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单词 punctual
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Thank God Nora talked me into spending the night, because who knew Simon Spier was so aggressively punctual in the mornings. Leah on the Offbeat 2018-04-24T00:00:00Z
For these he was still very punctual as a rule, and he seldom failed to wake up in time for them. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z
That was the first and last time Kaori had tried to teach Gen how to tell time, but she never stopped hounding her about one of life’s most important lessons: be punctual. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z
I was seven minutes early, partly because I liked to be punctual, and partly because I didn’t have anyone to chat with out in the halls. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z
Appointments were strictly punctual; rarely was I on the comer as much as five minutes. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z
If Coach was going to be punctual, he only had three minutes left. Millionaires for the Month 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
The punctual drunk with sober eyes who arrives exactly at 10:00 P.M.: The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z
The door flung open, punctual to the minute, and the performance, never-varying, of the laying of the tea, the silver tray, the kettle, the snowy cloth. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z
“Since when is Jesper punctual?” the boy complained with a glance at his watch. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z
And at half-past three, punctual to the moment, I heard the sound of Beatrice’s car round the sweep of the drive and pull up at the steps before the house. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z
"Tomorrow afternoon. Three o'clock sharp. The Conte will wait for you in the first confessional on the left. And don't be late. The man is always very punctual." The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z
“As punctual as ever,” he repeated, coming up to us. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z
“Mrs. Lancaster, you are an impressively punctual person,” Augustus said as he sat down next to me in the mostly empty gate area. The Fault in Our Stars 2012-01-10T00:00:00Z
“And the Thief Lord was also not very punctual.” The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z
The voices of her children joined her in an uneven chorus that lacked some of the fire and fervor of the first five prayers for their father’s safe and punctual return. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
But there is also something emotionally reassuring about returning to a beautiful benchmark with punctual regularity. Where Summer Never Changes 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z
One example of his punctual production was the opening airplane sequence of The Dark Knight Rises, which Nolan said was the sequence he was most proud of in any of his films. How Christopher Nolan Balances Box Office Bucks With Artistic Cred 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z
Describe her in three words Quirky, funny, punctual. Blind date: ‘He doesn’t look like a serial killer’ 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z
He didn’t want to be so punctual as to appear overeager, but she was there when he signed on. Date Lab: Will graduate school plans kill this romance before it even starts? 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z
By diva standards, Ms. Jones was relatively punctual. Fashion Diary : In Paris, Daring to See the Bright Side 2010-03-06T02:19:00Z
Barry, a solidly built man with white hair who is often mistaken for a security officer, takes pride at being punctual, and jovial, and polite. The Boss Is Back on Broadway. The Workers Are Coming Back, Too. 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z
On Marilyn Monroe's chronic tardiness: "My Aunt Minnie would always be punctual and never hold up production, but who would pay to see my Aunt Minnie?" Blogging "City Island": Until we meet again! 2010-05-03T18:04:00Z
Not being gifted at languages but always very punctual, we often found ourselves in the wrong place at the right time. Which book is greater than The Great Gatsby? 2013-05-08T15:29:01Z
He is approachable, affable and, on the early Saturday morning of this interview, punctual, even though he did a quick turnaround from a late-night store appearance. Tommy Hilfiger embraces the buzz of pop culture 2010-10-19T20:02:00Z
We're used to everything being perfect and punctual all the time, but that disconnects us from what's really going on behind the scenes. Pop-up cinemas: top 10 tips for creating your own 2011-08-22T16:06:12Z
Early risers tend to be more punctual, get better grades in school and climb up the corporate ladder. Maybe Your Sleep Problem Isn’t a Problem 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z
“We had a lunch date and she was half an hour late. I hate it when people are late. I’m sure you’ve noticed that I’m very punctual.” “This Is Pleasure” 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z
“Our family was not just punctual,” she writes. Isabel Wilkerson on Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ and the Great Migration 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z
But as the late crowd hustled from hastily parked cars to the turnstiles, the roar of punctual fans could be heard inside. Review: Beyoncé and Jay Z’s ‘On the Run’ stop in Baltimore is worth roaring for
Perhaps it solved the vexing problem of models who arrive late for shows, but the punctual ones aren’t going to be replaced by wraiths of mist filled with light any time soon. Watch Ralph Lauren Turn Mist into Models 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z
By the third morning, I’ve quit bothering to set my alarm, ceding the job to a local rooster’s punctual and full-throated crowing. U.S. anglers seek out the infamous Bay of Pigs for an exclusive fly-fishing experience 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z
Twain’s Germans are orderly, clean, punctual and brave. Mark Twain Found Inspiration in Germany (Though the Language Eluded Him) 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z
It made me very punctual and very clean, though my wife might beg to differ. Huey Morgan 2013-03-01T13:00:01Z
“As if a Mexican couldn’t be punctual,” he says. A Novelist’s Exuberant Love Letter to a Mexican-American Clan 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z
“Mayor Adams is very punctual,” said Frank Carone, the mayor’s chief of staff. Punctuality Is Having a Moment 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z
As Billy Wilder said of working with the unreliable Marilyn Monroe, "My Aunt Minnie would always be punctual and never hold up production, but who would pay to see my Aunt Minnie?" Up the junction 2010-04-03T23:05:00Z
Her society upbringing left a mark: she was invariably punctual, well dressed and impeccably groomed, and she always wrote thank-you notes. Postscript: Lindsley Cameron Miyoshi 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z
From his grand Manhattan office on 26 Broadway, the fastidiously punctual former book-keeper, with an eye permanently on the ledger, launched a “cut-to-kill” strategy whenever competition threatened his stranglehold on the kerosene industry. Guts, greed and gushers 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z
Here, nine habits of those mystifying people who are always punctual. 9 Habits of People Who Are Always on Time 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z
“He was punctual and arrived right on his due date much to the delight of his parents.” Mandy Moore announces birth of son ‘right on his due date’ 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z
I early on began to identify several traits that seemed to unify most directors: they are punctual, rarely late -- even the ones that go over schedule and over budget. Blogging "City Island": Until we meet again! 2010-05-03T18:04:00Z
She is also inquisitive, punctual, quick to respond to emails, and married with a 12-year-old daughter. Hito Steyerl Is an Artist With Power. She Uses It for Change. 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z
But it’s also a recognition that two vastly different cultures — the relaxed, drink-till-dawn conviviality of Spaniards and the punctual, bull-spit-and-barbed-wire toughness of rural Georgians — share a love of pork. Can U.S. farms produce pork from a prized Spanish breed? When pigs fly. 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z
A. She’s very focused, and she is an absolute professional, even down to being punctual. A Word With: Paul Epworth: Paul Epworth, on Producing Adele 2012-02-09T15:58:40Z
A zone of punctual start times and promptly offered water bottles, and a conference table at which she conducts meetings. When Dad’s the president — a look inside Ivanka Trump’s complicated world 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z
