither suffered my spirits to sink with superstitious fears of ill-luck, nor did I trust presumptuously to my good fortune. Murad the Unlucky and Other Tales But the soul that doeth aught presumptuously, whether he be born in the land or a stranger, the same reproacheth the Lord; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. The Way of All Flesh Gibbering and cursing, M. de Rivarol stood there and watched this action, so presumptuously undertaken by Blood on his own responsibility. Captain Blood But never did he do aught at all presumptuously to any man. The Odyssey Done into English prose And woe to Boythorn or other daring wight who shall presumptuously contest an inch with him! Bleak House |
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