| 单词 | punctilio |
| 例句 | There lingers, even in our mercantile age, an admiration for the aristocratic ethos, the punctilio, of the duel. The literary history of duels, those absurdly formal fights to the death 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Cardozo once described the standard of a fiduciary’s conduct to be “something stricter than the morals of the marketplace. Not honesty alone, but the punctilio of an honor the most sensitive.” Opinion | When will the Republican silence on Trump end? 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z They combined, then as now, a wild bureaucratic adherence to punctilio and procedure with entanglements of cohort and clan that could shortcut the procedure in a moment. Montaigne on Trial 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z Contestants smiled and struggled as they spelled words like “philhellenism” and “punctilio” to move on to the next round. Spelling Bee Contestants Put on Their Game Faces 2013-05-30T16:35:30Z Disobedience was heresy, and Rome, for a century, endeavored to convulse Europe on this simple punctilio. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z "I may be sorry that he is not more clean-handed; but I tell you again, Tom, they never indulged such punctilios in our young days, and I 'm too old to go to school again!" Barrington Volume II (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:32.490Z It became, at length, a sectarian punctilio not to abstain from labor on Christmas. Caricature and Other Comic Art in all Times and many Lands. 2012-04-04T02:00:59.277Z He gave it up from punctilios of honour; lost, at least possibly, the opportunity of great political power. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He has indeed been always very complaisant and friendly, though embarrassed with his punctilios of etiquette. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z The House of Representatives withdrew from the procession because a certain punctilio was neglected. The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z I could say, if this were the place, what those writings are.—‘Make it the place, and never stand upon punctilio!’ Winterslow Essays and Characters Written There 2012-03-27T02:00:25.647Z The stranger said no more, but saluting him with a kind of careless punctilio, took hold of my lady's rein and led her horse forward into the firelight. My Lady Rotha A Romance 2012-02-27T03:00:10.983Z The brothers treated their chatelaine with such an increase of punctilio and ceremony as should perforce stop the idle gossip of provincial busybodies. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z It had been a knotty question with the chief samurai, who acted as master of the ceremonies, as to the exact shade of punctilio which it would be fitting to employ on the occasion. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Like all his aristocratic breed, he had a certain punctilio to observe in such affairs. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z He was no coward; on the contrary, he had a reputation for punctilio and courage; but, like all fighting men, he liked a public. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z She told Forbes where Willie's cigars were kept, but he made a punctilio of not smoking them, though he had none of his own and would not order any from the hotel. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z To the last they retained something of the punctilio, which, as he says, inspired him at the outset. The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First 2011-12-12T03:00:27.507Z Protocol, punctilio, politesse suddenly drop, leaving Tennyson’s “Nature, red in tooth and claw.” Great Firings in History: A Celebration 2011-09-29T20:45:38Z I care not to confess that the love I bear his Lordship, together with some punctilio of duty, is the only argument that might bring me here to-night. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z How far away from such conceptions of Christianity are those which busy themselves on either side with matters of detail, with punctilios of observance, and pedantries of form? The Expositor's Bible: Colossians and Philemon 2011-09-09T02:01:07.157Z He spoke with a nasal tone and without much grammatical punctilio. The Adventures of a Widow A Novel 2011-08-25T02:00:27.403Z The punctilio of the Jago on such occasions was a marvel ever. A Child of the Jago 2011-08-05T02:00:52.533Z Joined to his indifference is a faculty for staking his all on some absurd punctilio: his interest in ideas is greater than in many parts of Italy, his ambitions and pleasures more materialist. Rome 2011-07-24T02:00:10.227Z Lord G. That ceremonial would grace an encounter of punctilio, but applies ill to the terms upon which I have called you here. The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts 2011-07-02T02:00:12.813Z Even so," said Agnes, somewhat mournfully; "false impressions have worked us so much woe, that it would not be wise to let a little feminine punctilio prevent you seeing things as they are.... The Widow Barnaby Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:15.707Z All punctilios were trampled under foot by the impetuosity of Ormond. Ormond, Volume II (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:19.953Z And he waited on the diner with as much care for punctilio as though a formal banquet were in progress. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z Or could he stand upon the technical punctilio of the duel? From the Easy Chair, series 3 2011-05-14T02:00:12.237Z "Upon that assurance," said Don Quixote, "with your grace's leave, I, for this time, wave my punctilio of gentility; and, debasing myself to the meanness of the offender, qualify him to measure lances with me." The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z Sir Robert’s host was not the man to stand upon punctilios. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Brady and Codd soon appeared, and the preliminaries were arranged with much punctilio between our seconds, who mutually and loudly extolled each other’s gentleman-like mood of doing business. Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z Upon the whole, I resolved to keep every punctilio with the governor very justly, and we found our account in it presently. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z "Very honorable indeed; but at this moment we must waive a punctilio." The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z The Rajah gives the leading features of the character of his countrymen as "pride of race and birth, extraordinary observance of punctilio, and a bigoted adherence to ancient custom and tradition." Man, Past and Present 2011-03-28T02:00:29.283Z The whole difficulty resolves itself into a mere matter of punctilio, founded perhaps on ill-grounded jealousy, or misapprehension, which a little explanation would probably remove. A Treatise on the Police of the Metropolis Containing a Detail of the Various Crimes and Misdemeanors by which Public and Private Property and Security are, at Present, Injured and Endangered: and Suggesting Remedies for their Prevention 2011-03-23T02:00:17.353Z The doctor greeted William cordially, and with that punctilio that a man offers to one whom he recognizes as his superior. Professor Huskins 2011-03-13T03:00:20.620Z This, in short, was neither more nor less than trading and bartering, though, from supercilious punctilio, we had in a manner been denied it. A New Voyage Round the World by a Course Never Sailed Before 2011-04-07T02:00:17.607Z As far as we were concerned, I hope our bearing was not lacking in the necessary punctilio. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z By the etiquette of the duello, I might have insisted upon having the choice; but I was too angry to stand upon punctilios. The Bandolero A Marriage among the Mountains 2011-02-09T03:00:48.583Z In a sense we, the laissez faire generation, have been unavoidably surprised—so much so that our “proud punctilio” has been jogged considerably loose. The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z He, whose courtesy had always been marked in its punctilio, blazed volcano-fashion into the eruption that had been gathering through these abnormal days and nights. The Law of Hemlock Mountain It is customary," he explained, "in my country, that in affairs of honour strict punctilio should be maintained. A Poached Peerage The knowledge that he has wronged another is a keen pang to a proud man of an honor almost fastidious in his punctilio of right. Beatrice Boville and Other Stories Now, grave colleagues, What comfort might this injur'd lady drain, In these punctilios which import her state, From this insensate sot? A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 But I grimly remembered the phrase, “proud punctilio.” The Invisible Censor 2011-01-29T03:00:20.267Z We have our own ideas on the subject; and, however sensitive we may feel on this subject, I sincerely hope we shall never push punctilio so far as the Neapolitans. Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II) But it is better to risk missing the strict punctilio than to have to intrude again. A Poached Peerage "Why will you let pride and punctilio wreck your own life, Beatrice?" Beatrice Boville and Other Stories The law of course was clear that the “punctilio which swordsmen falsely do call honour” was no excuse for wilful murder. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" Circumstances in the course of the winter had put the worthy Schuyler again on points of punctilio with Congress. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools "All your punctilio, I remark, is reserved for her benefit," said Paten, angrily. One Of Them In Spain punctilio gives way to nothing, not even to an angry old lady's impatience. A Poached Peerage But he took advantage of this nice punctilio, because of the loss such a diminution would have been to his annual income, and so all people relapsed again into the disease of planting tobacco. The History of Virginia, in Four Parts He appeared deeply interested but his simple punctilio required the reinforcement of my approval, before he could quite clear the skirts of his conscience in the matter of having sampled its contents. The Portal of Dreams This sudden movement, a day in advance of the concerted time, and without due notice given to the count, surprised and offended him, clashing with his notions of etiquette and punctilio. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Besides, this is not a time for such punctilio. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II Not that he was not perfectly competent to do without any existing canvas; while, when he had it, he treated it without the very slightest punctilio. A History of Nineteenth Century Literature (1780-1895) Hospitality, tact, natural fine manners, and a touchy punctilio, are common to both races: common to both tongues the trick of dropping medial consonants. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) Assuredly, Dale was not versed in the punctilio of the duel, but he knew how and where to hit with a fist that was hard as one of his own spanners. Cynthia's Chauffeur But finally a piece of pure punctilio prevented him from carrying out his intentions. Jena or Sedan? At this time, the fashion of the French court led to extreme attention to all the punctilios of etiquette. Maria Antoinette Makers of History They met at the re-entrant angle, where a thin stream sprayed across a boulder and was scattered in rain among the brush; and the Baronet saluted the Prince with much punctilio. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) The rigid court punctilio, largely of her own enthusiastic designing, had gone hard with her. The Missourian There was thus an artificial element in his punctilio that at 224 times might almost raise a smile. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume 9 Wilson's daughter, Mrs. Gordon, says that he used to address her father's cook "as if she had been a duchess"; and that the cook, though much flattered, was somewhat aghast at his punctilio. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 Upon her devolved the duty of instructing the dauphiness in all the punctilios of form, then deemed far more important than the requisitions of morality. Maria Antoinette Makers of History With the correct touch of Latin punctilio McKay spoke the introductions and stated that they were on their way upriver to explore the hinterland. The Pathless Trail The half-dozen of obsequious courtiers he did not see at all, but to Jacqueline he bent from the waist with a duellist’s punctilio. The Missourian Not until the 9th of May, in the year 1804, were matters concluded to suit the punctilio of France and Spain alike. The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Travis' eyes glowed; he was the only senior officer here who loved military punctilio. Remember the Alamo! One can easily imagine the contempt with which Maria, reared in the freedom of the Austrian court, would regard these punctilios. Maria Antoinette Makers of History They are full of vice and religious punctilios. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) The effect was of silken punctilio with hot ruby blood close beneath. Sjambak Mere preliminary flourish, all of this; The punctilio of "form" without a fault; But soon the blades shall counter, clash, and twist, In assault. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 February 15, 1890 And it was all so easy; no formality, few punctilios to observe––just free-and-easy good-fellowship. The Hound From The North They were very strict and severe in their manners, and paid great attention to etiquette and punctilio, as persons who are ambitious of rising in the world are very apt to do. Queen Elizabeth Makers of History The deficiency of the United States in this respect would have permitted a prolonged resistance by the enemy's army in Cuba,—a course which, though sure ultimately to fail, appealed strongly to military punctilio. Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles I may have mistaken some of the punctilios of the arrangement, for my very soul was sick. An Appeal in Favor of that Class of Americans Called Africans But Grushenka was surprised at their meeting her with arrogant dignity and self-assertion, with the greatest punctilio and pompous speeches. The Brothers Karamazov Suppose a woman had been nominated at the right time, and in the right way, according to your understanding of punctilios, wouldn't the same resistance have been made and the same row got up? History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I The Dean observed an old-world punctilio about such matters. The Rough Road Not the least noticeable feature of all to the observant visitor will be the punctilio and excellence of the waiting of the Javanese table boys. Across the Equator A Holiday Trip in Java "He's right, you know; those things do tell," Crosstrees had said to me when I had attempted to be jocose about these punctilios. The Fixed Period Though entirely familiar with the routine of his devotional exercises, and all the punctilios of court etiquette, he was in mental culture and general intelligence far below ordinary school-boys of his age. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series In Charleston, she was exact in her Quaker costume, because, to the last punctilio, it was an anti-slavery document; and for that she would gladly make any sacrifice of personal comfort. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume I Doggie said, with a little touch of national jealousy and a reversion to Durdlebury punctilio: “I hope, mademoiselle, you have always found the English soldier conduct himself like a gentleman.” The Rough Road It was one of the man’s vanities to play the part of a fop, to disguise his restless force and eager brain beneath the vapid punctilios of a man of fashion. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 With her, punctilio is politeness; dissipation, life; and levity, spirit. Sketches of the Fair Sex, in All Parts of the World Louis XIV. by nature and by education was excessively fond of the pomp and the punctilios of court etiquette. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series Yet the small points are not merely a matter of punctilio; for, the more perfectly a battalion is drilled on the parade-ground, the more quietly it can be handled in action. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 87, January, 1865 He cared little or nothing for the etiquette or punctilios of the service when it suited him not to. As We Sweep Through The Deep Miserable must that state be, whose rulers, rather than give up a little punctilio, would endanger the lives of thousands of its subjects in a quarrel, the injustice and impropriety of which is universally acknowledged. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Margaret on her part did what she could to secure to her King some of the punctilios of reverential respect due in her knowledge to a monarch. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets Under the circumstances, and between such adversaries, the punctilios of ceremony are slight. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Less accessible to mere punctilios of honour than his younger officers, he saw in the advice of the brigadier reasons that were not wanting in a certain solidity. The Tiger Hunter At such a time an enlightened patriot does not stand upon punctilio, but gladly takes a second place if he can thereby place in authority an abler man. William Pitt and the Great War Then he met the advancing dignitary and responded with grave punctilio to the suave welcome that was accorded us. Margaret Tudor A Romance of Old St. Augustine Our talk of old times shall be joyous and bright, Undisturbed we will gossip like billy-o, And I shan't break away to bid Brown a good night; 'Twould savour of needless punctilio. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, February 4, 1914 It seemed to me he rather enjoyed returning the salutes with the greatest punctilio and flourish. Greener Than You Think Is not charity more excellent than the knowledge and acknowledgment of some present questionable matters about government, treaties, and such like, and far more than every punctilio of them? The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning In such a case, despite the nice punctilio of honour, neither ought Tierney to have sent a challenge nor Pitt to have accepted it. William Pitt and the Great War It was no time, she said to herself, to stand upon little punctilios. Cousin Henry The formalities of a duel were gone through with the utmost possible punctilio. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale Such punctilio pleased her; it was, she considered, due from one who aspired to a literary style, and aimed at making a living by the pen. The Nebuly Coat And is it not more excellent than the knowledge and acknowledgment of some present questionable matters, about governments, treaties, and such like, and far more than every punctilio of them? The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning In Fiji, as in all other countries, this punctilio is nothing but the direct result of ceaseless effort on the part of the upper classes to distinguish themselves from the lower. The Gypsies "What is it ye want?" he asked MacNicoll, burring out his Gaelic r's with punctilio. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn They must wait upon the paralytic father with proper punctilio. Personality in Literature He had no stomach for the encounter, but he would not break his word, and so, for the sake of a punctilio, he wrecked himself. Despair's Last Journey Poor man! he had much to learn of Highland punctilio. Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure Myself intensely ignorant of anatomy, and even more so of the punctilio, I yet attempted, one rainy day, a roster of the bodily parts in the order of their respectability. A Book of Burlesques "So have I, for that part of it," said Betty with spirit, half humorously, half in an obvious punctilio. John Splendid The Tale of a Poor Gentleman, and the Little Wars of Lorn Then, out of a punctilio, you will destroy, not only yourself, but me. The Lady of the Ice A Novel Not a moment being to spare, I paid no attention to the punctilios of honour or rank, but ordered the troops to advance in their then disposition. The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 "Calvin C. Bunner, at your service," amended the newcomer, with a touch of punctilio, as he removed an unlighted cigar from his mouth. The Woman in Black But that punctilio once satisfied, it is a matter of indifference to me what publisher sends me forth. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. IV (of X)—Great Britain and Ireland II He was a gentleman, and he behaved like a gentleman, with the added punctilio, I think, of being sorry for his betrothed. The Path Of Duty My Lord Froth has been so educated in punctilio, that he governs himself by a ceremonial in all the ordinary occurrences of life. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume III (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland I My superintendents are indulgent; but to a punctilio they demand a due observance of decorum and propriety of conduct. The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees Still, you were in as much danger as I was of being the victim of an idea and a punctilio: and you have taken the only course to save you from it. Gryll Grange No reason but a Frenchman's would let me lose my daughter to a scamp out of a pure punctilio. Doom Castle It was a most extraordinary and amazing thing that he could never regard the ceremony of shaking hands with a relative as other than an affectation of punctilio. Clayhanger On the other hand, Washington, feeling that, in his circumstances, to yield a punctilio would be to sacrifice a principle, declined to receive or open any letter not addressed to him as General. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 Never did a more foolish punctilio bring about so terrible a result. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure I regret that I gave in to the punctilio: but I would not part with the idea. Gryll Grange More amusing still to one able, like Count Victor, to enter into the humour of the experience, was it to have his garrulity get the better of him in spite of the military punctilio. Doom Castle This seemed to me a most unreasonable punctilio. Cat and Dog Memoirs of Puss and the Captain In connection with this ritualistic form of punctilio, which is noticed in the religious practices of other peoples and lands, the established formal invocation of and prayer to the divinity may be mentioned. Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891 National integrity and autonomy are to be preserved on the received lines, and international division and discrimination is to be managed as before, and with the accustomed incidents of punctilio and pecuniary equilibration. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation Davis, with that nice punctilio which marked the Southern army, returned the salute. Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels Putting punctilio in his pocket, he threw open his door, and had before him a much-perplexed Baron of Doom, wrapped from neck to heel in a great plaid of sombre tartan and carrying a candle! Doom Castle But I will not stand on punctilio when it is a question of trying to save a Penreath of Twelvetrees from the gallows. The Shrieking Pit All these punctilios observed, the boat was shoved off from the vessel's side, the eight oars dropped, as one, and the party moved towards the shore. The Two Admirals Of course, the national dignity and diplomatic punctilio, and the like adjuncts and instrumentalities of the national honour, all have their prestige value; and they are not likely to be given up out of hand. An Inquiry Into The Nature Of Peace And The Terms Of Its Perpetuation But there are many things which are more than punctilio, though they may be less than fighting. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 There was no longer any debate between punctilio and precaution. Doom Castle All through life they kept the stage waiting without punctilio. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians The same respect for each other's dignity was observed with the Pax, and the two Queens behaved with a similarly courteous punctilio. Henry VIII. Was I to stand on punctilios with a great Christian noble? Tancred Or, The New Crusade Leaving his companion to stare, he advanced towards Captain Runacles and saluted him with punctilio. The Blue Pavilions But the old gentleman was evidently the pink of punctilio. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee And naught of punctilios but much of modest behaviour! The Long Night Spanish: armada, cargo, cigar, desperado, flotilla, grandee, mosquito, mulatto, punctilio, sherry, sierra. New Word-Analysis Or, School Etymology of English Derivative Words I no longer ask you to sign the bill; I respect your punctilio. The Henchman His ranking superior acknowledged the gift with curt military punctilio, then added respectfully, "I thank you, Herr Privy Councilor." The New York Times Current History: the European War, February, 1915 Unfortunately, some difficulties, on subjects of mere punctilio, had previously arisen. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States Without reflecting on what was due to decorum and punctilio, I immediately drew near the house. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 It was a delightful exchange from the endless ceremonies and punctilios of the region over which Louis XIV. presided. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 There was no punctilio of the code of honor in this duel à outrance. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady From Ratisbon.—Ridiculous disputes concerning punctilios among the envoys at the Diet—the churches and relics—silver image of the Trinity. Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe These little matters of punctilio have to be learned by observation, or by the grace of some friendly classmate who happens to be conversant with them. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada Suit is the word for the performance, so full was it of elaborate punctilios. The Half-Hearted This was put as a reasonable possibility, and as a simple and pleasant method of establishing a casus belli that might satisfy Done's ridiculous punctilio. In the Roaring Fifties This was one of his delicate punctilios; for he did not expect that, from what Lord Howe had written him on the occasion, the ship would have been actually commissioned till about a fortnight longer. The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 A Sumatran ever scrupulously abstains from pronouncing his own name; not as I understand from any motive of superstition, but merely as a punctilio in manners. The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants He dearly loved all the punctilio of international etiquette and the deference that had ever been his portion in San Blanco. Dan Merrithew Still, even in aërial warfare, ruthless and desperate as it was, there were certain courtesies, a certain element of punctilio. Burned Bridges So, now you will part, for a mere punctilio! The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 Hear this sage of punctilios, this philosopher of courtesies. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 But instead of meeting him with a warm and grateful heart, he began to study the punctilios of etiquette, that the dreaded interview might be rendered as cold and formal as possible. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power This is a most explicit declaration that not the smallest punctilio in the law of Moses was intended to be set aside by the Gospel. The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old Seeing my eyes open, he raised his hat and addressed me in tones of grave punctilio. Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches Somewhat careless, naturally, of the punctilios of life, it never occurred to her that it might not be the precise thing for her to remain, young as she was, the sole guest of Lionel Verner. Verner's Pride As this would create a considerable delay, they proposed another, which would set at rest, for the moment, the punctilio. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 Ferdinand, while guilty of such atrocities, affected, on some points, the most scrupulous punctilios of honor. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power His boyish mouth was set severely, and he greeted her with a punctilio quite unusual. A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today Among people so free from ostentation as the Otaheiteans, and whose manners are so simple and natural, the strictness with which the punctilios of rank are observed is surprising. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship Notwithstanding these chilling punctilios, Selim received the Russian embassador with much cordiality, and sent back with him a Turkish embassador to the court of Moscow. The Empire of Russia Such was the ludicrous gravity of those court etiquettes, or punctilios, combined with political consequences, of which I am now to exhibit a picture. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 From this time the laws of honour would be canvassed, and disquisitions about punctilio, and etiquette, and honour, would arrest the attention of the company, and supply them with materials for a time. A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 Suppose a woman had been nominated at the right time and in the right way, according to your understanding of punctilios, wouldn't the same resistance have been made and the same row got up? The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years Even more than this smouldering nursed hate they love a punctilio; they walk by forms, whether the road is to a lady's heart or an enemy's throat. The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay Our punctilio is not to be trifled with. Twelve Men The lower class of people are equally nice in these punctilios; and ambassadors pass forty days in practising them before they are enabled to appear at court. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 2 Rand lifted his hat, and Fairfax Cary answered the salute with cold punctilio, but the two Churchills, the one with a red, the other with a stony countenance, ignored their nephew-in-law. Lewis Rand Hah! my lord, lawyers are a dangerous species of animals to have any dependance upon: they are always starting punctilios and difficulties among friends. The Man of the World (1792) Sir, I have not come here to decide punctilios on either side. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843 Such feverish punctilio in regard to their rights and what forms and procedures they were entitled to! Twelve Men Not a bit Too late for proud punctilio. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, December 5, 1891 But exertion is now demanded on other accounts than those of mere honourable punctilio. Political Pamphlets If you could steal up—” I was not in the mood to stand on a punctilio. The Indiscretion of the Duchess If you deny me now, I must acquiesce: If you have more than punctilio to plead, say you have; and I will not urge you farther. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) But as time wore on and the wine went round, this cloak of punctilio began to grow threadbare and the steel beneath to gleam dangerously. Sir Mortimer The organisers of the ball, the upholders of correctness, punctilio, and the mode, fretted and fought against the antagonistic influence. Leonora Thus while Autumn takes the whole of this life to consist in understanding punctilio and decorum, Springly takes everything to be becoming which contributes to her ease and satisfaction. The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 "It is thou and not I who hast given him to drink," said the Saracen, preserving the precise letter of the punctilio of hospitality. The New Jerusalem You have sacrificed enough to female punctilio, Charlotte. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) And not till then did punctilio come to an end. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 85, January, 1875 When the true man is found he will not stand upon petty forms; and no one will demand such punctilios of him. The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour Guided as much by instinct as by tact, Clive approached Eva with an almost savage simplicity and naturalness of manner, ignoring not only her father's wealth, but all the feigned punctilio of a wooer. Tales of the Five Towns Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 09 Contributions to The Tatler, The Examiner, The Spectator, and The Intelligencer He calls himself Lord G——'s guest and mine: so you can have no punctilio about it. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) In one slim hand—the ultimate punctilio—dangles a bamboo cage, wherein a small brown bird sits with a face of perpetual surprise. Profiles from China True gallantry of soul would always lead us to treat a foe with courtesy and proud punctilio; a contrary conduct but takes from the merit of victory, and renders defeat doubly disgraceful. Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete How this shrewd fool Makes the punctilio of honour show! Representative Plays by American Dramatists: 1856-1911: Francesca da Rimini Moreover he has broken these fetters of a small punctilio without losing the sense of a true harmonic sequence. Symphonies and Their Meaning; Third Series, Modern Symphonies If she is ingenuous, let us spare her; if not, leave me to punish her—Yet we will keep up her punctilio as to our brother; we will leave him to make his own discoveries. The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) He who had been moulded and reduced into shape by such a system might soon become expert in the punctilios of the court of Louis the Fourteenth. A Collection of College Words and Customs But, after this little bit of punctilio, trade went on under cover of night so briskly that two hundred negroes were sold at good prices. Elizabethan Sea Dogs He had counted on the pomp and punctilio of a formal surrender--a spectacular bit of history that would fashion gallant words for a report. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts Still later, when he was President he attended to this matter of dress with even greater punctilio. George Washington How cruel is punctilio, among men of this science, in cases of difficulty and danger! The History of Sir Charles Grandison, Volume 4 (of 7) One alone, the plainest of the band, presenting a resemblance, most unfortunately for her, of "Colonel La Vigne," as his wife called him, with scrupulous punctilio. Miriam Monfort A Novel A curious little incident of exact punctilio is worth recording. Elizabethan Sea Dogs It has been well said that "attention to the punctilios of politeness is a proof at once of self-respect, and of respect for your friend." Routledge's Manual of Etiquette Washington, being chosen President without a competitor, presided, with perhaps more than his habitual gravity and punctilio. George Washington What advantage would there be in throwing away the chances of a lifetime on a punctilio? The Mystery of Metropolisville I was much amused with the punctilios used in the visit of ceremony paid to King George. A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 But a duel was so alien from the lawyer's walk in life, that he knew nothing of the punctilios, and he felt a delicacy. The Castle Inn It has been well said that "attention to the punctilios of politeness is a proof at once of self-respect, and of respect for your friend." Routledge's Manual of Etiquette "If there could be an expedient found to solve the punctilio of honor, I would not be hero an hour," wrote Lord Robert Spencer to his wife, from the camp of the Cavaliers. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 He would not stand upon punctilio this time, he told himself; he would go straight to the door of Marian's cabin, and stand there until she came out to him. Fenton's Quest She rushed by her own apartment into the dining-room: no terror can make her forget her punctilio. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 6 Personal pique and professional punctilio, of course, withheld his predecessor from affording any further assistance or advice in a business from which he had been so summarily dismissed. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 The age "capers in its own fee simple" and cries with the Host in "The Merry Devil of Edmonton," "Away with punctilios and orthography!" The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 21, July, 1859 To the world at large his social charm lay in—or was at least inseparable from—his really exquisite manners, his considerateness, the touch of old-fashioned punctilio there was about him. Mary Wollaston Added to the punctilio of the martinet was the rigor of the moralist. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861 Machine-made goods of daily use are often admired and preferred precisely on account of their excessive perfection by the vulgar and the underbred who have not given due thought to the punctilios of elegant consumption. Theory of the Leisure Class Absorbed in reflections of such unspeakable moment, I had no leisure to heed the niceties of punctilio. Wieland: or, the Transformation, an American Tale The minute we get reconciled to a person, how willing we are to throw aside little needless punctilios and pronounce his name right! What Is Man? and Other Essays There was thus an artificial element in his punctilio that at times might almost raise a smile. Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin This was no time to stand on punctilio. The House Behind the Cedars There are, moreover, measureable degrees of conformity to the latest accredited code of the punctilios as regards decorous means and methods of consumption. Theory of the Leisure Class They met at the re-entrant angle, where a thin stream sprayed across a boulder and was scattered in rain among the brush; and the Baronet saluted the Prince with much punctilio. Prince Otto, a Romance It was only whispered, for something unutterably mournful no less than distressing in this spectacle of a man showing himself to be so entirely the vane of a passion enervated the feminine instinct for punctilios. Far from the Madding Crowd There are, my dear Miss Howe, a multitude of punctilios and decorums, which a young creature must dispense with, who, in a situation like mine, makes a man the intimate attendant of her person. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 Driven as you are driven, it will be strange if you are not obliged to part with a few of your admirable punctilio's. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 2 You were wont to be temperate in passion, religious, forgiving—will you, for a mere punctilio, drive on this private and unchristian broil to a murderous extremity? Woodstock; or, the Cavalier She walked to the door, the small punctilio of good-bys ignored as she had ignored all thought of strangeness in being in that place at that hour. Treasure and Trouble Therewith A Tale of California To the lady the captain gave up his cabin: double sentries were placed, and as the captain ordered, every precaution that could shield her character in such suspicious circumstances were enforced with the utmost punctilio. Tales and Novels — Volume 05 As for myself, I will only be your escort, in disguise, if you will have it so, even in your livery, that your punctilio may not receive offence by my attendance.' Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 He opened the door, turned, and saluted them with sarcastic punctilio. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama If he retreats or yields it up, I will, for your sake, wave punctilio. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier "Do you think that I am going to stand upon punctilio, or to consider what will do or will not do?" Charlotte's Inheritance She asked whether, after all, the plea of delicacy and punctilio was not sometimes used to conceal the real motives? Tales and Novels — Volume 07 But if you cannot despise and hate him—if you care not to break with him, you must part with some punctilio's. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 He was fond of talking over his past affairs of punctilio and bloody duel. Wolfert's Roost and Miscellanies They prescribed certain fashions, customs, punctilios, to disregard which was social exile for the offending party; and they were divided even among themselves, I am told, by the most inveterate jealousies. A Study of Hawthorne Oh! where, Octavio, is the glory or virtue of this punctilio? Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister She, however, more prudently said, that punctilio was necessary as the guard of female delicacy. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 If punctilio only was in the way, and want of a license, and of proper preparations, and such like, my service to you, my dear: and there is ceremony tantamount to your ceremony. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 3 The burly personage, who rated punctilio and seemly language above the lives of men, still retains his position in the corridor; but the prisoner who had insulted his dignity has never been identified. The Subterranean Brotherhood Accept the situation, and fight for yourself, taking your advantage where you can, and casting away scruples of punctilio. Journalism for Women A Practical Guide As to me, I have no pride; no punctilio, that will stand in the way of reconciliation. Jane Talbot Caroline made a distinction between real delicacy and punctilio. Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Some pleaded extraordinary privileges from their charters; others started frivolous and absurd objections, insisting on punctilios as pretences for delay. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 Unfortunately some difficulties on subjects of mere punctilio had previously arisen. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched It was but a little place, his home, with its pompous ways, small etiquettes and punctilios, small flatteries, small conversations and scandals. The Virginians Stavrogin started, looked at Gaganov, turned round and this time, without the slightest regard for punctilio, fired to one side, into the copse. The Possessed (The Devils) Say rather," said the King, "that I will not give way, Dunois, to the headlong impetuosity, which, on some punctilio of chivalry, would wreck yourselves, the throne, France, and all. Quentin Durward He waited his opportunity with unfailing politeness, and then with gentle punctilio took his leave. A Foregone Conclusion More than once he had been balked of the opportunity by his punctilio of holding rigidly to even the most ordinary social engagements. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 It is clear that the President saw in this punctilio about a humane act, whose "offense was ranker." The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form Those scruples and that refinement against which he warned her, she herself thought might be overstrained, and to gratify unnecessary punctilio, the short period of existence be rendered causelessly unhappy. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 2 In short, Washington had his first lesson in Indian diplomacy, which for punctilio, ceremonial, and secret manoeuvring, is equal at least to that of civilized life. Life of George Washington — Volume 01 Let not Gifford," he wrote to Bedford, in reply to his letter, "suppose me a troublesome man to deal with, pertinacious about trifles, or standing upon punctilios of authorship. A Publisher and His Friends Memoir and Correspondence of John Murray; with an Account of the Origin and Progress of the House, 1768-1843 I presume to say that she has too much punctilio: I am afraid that I have too little. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 Pride in every form, point d'honneur and punctilio, however varied their kind or sphere, are at bottom nothing but this—anxiety about what others will say—and what sacrifices it costs! The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: the Wisdom of Life Lord Spencer writes to his lady, "If there could be an expedient found to salve the punctilio of honour, I would not continue here an hour." The History of England from the First Invasion by the Romans to the Accession of King George the Fifth Volume 8 He differs very much from all other critics in punctilios of honour; for he esteems himself very uncivilly dealt with if his vows and protestations pass for anything but mere lies and vanities. Character Writings of the 17th Century At six paces on the far side of the elm— such was their punctilio—they halted, took snuff, linked arms again and turned back. The Westcotes No good sign for me, thought I, this stiff punctilio. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 "The time is at hand," he announced with a parody of punctilio. Red Masquerade Proud, yet mean and foolish man, if so!—But you say all punctilio is at an end with me. Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 "And ready," cried her niece, "to sacrifice human life, in the defence of any ridiculous punctilio." Precaution I had graver thoughts to occupy my mind than the punctilios of idle youth, and yet I did not see how the thing could have been shunned. Salute to Adventurers Yet the small points are not merely a matter of punctilio; for, the more perfectly a battalion is drilled on the parade-ground the more quietly it can be handled in action. Army Life in a Black Regiment The others looked on quietly, thinking it probably a debate about some punctilio. A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder There is not, I trust, a subject in the empire who knows better the ten thousand punctilios exigible from those of different ranks, and clue to different authorities. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 It was no time or place for delicate punctilio; and Julia quietly, but with a heart nearly broken, prepared to submit to the wishes of her late husband. Precaution Every thing was regulated with the utmost regard to etiquette and punctilio, and without any limits or bounds to the expense. History of King Charles the Second of England If a thing was worthy in itself he would never call it common or unclean on a punctilio. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography He has lived so much in a Court, that he knew exactly how far he might inquire with the most scrupulous punctilio. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 3 I cried out, full of laughter at this childish punctilio; "d'ye think I came to fight you?" The Splendid Spur Mrs. Wilson took the book, and as she dropped it into her work-bag, smiled at the Spanish punctilio of her friend in not looking into her prize under the peculiar circumstances. Precaution That won't do, said he; for though this may appear a punctilio to you, to me it is of high importance. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded I know how to behave myself quite as well as those who have the entree here; but when my entire happiness is at stake I do not stand on punctilio. Cashel Byron's Profession That visit was indeed nothing but pleasure, but Mrs. Ferrars had not calculated on contingencies and family punctilios. The Young Step-Mother The Chevalier detained Berenger for a moment to whisper, 'What I see is so noble a heart that I know you cannot sacrifice him to your punctilio.' The Chaplet of Pearls Why does one grow impatient and vicious when Emerson writes of fine manners and the punctilios of conventional life, and feel like kicking into the street every divinity enshrined in the drawing-room? Birds and Poets : with Other Papers Official visits are paid and returned; naval punctilio reigns; invitations are lavished from every side. Love, the Fiddler Even the rigid laws of country punctilio relaxed before her unaffected cheerfulness and irresistible good-nature. Basil The English are often absurdly high and haughty upon a point of punctilio; and, after his kinswoman's conduct, Lord Poynings swore he would have no more to do with her. Barry Lyndon This Intolerable Thing, of which Nature has shown us the ugly mug, this menace of combined intrigue and force, must be crushed, with proud punctilio. In the Sweet Dry and Dry My ethical disposition is all against punctilio and I set no greater value on unblemished honour than I do on purity. First and Last Things The President said that he was "passionately" determined not to over-step the slightest punctilio of honor in dealing with Germany, or interned Germans, or the property of Germans. Letters of Franklin K. Lane But I stood too much upon the punctilios of love to incur the least suspicion of being mercenary, and refused the present, by saying I had merited nothing by barely doing my duty. The Adventures of Roderick Random Such a step ran counter to all the stiff rules of conduct, the punctilios of decorum, laid down by the most code-ridden profession in the world. Australia Felix My first impulse was to hail him with a friendly greeting, but a scruple of punctilio made me pause. Such Is Life These punctilios of the Desert are peculiarly nice and tetchy; nor do strangers readily realise them. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 06 The religious punctilio of this most discreet cavalier immediately took umbrage at what he conceived a banter. Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada To the civilian soldier the punctilio of military etiquette is frequently not only a bore, but at times takes on the appearance of wilful insult which no grown man should be expected to tolerate. The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land Master Gottfried looked perplexed, for these dances were matters of great punctilio. The Dove in the Eagle's Nest "Only in respect of conscience, which is mere moral punctilio, and may co-exist with any degree of ignorance or error," I replied. Such Is Life The duellists of former times did not always stand upon those punctilios respecting equality of arms, which are not judged essential to fair combat. The Lady of the Lake "Surely; but, if thou standest upon punctilio, it is for ME to ask thine, most noble Freiherr," said he, winking upon his retainers. The Twins of Table Mountain It seems to me we could send white men to recruit better than to send negroes and thus inaugurate homicides on punctilio. The Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 6: 1862-1863 This lady, who is one of much punctilio, only considers written engagements as binding. Memoirs of the Comtesse Du Barry, with minute details of her entire career as favorite of Louis XV. Written by herself But this does not follow; what the wording exemplifies is my Father's extreme punctilio. Father and Son: a study of two temperaments We are here to fight, and not to settle punctilios of arms.' The Lady of the Lake "When I say that it is through punctilio that I am not with the Aceros!" Dona Perfecta Or was it his valiant disregard of common custom and those conventional reserves and poor punctilios which are wont to hem about the great? Eminent Victorians When the campaign for which he had contracted was finished, there was neither law nor punctilio to prevent him from instantly turning his arms against his late masters. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 Early prejudices are for the most part converted into habits of thinking; and accordingly you will find the old officers in the French service more bigotted than their juniors, to the punctilios of false honour. Travels through France and Italy At what time of life may a man think himself exempted from the necessity of sacrificing his repose to the punctilios of a contemptible world? The Expedition of Humphry Clinker It is not known who first overstepped the bounds of punctilio; but the consequences were immediate. Strictly business: more stories of the four million This is in the grand style, Oriental, dilatory, ponderous, savouring of times when battles were affairs of private arrangement between monarchs and hedged about by all the punctilios of an affair of honour. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus I am the more guilty of the two, for I did not reply to your last, but you don't stand on punctilio surely? Letters of Two Brides This was an event which sufficiently proved the absurdity of the punctilio that gave rise to it. Travels through France and Italy I have sent to Dartmouth a sight of noblemen and gentlemen, maybe a half-hundred; and Valdez himself, who when I sent my pinnace aboard must needs stand on his punctilios, and propound conditions. Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth Their manners and conversation had that most difficult kind of ease—the kind that still preserves punctilio. Roads of Destiny The Commandant sorted and piled up the papers, offering the stools with drawing-room punctilio. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The punctilio of his manner, the extreme courtliness of his remarks, embarrassed them a little. Where the Blue Begins In England we have not yet adopted all the implacability of the punctilio. Travels through France and Italy A punctilio must not lose Christendom the services of these experienced lances, because their victories have rendered them overweening. The Talisman This donation may be regarded, therefore, as a signal punctilio of Indian honor; but it will be found that the animal soon proved an unlucky acquisition to the party. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West |
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