I liked the clean streets, the amazing, punctual public transportation and the lovely public spaces. Vienna is cited as the world’s most livable city. Most exciting? Not so much. 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z
So punctual were the shows that I missed two of them, though I arrived at, say, 20 minutes after the hour. Fashion Review: In London Fashion, the Olympic Glow Continues 2012-09-19T19:37:35Z
Overcoming Lateness Transforming yourself from chronically late to perfectly punctual is a big task. Here's How You Can Stop Being Late All the Time 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z
He is incredibly punctual and loves people turning up on time. George Entwistle: a quiet, efficient career at the 'sharp end of journalism' 2012-07-04T16:21:24Z
But, thinking about those who were killed just because they were good and punctual, I am just so sorry.” A sad reminder of nuclear devastation 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z
Luckily, it seems the 43-year-old actor is planning to be more punctual for his upcoming hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. Dave Chappelle Says 'We'll See' About Hosting Saturday Night Live 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z
Vain people hate to be soggy when they stand in front of crowds, and I’ve never been so punctual that I could fit in a shower before work. My year without a car 2013-12-09T01:00:00Z
The whole Barrett family arrived in Washington, tidy and punctual and smiling, and it was hard not to admire them with an I-don't-know-how-she-does-it bemusement. Perspective | Amy Coney Barrett is a strong woman. That doesn’t make her a feminist icon. 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z
Sven, my calm and punctual host, shows me the ropes, providing information and advice, eventually directing me to the Coop supermarket. Finding real summer deals in the deluxe Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z
Mueller is, in this book, the Mueller we have come to know: punctual, determined, the antithesis of casual, with a special loathing for people who speak when they don’t know what they are talking about. In ‘The Threat,’ Andrew McCabe Issues the Latest Warning Call About Trump’s America 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z
The neat and punctual craftsmanship may be soothing to an audience conditioned by television to appreciate familiar formulas. Review: ‘The Engagement Party’s’ decor is sharper than its wit 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z
The government said operators needed to deliver punctual services and improve delays and cancellations. Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z
"He is always punctual and a decent businessman," said an official who encountered Tellechea in dealings on a joint venture with Pequiven. Carrots and sticks: Venezuela's new oil chief targets graft, courts workers 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z
The actual decision, even though they won’t admit it, is made by NBC, which is trying to balance one last commercial against being punctual. What time does the 2023 Kentucky Derby start? What TV channel is it on? 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z
Transit officials said they believe the strategy will result in more punctual stops on 31 routes, improvements that will affect 37 percent of Metrobus riders. Parked at a D.C. bus stop? New cameras could lead to a ticket in the mail. 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z
Williamson plays the ball so late, he makes a broken clock seem punctual. 'Even without trying, England produce compelling Test' 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z
"We know there is more to do, and we are actively developing plans to deliver the reliable, punctual and resilient railway our customers expect and deserve," Mr Jackson added. Rail disruption: Train cancellations as high as 13% in 2023 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z
He faced a few heated discussions and punctual boos — yet he was mostly welcomed with respect, sometimes applause and thank-you’s. Macron defends contested pension plan at French farm fair 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z
"I have great memory, I'm very precise when it comes to detail, I'm very punctual and I'm very honest and reliable." Autism: The touring exhibition showcasing talented young artists 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z
We require that our artists are professional, punctual and avoid consuming alcohol during their performance. Seattle band Who is She? disputes Kraken statement on being fired after Jeff Bezos lyrics 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z
Overall, 75 of the 100 best-performing busy stations in the UK are in the capital, and London Overground is one of the top three most punctual railway lines, rail tracker website On Time Trains found. Two of every five London trains disrupted in 2022 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z
Japan dominated the list of the globe’s most punctual airports, taking 10 of the top 20 spots. These were the world’s most punctual airlines in 2022 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z
He described his mother as punctual, neat and a hard worker. Heeraben Modi: Indian PM Modi's mother dies aged 99 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z
“In youth divisions we always want Independiente to be the best-dressed, the most punctual, the one who cleans the dressing room after use.” Soccer talent factory helps Ecuador’s side for World Cup 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z
I carry responsibilities — to be knowledgeable, skilled, punctual — that Sal did not hold me to when he took me under his wing. Lessons From a ‘Difficult Patient’ 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z
We know from long association with the British that they are generally punctual and do things on time, rigidly on time. A Ghanaian view of the Queen's funeral: 'They march, we dance' 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z
The interagency working group itself has been punctual in submitting required reports to Congress, creating action strategies and coordinating harmful algal bloom work between agencies. Opinion | As dangerous algal blooms grow, agencies need to pick up the pace 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z
“Among the staff in my charge, Dominic stood out for being exceptionally punctual — he always logged in and out of his shifts precisely on time,” Nathan Lehman, a supervisor, wrote. He worked from home and died suddenly. Five days passed before his body was found 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z
For a telescope that’s already a decade behind schedule, the team was remarkably punctual — all things considered. How engineers got the world’s most powerful space telescope ready to do science 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z
Marrisa, who is always punctual, arrived first and had to wait a few minutes for André, who was tied up at work. Date Lab: ‘I was like, “I just have to do this,” and I kissed him!’ 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z
“There are no queues or delays that go beyond punctual situations generated by the coincidence of several flights from outside the Schengen area,” the statement said. Long lines at Madrid airport prompt hiring spree to deal with tourist surge 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z
Yet somehow, this song’s defeated, distracted majesty feels punctual. Sky Ferreira’s new single sounds like a glimpse at America’s mood ring 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z
Joseph and Jeannine couldn’t understand why they hadn’t been contacted when their punctual son missed two days of work. He worked from home and died suddenly. Five days passed before his body was found 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z
“Traveling by train in many European countries is cost-effective and efficient, with a wide choice of punctual services,” said Sarah-Leigh Shenton, the marketing director of Red Savannah, a travel planning service. Feeling the Squeeze? How to Be a Thrifty Traveler as Prices Soar 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z
“It was automatically heartbreaking when he wasn’t answering phone calls, because he was the most punctual, respectful, humble and reliable person I know,” Drew Barker told the paper. Older brother of Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah found dead 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z
“His absence will leave Congress less colorful and certainly less punctual,” Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, the minority leader, said in a statement. Don Young, Alaska Congressman and Dean of the House, Dies at 88 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z
