| 单词 | punctiliously |
| 例句 | “Thus flies foul our fearless night owl,” she might say, the words forming so punctiliously on her lips, her head raised and neck straight and her eyes fixed on our teacher. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Torrisi’s approach is to be lavish with punctiliously cared-for seafood and to outfit it sparingly. The Pool Strives to Deal With Its Famous Dining Room 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z When dealing with themes borrowed from antiquity without feeling constrained to be punctiliously naturalistic, the same Bouchardon looked back to models from the French past. Art Review: At the Louvre, Vivid and Varied Imaginings of Antiquity 2010-12-03T16:11:00Z All this, plus a punctiliously made cocktail or two, may have you wondering whether there’s a cure for gout. New York’s Top 10 New Restaurants of 2021 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z And U is there, emerging from the van to brief each interviewee, noting down contact information and punctiliously making notes on what they say in the book. Myanmar, Mandalay and the Lady - BBC News 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Who needs 35 minutes or more of lengthy film reports and punctiliously balanced political discussions before Jools Holland lifts his piano lid? Newsnight needs less of the night, more of the news 2013-05-19T08:00:10Z On the other, we expect them to be punctiliously egalitarian on their job. Today's Economist: Uwe E. Reinhardt: Hammurabi's Code and U.S. Health Care 2013-04-26T10:00:04Z The government's chief auditor, Amyas Morse, is normally punctiliously polite but even he snapped. A highly taxing session with the public accounts committee 2012-11-12T19:50:06Z In dioceses where registers were regularly kept and have survived uninjured and where injunctions were punctiliously copied, the history of a house may be traced throughout the whole period covered by this book. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z In this way the jumpiness or jerkiness of the scale can be avoided, provided one can follow this precept punctiliously—which is not an easy matter, especially in great speed. Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z The little major and I got out to stretch our legs at a station platform, and I noticed that salutes were punctiliously given and returned. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z The old man did not say that it was no trespass, but he stood aside punctiliously for the other to precede him through the gate. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z It is formally correct, punctiliously exact, completely serious, and withal high-minded. The Gentle Reader 2012-02-15T03:00:37.463Z Yet why should the punctiliously upright dowager be possessed by so dire a visitation? My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:27.667Z Without unduly repressing or suppressing his individuality he respects the composer's intentions by punctiliously obeying every hint or suggestion he finds in the annotations, concerning speed, force, touch, changes, contrasts, etc. Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered 2012-03-22T02:00:35.350Z They marched past the receiving group of officers and saluted punctiliously, though it was a little bit hard because their arms were full of flowers. The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces 2012-03-09T03:00:18.240Z He undertook to receive both her brothers and place them at a boarding-school connected with Moscow University, and performed his undertaking punctiliously. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z Yet, although these clever little Spaniards are so punctiliously taught to put the pleasure of others before their own, they are treated with universal indulgence. Spanish Highways and Byways 2012-02-06T03:00:15.617Z He kissed her hand punctiliously, and took his leave. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z First they are punctiliously polite and request information. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z And the nearest I can come to my ideal is punctiliously to pay my bills, be polite to my wife, and contribute to deserving charities: and the program does not seem, somehow, quite adequate. Modern Essays 2011-12-13T03:00:25.577Z People travelled from every quarter to seek his advice and hear his decision; and both were punctiliously followed. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z This time she was silent, and allowed the penalty to consist in punctiliously respecting their wish to remain apart. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z On the Second Reading of the Budget Mr. Thomas O'Connor, as the Speaker punctiliously calls him, led off with a vigorous attack upon the match-tax. Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 19, 1916 2011-08-07T02:00:07.573Z The first lifted his hat punctiliously to Campian, the second put out his hand. The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan 2011-07-05T02:00:28.367Z To the cause of estrangement he never referred, even indirectly, and he was neither irritable nor stern, but mercilessly cold and punctiliously courteous. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z It is punctiliously particular about being supplied with the funds it asks for, but not quite so exacting as to the ways and means of supply. Congressional Government A Study in American Politics 2011-04-15T02:00:18.863Z He carried his kepi in one hand, and though he greeted Appleby punctiliously there was a little gleam in his eyes, while for just a moment he glanced keenly at Maccario. The Dust of Conflict 2011-04-14T02:01:04.343Z The busy Captain Delsar left his affairs and came to greet the guest punctiliously, if hurriedly. The Game and the Candle 2011-04-03T02:00:16.907Z Towards me his lordship was most punctiliously polite. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z He moved aside punctiliously at the lower of the two steps that led up to the loggia to let his wife precede him. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z The officials; whose duty it was to take care that the ritual was punctiliously followed in every detail, included nine archons, who were chosen every year to manage the affairs of Greece. The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites 2011-01-28T03:00:23.447Z The Reader will remember how cheerfully and punctiliously Don José Sepulvida paid the wagers of his friend and servant, Bucking Bob. