| 单词 | provokingly |
| 例句 | Director Kornel Mundruczo, from Hungary which has taken a particularly hard line on immigration, called it a "provokingly political movie" but also "happily playful". European migration crisis gets super-power treatment in Cannes 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z More provokingly, she said that democratic socialism is the future of the Democratic Party. How the Democratic Socialists of America Learned to Love Cynthia Nixon and Electoral Politics 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z It is worth noting, however, that Herder in his provokingly tentative way of thinking comes now and again very near ideas made familiar to us by Spencer and Darwin. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z The expression of his face, especially of his eyes, strangely and provokingly reminds me of Kossuth. Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches 2012-04-01T02:00:10.050Z Tut-t-tut!" said the curate provokingly, "do not go and make a fool of yourself by saying things like that, when you know you don't mean them, man. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z Life seems most provokingly short as you look at it. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z The answering voice was as decided as her own, provokingly cool and deliberate, but the sweetest of all sounds to the anxious eavesdropper. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z "I might still make terms with that fellow Carthew," Captain Dove suggested provokingly and with a great air of cunning. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z I turn back to my roguish little pupil, now provokingly intent upon her archery practice. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z Instead of provokingly staring without seeing her, he observed how fresh was her complexion, how silken and golden and heavy were the loose plaits of her unpowdered hair. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z But they were provokingly well, in spite of privation and suffering. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Indeed, she was unaccountably and provokingly reticent on most points in her dealings with the mar�chale, who resented her silence hotly. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z Ann asked provokingly as she finished spreading a cracker with as much peanut butter as it could hold. The Twins in the South 2012-02-13T03:00:16.113Z The voice is that of Arch Brookhouse, disagreeably contemptuous, provokingly calm. Out of a Labyrinth 2012-02-17T03:00:38.887Z Understanding came to his Grace, and he smiled provokingly. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Clare and Castlereagh both laboured on in town as sure no negro slaves ever laboured; and yet when the time came all was still provokingly uncertain. My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z "They hint so much of bygone times, and tell so provokingly little." The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z Ida was as charming as ever—more provokingly charming, indeed, than even of old, now that I had decided she could not be mine. Strange Stories 2012-01-16T03:00:05.067Z Underlined, Cologne asked whether I had heard the news about Mingle, and provokingly ended the letter there. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z How was she ever to give Lovelace her answer with him sitting there so provokingly. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Her mother hearing the sound of opening and shutting drawers came into the room and stood looking on with what appeared to the girl a provokingly indifferent expression on her plump middle-aged face. And So They Were Married 2012-01-05T03:00:34.437Z An accident that seemed provokingly unreal and soothingly unimportant—Tom Ramsey. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z We were provokingly near Washington, with orders not to attempt to advance even to Alexandria. From Manassas to Appomattox Memoirs of The Civil War in America 2011-12-28T03:00:39.977Z To make a knife, they take a piece of iron hoop, or iron in any practicable shape, and hammer away upon it at a provokingly slow rate. The Captive in Patagonia 2011-12-27T03:00:10.803Z This was indeed the case, for the breeze, now provokingly light, had backed till it came from the east'ard, so that it meant a dead beat to windward. The Quest of the 'Golden Hope' A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure 2011-12-06T03:00:23.443Z They never lacked friends or company, though truly the friendship was mostly on their side and provokingly lacking in mutuality. Maid of the Mist 2011-11-21T03:00:11.937Z I shall send this to Arthur Benson with the request that he will kindly transmit it to you—since I fail thus, provokingly, of having your address before me. The Letters of Henry James, Vol. II 2011-11-18T03:00:26.730Z It's provokingly inevitable; but not more so than what a man will say under certain circumstances. The Transgression of Andrew Vane a novel 2011-11-17T03:00:37.293Z There was a mystery too, about him, provokingly delightful, especially to the female portion of the community. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z “And, to be sure, of course,” went on Walter, provokingly. The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways 2011-11-04T02:00:22.360Z But, most provokingly, whenever I think of Xerxes, the first thing that presents itself to my mind is the couplet in the Primer, "Xerxes the Great did die, And so must you and I." Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z You must forgive me for not recognizing you before, but you know of old how provokingly short-sighted I am, and I've forgotten my glasses. The Travelling Companions a Story in Scenes 2011-10-12T02:00:49.553Z The orange rolled away and the wind provokingly caught the paper and fluttered it. Mavis of Green Hill 2011-10-12T02:00:41.317Z In the realization of this, however, we are sometimes sadly, even provokingly disappointed. 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 "I shall try it all the same," Teddy replied in a most provokingly matter-of-fact tone, "an' I'm going down to see Uncle Nathan this very minute." The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair 2011-10-08T02:00:21.640Z Enderby said, as he sat with the glass provokingly held in his hand, while his visitor’s nerves began to jump with excitement. Luck at the Diamond Fields 2011-10-06T02:00:43.067Z How provokingly pretty she is, Tandy! better leave her at Scragley Hall, and the crane too. The Island of Gold A Sailor's Yarn 2011-10-03T02:00:28.483Z "A friend of mine," Tiny said, also slyly, but keeping the photograph itself turned provokingly to the floor. Tiny Luttrell 2011-09-07T02:00:16.757Z But he found his good city in a provokingly peaceful state. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z “My reason for marrying you was precisely the same as yours for marrying me,” she answered provokingly, and pulled the encircling arm closer. The Bigamist 2011-08-31T02:01:34.797Z And the other answered provokingly, "Surely you remember all about it?" Jane Oglander 2011-08-30T02:00:38.717Z Augusta paused, drew herself up, leant against the nearest paling, crossed her legs, and in a provokingly petulant voice began to speak. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z “You are too serious for her; with all her mischievous advances,—like a white kitten provokingly putting out its paw,—she was more than half afraid of you.” Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life 2011-08-09T02:00:30.317Z It has four narrow galleries supported upon brackets, thus obviating the necessity for the objectionable upright posts which so provokingly interfere with the line of sight. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z “Perchance there are other war news that might be of interest,” went on Drayton provokingly, evidently enjoying the other’s rage. Peggy Owen at Yorktown 2011-07-17T02:00:35.830Z The dark girl raised her eyebrows slightly, and the corners of her well-shaped mouth twitched, and were drawn down in a provokingly attractive manner. One Maid's Mischief 2011-07-15T02:00:22.283Z If delayed, he would very provokingly just arrive as they would be returning to college. Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters 2011-07-10T02:00:16.790Z And it was because she knew this and repented it that her behaviour towards Otto was so strange: now so frigidly cold, and now so provokingly derisive. A Noble Name or D?nninghausen 2011-07-04T02:00:22.783Z But do you know, Mrs. Hazleton," she continued, seeing a provokingly bitter smile on Mrs. Hazleton's face, "do you know, strange to say, I am very glad they did refuse. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z I was, therefore, impatient to see it; but our camels, who had no such motives for hurrying themselves, crawled along at a provokingly slow rate. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z "Either that, or other things!" she said provokingly. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z “How very provokingly things do arrange themselves,” I thought to myself. Witch Winnie's Mystery, or The Old Oak Cabinet The Story of a King's Daughter 2011-06-06T02:00:08.460Z The Britain in France is not always discriminated from our own; and this double Britain at times becomes provokingly mystifying. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z The Doctor left the matter in an unsatisfactory, nebulous state, saying, that if Ewart insisted on paying my salary it was his affair to provide the work; and thereafter he was provokingly silent. A Cry in the Wilderness 2011-06-01T02:00:28.933Z He found the young man looking most provokingly cheerful and at home, Lady Sarah smiling, and if Dolly was depressed she did not show it, for, in truth, her heart was greatly lightened. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z But the men with whom she had danced, laughed and fenced, provokingly were lost in a mist. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z ‘The score of provokingly happy letters or chapters are enough to stir up the city-pent critic into viciousness.’ The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z It did seem a pity they should be so outrageously hard, so absolutely untoothsome; for the tree, as I say, was a big one and provokingly prolific, and, moreover, stood squarely upon the roadside. A Rambler's lease 2011-05-22T02:00:11.507Z Every one liked it, but few understood it rightly: it was so ready for raillery, so indulgent, and withal so provokingly careless. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z Poppy laughed provokingly, and lay back in her chair, thinking—the whole thing was rather amazing. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z Her real occupation is exploration—how do they act, these men, clever or stupid, rich, poor, mediocre, dangerous or provokingly easy to manage? The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z "He has been about some other business, and couldn't get to us to-day, I suppose," rejoined Mr. Newby, in the most provokingly matter-of-fact tone. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z The officers walked provokingly about clashing their sabres; the non-commissioned officers imitated their arrogance. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z He had no conception of the amount of unselfish affection that was already lavished upon him; in fact he thought Olive provokingly cold and undemonstrative, and chafed at her want of finer feelings. Heriot's Choice A Tale 2011-04-20T02:00:22.760Z I never felt so provokingly pressed, and all for the ill-conduct of others. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z Jack provokingly replied, "No, nothing but a rat which gave me two or three flaps with her tail." Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England 2011-04-01T02:00:34.340Z The others laughed provokingly when they saw Zan flush for they all liked to tease her. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z "You do us too much honour," said Truyn provokingly, "we will kill the fatted calf and celebrate the Prodigal's return." 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z “Or a lack of something else,” cried his thoughtless young brother, in a provokingly satirical tone. The Haunted Room A Tale 2011-03-10T03:00:46.157Z "And do you consider that a trifle?" she exclaims, provokingly. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z Eleanor and Mrs Trail were sorting books and work for the school, the Bechuana teacher standing by, looking, as Ormsby said, provokingly cool. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z A month or two don't signify,"—provokingly; "and as you have had apparently a very good life I don't think it manly of you to fret because you are drawing to the close of it. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Elizabeth shook her head at her provokingly calm parent, and picking up the kitten, she walked to the door. The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z And just at this crisis had to start up most provokingly this Count Eckardstein, who had lost not a minute's time in laying claim to his old footing of the familiar friend of childish days! 'Clear the Track' A Story of To-day 2011-02-09T03:00:49.283Z She sat on the table, swinging her slim legs, and hummed provokingly. Here and Hereafter 2011-02-07T03:00:23.580Z Merritt made a rush at the irritating Tubby, who leaped provokingly away. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z No, not even for my guardian's," replies she, provokingly; then, with a lapse into her former earnestness, "I want you to be good to her. Airy Fairy Lilian 2011-02-11T03:00:31.760Z Would you mind lifting that scrap of black lace that is tantalizing me most provokingly? Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z She was looking at me gaily, almost provokingly, every trace of coldness gone from the eyes that looked frankly into mine. The Professor's Mystery 2011-01-18T03:00:11.317Z Venus was still three hours high, at sunset, and looked provokingly beautiful, and brilliant, shedding as much light as a miniature moon. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z It stood out black against the sky, provokingly near, yet aloof and isolate—this peak which he had sought for many months. Vasco Nu?ez de Balboa 2011-01-02T03:00:18.200Z No; Skimclean would not throw even a stick on his neighbour's grounds, of whose exact lines of demarcation he seemed to have a most provokingly accurate knowledge. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 Alas! how rapidly time glides away in youth, and how provokingly long it appears when we have most reason to wish it should pass quickly. Tales of the Wonder Club Volume I It was provokingly little to have to keep secret for lifetime; yet Harkness was glad to hear even this. The Shadow of a Man If he felt like it, he would be industrious; but if not, he would be deliberately and provokingly idle. The Land of Strong Men And never had she looked so provokingly well! The Missioner He looked at the rifle, but it told no story of its owner’s mishaps; it lay in his hands dumb—provokingly so. Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind As he led Randall across the verandah he was provokingly conscious of something missing. The Gray Mask “It is as provokingly short as it is exquisitely beautiful.” Döderlein's Hand-book of Latin Synonymes And then 51 Adriana was so provokingly honorable as to regard the confidence as inviolable. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance How provokingly distinct it appeared through the pure atmosphere, unpolluted with smoke, gas, and the many other impurities to which we are subject in England. An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc My search was attended with many incidents that were provokingly humorous. The Battle of Gettysburg "They do if they arrange to do so, and keep their appointments," he replied provokingly. Windyridge A firm hold, a vigorous grip with her strong, lithe fingers—the stopper came off in the most provokingly easy manner. A Veldt Official A Novel of Circumstance On the contrary, Harry and Adriana were provokingly satisfied with their own company. Was It Right to Forgive? A Domestic Romance And a bend in the road brought into view other horsemen—other “habits”—stationary, and obviously and provokingly awaiting the arrival of the two laggards. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Very provokingly he next observes, “It would be ridiculous to speak of the charms, omens, gestures, dreams, &c.” The Cruise of the Elena or Yachting in the Hebrides Nothing seemed to give him the very slightest attempt at a cough; and when the day at last arrived for Lady Harriet to begin her journey, Harry still felt himself most provokingly well. Holiday House A Series of Tales And one of the stars is provokingly faint, but you can see it. Earth and Sky Every Child Should Know Easy studies of the earth and the stars for any time and place “Mr Glanton is most provokingly and proverbially impossible to ‘draw,’ you know, mother,” said Miss Sewin, with a laugh and a shake of the head. A Frontier Mystery His mother rose and took his arm to walk out to dinner, while Laura, who should have gone with Mr. Stretton, did not see his proffered arm, but, provokingly indifferent, strolled out by herself. The Mountain Girl I ought to have landed by this time, but the winds have been most provokingly contrary. Ten Girls from History Correggio never means much, and often, in subjects where fulness of significance is demanded, he means provokingly little. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" And this is, if possible, still more notably and provokingly 165 the case with the great peaks of the chain of Alps between Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc. Modern Painters, Volume IV (of V) My dear brother, you are spasmodically and provokingly philosophical! Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part "Give him five minutes and a razor, and he might do away with himself too," says Olga, provokingly. Rossmoyne He was always provokingly leisurely in his movements, and even now he stopped twice to talk to people whom he knew, and stood with them each time as if he would stay there for ever. The Squire's Daughter Being the First Book in the Chronicles of the Clintons The Baron sat staring at the clerk of the court as if thunderstruck, whilst the latter went on proclaiming all this bad news in a provokingly monotonous and jarring tone. Weird Tales. Vol. I Some birds passing north in the spring are provokingly silent. A Year in the Fields Erasmus, with his usual pleasantry, provokingly excuses himself, by acknowledging that he had forgotten his friend’s book! Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 "You know very well how to talk to Miss Fitzgerald," retorts she, provokingly, and with a bold attempt at a frown. Rossmoyne He told me, then, that in company you were frequently most provokingly inattentive, absent, and distrait. A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing She had exchanged conversation with the three men: she had smiled provokingly at the girls. Coquette “Sometimes what one thinks is the leading of the inward light is but the old Adam that is within us tempting to strife,” remarked Truelove provokingly. Peggy Owen and Liberty But my usually nimble fingers were provokingly slow to act now; and I pulled and pulled away, but to no purpose. Happy Days for Boys and Girls He would enjoy meeting the terrible and provokingly deceased Monsieur Rodrigue, if only to teach him that being terrible is not good manners. The Missourian She shook her head until her heavy black hair flew out like Medusa’s locks and then Wiley laughed provokingly. Shadow Mountain The man gave Finn a provokingly tiny fragment of the savoury meat, and rubbed the young hound's ears in the coaxing way he had. Finn The Wolfhound Nancy’s eyes did not meet his, and she turned her head to hide that provokingly rising colour as she sat down in a matter-of-fact way. The Boy from Hollow Hut A Story of the Kentucky Mountains "Perhaps we can arrange with Ben to go walking along the same road," responded Sally provokingly, "and I shouldn't be in need of a groom." The Romance of a Plain Man She only looked back at him, so provokingly demure, that something besides the ransom got into his veins. The Missourian The girl laughed provokingly up into his sullenly handsome face. The Shepherd of the North She shook her small head saucily, and heavy masses of raven-wing hair tumbled about her, provokingly cloaking the charms so boldly outlined by her single saturated tunic of fine silk. The Pirate Woman “It don’t need grit to saw that tree—only a saw,” smiled Billy, provokingly. The Law-Breakers But I saw neither beauty nor smiles nor grace; all I saw was, that she was leaning on the arm of that provokingly handsome dog Walter Ashley. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 They look so tremendously content, provokingly so I used to think when I was little, especially the ox with the yoke banging his horns. Dwellers in the Hills But all she could see was a fair, quiet demeanour; an unruffled, beautiful face; and an unconscious dignity of carriage which was somewhat provokingly imposing. Diana Venner, as better became the host, ordered a steward to bring a wrap for the astounding visitor, but the girl laughed provokingly and declined both. The Pirate Woman I was carried up into the deck-house to see the view, which was provokingly obscured by mists and driving rain. The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' The abbé saw my earnestness, and provokingly sipped his wine. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 “It throws you so provokingly into society which must be so unpleasant to you.” The First Violin A Novel No American poems have been more eagerly sought after, and more provokingly concealed, than these. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 "Would you?" queried Lestrange provokingly, clasping the goggles before his eyes. The Flying Mercury The sight of this placidly lazy and provokingly comfortable churchman had upon the man of law the same effect that the sight of a sleek tabby has upon a terrier. Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 7 A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History He was very anxious with regard to the letter which Frances so provokingly left unopened, but he also felt a pleasing thrill of satisfaction. Frances Kane's Fortune The station agent was threading his way through his car report, and remained provokingly unconscious of Harris's presence at the ticket window. The Homesteaders A Novel of the Canadian West But what made the girl so provokingly happy? so secure in her contentment? Nobody “That must be a make-up story, I think,” returned Miss Mewlstone, a little provokingly; but her head was still full of her book. Not Like Other Girls Her ripe lips were provokingly near to his—why not taste their nectar? Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life He now eyed them mockingly, even provokingly, full of amusement, while they fumed and fretted, and hands crept to hilts. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Her manner was so provokingly indifferent that he was at the point of bringing Kirkwood into the picture in a last effort to shatter her unconcern. Otherwise Phyllis "I remember he was one of your alliance men," provokingly. The Art of Disappearing Joy taunted provokingly, "Be sure to locate some more claims and let that man take them away from us again." The Merriweather Girls in Quest of Treasure For there, down under a pair of white satin dancing slippers, in provokingly easy view, lay the much desired finery. Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 How provokingly calm are the countenances of the five legislators! Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 The poor negro who had thus been made a beetle of, was carried next day to the hospital, sadly bruised, and provokingly laughed at. A Journal of a Young Man of Massachusetts, 2nd ed. Late A Surgeon On Board An American Privateer, Who Was Captured At Sea By The British, In May, Eighteen Hundred And Thirteen, And Was Confined First, At Melville Island, Halifax, Then At Chatham, In England ... And Last, At Dartmoor Prison. Interspersed With Observations, Anecdotes And Remarks, Tending To Illustrate The Moral And Political Characters Of Three Nations. To Which Is Added, A Correct Engraving Of Dartmoor Prison, Representing The Massacre Of American Prisoners, Written By Himself. But the lady noticed that he had suddenly grown reserved and bashful; and he made this and their other interviews provokingly short. City Crimes or Life in New York and Boston Even from the standpoint of 'a stern lady who is provokingly evangelical,' is it not well for the minister to preach on that objectionable text? A Handful of Stars Texts That Have Moved Great Minds She blushed with a certain satisfaction, but tossed her head provokingly. That Girl Montana “I’ll bet, for all your indifference, you’d be mad as a wet hen if I was to leave it to somebody else,” went on the woman provokingly. The Wall Between Suddenly her heart began to beat unevenly and her frightened eyes stared down the gulch to where an out-thrust buttress provokingly hid the greater part of it from view. Shoe-Bar Stratton Nothing was to be found, and on my return there sat the male, provokingly, at the top of the apple-tree, whence he soon returned to the ash. The Foot-path Way He describes her as 'a stern lady who was provokingly evangelical.' A Handful of Stars Texts That Have Moved Great Minds “One—two—three—four!—twenty dollars—that is about a dollar a minute, isn’t it?” she asked provokingly. That Girl Montana "Then you'll have to wait," said Philip, settling himself back provokingly in his seat, and eyeing Harry with a look of disdain. The Tin Box and What it Contained The letterpress is full of "useful lessons for my youthful readers," with morals provokingly insisted upon. Children's Books and Their Illustrators Their eyes were upon the clock whose hands moved provokingly slow. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life Oh, yes; they are often provokingly stubborn and unreasonable, and yet not independent about money, or anything they can get out of you. Tom Brown at Oxford He seemed to be provokingly and exclusively occupied with his father and mother; hardly, she thought, giving to herself all the attention which is due from a gentleman to a lady. A Red Wallflower Jennie was provokingly cool and composed; no sense of responsibility rested upon her. The Chautauqua Girls At Home Benson's still rowed at their provokingly slow stroke, simply retaining their position at No. 4, while Johnson's and Colson's, after a terrific struggle, changed places. Two Daring Young Patriots or, Outwitting the Huns He had obtained two large kitchen ladles, and with these he was propelling and guiding the unwieldy round tub, which bobbed about provokingly on the turbid water, and made but little progress. The Island House A Tale for the Young Folks Then came one of those awkward pauses which will occur so very provokingly at the most inopportune times. Tom Brown at Oxford “That is provokingly indefinite,” he answered, a little ruefully. Anna the Adventuress And then she died among strangers, just as provokingly as she had lived. Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter The books are said to have occupied eight presses, or sets of shelves, set against the east and west walls, but our information on the subject of the fittings is provokingly meagre. The Care of Books But it missed; and on floated the tub, slowly, but provokingly, bobbing about in the morning sunshine, leaving him alone in the tree! The Island House A Tale for the Young Folks But the ground was provokingly level; and so I was at the first mound and over it several lengths in front of the men, and among a lot of black fellows serving the guns. Tom Brown at Oxford "You can give Gilbert my love, when you write to him," said his cousin, provokingly. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success And of all the birds, none are so provokingly and charmingly elusive as some of the wood warblers. Our Bird Comrades She raised calm, smiling eyes to his and said provokingly: "Hello, Sam!" The Huntress "Oh, but you were drinking deep of a more intoxicating nectar," cried Lady Mabel, with that provokingly distinct utterance of hers. Vixen, Volume I. I could not repress a brief exclamation of displeasure at the little old gentleman with his magazine, who had broken in so provokingly upon my "essay on virtue." The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 The young gentleman who had invited her to walk to Fort Putnam, most provokingly twisted an ankle at cavalry drill that very morning, and was sent to hospital. Starlight Ranch and Other Stories of Army Life on the Frontier “Well, you know I told you,” said Alexia provokingly;77 “you'd much better have taken my advice and kept out of her clutches.” Five Little Peppers at School She glanced at him provokingly through her lashes. The Huntress Not a word said Sydney—only laughed at him provokingly. A Tar-Heel Baron But Sam, with his head over his shoulder, already three rods in advance, grinned provokingly, but appeared to have no intention of stopping. The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets Yakute horses are docile, provokingly so, for they have not enough animation to be wicked. From Paris to New York by Land Their cousins residing in the mountains were, as a rule, provokingly wary. Birds of the Rockies “In any case, he doesn’t drive me out here every two or three weeks, though”—she glanced at her companion provokingly—“he once or twice suggested that he would like to.” Masters of the Wheat-Lands Several glanced up and grinned provokingly at the appearance of their head literary editor. Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls The evening could not last forever, and Deering chafed at his inability to detach Pierrette from the piano; but she was most provokingly submissive to Hood’s demand that the music continue. The Madness of May "Oh, no, no, no!" and Jarvis' voice again had that provokingly teasing tone in it. The Ghost Breaker A Novel Based Upon the Play The mountain was provokingly still, and only gave one low grumble and a very small emission of smoke and fire while we were there; it has never been more tranquil. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. I "Only, we shall get it," Duncan replied, in his provokingly straight way. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) Peggy had been leaning as far as she could over the broad tank, fishing for the gay branch, which floated provokingly just out of reach. Peggy The roads were very bad, and our drivers and horses provokingly slow, but we determined to push on to Haparanda the same night. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland There was a mystery, too, about him, provokingly delightful, especially to the female portion of the community. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 But facts are stubborn things; they will not yield one jot to favor the most "finely-spun hypothesis;" they are most provokingly obstinate, many times. Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained Brent was provokingly nonchalant, and his attitude irritated the elder man. The Uncalled A Novel Alas! it has often played you many a naughty trick,—woven itself provokingly into your clothes, or perhaps into your hair. The Nursery, July 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 1 “Oh dear! oh dear!” said Sam, throwing down his scythe, and hobbling off after the boys, who kept provokingly in front, and popped into the green-house just before him. Hollowdell Grange Holiday Hours in a Country Home Your voice is still in my ears; your eyes are still looking into mine, gravely yet half smilingly, sweetly yet half provokingly. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 I had but few stocks, and was very anxious to increase the number; but these were provokingly indifferent to my wishes. Mysteries of Bee-keeping Explained Old Abe stormed furiously at this, but Nan kept so provokingly cool that he was conscious of wasting breath. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1904 When sober, he would moan and apologize in a provokingly tearful manner. The Opal Serpent Several times we saw them battling with large black bees who frequent the same flowers, and may be seen often to interfere provokingly. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America Sheffield looked provokingly easy; and, leaning with his back against the mantelpiece, and his coat-tail almost playing with the spout of the kettle, replied, "You had a most awkward team to drive." Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert It is not worth while to relate how provokingly we missed our way, or to describe the resolution which urged us at last to pass directly through the wood. Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II The Doctor was provokingly sceptical about the size of the fish. Days Off And Other Digressions The more she pressed for information and assistance about obtaining boots, the more provokingly cool Miss Miskin grew. Deerbrook Raymond's party were only waiting for the boatswain's call to ask permission to join their shipmates on deck; but, most provokingly, no call came. Down the Rhine Young America in Germany He shewed himself provokingly willing to comply with my demand, and, following me down stairs, entered the carriage. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 458 Volume 18, New Series, October 9, 1852 For what can be more provokingly annoying to an angler, than to have to leave off in the very midst of sport, merely for want of baits? The Teesdale Angler You could never be a heartless man I am quite sure,” and she looked archly at the handsome young fellow as she said it, and smiled so provokingly. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale Mrs Rowland laughed more and more provokingly: Mrs Grey grew more and more angry; and at last sent the little girls to see whether their father was at home, that he might bear his testimony. Deerbrook She had been able to catch but a word here and there, and these had been provokingly suggestive. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Noddy followed him; but he grew more desperate at every step he advanced, for the old man still most provokingly refused to say a single word about the fire. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise He smiled provokingly and observed that there was enough for her and him too. The Gold of Chickaree The apt old song might have given the Lieutenant a little credit at any other time, but the matter in hand was too provokingly serious. Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac Last year’s signs of them were provokingly abundant; and wood being extremely scarce, we found an admirable substitute in the bois de vache, which burns exactly like peat, producing no unpleasant effects. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 They were not alone among the older girls who found Nelson provokingly adamant. How Janice Day Won Then she swept her gaze up provokingly at him again and smiled, showing her dainty, treacherous, little teeth. Marcia Schuyler He was silent and answered in monosyllables, so the walk was provokingly dull. Eric, or Little by Little Dickey made a joke of the matter, and said how foolish we should all look in the morning when the schooner was nowhere; and Polly was provokingly indifferent. My First Cruise and Other stories The new organist got through the service with provokingly colourless mediocrity, and the congregation came out of Saint Sepulchre’s in a disappointed mood, as people who had been defrauded of their rights. The Nebuly Coat It was being at work again, he believed, which was responsible for the rejuvenation; this and the now unmistakable fact that, although the improvement was still provokingly slow, his legs were better, really better. Fair Harbor Her eyes drooped for just the shade of an instant, and then she looked up and faced him saucily, provokingly: “Why?” Marcia Schuyler And a nice figure you would cut," sneered Sir Toady Lion, provokingly; "Highlanders don't fight on horseback! Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North Miss Howard is tall, slender and blonde—decidedly pretty and provokingly conscious of it, yet with a certain air of seriousness underlying her apparent frivolity. The Straw It records, in provokingly brief one-line titles, with publisher's name, year of issue, and price, all books published in Great Britain whose titles could be secured. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries Old George chuckled rather provokingly, and seemed to be taken up with some abstruse calculation. The Story of the White-Rock Cove "That's complimentary, to say the least," grinned the man in gray, in his provokingly careless manner. Frank Merriwell's Cruise "Well, but!"—provokingly—"you forget how very little married I am." Molly Bawn A question was halted provokingly upon the very tip of my tongue, which, despite a most earnest whipping of memory, remained obstinately elusive. The Paternoster Ruby Barbara, who surely deserves a paragraph to herself, was provokingly pretty, to begin with, and she had a fascinating natural way which made young men and young women alike unhappy. Cruel Barbara Allen From Coals Of Fire And Other Stories, Volume II. (of III.) “And don’t get much the best of them p. 135either,” said the Dwarf, provokingly. Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia being the adventures of Prince Prigio's son "I understood that Miss Kitty was the inquisitive member of your Club," Uncle Cliff parried provokingly. Blue Bonnet's Ranch Party It transpired all too early in the proceedings, however, that the processes of the law are exceedingly exacting and provokingly tedious. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice Her action in educational matters is often provokingly dilatory, but she holds what she gains and thus continues to progress. On the Firing Line in Education Besides, the walrus was still playing with them provokingly—keeping just out of rifle-shot as if he had studied fire-arms and knew their range exactly. The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole I followed our chief, who had a provokingly deliberate way of opening the packet and examining its contents, while my feverish agitation and expectancy increased. The Big Otter She asked, looking at him with a provokingly doubtful expression, but feeling rather nervous all the time. Hollowmell or, A Schoolgirl's Mission They kept pocketing themselves provokingly in blind alleys that led nowhere, or scattering in mazes that led everywhere. Every Man for Himself The answer was as provokingly tautologous as a member of parliament’s speech, who is in aid of the whipper-in, speaking against time. Rattlin the Reefer The wind provokingly tantalised us, now it filled the sails and then again allowed them to hang loosely down from the yards. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book Occasionally they consent to be smothered up and shelved aside; at other times they break out and become provokingly noisy. All's Well Alice's Victory It was my fault; we had a dispute, and I spoke very provokingly.” Dr. Jolliffe's Boys In response to his somewhat too casual enquiry concerning Miss Lawson, Chic sat back and grinned provokingly. Every Man for Himself At this she smiled more provokingly than ever. The Heart of Una Sackville With a word of encouragement he would have stayed away from church to bear her company, but Sylvia was provokingly obtuse, and he went off looking unutterable reproaches with his “humbugging eyes.” More about Pixie Their anxious curiosity, however, availed them naught; the old sailor keeping provokingly silent and being as mute as the Sphinx on the subject, in spite of their wistful looks and watchfulness. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel Thereupon, I did exert myself; but, she was just as provokingly dissatisfied. She and I, Volume 1 The City's Records are again provokingly meagre at this period, yielding us but scanty information on matters which must have deeply affected the citizens in general. London and the Kingdom - Volume II Tom's reports of thrilling happenings were always provokingly tame and brief. Tom Slade with the Colors The fox was a fine specimen, about as big as a young wolf, but much longer in the body, and carrying behind him a provokingly big brush. A Hungarian Nabob The committee were tired and, to speak frankly, cross, with the exception of Madeline, who was provokingly cool and nonchalant, though she had worked harder than any one else. Betty Wales Senior Who could have dreamt those Chipchase girls had such a provokingly pretty cousin? Belles and Ringers Oh, you silly Isabel, how can you be so provokingly stupid? Isabel Leicester A Romance by Maude Alma How was the imaginative glow to be shed over the American scenery, so provokingly raw and deficient in harmony? Hours in a Library, Volume I. (of III.) The detective was provokingly cool, and the coiner gnashed his teeth with rage. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series "Yes, you do, or you wouldn't get so red," said Mary Ann provokingly. Hunter's Marjory A Story for Girls "Boys are so awkward and have such big feet and hands, and—and—" "And are such good fellows to wait on girls," grinned Bud provokingly. The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 "Oh, jealousy is not Harry's forte; he leaves that to Mr. Everard Arlington," she said saucily, with a low curtsey and a most provokingly wise expression. Isabel Leicester A Romance by Maude Alma Wilbur, you are just as provokingly sluggish as our own Chicago River,—what wouldn't I give for a sight of its dirty face sometimes when—when you're away! Under Fire How provokingly slow are most domestic chieftains in this anxious operation! The Young Duke You are like all other modern girls," said Mrs. Staunton in that provokingly inconsistent way which characterized her; "you are not satisfied in the home nest. A Girl in Ten Thousand Occasionally, too, you catch a provokingly brief glimpse of a high, slender instep, and an ankle modeled to match it. Border and Bastille "Thank you, this suits me very well," said the man, smiling provokingly. Frank and Fearless or The Fortunes of Jasper Kent He paused provokingly to fill at his leisure a glass of sherry; and Doctor Danton watching Rose under his eyelashes, saw the colour coming and going in her traitor face. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel His valet stared, but more when his lord, with eyes fixed on the ground, fell into a soliloquy, not a word of which, most provokingly, was audible, except to my reader. The Young Duke "What boys and why the hat?" returned Grace Ford who, pretty and graceful, as always, was provokingly calm. The Outdoor Girls on Pine Island Or, A Cave and What It Contained It was provokingly brilliant and warm; indeed I must, in justice to the Weather Office, allow, that its benignancy has scarcely been interrupted, since I ceased to care whether skies were foul or fair. Border and Bastille The man whom he had purposed utterly to discomfit had throughout been provokingly at his ease; the best that could be made of it was, a drawn battle. Sword and Gown A Novel It is a very interesting book, as we have it, though at times provokingly unsatisfactory, and at times inflated and silly in style. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. "No. Not until your shoes are brushed off," she replied provokingly. Flood Tide Again we walked and walked, passing through a wild region, Kiskatom Round Top continually most provokingly near, the road evidently leading due east, and sinking lower and lower toward the river. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 And then, in the very act of dressing and practising for the pictures, Daisy was provokingly cool and disengaged. Melbourne House "You do?" and her eyes laughed into mine provokingly. My Lady of Doubt Annesley kept to her own quarters as constantly as her jangled nerves would allow; but the sea was provokingly smooth, and she proved to be a good sailor. The Second Latchkey She quite agreed that it was a pleasure and privilege for Margaret to see her, the author of Hearts Astray, even if Margaret was herself so charming and so provokingly well dressed. The Butterfly House She couldn't help wondering why her Wesley was speaking so earnestly to the Judge, yet in such a provokingly low tone of voice. An Alabaster Box In one of his most provokingly unanswerable sallies, he insists that the true home of reason is the madhouse. Among Famous Books The picture, though so provokingly obscure in its subject, is most divinely painted. The Diary of an Ennuyée There was just one footprint in a bit of soft dirt, but some one had most provokingly stepped on it, nearly obliterating it. The Meadow-Brook Girls in the Hills The Missing Pilot of the White Mountains A foreign language, when heard, provokingly suggests all kinds of absurd meanings through analogies to our familiar tongue. Illusions A Psychological Study But, no; Ellen Dix, her piquant, provokingly pretty face tip-tilted with ardent curiosity, was just behind. An Alabaster Box For the old grey had paces, if his jollity was somewhat abated; and Vixen went provokingly, minding her business like one who thought she had better. Wych Hazel This feeling, then, is the first to which we would direct attention, as the villa architect's chief enemy: he will find it perpetually and provokingly in his way. The Poetry of Architecture Or, the Architecture of the Nations of Europe Considered in its Association with Natural Scenery and National Character He was accomplished, and the soul of honour, but simple, provokingly simple, with no pretensions to carry off the toast of a county. Mrs. Overtheway's Remembrances Davis ceased to talk at him provokingly about black eyes and flattened noses. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle But that gentleman remained provokingly silent, and she was compelled to reply. Bob Hampton of Placer In that, as in other matters, they are often provokingly reticent about their old habits and traditions. Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1879-1880, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1881, pages 263-552 The boy grew pale, but made no reply, and in the eyes fixed on Mr. Allan's face was a provokingly stubborn look. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe "Yes; I'm so big it makes me right tired," he said gravely, and his voice cracked provokingly in the middle of it. The Quickening Belfast, ready for a fight, exclaimed provokingly:—"You don't kill yourself, old man!"—"Would you?" he retorted with extreme, scorn—and Belfast retired. The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" A Tale Of The Forecastle "You are provokingly cool!" said the other, his eye changing again. Hills of the Shatemuc We find him lionized in the homes of the first men of the city in peace and war, where he mystifies the not too intellectual fair guests with graceful and provokingly passionless gallantry. Horace and His Influence Each time it was harder to extricate herself, and her feet would slip provokingly off the snow-shoes. The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists But Nan was provokingly slow, and when she tried to get in with the bundle still in her arms, the buggy hood was in the way. The Quickening Englishmen of this class were certainly the most provokingly beautiful creatures in the world. Beyond The Rocks A Love Story "I don't want to be hellish," she put in provokingly. The Voice of the People Lilla, it is true, abstained from remarks before the children; but there was no escaping her provokingly wicked glances, which argued ill for her future discretion. Bluebell A Novel Said the King, jokingly, "Why, how provokingly Weird; but we have the gun." The Glugs of Gosh Aunt Prudence had been told before dinner, and she had taken it in a provokingly quiet fashion that perplexed Beth. Beth Woodburn You sitters are a whimsical set, and most provokingly shift your features and position, and always expect miracles, at a moment, too; you are here to-day, and must be off to-morrow. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 340, February, 1844 He lies kicking his legs in the doorway of his favourite cavern, which he selected for himself and is attached to, for a provokingly long time before he will come out. Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men "Didn't you ask me to take you?" provokingly. Bluebell A Novel Well," said Philip provokingly, "I don't believe I want any supper after all. Diane of the Green Van The woman's mother took it up, and scolded provokingly. Great Epochs in American History, Vol. II The Planting Of The First Colonies: 1562—1733 And Mary came home to dinner provokingly good-natured. Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches "How is the pair favored?" the other said provokingly. The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem P. Sybarite sighed provokingly: "that's a long and tiresome story, George." The Day of Days An Extravaganza He looked provokingly cool and comfortable to the dusty horsemen, and very much at home. Clover He blankly concluded that it had proved easier to blast the plot of Pratinas and Ahenobarbus, than to win the love—as he meant "love"—of this provokingly affectionate girl. A Friend of Caesar A Tale of the Fall of the Roman Republic. Time, 50-47 B.C. Nat met her at the station, all smiles, but otherwise provokingly uncommunicative. Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays Ballard lingered provokingly in the narrative, which was interesting me greatly. Paradise Garden The Satirical Narrative of a Great Experiment I remember well that, in my childhood, the lapse of time seemed provokingly slow, and I wondered why, from year to year, it seemed so very long. Inez A Tale of the Alamo How strange, then, that so many girls are so careless, so provokingly careless, of this priceless blessing! Letters to a Daughter and A Little Sermon to School Girls I examined it again and again, but not a single corner betrayed symptoms of lesion: it stuck bolt upright; and the dun squat figures portrayed on it appeared to leer at me most provokingly. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Miss Smith, however, remained provokingly silent, so Miss Taylor essayed further. The Quest of the Silver Fleece A Novel But Kit only slipped from the bed, and started to dance around the room provokingly, with many mysterious gestures. Kit of Greenacre Farm Your mother was a good little thing, provokingly good sometimes; pretty too, and heiress, they said, to an immense fortune. Elsie's children "Oh, I'm apt to notice all sorts of things," he said, looking so provokingly wise that she dropped her hair and clapped both hands over her eyes. The Younger Set "And pray, good master, wherefore may your curious nose be so mightily set upon this same adventure?" said the clerk, his little red and ferrety eyes peering very provokingly into those of his opposite neighbour. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 I darted at him a look which I hoped would have quelled his impertinence; but I blushed most provokingly—more violently than ever. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh "But you must remember," she continued provokingly, "that a girl of twelve is very immature in her judgment and will fall in love with any man who allows her to look upon him twice." Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall The fellow most provokingly refused to hear him, and Tom thought his skull was amazingly thick, and his perceptions amazingly blunt. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion That lady was provokingly mysterious, and made the difficulty of ascertaining that she knew nothing whatever about Miss Bell's movements as great as possible. A Daughter of To-Day Grammercy," said the stranger, with a provokingly careless expression of cool and contemptuous defiance—"I cry you none—I am at present nameless. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 I need not appeal to the Thors of argument in the pulpit, the senate, and the mass-meeting, if they have not sometimes found the popular giant as provokingly insensible. The Function of the Poet and Other Essays How provokingly slowly the dawdlers of Vienna moved in comparison may be read in the chronicles of that time. The Inside Story of the Peace Conference New Boards—new Commissioners—new Forms—new everything had to be got up, and all were commenced too late; it was, therefore, long, provokingly and unnecessarily long, before anything was done. The History of the Great Irish Famine of 1847 (3rd ed.) (1902) With Notices of Earlier Irish Famines What occupied him was that question of the means towards a full and free Parliament which had been pressed upon him all along his march, and about which he had hitherto been so provokingly ambiguous. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 This I did under the rug, and, much to our disgust, we found that we had been less than twenty minutes on the road, so provokingly had time lagged. The Touchstone of Fortune You must forgive me for not recognising you before, but you know of old how provokingly shortsighted I am, and I've forgotten my glasses. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 21, 1891 The hills continued provokingly to overlap one another as though anxious to shut in and hide the happy valley from sight. Three Months of My Life What lovely eyes she's got—and what a provokingly attractive little nose! The Jungle Girl But the numerous Cavaliers in London had been well instructed and lay provokingly still; and the management of the crisis for Richard had passed from Thurloe to the House itself. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 "Wait, and I'll tell you," replied Weasel, provokingly, taking a leisurely sip at his glass. Romance of California Life Shelley walked away with his friend, observing, with a deep sigh: “How provokingly close are these new-born babes!” The Art of Letters My own sight is, or rather was, very good, but I found on one occasion, when I was stalked by a tiger, that it was most provokingly defective as compared with that of a native. Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore As the afternoon draws on a chill mist creeps over the hills and provokingly blots out the coast, which gets more beautiful every league we go. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 099, March, 1876 But, if gay, she was also provokingly elusive. The Rocks of Valpre Only somehow, the other men— Well, Jack was provokingly attractive! The Fortieth Door Frequently, too, his characters are tedious, and in their dialogue manage to be provokingly unnatural or insipid. Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems Tommy Tit smoothed out some rumpled feathers and was most provokingly slow about it. Happy Jack "Which, of course, was what you swore not to do!" she said, provokingly. A Great Success This, from the depths of the easy chair, in its owner's most provokingly indifferent tone, which fortunately Mrs. Ried was too much preoccupied to take special note of, and continued her storm of words. Ester Ried For years I hoped my time would come, but the opportunity was provokingly delayed. The Collectors He kept his temper provokingly—and I lost mine—which was idiotic of me. Helena And then in the very act of dressing and practising for the pictures, Daisy was provokingly cool and disengaged. Melbourne House, Volume 2 But the more he lost his temper, the more provokingly Doris kept hers. A Great Success She turned—provokingly—to the soldier on her left hand. Missing "I'd like to return your goat, Bob, but I don't see how I can," Mr. Perry announced provokingly. The Radio Boys in the Thousand Islands Tom Reade, on the other hand, was almost provokingly slow and cool as he carefully adjusted the sensitive assaying balance and finally weighed the buttons. The Young Engineers in Nevada Or, Seeking Fortune on the Turn of a Pick She paused a moment, then proceeded leisurely, though less provokingly. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Most provokingly, there are agencies at every successful séance, and in every affair of the Poltergeist, who do lift tables, chairs, beds, bookcases, candles, and so forth, while others play accordions. Cock Lane and Common-Sense He was most provokingly healthy; and she had not even the respite which an attack of rheumatism or toothache would have afforded. Marriage Well," Ruth had said, with her most provokingly nonchalant air, "I haven't made any inquiry, but I presume they will continue them all day just the same as if we were here. Four Girls at Chautauqua "I had no idea," said I, provokingly, "that you were in unusual haste this morning." In the Days of My Youth Purchasers of its land at the "sufficient price"—£2 an acre—were provokingly few, so few indeed that the regulation price had to be reduced. The Long White Cloud When it comes to establishing his position Thyræus most provokingly says, ‘we omit cases which are recent and of daily occurrence,’ such as he heard narrated, during his travels, in ‘a certain haunted castle’. Cock Lane and Common-Sense The weather was clear and not very cold, but the snow in the valley was deep and soft, and our progress was provokingly slow. Tent Life in Siberia Our progress through the day was but slow; the wind light and most provokingly foul at West-North-West. Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative Of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. He was silent, and answered in monosyllables, so the walk was provokingly dull. Eric After dismissing his man he gossiped a minute or two with Yelverton, who had the watch, gaped once or twice somewhat provokingly, and, going below, was in a deep sleep in ten minutes. The Wing-and-Wing Le Feu-Follet We were served with provokingly delicious plats, at a price absurdly moderate compared with what is extorted from us in the hotels. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 The Provincial legislatures still wrangled, and the government at London was provokingly slow. The Shadow of the North A Story of Old New York and a Lost Campaign Why the deuce was she so provokingly ambiguous? The Alaskan How provokingly cool you are, to stand dallying as though you were going on the most indifferent errand! The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 Painters have been provokingly deceived by this stratagem, and have in vain attempted the portraits of such persons, who were able at every instant to produce a new physiognomy. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 13, No. 367, April 25, 1829 Presently they talked again, quick, short speech, provokingly blurred to the private's ears. The Wrong Twin "Unless I find reasons why I shouldn't," she finished provokingly. Madcap The bare, brown forehead of this, known by the name of Monte Morello, seemed so provokingly to challenge an ascent, that we determined to try it. Views a-foot Your true fanatic loves blood, and is provokingly ingenious in showing how necessary it is that you should submit calmly to have your throat cut for the good of society. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 18, April, 1859 "Maggie Blake, how can you study so hard, and be so provokingly good?" The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young "Yes," argued Dudley, provokingly; "but he was the first one that thought of it!" His Big Opportunity "Sweetness", he says—anticipating, as all these ancients so provokingly do, some of our most modern popular philosophers—"sweetness, both in language and in manner, is a very powerful attraction in the formation of friendships". Cicero Ancient Classics for English Readers He put the greatest number of questions and understood the least French, and all the while there was a most provokingly keen, suspicious glitter in his little gray eyes. Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine "You're just as provokingly secretive as these navy men," she taunted him. The Apartment Next Door "What are you thinking about me?" she challenged him, her head tipped back provokingly. Bambi Often grandma would get her string in by the main trail and have them milked before we could bring up the laggards that provokingly dawdled along, nibbling stray bunches of grass. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate The former, it is true, was most provokingly unsociable at first—seemingly bent upon talking to no one but Mary Millward and Arthur. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall At length Tim Linkinwater came back—provokingly cool, and with papers in his hand, and a pen in his mouth, as if nothing had happened. Nicholas Nickleby Regardless of this whispered remonstrance, and affecting not to hear it, his tormentor provokingly continued: 'Single men have had daughters before now. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty And our bore is so provokingly self-denying about him! Reprinted Pieces ‘And listen,’ she continued, provokingly, commencing a verse of an old ballad in the same fashion. Wuthering Heights There was a slight tremor in her voice, but I thought her whole manner was provokingly composed, considering the dreadful sentence she pronounced. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall My employer—' Here Mr. Micawber provokingly left off; and began to peel the lemons that had been under my directions set before him, together with all the other appliances he used in making punch. David Copperfield That Lash, the coolest, most provokingly nonchalant of men in times of peril, should begin to show a nervous strain was all the more indicative of a subtle pervading unreality. Desert Gold And Miss Maxwell looked up and smiled provokingly. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Linton had certainly behaved provokingly: however, it was the business of nobody but me, and I interrupted Mr. Heathcliff’s lecture by entering and telling him so. Wuthering Heights Mary was sewing swiftly, and seemed provokingly mistress of the situation. Middlemarch She was, it must be admitted, sometimes provokingly and unnecessarily willing to saddle herself with manual labours. The Mayor of Casterbridge "Have I seen what?" asked Carrie in a provokingly drawling voice. Wild Kitty "And thou … a man, your Highness?" she countered provokingly. The Bronze Bell She entered the hall and glanced at him provokingly over her shoulder. Viviette "Ah, yes: one of your secret committee," said Mrs. Cadwallader, provokingly. Middlemarch Something in his habit, something in that insouciance which so narrowly escaped insolence, was at once strongly reminiscent and provokingly elusive…. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf "Oh! what does he say?" drawled out Vivian; and he yawned, and was most provokingly uncommunicative. Vivian Grey Oh, a man!" said Starr provokingly; "but if you look like that I shan't tell you anything more about it, I don't like you now. Lo, Michael! "Do you mean to strangle me then?—or have me torn up by dogs?" and Tamara smiled provokingly. His Hour He began to laugh provokingly, and she said, tranquilly, "I don't mind your telling Mr. Wanhope." Questionable Shapes "You won't tell us?" the girl protested, with a little moue of disappointment, as the Frenchman paused provokingly. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama I suppose that, in the grand immunity his death conferred on her, poor Lena had become provokingly possessive. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 When we Young Men with pastimes the Twilight beguile, I watch your plump cheek till it dimples with joy: And observe, that whatever occasions the smile, You give me a glance; but provokingly coy. Rural Tales, Ballads, and Songs "You dared me once before, Madame," he said, smiling provokingly. His Hour And here he was, a most matter-of-fact looking young man, riding behind the wagonette in a provokingly matter-of-fact way. The Golden Calf Lanyard got up and grinned provokingly down at the group. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama She had gone alone up a mountain path when he came out to join her, and stood there laughing at him provokingly from above. Three Weeks In vain Sally called and kicked; the mare provokingly preserved her independence. The Story of Kennett This time he held her rather closely, and suddenly as she laughed again to herself provokingly, he clasped her tight. His Hour He was provokingly delayed, by one misfortune after another, but at last got his expedition under way at the end of the year 1681. Life on the Mississippi, Part 1. My dear Mr. Elersley," said Honor, in a provokingly placid way, "don't exert yourself so violently in contradicting your own free, unextracted observations. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense I ought to have landed by this time, but the winds have been most provokingly contrary; I shall not arrive at Charlestown for eight or ten days. Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette But if you conceive how an ape in a family is always mocked and provokingly incensed, you shall easily apprehend how monks are shunned of all men, both young and old. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 1 "Indeed, I—I—my dancing days are over," faltered the widow, half withdrawing her hand, but looking provokingly irresolute. The Old Homestead "There again now," rejoined the Liegeois, looking, as he spoke, most provokingly, yet most civilly, politic and intelligent. Quentin Durward Vivian queried provokingly, "you see I didn't understand from dainty slipper, which friend you could mean." Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense Was she the same Mona, after all, who had so provokingly eluded my love during my former visit? Daybreak; a Romance of an Old World Zinaida ingenuously marvelled at his red, dirty hands, at his red, provokingly perspiring face, his big, heavy, mud-bedraggled boots, and all those external tokens of the deformity of our poor, coarse life. The Created Legend "Well, you see they succeed with your sex," said Sir Hugo, provokingly. Daniel Deronda She followed Viola swiftly out, waving her hand provokingly to Clarence. The Wishing-Ring Man "That is still, almost another command," she retorted provokingly. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense "If you see any one moving up there," Ned went on, provokingly, "let me know." The Boy Scout Camera Club, or, the Confession of a Photograph Indeed his words and his whole demeanour were provokingly arrogant. The Created Legend In the opening sentences in this letter, Hawthorne comes within an inch of disclosing his political opinions, and yet provokingly fails to do so. The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne She smiled flashingly at him and tipped her face up provokingly, slipping from his hold where they stood by the fire together. The Wishing-Ring Man Guy fancied how Standish must have winced uncomfortably at her words, he wondered at the provokingly composed way, in which he answered her. Honor Edgeworth Ottawa's Present Tense And again, as the night before, he took out the receipt—a roll of antique parchment, out of which, provokingly, one fold had been lost—and put on his spectacles to puzzle out the passage. The Dolliver Romance The clerk on duty was provokingly slow; he finished checking a document, and then lounged across to the window and took the form, running over it leisurely. Back to Billabong "Well, do you want to race then?" asked Regina, provokingly, her fine eyes flashing, "there's a bit of road beyond here that's quite broad and one hardly ever meets anything." The Girl Aviators' Sky Cruise "And Gail said——" He stopped provokingly, and Joy held her breath. The Wishing-Ring Man She was provokingly flippant as an antidote for Marcus Aurelius, whom she was still carrying in the little flexible leather volume. Over the Pass Among her curls with wanton glee The breezes play caressingly, Catch up stray locks with cunning grace, And as she turns aside her face, Blow them about provokingly. Cap and Gown A Treasury of College Verse Jim, provokingly cool in riding breeches and white silk shirt, smiled down at her across the gate. Back to Billabong I do not wonder that she scolded him, or became very violent in her temper; since, in her worst tirades, he only provokingly laughed at her. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations "So I perceive," and she still laughed provokingly. Sustained honor The Age of Liberty Established There was a good deal of patience to be exercised by them also; for that railway-train was provokingly behind time, and there was "waiting" to be done accordingly. Dab Kinzer A Story of a Growing Boy "He told me you would return as soon as you could," replied Miss Meade, "but he was provokingly mysterious as to the cause of your absence." Dave Darrin's Third Year at Annapolis Leaders of the Second Class Midshipmen Even the legends, which were uncritically accepted from the days of Livy to those of our grandfathers, are provokingly silent upon the very points as to which we would fain get at least a hint. American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History He was most provokingly sarcastic; he turned everything to ridicule; he remorselessly punctured every gas-bag he met; he heaped contempt on every snob; he threw stones at every glass house,--and everybody lived in one. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations But a week of monotony is immensely long, and a few hours of zest are provokingly short. Memories of Hawthorne There sat Miss K. under her dripping umbrella as provokingly erect as when she left Hilo. The Hawaiian Archipelago Again Daniel did not answer, but his smile, as Azuba interpreted it, was provokingly triumphant. Cap'n Dan's Daughter Short days, together with our heavy sleds, and dogs not more than half fed, kept us back most provokingly. Schwatka's Search Elizabeth did know him, but even to her the ensuing explanation, which did not explain, was, through his very anxiety not to offend her, provokingly laconic. The Iron Woman She shook her head, and her blue eyes laughed at him provokingly. Flowing Gold I had thought at the moment of meeting her that she was provokingly pretty; I determined, as the lunch proceeded, that she was beautiful. Bat Wing "What is the use?" asked the doctor provokingly. Half a Dozen Girls I went and sat me down in the window, and she took her place at the upper end of the table; and her saucy Jackey, fleering at me most provokingly, sat down by her. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Miss Genie was at his side, pouting, petulant, provokingly pretty and duly agnostic as to the Polish prince. A Fascinating Traitor An Anglo-Indian Story I was glad I was not next Mrs. Cholmondeley; but she frequently, and very provokingly, addressed herself to me; once she called out aloud, "Pray, Miss Burney, is there anything new coming out?" The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 But Shirley provokingly shook his head, as he drew out his watch. The Voice on the Wire "I AM hurrying!" and Patty provokingly twisted up her curls with slow, deliberate motions. Patty's Suitors He nearly walked into the first man, then he saw the seat of the man's trousers and the provokingly tempting mark they offered. Writing for Vaudeville He speaks in rather a constrained way, and has a childish voice, his eyes very watery, and a certain pedantic uncouthness, and yet at times provokingly condescending. The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 Had he wings like the Cupids in the ballets at the Louvre?' asked Berenger provokingly. The Chaplet of Pearls Naughty Patty smiled most provokingly up into the big blue eyes that looked intently at her. Patty's Butterfly Days Outside, a mocking bird, perched provokingly near her window, kept the night ringing with music. Their Mariposa Legend; a romance of Santa Catalina He provokingly hangs back when he might so easily join us in saying yes, but he is not illogical or stupid,—on the contrary, he often impresses us by his intellectual superiority. Meaning of Truth He quietly declared that he could allow for their prejudices, and that it was merely a matter of time, and he was provokingly calm and secure, showing neither anger nor disappointment. Magnum Bonum Well, while I was in this quandary, I received a delightful drawing Of the Castle of Otranto; but still provokingly without any address. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 Mrs. Buckley had not attracted his notice, she had seized it, served a subpoena upon it, and his provokingly contrary memory persisted in recalling her face, probably because he so earnestly desired to forget it. Galusha the Magnificent Well," he murmured provokingly, "how about your inspiration? An African Millionaire Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay His smile became provokingly compassionate as he stared down at the nickel badge the farmer was tapping. The Landloper Baedeker was provokingly barren of suggestions for extravagance and Monty grew impatient of the book's small economies. Brewster's Millions This, from so great a man as Mr. Scranton, is accepted as provokingly witty. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter "Sir!" came a provokingly indifferent voice from one of the chambers. Home Lights and Shadows Gulden drew out several small sacks, which he provokingly placed on the seat in front of him. The Border Legion November 27—Everything was ready to pack on the horses before daylight this morning, but most provokingly "Cerebus" was again missing. Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland At last, when they were standing near the door, Mavis put her face provokingly near his. Sparrows: the story of an unprotected girl How provokingly pretty she was!—and how easily indifferent she seemed to the authoritative air he had chosen to assume. The Master-Christian Her face?—he tried to recall her face but found it provokingly elusive. The Window-Gazer "No one you know, I think," she answered provokingly. The Lamp of Fate Lord Algy was in one of his most provokingly vacillating moods—moreover, he had a headache, and felt bilious. Thelma "You ill-natured fellow," she replied, pouting her lips most provokingly, "do you deserve—" "Oh, enough!" broke in Noel, stamping his feet fiercely. The Widow Lerouge He was provokingly long in opening it, and when he did, he said nothing, but read it over twice with a lengthening visage. Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn "But I haven't," said that downright young person, looking provokingly cool and energetic. The Window-Gazer Quite a lot of courtesans of the Greco-Roman epoch, moulded in paste in this wise after death and crowned with roses, smile at us provokingly from behind their windows. Egypt (La Mort de Philae) There were no hyphens in the double epithets, and words like "tendriltwine" seemed provokingly affected. Alfred Tennyson Having done that, she was now provokingly determined not to make bad worse. Poor Miss Finch On the next day the weather still showed no sign of change, but kept provokingly and obstinately fair. Five Weeks in a Balloon For, mind you, beyond this rollicking blackguard there stood a second Jack, a soft-hearted, self-sacrificing other-phase, chivalrous to quixotism, yet provokingly reticent touching any act or sentiment which reflected real credit on himself. Such Is Life "What do you want?" he provokingly asked, putting his hands behind him, and letting her stand there. East Lynne When he answered, it was in the same deliberate, provokingly deliberate, manner. Cap'n Warren's Wards But she was provokingly impartial and was quite as likely to refuse a dance with him to sit out one with Sam Thatcher or Ben Hammond or any other village youth of her acquaintance. The Portygee When this was done—and it took a long time, for Joshua insisted upon helping and he was provokingly slow—I returned to the sitting room and asked Mrs. Atwood to call Miss Colton. The Rise of Roscoe Paine She was provokingly crafty and cold, and she had a mean smile and a dishonest voice that often irritated me. The Rise of David Levinsky She tilted her face provokingly, but her eyes were still down. Bob, Son of Battle She wore a loose red wrap trimmed with white fur, a dishabille unusually and provokingly attractive. The Devil's Paw All this provokingly and bewitchingly delivered, however, and with a simulated exaggeration that was incited apparently more by Mr. Lawrence Grant's evident enjoyment of it, than by any desire to defend the absent Parmlee. A First Family of Tasajara On another occasion she provokingly lingered before his window for a moment with a rifle slung jauntily over her shoulder. A Phyllis of the Sierras A flight of finches winged past over the garden, scattering a provokingly cheerful twittering in the air. The Man Who Was Afraid She stood still provokingly, with an affectation of wiping her arms and shoulders and sopping her wet dress with clusters of moss. The Bell-Ringer of Angel's Crowds went to Squab and Lynch's, in Long Acre, to examine the carriages building for her, so faultless, so splendid, so quiet, so odiously unostentatious and provokingly simple! Burlesques "So much for that, then," said he, provokingly contemptuous. Saint Martin's Summer And often those with the gambrel prolonged the strain, being provokingly slow, in hopes to make the holder drop his burden. Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller Beatrix was ordering her ribbons, and adjusting her tucker, and performing a dozen provokingly pretty ceremonies, before the glass. The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne "And have every one in the house asking why?" added Stanton, provokingly. A Face Illumined She looked provokingly up into his face and he looked fondly down into hers. Shavings And she danced on, smiling back at him provokingly. The Choir Invisible “No such thing,” said Elizabeth, looking provokingly knowing. The Pioneers "He speaks of you in this letter," she said, letting her dark eyes rest on him provokingly. A Ward of the Golden Gate "I might do so," Fremont replied, provokingly, "but for one thing." Boy Scouts in Mexico; or on Guard with Uncle Sam The criticisms are often excellent, and, even when grossly and provokingly unjust, well deserve to be studied. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3 I stipulated, winking away a tress of hair that tickled most provokingly. My Lady Caprice They come provokingly short, too; just plucking at the hook, and running out a foot of line or so, then taking their departure. Angling Sketches But, in spite of all her care, Erica failed most provokingly that day. We Two, a novel I confess to having learned the classical languages, as it were by accident, for the sake of what is in them, and with a provokingly imperfect accuracy. Adventures Among Books |
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