For timed-entry tickets, be punctual, because you don’t want to miss your window. National parks and forests bring back reservation systems to control crowds 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z
Delta, Hawaiian, and Alaska Airlines have been the most punctual since June 2020, while Allegiant and JetBlue have been the least punctual, the group said. Bailed-out airline chiefs face lawmakers amid rising cancellations, soaring complaints 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z
Sanders has instituted a “nonnegotiable” standard at Jackson State, Neely said, emphasizing small details like making sure players are disciplined, punctual and professional and by measuring success beyond on-field results. At Jackson State, the ‘Prime Effect’ Reverberates 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z
But this year, the bus had been remarkably consistent and punctual until the cut, said Portier. Seattle parents rush to find ways to get kids to school after district suspends 142 bus routes 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z
Anthony Smith, chief executive of passenger watchdog Transport Focus, said: "Passengers will want a punctual, reliable, clean train, with enough room to sit and stand, and value for money fares." Southeastern train services taken over by government 2021-10-17T04:00:00Z
The standards, which also ask drivers to be punctual and park considerately, are based on feedback from a consultation involving drivers, customers and unions in June. Greater Manchester: Taxi drivers given dress code and behaviour rules 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z
At drum he is punctual, and he has never, while I’ve known him, missed a dance. ‘A Sadness I Can’t Carry’: The Story Of The Drum 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z
His application included a letter of recommendation from Sullivan who described him as “punctual and professional, an exemplary linguist and trustworthy friend.” US soldier loses 1 Afghan translator; fights to save another 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z
She said her style of working was disciplined and punctual and that she spends much of her days happily writing her books. Chilean author Isabel Allende fired up in the 'solitude' of lockdown 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z
If punctual budgets were the goal, Proposition 25 has worked. California's budget deadline doesn't work like voters might think 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z
Players were reminded of their responsibilities and told to be punctual. How Solskjaer can prove critics wrong 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z
“That complicated and broken system ends today,” Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said, adding that the new structure would ensure punctual services, simpler tickets and a greener railway. Britain reforms railways but vows no 'terrible sandwiches' 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z
“My military training made me punctual,” Mr. Ray told author RJ Smith for the 2012 book “The One: The Life and Music of James Brown.” Danny Ray, valet, emcee and ‘cape man’ for singer James Brown, dies at 85 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z
“Germany is known for its engineering competence. We think of ourselves as punctual, efficient and competent. This was embarrassing for Berlin and for Germany as a whole.” New Airport, Beleaguered Symbol of ‘Irreverent’ Berlin, Is Opening at Long Last 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z
He said the mandate to be punctual is so overplayed that he and other drivers are being told to leave the loading docks five minutes early, regardless of whether all the mail is on board. Empty trucks, falsified records, late mail: How Louis DeJoy's changes at the Postal Service brought chaos 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z
He juggled three legitimate jobs in Columbus, working for a painting company, a metalworking plant and a flooring contractor, who described Flores in a letter to the court as a “well-mannered, respectful and punctual employee.” Suspected MS-13 leader's capture offers window into gang's structure 2020-08-13T04:00:00Z
While he is always punctual no matter where in the world he is, I admit I’m sometimes running on Filipino time. L.A. Affairs: He was an L.A. guy who had it all. Was I dating a unicorn? 2020-07-11T04:00:00Z
I’m a punctual, anxious person, so I reminded Dad that the nuptials approached. Letter of Recommendation: Gambling 2020-03-03T05:00:00Z
Hawaiian Airlines was the most punctual airline, with nearly 87.7 percent of flights arriving on time. Airline Flight Delays Got Worse in 2019. Here’s a Scorecard. 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z
He is scrupulously punctual and always well briefed, but he loves to surprise Western diplomats by flouting princely decorum. Mohammed bin Zayed’s Dark Vision of the Middle East’s Future 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z
Taking action to reduce overcrowding on the railways doesn't necessarily mean a less punctual network. Why is my train often late? 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z
"It's not that they're rude, but the people who are late for things are always those laid back... kinda chill, not punctual people..." Harvard study: People who run late tend to be happier, live longer 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z
I came to think that, were O’Brien given a choice between a punctual guest and a mortified, unpunctual one, she would opt for the latter. Edna O’Brien Is Still Writing About Women on the Run 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z
Most of my colleagues are punctual but I’m late, because the traffic is terrible, and the bearded tech entrepreneur lobs late as well. When Donald met Scott: a reporter's view of Trump and his White House wonderland 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z
It is seeking to invest $40 billion in repairs and improvements in the next decade, including upgrades to subway tracks and signals to make trains more punctual. Train Delayed? Relax With a Bolivian Pastry and Bubble Tea 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z
He is punctual and conscientious, his boss says, and pays taxes and welfare contributions. Germany Trained and Hired Asylum Seekers, Then Started Deporting Them 2019-08-01T04:00:00Z
At the same time, he seems almost obsessively punctual, sticking to a daily routine, including visits to the place where two kind women used to feed him for years, and still do. Russian tour guide’s personal story is an attraction 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z
Vueling Airlines is the least punctual major airline flying from airports in the UK, new research shows. Vueling 'most delayed' airline in UK 2019-07-14T04:00:00Z
The company was forced to cancel 26 train journeys and delay other services, causing chaos in a country known for the efficiency of its punctual transport systems. Slime on the line: slug blamed for power failure on Japanese railways 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z
He himself uses the train and has been been "shocked how regular and punctual" they have been. How the M4 defined 'halfway town' 2019-06-10T04:00:00Z
For most Tokyoites, the line is an incredibly punctual and efficient transportation system for commuting. AP Photos: In the loop: Tokyo from a commuter train line 2019-06-07T04:00:00Z
It wasn't listed on the initial official selection last month but Frémaux suggested he would welcome a late addition from the US director, who he later called "a real, loyal and punctual child of Cannes!" Ghouls, goals and rock 'n' roll at Cannes 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z
“He was professional, he was punctual, reliable... as normal as one person to the next. He never showed any extremes or extremist views or any crazy behavior,” Gray recalled of her former employee. New Zealand mosque shooting suspect ‘changed completely’ after traveling to Europe, other countries, family says 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z
The Germans, suggested respondents, are orderly, exacting, formalistic, heavy, systematic, well organized, thorough, rigorous, punctual, strict and disciplined. Culture Wars in the Lab 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z
It’s quite possible, therefore, that this issue was raised by your punctual co-workers. Tardy worker miffed at HR for calling out lateness | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-03-01T05:00:00Z
President Donald Trump is causing sleepless nights back home, according to extensive and unusually punctual North Korean state media coverage. Sleepless in Pyongyang: North Korean media lauds Kim's grand tour 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z