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z She was punctiliously careful to invite Effie May to her house at frequent intervals, and always accepted such invitations as the other offered in return. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z The good emir, who was punctiliously religious, and likewise a great dealer in compliments, made an harangue five times more prolix and insipid than his little harbingers had already delivered. Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z He investigated all these facts, as punctiliously as though he were investigating a criminal case, and nothing came to light. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z I have found it difficult to keep these resolutions exactly; all but the last, however, I have religiously and punctiliously observed these six years. Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution with a Memoir of Mrs. Adams "We are too punctiliously foolish," Prime declared when the second meal without its tobacco aftermath had been endured. Stranded in Arcady Mrs. Berridge, herself a woman of energetic character, devoted every minute that she could spare from household duties, punctiliously fulfilled, to the glorification of the local Vicar and the denunciation of modern ideas. Witching Hill They had been selected as the "most intelligent" in the squadron, and we were assured that they would obey punctiliously all the usual commands. Clever Hans (The horse of Mr. Von Osten): A contribution to experimental animal and human psychology He met Woof, grunting through the underbrush, and again he punctiliously, but with wretched spirit, left the trail. The Voice of the Pack Willy marveled over his own ease as he returned greetings punctiliously. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play For a moment Milbanke remained where she had left him, moved and perplexed by her hurried words; then, suddenly remembering his duties, he crossed the hall and punctiliously offered his arm to Clodagh. The Gambler A Novel The Boy used to stand beside her, ready to hand Mollie's cup, as punctiliously as if a dozen girls had been sitting in the old garden, waiting to be quickly served by the only man. Through the Postern Gate A Romance in Seven Days As he was constrained to be, Ballard was punctiliously hospitable to the quiet, self-contained young man who rode an entire day at his pace-setter's side without uttering a dozen words on his own initiative. The King of Arcadia He was always punctiliously civil to the nurse. Shadows of Flames A Novel There was Teddy, a black spaniel who aspired to the high standard of manners held by his master, a retired army officer, and, following example, would punctiliously rise as ladies entered or left the room. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Carlyle did his duties as a schoolmaster punctiliously, but found the life thoroughly uncongenial. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" He listened patiently to their assurances of admiration, shook hands punctiliously with each one, handed over all his accounts and plans, and went back to his room to think about it. Thirty Se�or Vallois responded to my bow with one as punctiliously polite as it was haughty. A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois In ridicule of my seeming pretensions, they called me the "Count," and never passed me without an obsequious mock salutation, which I returned as punctiliously, and not appearing to detect its sarcasm. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience In matters of business and in matters of politics he was punctiliously honorable. Thomas Jefferson Once he sat in his place and ran some of his own brusque, effective lines along the figure, the lines that every other youth in the room punctiliously imitated. Ewing\\'s Lady I can assure you I found everything on that occasion in the same condition as to-day—nurses and attendants in their places, and surgeons and physicians punctiliously discharging their duties. Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 Layton walked punctiliously at his side till he reached the boat, neither uttering a word; and thus they parted. One Of Them "I did, by mistake, carry away a bag on that occasion, and so punctiliously did I repay my error that I travelled the whole journey to convey those despatches to their destination." A Day's Ride A Life's Romance No man had a nicer sense of propriety than Jefferson; and he punctiliously observed the requirements of his somewhat difficult situation in Paris. Thomas Jefferson Again, at the door of Room 18, he punctiliously allowed her to precede him. Little Aliens Morbid, hysterical, as her offered price for Eric's life had been, she felt herself bound, and she paid punctiliously. The Torch Bearer As he took off his hat, punctiliously returning the coachee's salute, he showed a round, bald head, fringed around the base by a curly margin of rich brown hair. One Of Them It was dated "Wednesday, Irish Office," and began thus: "Dear S."—she started,—he had never called her Sybella in his life; he had been most punctiliously careful ever to address her as Miss Kellett. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day Taking the shortest cut, he proceeded to the rectory, and when 94 Mr. Schofield appeared he saluted punctiliously. Under Boy Scout Colors She rose from her chair, and Electra, gathering her mail, followed punctiliously. Rose MacLeod Even the general, secretly relieved, was punctiliously regretful on the surface. Leonore Stubbs Then Andr�s Escobar rose, punctiliously facing his father—he would, with permission, take Charles to the upper balconies, the wide view from which he had never seen. The Bright Shawl It was characteristic of the Blairs that they declined the hospitality of the bride’s family, and from the hotel attended, punctiliously and formally, the occasions for which they had come. The House of Fulfilment Shorty punctiliously executed the three blows on the cartridge exacted by the regulations, and paused a breath for the next word. Si Klegg, Book 3 (of 6) Si And Shorty Meet Mr. Rosenbaum, The Spy, Who Relates His Adventures Now he came to his feet and stood punctiliously. Rose MacLeod Thus the debt has to be painfully and punctiliously worked off, sin by sin, as in the financial world a note may be extinguished by successive payments, dollar by dollar. Works of Martin Luther With Introductions and Notes (Volume I) He, however, still bore it in mind; and with a very courteous inspiration returned early on the next day, paid us a long visit, and punctiliously said farewell when he departed. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) He assisted her from the car, punctiliously escorted her to the elevator, and left her there. The Girl in the Mirror I had a considerate and conscientious employer, and although I had a great deal of work, and although it had to be done most punctiliously, he never allowed me to work a moment overtime. The Long Day The Story of a New York Working Girl As Told by Herself Those who were the first to joke at Don Pedro's peculiarities, were those who were the most punctiliously respectful in doffing their hats when he appeared almost half a mile off. The Grandee Dolly had been punctiliously brought up, and a girl who sat in a window, and swung her feet over the sill, was a bit unconventional in Berwick. Two Little Women I am here to speak, and not to listen; and I have to ask you to hear me with respect, and to obey punctiliously. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) Being dressed already, punctiliously, and in black, he himself went to call Miramon and Mej�a, and brought them to his own cell, where they received the last sacrament together. The Missourian All this she felt rather than thought, and she acted on it punctiliously. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 In the matter of dress, social distinctions were punctiliously regarded. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France If Theobald could hardly acknowledge, as he said, the assistance he received in writing the Preface, he at least admitted his editorial debt to Warburton and others punctiliously and handsomely. Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare And these artificial lines that men call boundaries, how punctiliously they are guarded! Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association Mrs. Forrester fulfilled punctiliously all her duties towards these young folk, and it never occurred to her sons and daughters-in-law that they and their interests were not her chief preoccupation. Tante Ortiz bowed to him punctiliously, but Bell had a sudden impression that the Argentine's face was gray and ghastly. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 He came at last––and came in habitual dignity––punctiliously closing the door behind him and continuing on with grave steps. The Cruise of the Shining Light All Austrian craft had been seized months before, but the fiction of peace with Germany still was punctiliously observed by both nations. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War His only brother, Count d'Artois, who subsequently ascended the throne of France as Charles X., resided in London, punctiliously maintaining court etiquette. Louis Philippe Makers of History Series "They not only decline all addition of any such power to the compact," says he, "but, to render misapprehension impossible,—to make assurance doubly sure,—to exclude any contrary conclusion, they punctiliously arrange," etc. Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject This done, the bank's new customer took himself off, with thanks and apologies; carrying with him, however, two blank cheque forms from Mr. Trenaman's book, the pennies for which he punctiliously paid over the counter. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator The discipline of the palace is strict and the pages observe punctiliously the outward forms of respect. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls This man, who lied in public as a matter of business, was punctiliously honorable in private life. A Book About Lawyers Ordinary gray hair was parted most punctiliously upon a most ordinary forehead. Virginia of Elk Creek Valley They have been told to observe the dramatic force of Giotto, the line of Botticelli, the perfect composition of Raphael, the color of Titian; all this they have done punctiliously. The Gate of Appreciation Studies in the Relation of Art to Life I have never seen "punishment" at once so frightful and so punctiliously administered. Jonah and Co. She answered notes, returned calls, and gave wedding presents punctiliously. Ladies-In-Waiting Always a careful and punctiliously neat person, he was more than commonly exacting concerning the make and polish of his boots and the set of his trousers. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers The boys became soldiers, and drilled punctiliously with guns which they got Uncle Balla to make for them. Two Little Confederates The men clicked their heels punctiliously and removed their headgear, and the captain, passing down the front rank with his sword trailing on the deck behind him, began his inspection. Stand By! Naval Sketches and Stories A fat treasurer shared the joy of his lord, and punctiliously imitated its expression, though not without some difficulty. A New Voyage Round the World in the Years 1823, 24, 25, and 26. Vol. 1 Interservice salutes should be exchanged as punctiliously as between members of a single service, for both services stand to gain or lose by the manner in which this act is performed. The Armed Forces Officer Department of the Army Pamphlet 600-2 The headwaiter, clad in the long waistcoat and full trunk-hose of the late Seventeenth Century, bowed punctiliously. The Penal Cluster He lunched in the staff dining-room, punctiliously paying his bill; he dined at home in solitary state, for he had neither chick nor child, heir or wife. The Green Rust The word rendered circumspectly might better, perhaps, be translated in some such way as 'strictly,' 'rigidly,' 'accurately,' 'punctiliously.' Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John "Seen the error of my ways, sir," growled Bones, again saluting punctiliously. Bones Being Further Adventures in Mr. Commissioner Sanders' Country Many, believing physical means could be of little avail, suggested metaphysical ones, and these were always punctiliously printed by the Intelligencer. Greener Than You Think The one whom the young men most punctiliously introduced to their father was Monsieur Coasson, the tutor, guardian, or envoy, under whose charge General Leclerc had sent them home. The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance He stopped to receive their visitor punctiliously and inquire after his health. "Le Monsieur de la Petite Dame" Freedom consists in obeying from the heart the restriction of love; and walking punctiliously. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians; Epistles of St. Peter and St. John He held my hand punctiliously while waiting to see what manner of place this University was. Pipefuls In half an hour or so her son came in cool and unconcerned, and as punctiliously polite as if his attire had been the orthodox apparel for an afternoon tea-party. Robert Louis Stevenson But scarcely had the moist ultramarine shadows turned to mauve than the voice of Bakahenzie hailed the god most punctiliously from without. Witch-Doctors He was punctiliously faithful to his orders; but whenever he said, "My massa a Frenchman," he always added, "So am I." Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General And therefore let the governors be punctiliously instructed to perform their duties strictly; but let those be recalled who irritated the best people in the colonies by too officiously endeavoring to carry out their instructions. Beginnings of the American People Angelo fulfilled punctiliously the duties of his new vocation, and he went daily to the prince's home, in order to watch over the pupil recommended to his care. The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 Each morning Kitty and I drove round the town in an open carriage-and-pair decorated with our colours, bowing to such of our constituents as would look at us, and punctiliously returning any salutes we received. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton Only when these ceremonies had been punctiliously performed did they begin to discuss the news. Witch-Doctors As the officer enters they form line, come to attention, and present arms, a salute he gravely and punctiliously acknowledges. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo When they came calling they left cards, punctiliously. Gigolo "Is it a cold night?" asked the colonel punctiliously, gazing hard at the still-strapped hat. Lords of the North Then they punctiliously received each man his golden eagle, and a motion to adjourn closed the ceremony. White Ashes In the construction of a, eulogy the Hawaiians were not only punctiliously careful to avoid mention of anything susceptible of sinister interpretation, but they were superstitiously sensitive to any such unintentional happening. Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula He punctiliously acknowledged their salutes with a melancholy grace and dignity. The Eagle of the Empire A Story of Waterloo Mr. King punctiliously observed the difference, invariably recognizing one as "the gentleman from Ar-kan-sas," and the other as "the gentleman from Ark-an-sas." Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis But Michael made haste to interpose;—a changed Michael, puzzled to the verge of anger, yet punctiliously polite withal. The Great Amulet As they rode along through the street, all officers and soldiers stood as stiff as statues at the salute, the marshal returning it as punctiliously, though not as stiffly. With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War The rules of what is ordinarily termed "Justice," may be punctiliously observed among the fallen spirits that are the aristocracy of Hell. Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Sim Gage stopped now, as every man in that encampment, soldier or laborer, had been trained punctiliously to do, at the evening gun. The Sagebrusher A Story of the West He contented himself with being punctiliously correct in his table etiquette. The Cow Puncher The German officials are always officials, always addressed and addressing others punctiliously by their titles. Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View While I speak to the Father Prefect only compliments in which all the i's are dotted and all the t's are crossed most punctiliously—ha! ha!—not so bad. The Shipwreck A Story for the Young Tradesmen in prosperous neighborhoods were always in distress because of the long credits, though gambling debts were, of course, always punctiliously paid. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' He certainly would not sully her, he held her punctiliously away from him. The Bridal March; One Day Mrs. Gordon had the extremest manners of the old New England gentlewoman—so punctiliously polite that they called attention to themselves. Madelon A Novel Majendie did his best to cover it by a certain fineness of transition, and by a high smooth courtesy punctiliously applied. The Helpmate He was not just in the genial mood of last night and the morning, but cool and gay, as it was his fashion to be; though gravely and punctiliously attentive to his charge. Wych Hazel He always bowed punctiliously to Maria's father, and this morning Maria was with her father. By the Light of the Soul A Novel The Germans were punctiliously escorted to their own lines. Foch the Man A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies His hair was short, with bristles in the roll of fat at the back of his neck; while at his forehead it was punctiliously parted, and plastered down with precision. The Trail Horde General Wilders walked along with head erect, returning punctiliously the innumerable salutes he received, quite happy, and in his element in this essentially military post and stronghold. The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood Charlotte arose promptly and brought a chair to the table, which Sylvia always set punctiliously in the centre of the kitchen as if for a large family. Pembroke A Novel The colonel always punctiliously so addressed his friend and subordinate, although in the army his grade was simply that of first lieutenant. From the Ranks For after he had answered a few questions, a major explained the situation to him very punctiliously. The Boy Scouts In Russia But the soulless Leopold had every movement punctiliously arranged according to the dictates of his ignoble spirit. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power He is a gentleman by birth, education, and property; a man of a large and a liberal mind, well stored with information and has the character of being highly, if not punctiliously honorable. Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two As the King has Himself by His perfect obedience fulfilled the law, His subjects likewise must, in their obedience, transcend the righteousness of those who best knew and most punctiliously kept it. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII The two kinds of aristocracy were too punctiliously kept asunder: less so, however, than in Germany and some other nations. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12) No saloons more sumptuous in architecture and adornment are probably to be found in the world; neither are the exactions of court etiquette anywhere more punctiliously observed. The Empire of Russia Such had been Battersleigh's quarters in many climes, under different flags, sometimes perhaps more luxurious, but nevertheless punctiliously neat, even when Fortune had left him servantless, as had happened now. The Girl at the Halfway House A Story of the Plains In normal mood Adrian punctiliously observed the little laws of the establishment. Jaffery Forms of worship may be punctiliously proper, and have no breath of life in them. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII He raised his hat punctiliously in a parting salute and stepped out on to the platform. When William Came He was punctiliously attentive to Miss Thompkins, and held her hand for two seconds after he had practically finished with it. The Lion's Share And it seems now that this same deliberation which was so punctiliously observed, when speed appeared an essential to success, baffled the enemy almost as much as it mystified the troops. London to Ladysmith via Pretoria The men would uncover their heads and bow as they passed, and the Keeper of Redesdale, courteous in the spirit as in the body, would punctiliously return their salutations. Stories of the Border Marches And now, whenever he spoke of her, it was invariably and punctiliously as "my cousin." A Noble Life In Paris, your host punctiliously introduces you to various members and you must just as punctiliously go the next day to their houses and leave your card upon each one! Etiquette In our own day may be seen the potato and the cauliflower from Europe establishing themselves upon the dietary of Hindus in defiance of the punctiliously orthodox. New Ideas in India During the Nineteenth Century A Study of Social, Political, and Religious Developments When the Grand Duke entered the great, sombre throne room, he was confronted by a punctiliously polite assemblage, but every eyelid was as heavy as lead and as prone to sink. Truxton King A Story of Graustark The words were punctiliously spoken, his accents as cold as the other's. Half A Chance After the obligatory goose, and the inevitable Christmas dishes, I spent the evening reading the letters with which "my friends" honour me punctiliously. The Dangerous Age A lady sometimes shakes hands after talking with a casual stranger; at other times she does not offer her hand on parting from one who has been punctiliously presented to her. Etiquette He saluted punctiliously and, turning about smartly walked out of the Orderly Room. The Jungle Girl They always returned them most punctiliously, and came in all their best clothes. Chateau and Country Life in France Marcella found her mother inclined to insist punctiliously on conventions of this kind. Marcella Then he gave it punctiliously, word for word. The Rocks of Valpre A visit from the President of the United States for instance, would necessitate the most punctiliously formal etiquette, no matter how close a friend of the family he may always have been. Etiquette "I shall punctiliously execute all your orders, and have only to ask further when I am to set off?" The Youth of the Great Elector Their fasts are much fewer and not so punctiliously observed. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 When a man kills another on the spot, in a fit of ungovernable passion, and then is bewildered and dazed by his own act, the same pains need not be taken to conduct matters punctiliously. Tales of Old Japan Simple bamboo arches crossing the road greeted us everywhere, Mr. Forbes punctiliously raising his hat under every one. The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon Usually, though, he frowns, looks worried, annoyed, harassed, and you know that every small unpleasantness is punctiliously served to him by one who promised to love and to cherish and who probably thinks she does! Etiquette "I thank your excellency—I thank you with my whole heart," said Gabriel Nietzel, breathing more freely; "and now you shall find me ready and willing to execute your commands faithfully and punctiliously." The Youth of the Great Elector This too is the raison d'être of the ceremonies which every Eskimo punctiliously performs in connection with the animal he kills. The New North Wherever Mrs. Bentley and the girls passed, cadet friends lifted their caps to the ladies with Prescott and Anstey, the salutes being punctiliously returned. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life He urged her to visit her doctor and she would not, and so, secretly, he did, and came away better satisfied, and with directions for keeping her diverted, which punctiliously he tried to observe. The Vertical City Visits to strangers, visits of condolence, and of other courtesies are still paid, quite as punctiliously as ever. Etiquette They were on their best behaviour—exquisitely courteous and yet punctiliously at ease, like dancers in a minuet. Books and Characters French and English Like most men of his temperament, he was keenly susceptible to deferential flattery, and impatient of the slightest infraction of his dignity, which he guarded punctiliously at all points. Miriam Monfort A Novel The introduction of the discourse was consequently ceremonious, and punctiliously observant of courtesy. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas Thurstane had the army tone; he meant to be punctiliously polite; perhaps he was a little stiff in his politeness. Overland The garrulous old vicar here, Christopher Trychay, who wrote the parish accounts himself for more than a generation, and always punctiliously styled himself "Sir," is a fascinating figure. The Elizabethan Parish in its Ecclesiastical and Financial Aspects What time he was compelled to be in the house, in the few remaining days before round-up, he avoided Flora or was punctiliously polite. The Long Shadow The young man whom she addressed as José rose negligently and greeted them punctiliously; seated himself again, picked up a guitar and strummed a minor chord lazily. The Gringos Dim figures moved in the stately minuet; their curtsies, punctiliously in keeping with the last word from London, were "slow and low." Virginia: the Old Dominion The joining of hands was punctiliously verified, the circle was linked little finger to little finger. Love and Mr. Lewisham He saluted, and the salute was returned punctiliously but with that reserve toward a foreigner that the Englishman puts on unconsciously. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace The bartender was punctiliously lavish, so that a crest of foam threatened to deluge the hand of Charming Billy and quite occupied him for the moment. The Long Shadow If we examine the Constitution, we shall find the expressions, relative to this subject, cautiously expressed, and more punctiliously guarded than any other part. The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4 Larry never failed his appointments, met every obligation invariably as punctiliously as if for professional purposes he was operated by clock work. Wild Wings A Romance of Youth Would go, or telephone, at punctiliously regular and brief intervals, to his father's house to learn whether she had sent for him, but give up the secrecy of his lair he would not. Mary Wollaston The three great hooligans trembled all over, clicked their heels and stepped off the mark as punctiliously as though on the Tempelhofer Feld at the Spring Parade. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 12, 1919 With all these oddities, there was not a neater, more scrupulously tidy, or more punctiliously ordered house, in Clerkenwell, in London, in all England. Barnaby Rudge: a tale of the Riots of 'eighty If we examine the Constitution, we shall find the expressions, relative to this subject, cautiously expressed, and more punctiliously guarded than any other part. The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 3 of 4 I do not desire to be interrupted, sir," he added imperiously; "I am here to speak, and not to listen; and I have to ask you to hear me with respect, and to obey punctiliously. New Arabian Nights His attentions were very marked, but they were so punctiliously arranged to meet the girl's every wish that she came to depend upon him more and more. Return of Tarzan Captain Whalley, opening the matter, was met by a punctiliously polite but determined opposition. The End of the Tether I was punctiliously exact in dealing with all the affairs of life that fell to my lot. John Barleycorn But Lyman very politely protested, addressing his father punctiliously as "Mr. Chairman," and the other ranchers as "Gentlemen of the Executive Committee of the League." The Octopus : A story of California He listened with a deferential air to his remarks; he laughed punctiliously at his pleasantries; he seemed disposed to testify to his belief that Winterbourne was a superior young man. Daisy Miller Mr. Wentworth, though, as I say, he went punctiliously to call upon her, was not able to feel that he was getting used to his niece. The Europeans "It is a good time for me to thank you," he said, "for sticking so punctiliously to our bargain, for doing so much to help me on with your sister." The American To perform punctiliously his mysterious duties toward the two ladies, and to elude or to baffle observation on his own merits—this seemed the Cavaliere's modest programme. Roderick Hudson It was rather to ensure his orders being punctiliously and promptly carried out. The Yellow Streak He saluted it punctiliously with fingertips and lips. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf "Will you be pleased to enter?" he suggested punctiliously. The Black Bag Mr. Wymans," he began, punctiliously addressing the lawyer first, "and Mr. Bundercombe, my clients are only too anxious to end this unhappy matter. An Amiable Charlatan He moved with swift alertness, spoke with care to select the best word, and was fast becoming punctiliously polite. Michael O'Halloran The imperial Court of Russia is said to be the most punctiliously ceremonious of all courts; in the field the Tzar absolutely dispensed with any sort of ceremony. Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places Pausing a little ways within the room, the fellow clicked heels and bowed punctiliously in Continental fashion, from the hips. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf The child marched out, punctiliously closing the door. The Black Bag It was a part of her duty to be present on these occasions, and she performed that duty punctiliously. Birds of Prey I go to your cupboard in the breakfast-room and take out my special decanter, and my special glass, in the most punctiliously precise manner. Charlotte's Inheritance He was punctiliously dressed in the mode: a "swallowtail," bright, soft silk tie of ample proportions, frilled linen, and sparkling studs. The Gray Dawn The lieutenant quite evidently submitted only in form; his salute was punctiliously correct and curt; and as the commander lumbered off down the landing stage, he grumbled indistinctly in Lanyard's hearing: "Dog of a Bavarian!" The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf A man who is punctiliously proper has usually become so in consequence of an attempt to cover up his mental deficiencies or his moral obliquities. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays For it grew out of a Mass I once heard, stately-ordered, solemnly and punctiliously served in a great church. Earthwork out of Tuscany Being Impressions and Translations of Maurice Hewlett "As I am accustomed to men of a somewhat different type,"—he picked the phrase punctiliously, manifestly a conservative, even in war—"I was naturally unprepared for the nature of your remarks." The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love Also he fulfilled punctiliously the prescribed courtesies, making it a usage to be down early and to secure his place, although no one ever thought of appropriating it. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 In time we got into the habit of observing them very punctiliously, even after we had made ourselves at home in Anna's house. In Those Days The Story of an Old Man I have said that there are some men who are punctiliously proper for the purpose of covering their moral obliquities. Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays My guardian had wished me to go into the militia to live rather more with young gentlemen, and my only society was that of the old sergeant, who punctiliously observed the difference of rank. Philip Gilbert Hamerton An Autobiography, 1834-1858, and a Memoir by His Wife, 1858-1894 He awaited punctiliously the other man's pleasure, silently emphasising that the interview was not of his bringing about. The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love Hat, gloves and stick in hand, he was about to nod punctiliously to the back of Miss Sheridan's head when the door opened to admit none other than our hero, George Remington. The Sturdy Oak A composite Novel of American Politics by fourteen American authors These may well be trusted to the hands of wife, mother, daughter, sister, but should be punctiliously left. Manners and Social Usages Night and day, with uncomplaining patience, he was at his post of duty, attending strictly to the pressing needs of the nation, punctiliously meeting every engagement, great or small. Woodrow Wilson as I Know Him The routine of little duties about the sickroom she performed punctiliously. Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories Purcell opened the door for Dora more punctiliously than usual, and came back to the hearthrug still inflated as it were with his own eloquence. The History of David Grieve She had reached her mother's state of mind: she went to church, and practised religion punctiliously and indifferently. Jean-Christophe Journey's End We must punctiliously obey every dictate that speaks in our own consciences, especially when it urges us to unwelcome duties or restrains us from too welcome sins. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Kings Chapters VIII to End and Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Esther, Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes Some of the forms of society are observed in the island—that extreme of civilisation vulgarly called "cutting" is common; morning calls are punctiliously paid and returned, and there are occasional balls and tea-parties. The Englishwoman in America Heaven knows how punctiliously our guide would have acquainted us with every particular of the Lateran group, which for a thousand years before the Vatican was the home of the popes. Roman Holidays, and Others And how profoundly true it is that the more punctiliously white the hypocrite's outside, the more foul is he within, and the wider berth will all discerning people give him! Expositions of Holy Scripture : St. Matthew Chaps. IX to XXVIII Had any been abstracted Flinders, who was a punctiliously exact man, would have missed them. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders Likewise, I know not precisely how often, but complying punctiliously with the recipe, as an apothecary naturally would, he took his drop of the mysterious cordial. The Dolliver Romance When the visit was over, the Duke punctiliously performed his part of riding on horseback by her Majesty's carriage for the first stage of her journey. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 We want to make the pantomime writer, the proprietor of the penny "comic," the billsticker, and the music-hall artist extremely careful, punctiliously clean, but we do not want, for example, to pester Mr. Thomas Hardy. Mankind in the Making His amateur physician left the bottle, advising him to take a similar dose every night; and Nagendra Babu followed the prescription punctiliously, with the best effect on his views of life. Tales of Bengal In these days there were such things as 'debts of honour,' and they were punctiliously attended to. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 2 He hastened to their assistance, but being punctiliously religious and likewise a great dealer in compliments, he made an harangue five times more prolix and insipid than his harbingers had already delivered. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction What a stay for rulers who fortified their every position by some appeal to precedent—who would punctiliously know the source and interpretation of every law upon which they rested! A Golden Book of Venice Me, darling," said Ina patiently, punctiliously—and less punctiliously added: "Nonsense. Miss Lulu Bett Monk consented to see Lanyard, and immediately offered him a profound salute, which was punctiliously returned. Alias the Lone Wolf It may sound ridiculous in our ears, considering the fallen state of this ancient civic corps, that its officer should have felt punctiliously jealous of its honour. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 The Prince punctiliously executed every motion, except that at the instant of halting the last time he threw both hands up after the manner of Orientals. The Prince of India — Volume 01 The Countess Dagmar found it difficult at first to meet the eye of the new guard, but he was so punctiliously oblivious that her courage was restored. Beverly of Graustark Fouché, always loyal and always punctiliously exact in his work, saw what a difficult job was the killing of seven or eight hundred men at once unless by a well thought-out plan. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography She might use Dowie as her personal maid and do next to nothing, but she waits upon herself and punctiliously asks my permission to approach Mrs. James the housekeeper with any request for a favour. The Head of the House of Coombe In fairness it must be stated that General Nugent punctiliously returned all Madame Le Clerc's presents to his wife with gifts of English cut-glass, then apparently much appreciated by the French. Here, There and Everywhere Mr. Fairly, too, however superior to such small matters for himself, is most punctiliously attentive to them for her. The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 2 "I suppose you enjoyed your trip abroad very much," Willy said drily and punctiliously; "you were more than a year away—nearly eighteen months, I think." Spring Days As he re-entered the palace between the lines of the guard he saluted as punctiliously as though he were on his way to luncheon. Captain Macklin Since the announcement of Jane's engagement Bansemer had been punctiliously considerate; and yet, underneath his faultless exterior, Mrs. Cable felt that she could recognise the deadly poise of other intentions. Jane Cable Punctiliously he opened doors, placed chairs, bowed; punctiliously he stood when the lady stood, sat when the lady sat, met her requests for small services with composure and appreciation. Many Kingdoms An officer received them at the steps and bowed punctiliously to Dominey, at whom he gazed with much interest. The Great Impersonation The latter, on their side, paid their court to the worthy and influential widow as punctiliously, if not so heartily, as did their gentle friends. At Last Each young man punctiliously removed his hat, and Nid-de-Merle, without deigning further salutation, addressed his companion. The Chaplet of Pearls He spoke to the head-waiter about the bill, which was carried away like something obscene; and on his arm, which he punctiliously offered and she could not refuse, Sophia left the scene of her ignominy. The Old Wives' Tale Cunningham stood up and bowed very slightly—very stiffly—very punctiliously. Rung Ho! "Certainly not—I beg your pardon!" he said punctiliously. The Story of Julia Page Then, her new station in life indicating more strictly her apparent duties toward the Church, she had conformed punctiliously to this light servitude, as do so many of her station. Strong as Death Where she failed—and she certainly had failed, was with Jack, who though punctiliously