While Old Faithful is a global icon of punctual eruption — it usually erupts every 90 minutes or so — it is the exception among geothermal features. Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser Is Gushing at a Record Pace 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z
Historically punctual employees may forget about scheduled meetings. Companies navigate dementia conversations with older workers 2019-01-28T05:00:00Z
“He loved his job and was always very punctual. The idea of him willingly taking anything that could mess him up for that makes no sense.” Second man found dead of overdose with Democratic donor Ed Buck was no drug abuser, friends say 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z
If being more punctual was one of your New Year’s resolutions, here’s some encouragement. 9 reasons why you should never be late again | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z
Not useful are highlights of basic classroom requirements, such as: “She submitted assignments on time, was punctual and participated in discussions.” Three steps to landing an undergraduate research internship 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z
It’s not because I am a punctual person by nature — I am not — but rather because I am both slow and easily stressed. 8 Delightful Tips for Living a Smarter Life in 2019 2018-12-22T05:00:00Z
But no matter how punctual you were—you had an appointment and you arrived perfectly on time—you would still say, I’m sorry I’m late. “Time for the Eyes to Adjust” 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z
“We’ve got to be professional, accountable, respectful and punctual - those are the four things that we’ve got to do the next four weeks,” he said. Philbin: Winston Moss was let go because of ‘fit’ with team 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z
Has the momentum started to wear off on that New Year’s resolution to be more punctual? 9 reasons why you should never be late again | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z
The 34 interesting talks lasted, on average, a punctual 11 minutes and 42 seconds. Do boring speakers really talk for longer? 2018-09-25T04:00:00Z
No doubt there were functionaries around Mussolini who believed the Italian trains had never been so punctual. The madness is pouring out of the White House now, for all to see | Richard Wolffe 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z
Pappa was so punctual that his punctuality lived inside me. “Time for the Eyes to Adjust” 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z
He compels those around him to be punctual, efficient, and prepared not by severity, but by living at a slightly higher standard than most people. The Life and Art of Wolfgang Tillmans 2018-09-03T04:00:00Z
At one point Miller was in New York City awaiting the normally punctual Edward Carter of Carter Hawley Hale, then owner of the store. Perspective | What does a storefront in Mount Pleasant have to do with Mazza Gallerie? 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z
My job at the moment is very heavy with deadlines and being punctual and delivering reports to clients. Should you spend the summer holiday working? 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z
UK trains are similarly punctual to many major Western European countries. Reality Check: Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe? 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z
And I arrived at the TV studio calm and punctual, if slightly damp. A growth mindset will help you handle setbacks — of any size | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z
"I learned about the importance of presentation, dressing properly, being punctual, and bringing energy and focus to everything you do." From podium to boardroom: What David Coulthard did next 2018-07-06T04:00:00Z
“I’m a quick learner, I’m punctual and outgoing.” California Conservation Corps failed to heed warning signs before fatal van crash 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z
When I talk with them one-on-one, they are punctual, polite and productive, so I am completely baffled by their behavior in meetings. How to successfully re-enter the job market | Produced by Advertising Publications 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z
The least punctual trains were in Hungary and Croatia. Reality Check: Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe? 2018-07-30T04:00:00Z
She is described as a strictly punctual person and a voracious reader. Thelma Aldana, Guatemala’s crusading prosecutor, exits amid praise, threats 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z
He is the worst nightmare they feared, and which arrived punctual as anything. ‘Like being in a Stephen King story’: Italy’s press on Roma’s Anfield misery 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z
That test eventually told him his personality type was the “Eagle”: someone clean-cut and image-conscious who values tradition and rules, tries to live up to expectations and is punctual, neat and tidy. So what do NFL teams ask prospective players about other than their sexual orientations? 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z
“Clean-cut, image-conscious, likes tradition and rules, awareness of how everyone is behaving, tries to live up to expectations, good work habits, punctual, neat and tidy,” Phillips explained, reading off his results. Part job fair, part spring break trip, part time warp: Welcome to the NFL’s weirdest week 2018-02-26T05:00:00Z
She had been punctual and had put in the required hours, but had been unenthusiastic and proved unable to follow direction. Is It O.K. to Surprise Someone With a Negative Reference? 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z
And are trains so punctual that the total delays across the country last year were a mere six seconds? The country where streets wash themselves (or maybe not) 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z
In fact, she was raised to believe she shouldn’t be punctual: “When a young man came to pick me up on a date, you were never supposed to be on time,” she wrote. Perspective | They’re late. They’re great. Hurry up and read these stories of the non-punctual. 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z
It would have been disappointing, bewildering even, if Campbell were punctual. Naomi Campbell: ‘People try to use your past to blackmail you. I won’t allow it’ 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z
At 35, I am punctual, mobile and available — adjectives no woman chooses first for herself. Childless in a Houseful of Children 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z
The usually punctual Tom Bradley was a bit of a straggler Saturday evening, entering the postgame interview room underneath the Rose Bowl a few minutes later than expected. UCLA turns its attention to problems on defense following 2-0 start 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z
"German people are always on time everywhere so I try to be punctual, I want my boss to be satisfied with me." Is Germany's migrant crisis over? One city put to the test - BBC News 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z
And I’m more punctual and responsive thanks to constant access to my calendar and email. Dear iPhone: Here’s Why We’re Still Together After 10 Years 2017-08-23T04:00:00Z
Tension, stress and adrenaline are my constant companions, friends of a sort that keep me motivated, engaged and reasonably punctual. Opinion | Did anything happen while I was gone? 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z
Compared with previous hires, this group is more punctual and focused on building a career, Mr. Foster said. Seeing Hope for Flagging Economy, West Virginia Revamps Vocational Track 2017-08-10T04:00:00Z
Mayor Brian P. Stack was now two minutes late to meet him for a door-knocking swing through his town, mildly irritating the punctual Mr. Murphy. Philip Murphy’s Election Day of Selfies, Door Knocks and a Victory Speech 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z
Dutch airline KLM was the most punctual carrier, followed by Qatar Airways. The UK's most delayed airlines revealed - BBC News 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z
China’s big three state-run airlines—Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines—were the least punctual of the world’s major carriers last year, according to aviation data firm OAG, with... China’s Airlines Lead the World in Delays 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z
He is more than punctual: he arrives precisely fifteen minutes early to every appointment. Anthony Bourdain’s Moveable Feast 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z
Before, she was punctual, on top of things; now she struggles to get to appointments on time. Norfolk grandmother is shot dead taking out the trash 2017-02-05T05:00:00Z
“We were shooting that,” Purple recalled, “and Jessica — who’s the most punctual person ever — showed up 45 minutes late. My wife immediately started ribbing her, and she’s like, ‘I met somebody last night.’ Meet Justin Timberlake, film composer of 'The Book of Love' 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z
RDG chief executive Paul Plummer said: "Money from fares is helping to sustain investment in the longer, newer trains and more punctual journeys that passengers want." Rail fares: Who are the season ticket winners and losers? - BBC News 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z
RDG chief executive Paul Plummer added: "Money from fares is helping to sustain investment in the longer, newer trains and more punctual journeys that passengers want." Protests against train fare rises held at more than 100 stations - BBC News 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z
There are the icy stares directed at latecomers by the punctual. Editorial Roundup: Recent editorials in Arkansas newspapers 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z
Cruise ships are usually punctual, the captain said. At Sea With New York Harbor’s Channel Masters 2016-11-17T05:00:00Z
President Clinton invited George W Bush for coffee before the inauguration day ceremony in 2001 and kept the obsessively punctual President-Elect waiting for 10 minutes. US election results: Five bumpy White House transitions - BBC News 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z
Things tend to intensify as the hour gets later and Trump, who has rarely been punctual in recent months, falls further behind schedule. Donald Trump churns out the hits for fans as 2016 tour nears its end 2016-11-05T04:00:00Z
Students were expected to show respect for their teacher, to speak the truth and be punctual. Family preserves Clay County one-room schoolhouse 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z
Indeed, scientists have discovered that the group sex can be remarkably punctual, its onset typically at a precise but poorly understood time after dusk. For Coral, Mass Spawns Are the Way to Go 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z
If guests arrive on time—often a faux pas overseas but the obvious thing to do in punctual Japan—it is acceptable for the host to ask them to offer a hand, he said. House Parties Could Be Big in Japan if People Knew How to Throw Them 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z
On-time flight statistics are reported in such detail that on some travel websites buyers use them to choose flights, rewarding punctual airlines and punishing laggards. Waiting in Line for the Illusion of Security 2016-05-27T04:00:00Z
Flights are becoming more punctual and the company in February achieved its highest customer-satisfaction score in any month since the 2010 merger of United Airlines and Continental. Why United Directors Are Still Taking Heat 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z
Inside the school, some more punctual pupils are already waiting outside the computer lab, ready for an Edufocal session. Turning school exams into an online game in Jamaica - BBC News 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z
She was always punctual, always businesslike, always focused on the task at hand, whether it be trying to beat Serena Williams or promoting Swiss watches. Maria Sharapova’s aura will forever bear a blemish amid the doubts | Richard Williams 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z
She was punctual, attentive and always participated in class. Man charged in killing of Va. officer is Army staff sergeant at Pentagon 2016-02-28T05:00:00Z
“Unappetising drivel it may be, but I’ll say one thing about English football. It’s punctual. A four o’clock kick off means a four o’clock kick off.” Chelsea v Manchester City: FA Cup fifth round – live! 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z
Panthers live half as long as horses, because panthers are twice as punctual. The Verge Review of Animals: panthers vs. broncos 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z
It was a smaller town, but a bigger crowd; they stood around the edge of the exhibition hall to hear Sanders, who was five minutes late – shockingly punctual for a presidential candidate. My day with Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton: Two Iowa rallies explain why Hillary may be about to blow a sure thing 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z
Become more punctual: Are you always forgetting to factor in travel time? 10 ways to use your iPhone more efficiently than you are 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z
I am punctual and consistent in my payments. Personal Finance Q&A: Does having a student loan affect ability to buy a home? 2015-12-19T05:00:00Z
“Unappetising drivel it may be, but I’ll say one thing about English football. It’s punctual. A four o’clock kick off means a four o’clock kick off.” Chelsea v Manchester City: FA Cup fifth round – live! 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z
For all his antics, she said, he was faultlessly punctual. Waiter Killed in Paris Attacks Is Remembered as a Bon Vivant 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z
Its budgets are balanced, roads decent and trains punctual. Cautious conqueror 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z
He has become far more punctual at public events, which he has now expanded to include town-hall-style meetings. De Blasio Attends Flight 587 Memorial, and This Time, He Isn’t Late 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z
Dunning testified that he and his father, who died in 2012, arrived at the Atlantis Restaurant in Alexandria but that his usually punctual mother did not show up. At Severance’s trial, Nancy Dunning’s son describes finding her dead 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z
I like people to be organized and punctual. Alexandra Wilkis Wilson on the Art of Recovering From a Wrong Note 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z
Ever punctual, he arrived for his appointment, bleeding profusely, with a towel pressed against his nose, insisting on his haircut and manicure. Yogi Berra’s Second Act, as Elder Statesman, as Glorious as the First 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z
“He’s very loyal and very punctual,” said Soprano. Familiar Sunday morning voice: Man hosts radio broadcast 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z
He said Mr. de Blasio’s predecessors had always been punctual on the anniversary of the crash. De Blasio Attends Flight 587 Memorial, and This Time, He Isn’t Late 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z
He has been consistently more punctual at recent public events. As the Complaint Box Fills, Mayor de Blasio Adopts a Mr. Fix-It Approach 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z
Within moments Salman Rushdie, equally punctual, arrives and breaks the spell. Salman Rushdie: ‘It might be the funniest of my novels’ 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z
They are about his age—23—and often need to be told to be punctual and tidy. The Newest Job in Sports: Videogame Coach 2015-07-29T04:00:00Z
Colleagues understand that a sick child or train delay can stall even the most punctual people. Don’t Be the Office Schedule-Wrecker 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z
This year, he sacrificed many of his top proposals in order to clear the way for the punctual approval of the budget. New York Passes State Budget, Hours After Midnight Deadline 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z
This year, Mr. Cuomo was again determined to produce a punctual spending plan — at the expense of its contents, in the view of people who think he folded too quickly. Cuomo Gets Timely New York Budget But Pays Price 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z
I always used to pride myself on being punctual to meetings. The upside of losing one's memory 2015-03-13T04:00:00Z
Apple is releasing a device that can help us be more punctual and deliver fitness and productivity nudges in concert with our iPhones. What Would A $19,999 Apple Watch Mean For The Future Of Pricing Elasticity? 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z
Persuading colleagues to be more punctual requires understanding their motives. Don’t Be the Office Schedule-Wrecker 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z
The F was quite punctual for me last week, so the app was a godsend. Clocking Your Train 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z
There’s really no reason why you should not be punctual, though. 8 Subtle Ways to Ace the Interview 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z
The number of passengers who rated their trains as punctual and reliable fell by 2%, to 77%, and fewer than half believed fares offered value for money. Rail passenger satisfaction falls 2015-01-27T05:00:00Z