polite was elusive and—never quite subdued. Peter: a novel of which he is not the hero Much more do we condemn dishonest or fraudulent trading and every act of advertisement that is not punctiliously truthful. First and Last Things He pursued his ordinary occupations with his ordinary single-minded devotion, and the last thing that would have crossed his brain was the suspicion that he had not punctiliously done his duty by his ward. The Monikins She avoided all local subjects and plied him with questions about his mother and Anna and the Kestons; all of which Malcolm answered punctiliously. Herb of Grace Frank, sincere, upright, and punctiliously honorable, he was one of the few whom Napoleon truly loved. Napoleon Bonaparte The colonel punctiliously held to the conditions, and wrote manuscript and letters with his own hand, and Bok carried out his part of the agreement. The Americanization of Edward Bok : the autobiography of a Dutch boy fifty years after He was as punctiliously honourable in some ways as he was perfidious in others—being amiably asinine in each extreme. Such Is Life Sir Howard rises punctiliously when Kearney rises and sits when he sits. Captain Brassbound's Conversion She knew how punctiliously polite he was, and how brusque and positive was her father. The Fortunes of Oliver Horn When his hour had struck he stood up and took leave of his desk and of his fellow-clerks punctiliously. Dubliners By the light of a single candle she undressed herself hastily, said her prayers punctiliously, and got into bed, with an unexpected relief at finding herself still occupying it alone. The Argonauts of North Liberty His despatches show how indefatigably he toiled for the interests, and how punctiliously he guarded the dignity, of the prince by whom he imagined that he had been unjustly and unkindly treated. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 5 The niceties of international law were not very punctiliously observed. Life of Stephen A. Douglas So conspicuous an example of good faith punctiliously observed by a Popish prince towards a Protestant nation would have quieted the public apprehensions. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 2 And yet, on each such occasion, he punctiliously waits until we ask if we are to be favoured with music. The Mutiny of the Elsinore He is extravagant, but then he is rich; he is a libertine, but then he is young, and he has been reared among libertines; he is a gamester, but punctiliously honourable at play. Bardelys the Magnificent; being an account of the strange wooing pursued by the Sieur Marcel de Saint-Pol, marquis of Bardelys... Trays of tea and sweetmeats were handed round, and a labako-bon was brought in, and they all smoked, as I had told Ito that all usual courtesies were to be punctiliously performed. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan It is of as much importance that you should punctiliously preserve your dignity as that the Master of the Rolls should punctiliously preserve his dignity. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 Pogarell clock is near striking ten, when the last squadron or battalion quits Pogarell; and the Four Columns, punctiliously correct, are all under way. History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 The good Emir, who was punctiliously religious, and likewise a great dealer in compliments, made an harangue five times more prolix and insipid than his harbingers had already delivered. The History of Caliph Vathek Indeed, she was punctiliously loyal, even in that most staggering test of loyalty, the payment of imposts. Chronicles of the Canongate At every gateway, alley, and cross road on this silent and empty streets of Arras and frequently in between, he tooted punctiliously. War and the future: Italy, France and Britain at war Always he was punctiliously respectful to "His Excellency." Lincoln; An Account of his Personal Life, Especially of its Springs of Action as Revealed and Deepened by the Ordeal of War She dusted the heavy mahogany pieces punctiliously after she had opened the bed as her sister had directed. The Wind in the rose-bush and other stories of the supernatural He arose and shook hands punctiliously with each member of the committee. Options They will observe human laws punctiliously, but the laws of God they transgress without the flicker of an eyelid. Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians Germain never appeared in public unless punctiliously dressed in black, with spotless gloves, well-polished boots, and otherwise as well apparelled as a lawyer. Modeste Mignon Every one of the seven commonwealths which that Union had bound together retained almost all the rights of sovereignty, and asserted those rights punctiliously against the central government. The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 He always and most punctiliously repaid any monetary obligation I had conferred upon him, for in that respect I found him the soul of honour, poor though he was! London's Underworld Hetty addressed her in the punctiliously formal tone of one who intends to be cheerfully familiar with you in the second round. Options He was still wearing the famous floorwalker suit, which he had punctiliously donned every Sunday for chapel. Where the Blue Begins The service over, La Briere was making a circuit of the church, where no one now remained but the punctiliously pious, whom he proceeded to subject to a shrewd and keen analysis. Modeste Mignon He is expected merely to conform to certain observances, and to perform punctiliously the rites and ceremonies prescribed by the Church. Russia It was designed by this regulation to preserve the faith in its purity, and to guard against any departure from the stately ceremonial which it punctiliously prescribed. History of the Conquest of Peru; with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas Returning thence to his particular place, he lays hands on a folded piece of gingham, and gripping the corners of the folds in his hands, begins to straighten them punctiliously. The Wheels of Chance: a Bicycling Idyll Gissing returned these gestures punctiliously, and began to pace the bridge from side to side. Where the Blue Begins William shut the door sharply, gave the address to the driver, and turned away, lifting his hat punctiliously high in farewell to the invisible lady. Night and Day I was quite prepared to believe the card wasn't a punctiliously accurate statement of fact, and that a case could be made out for Lord Pandram. The New Machiavelli |
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