He’s punctual, nearly always arriving to events early and then killing time by chatting about his yo-yo-ing weight, his 2-year-old granddaughter and the news of the day. Larry Hogan is about to become governor. At last, Marylanders will see how he wants to govern. 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z
They are punctual and impatient, rushing through activities, like golf, where others prefer to linger. The Bushes, as Distinct and Alike as Brothers Can Be 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z
Customers said that speed and responsiveness, complaints handling and staff behaviour had deteriorated the most in the last two years, although punctual deliveries had improved. Grumpy youngsters 'complain more' 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z
Out of the world’s top 20 most punctual airlines, 13 are European. These Are The World's Most Punctual Airlines And Very Few Of Them Are American [Infographic] 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z
The figures from a year ago showed that the over-65s were the most punctual. Men 'likeliest to miss tax return' 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z
"On his watch Metro buses are more accessible, more punctual, and cleaner," Garcetti said. Los Angeles County's top transit executive to step down in April 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z
Still, it seemed like something was out of sorts for the typically punctual coach not to speak with reporters until more than 20 minutes after the game had ended. Five takeaways from the Clippers' 107-98 loss to Atlanta 2015-01-06T05:00:00Z
For years, Dallas-based Southwest was the most punctual of big U.S. airlines, but it stumbled after trying to squeeze in more flights into its schedule. Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z
For years, Southwest was the most punctual of big U.S. airlines but it stumbled after trying to squeeze in more flights. Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays 2014-12-16T05:00:00Z
Who are America’s least punctual workers? The poll suggests millennials tend to show up late more often than older colleagues. How Often Are Americans Late For Work? [Infographic] 2014-12-03T05:00:00Z
One of three Delta hubs among the 10 most punctual airports, MSP transports nearly half of its passengers via the legacy carrier, which holds the title of best major airline for avoiding flight delays. America's Best and Worst Airports for Flight Delays 2014-11-01T04:00:00Z
He said he learned to be punctual and work hard from his father, who was a cardiologist. C.D.C. Director Becomes Face of Nation’s Worry and Flawed Response 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z
Smith was punctual in arriving on Monday for his teleconference, where he explained that he had met with the offensive coordinator, Marty Mornhinweg, and the quarterbacks coach, David Lee. Jets Spiral Deeper Into Futility 2014-10-06T04:00:00Z
Local officials often call him the “anti-Clinton” since unlike his predecessor, Mr. Beebe insists on being punctual and says he has no ambitions to hold office outside Arkansas. Loss of a Democratic Power Leaves Arkansas in Doubt 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z
Abayneh was found by her sister the morning of July 4 after a colleague of Abayneh’s at a Falls Church cafe and market called to inquire why the normally punctual employee was late for work. D.C. corrections official died of head trauma, strangulation, smothering
The prodigal pugilist is not often punctual, typically arriving at the gym for his daily workout at some point between 3 and 4 p.m. Floyd Mayweather: Flawed and flawless
“People that have come from abroad are more punctual,” said Ganesh Gurung, a sociologist at the Nepal Institute of Development Studies. In Nepal, a Better Life With a Steep Price 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z
"He's a minute-to-minute type of person. He's always on time. He's always punctual." USC medical student missing since Tuesday 2014-08-09T04:00:00Z
One balmy night last year Mr Ambani addressed a punctual audience of bigwigs at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel as part of a discussion on “Reimagining India”. Reimagining Ambani 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z
But Hunter, who was always punctual, never showed up. DNA links California inmate to golf pro’s slaying 2014-07-19T04:00:00Z
Be punctual, or at least notify your host in advice if you won’t arrive on time, or at all. The Digital Economy Is Destroying American Values 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z
The infernal host are nothing if not punctual. Maxwell's Demon went down to Georgia : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z
“George W. Bush was punctual,” Mayor de Blasio said, reclining in an upholstered chair in his corner office at City Hall. Missteps Aside, de Blasio Sees Success in His First 100 Days 2014-04-10T00:57:23Z
He told that these included: "Dealing with pressure, risk versus reward... simple things like being punctual, a good worth ethic and seeing something through." AUDIO: Why military skills help in business 2014-03-13T11:59:44Z
“Henry’s has a lot of repeat customers. He was always very able to connect with people very quickly. He was everything you would want in an employee. Very punctual. Very thoughtful, very considerate of others.” Bicyclist Killed by a Bus Rose Above Usual Anonymity of Deliverymen in the City 2014-01-25T04:59:15Z
So far, so German, you will be thinking - effortless superiority in infrastructure construction and punctual operation. Leipzig's city tunnel - late but loved 2013-12-22T01:16:16Z
He waged a one man crusade to get black South Africans to respect time and be punctual. Letter from Africa: The Mandela test 2013-12-16T19:05:05Z
We have the wherewithal to be reliable and punctual. The bike test that shows what we're really like 2013-12-16T00:31:53Z
"Only then I realized it played into the stereotype of Germans being obsessively punctual." To Hilby the Skinny Juggle Boy, German Comedy Is One Big Inside Joke 2013-09-25T03:01:36Z
Tokyo is one of the world’s most dense megacities and certainly its tidiest, famous for its neon signs, six-seat sake bars and punctual trains. Tokyo will host 2020 Summer Olympics, beating out Istanbul and Madrid 2013-09-07T20:53:15Z
Factory owners, for example, awarded watches to punctual workers, while workers bought watches to make sure they were not being misused by the factory clock. David S. Landes, Historian and Author, Is Dead at 89 2013-09-08T00:19:05Z
An Unexpected Delay The train was punctual in reaching the Dzungarian Gate, a low, wide valley through the snow-capped mountain ranges that separates China and Kazakhstan. Hauling New Treasure Along the Silk Road 2013-07-21T03:00:02Z
Taking the figures for 2012, bmi regional was the most punctual. Is Ryanair really Europe's most punctual airline? 2013-05-25T23:08:30Z
For the record, despite his irascible public image and the occasional Glaswegian swearword, Ferguson was easily the most punctual of Premier League managers, and almost always polite, pleasant and helpful. Sir Alex Ferguson's successor faces the impossible job 2013-05-08T11:23:41Z
There is no get-out-of-jail free card when it comes to being punctual. 3 Ways Lateness Could Blow Up Your Business 2013-02-07T18:43:39Z
On the industry standard scale, Virgin Trains was the least punctual operator with one in seven trains running more than 10 minutes late. Seven in 10 trains arrive right on time 2012-12-20T17:58:28Z
Sainsbury's says it favours picking from store because it takes advantage of its existing network and makes for punctual deliveries, as drivers deliver to customers living nearby. Rise of the dark store feeds the online shoppers 2012-11-30T21:25:09Z
Fastidious, punctual, and a stickler for presentation, he pays attention to minutia like fonts and margins in documents. India's central bank chief: a hawk flying solo against inflation 2012-11-11T21:11:03Z
A continuous mist over the ballpark put a punctual first pitch in doubt. Game 3: Cardinals 3, Giants 1: Cardinals Beat Rain and Giants for 2-1 Lead in N.L.C.S. 2012-10-18T06:37:19Z
Check-in is easy and flights are usually punctual—and don’t all leave at three in the morning. AirAsia: Spreading its wings 2012-09-27T15:09:28Z
When I have travelled, trains have generally been clean, well-managed and punctual. West Coast Mainline: Your views 2012-08-15T17:11:33Z
U.S. airlines are more punctual and less likely to lose your bag than at any time in more than two decades. More airline flights arrive on time in 2012 2012-08-09T17:49:00Z
Earlier surveys deemed short-distance trains punctual within five minutes, long-distance ones within 10 minutes. New study shows 'real' rail times 2012-07-10T16:23:45Z
But as much as I "battle," I haven't outwitted chemotherapy and its punitive, punctual side effects. Well: Life, Interrupted: Fighting Cancer, and Myself 2012-06-21T04:01:45Z
Some doctors, however, are quite punctual and remain on track throughout a day, seeing their patients at their scheduled appointment times. How To Win The Waiting Game At Your Doctor's Office 2012-06-05T11:40:44Z
Photograph: Alex Morton/Action Images For the fastest man in the world, he's not the most punctual. Usain Bolt unveils Jamaica's Olympics kit designed by Bob Marley's daughter 2012-06-01T18:02:55Z
“Good night, everybody, and remember to be punctual next Sunday.” The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett 2012-04-26T02:00:17.327Z
But the sense of duty of these punctual little fellows is at once rearoused. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z
The accused might be regular in his attendance at mass; he might be liberal in his oblations, punctual in confession and communion, and yet be a heretic at heart. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z
He was punctual to a moment at the appointed time, and was instantly led into the ch�teau, and conducted up a long, darksome, winding stone staircase in one of the towers. Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois 2012-04-11T02:00:35.290Z
I hope that no mishap has befallen that boy, Dinah; he was always punctual. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z
He had worshipped his idol in gaols and prisons for a thousand miles round; and he was always punctual and regular in his devotions. Recollections of Windsor Prison; Containing Sketches of its History and Discipline with Appropriate Strictures and Moral and Religious Reflection 2012-04-06T02:00:31.240Z
Seven o'clock was the hour named for dinner, and I had intended to be particularly punctual, but misfortunes crowded thick upon me. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z
Why, you are as punctual to your engagements, as if you were courting some country lass, in your Sunday's best. Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel 2012-04-04T02:00:58.490Z
General Carleton and Admiral Digby, presuming, I suppose, that our Ministers were not the most punctual correspondents, have been pleased to inform us, through the commander-in-chief, that negotiations for a general peace are on foot. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z
"I fancied somehow that Mr. Hayes was a very punctual man." Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z
On these occasions, Margaret was as punctual to her hour as the sun. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z
Make it a rule to be always punctual in keeping an appointment, and, when it is convenient, be a little beforehand. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z
In the observance of this duty of their religion, they were formerly very punctual and scrupulous; but the French rallied them so much upon the subject, that they became ashamed to practise it openly.”—Heriot, The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z
The padre was punctual to a moment, and we were soon mounting the rocky hill just beyond the city wall where the excavations were going on. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z
Uncle might find himself punctual for once if it did. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z
Mrs. Danvers likes people to be exact to the moment and punctual in performing promises, you must know. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z
Another point of good-breeding is to be punctual at meals, for a host and hostess never sit down without their guest, and dinner may be getting cold. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z
There is such a thing as being too punctual. It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z
The rooms were scrupulously clean, the table service brisk and punctual. The Fortunate Isles Life and Travel in Majorca, Minorca and Iviza 2012-03-21T02:00:34.053Z
They were obliged to be exceedingly punctual, by which I mean, neither too early nor too late. Fairies Afield 2012-03-18T02:00:20.790Z
“Because electric cars accelerate and decelerate much more quickly than diesel equipment, this train is now punctual at each of its stops.” F.Y.I.: Answers to Questions About New York 2012-03-17T04:10:51Z
He should be punctual to the hour named in the invitation, five or ten minutes earlier if convenient, but not one instant later. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z
Some punctual grandsire makes us hate delay And we are proud to keep our oath and day. The Optimist's Good Morning 2012-03-15T02:00:23.453Z
It is a faithful servant, this loud-voiced creature of steel and glass, obedient, punctual, patient. The Circus, and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces 2012-03-12T03:00:26.180Z
Having obtained a bill of health from the consul, Carew strolled through the hot streets until the appointed time, when the mate, punctual to a minute, met him at the corner of the Rua Ovidor. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z
Give to whoever asks of you, and refuse nothing you possess; it is by relying on the punctual practice of this important precept, that I send my disciples into the world without money or provisions. Ecce Homo! A Critical Inquiry into the History of Jesus of Nazareth: Being a Rational Analysis of the Gospels 2012-03-06T03:00:27.910Z
The epitome of the English gentleman, Bannister welcomes a visitor to his modest Oxford flat with a warm smile, firm handshake and a cheery, "I see that you are punctual." Roger That: Bannister relives mile milestone 2012-03-03T15:46:09Z
He was punctual in his attendance upon public worship, and ever opened his school with prayer. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z
"You are punctual, I see, Mr. Alloway," said I, as we seated ourselves; "a very good trait, in a young man!" The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z
And in future he would have to be more punctual, more regular, more assiduous! Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z
I was punctual at the rendezvous, and the party set off in excellent spirits. Vagaries 2012-02-17T03:00:27.693Z
He waited more and more expectantly on that divine light, and it seemed to come to him with a more punctual answer. Spiritual Adventures 2012-02-17T03:00:27.070Z
Two precious souls--three--depend on punctual obedience. The Maid of Honour, Volume 2 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:34.990Z
"I fear, sir, there is little merit in being punctual with such a reward in anticipation," replied he, laughing pleasantly, and bowing to the ladies, as he spoke. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z
He is punctual, drives fast and steadily, and always reaches the camping-ground in good time. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z
Philippe was very punctual—put on diadem and feathers very well. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z
The punctual waking of the flowers to new life upon the ruin of the old is unfavourable to the fashionable theory of extinction, for it shows death as the prelude of life. Garden-Craft Old and New 2012-02-12T03:00:11.083Z
"I wish she wasn't there," he said to himself as he walked down, alone, to the gate at a punctual ten o'clock. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z
The war has not prevented the punctual resumption, on the promised date, of cash payment of interest on the foreign debt. South America and the War 2012-02-10T03:00:17.163Z
He called again at six in the evening, punctual to the minute. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z
People in Paris are very punctual and never wait more than a quarter of an hour for anyone. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z
It was the most punctual and appropriate stroke of fortune that could have been devised. The Letters of Henry James (volume I) 2012-02-08T03:00:15.197Z
For, as a fact, Harry had generally been punctual, and knew it. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z
"That is what I call being punctual," Nat said to Curtis as two bells rang out just as they opened the passage. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z
Beds were made, lunch served, the front door opened, dinner punctual. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z
The Court was fairly punctual—the Empress looked very nice, all in white with diamonds. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z
On the Monday, the usual gathering of teachers, friends, and scholars was well attended, when suited addresses were given, and prizes awarded to many of the scholars for regular and punctual attendance. The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young 2012-02-03T03:00:20.453Z
Having stationed the duty of acquiring knowledge in the center, connect with it the various lesser duties of school life, such as punctual attendance, order, diligent and conscientious preparation of home lessons, etc. The Moral Instruction of Children 2012-02-02T03:04:33.057Z
Punctil′ious, attending to little points or matters: very nice or exact in behaviour or ceremony: exact or punctual to excess.—adv. Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) 2012-01-30T03:00:13.887Z
According to Montesquieu, it is a genuine aristocratic maxim to hold the nobility to a punctual payment of their debts. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z
Miss Bird had now departed and the new governess had not yet arrived, so they were their own mistresses within limits, and responsible for their own tidy and punctual appearance at the breakfast-table. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z
Farewell, Beloveds, it is church time, and this edifying critter is uncommon punctual in her devotions. Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 2012-01-24T03:00:23.377Z
Morgan himself, punctual and prompt, followed in the Flying Stag, the St. Malo vessel we have before mentioned, carrying forty-two guns. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z
"Now I hope Sir Edmund will be punctual," he cried, as we sat together, talking over a glass of sherry. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z
I verily believe, that ghosts are the most punctual people in the world, especially if they were ever sextons, after the flesh. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z
I could have been very glad to have been excused from paying Obedience to that Order; but it was too punctual, his Majesty having actually appointed the Hour that I was to appear before him. The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels from Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. 2012-01-08T03:00:19.933Z
The Regent went thither likewise, and told her, she might depend upon his punctual Regard to every Tittle that the late King had order’d in her Favour by his last Will and Testament. The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume II Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels From Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. 2012-01-07T03:00:17.127Z
This was the hour of supper, and Mrs. Franklin was always as punctual as the clock. The Life of Benjamin Franklin Illustrated by Tales, Sketches, and Anecdotes 2012-01-04T03:00:46.617Z
"I always make it a point to be punctual," Lamb dawdling in the background, overheard him say. Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 2012-01-04T03:00:28.750Z
And he is really good-natured; but I think him much more teasing than the most ill-natured man alive, he's so insufferably punctual and precise.” Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z
As she was punctual to the last degree in requiring the Honors due to her, so she return'd to every one the Honors that belong'd to them. The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III Being the Observations He Made in His Late Travels from Prussia thro' Germany, Italy, France, Flanders, Holland, England, &C. in Letters to His Friend. Discovering Not Only the Present State of the Chief Cities and Towns; but the Characters of the Principal Persons at the Several Courts. 2012-01-08T03:00:19.933Z
Probably in no part of the world are there more intelligent or punctual servants than the Chinese. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume II (Commodore B. Von Wullerstorf-Urbair,) Undertaken by Order of the Imperial Government in the Years 1857, 1858, & 1859, Under the Immediate Auspices of His I. and R. Highness the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Commander-In-Chief of the Austrian Navy. 2012-01-03T03:00:07.630Z
He was a man of fixed habits, and besides, the Monaco people at whose house he was living were absolutely punctual in their meal hours. The Enemies of Women (Los enemigos de la mujer) 2012-01-02T03:00:27.980Z
When I have one, I shall be as punctual as any one else.” Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z
By this time Lady May was more at ease, having received all her company that were reasonably punctual, and in the hall Longcluse now encountered her. Checkmate 2012-01-03T03:00:10.887Z
And if, accepting office, the Yahid failed in the punctual and regular discharge of his duties, he was mulcted and chastised none the less. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
His appointment was for that hour, and he had striven successfully to keep it to the second; though commonly he was a far from punctual man. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z
Insomnia Linked to Punctuality Insomniacs have one thing going for them: They're punctual. The Year in Pictures 2011-12-22T19:11:37Z
The actor was there, punctual to the moment. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z
Her brother, punctual to the stroke of four, came in without haste, crossing the compound from the college buildings to the private house. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z
I know your house well—it is an elegant building that does credit to your taste—do not be uneasy—I shall not fail to be punctual. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
I think you have known me long enough to be sure I would not willingly distress any one, more especially a tenant who up to this time has been so punctual in his payments. The Gentleman's Model Letter-writer A Complete Guide to Correspondence on All Subjects, with Commercial Forms 2011-12-08T03:00:29.427Z
With punctual regularity at sundown, the flocks straggle back inland to go to sleep, sometimes thousands of crows together in a single roost. Birds Every Child Should Know 2011-12-08T03:00:24.887Z
It was most interesting to watch the growth of public sentiment in favor of regular and punctual attendance, not only at the kindergarten, but at school. The Leaven in a Great City 2011-12-05T03:00:48.150Z
The following morning, punctual to the minute, Ananda, accompanied by the Principal, entered the class room where he was to instruct twenty-seven boys whose ages ranged between twelve and fourteen. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z
As a mourning preacher he gave every satisfaction: he was regular and punctual, and did not keep the congregation waiting, and he had had considerable experience in showing that there was yet balm in Gilead. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
Meanwhile he continued in the punctual discharge of his duties, and for some months things seemed to go fairly well with him. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z
The bell is rung at the nominal dinner-hour,—or probably a good deal after it: for servants can hardly be punctual under such management. Household Education 2011-12-02T03:00:25.437Z
We don't lunch on Sunday; you forget, Miss Harding; we take early dinner; I assure you you shan't be late; they can't begin without me, and I'm always punctual. A Woman Perfected 2011-12-02T03:00:24.420Z
Quite a number were getting out of the train as it drew up, nearly punctual to time. The Heath Hover Mystery 2011-12-01T03:00:22.357Z
You wouldn't have found me if you had been punctual. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
On the other hand, it may have been the nature of Mr. Harper's calling which inspired these punctual attentions. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z
“I think you might have made a greater effort to be punctual.” Imprudence 2011-12-01T03:00:19.303Z
"Ten-forty; nearly half an hour to wait--that is if she is punctual, which she's not always of a Sunday night." A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z
A hurried calculation had proved conclusively that if the train were punctual I should miss it by more than an hour, and there was, of course, not another until the following day. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z
Clara," he said, half sternly, half cajolingly, "I thought you were above these feminine weaknesses; you are punctual, strive also to be reasonable. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z
E. A. On the following morning, the Sailor had already mingled with the crowd outside the Old Bailey when, punctual to the minute, he was joined by his friend. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z
The telegraph arrangements are admirable, cheap, and punctual, as they might be here, if they were administered for the people's interest, and not for the aggrandizement of private fortunes. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z
Such being the case, the United States not only should continue to pay the installment on the debt but use their utmost endeavors to make punctual payments. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z
In business affairs he was punctual, accurate, and spotless. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z
If he is punctual, he will be promoted and earn a larger salary. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z
VII Three days later, at the punctual hour of half past four in the afternoon, Mr. Henry Harper was at the threshold of No. 50, Queen Street, Mayfair. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z
The young Irishman dressed himself in his best, and was punctual in his call at the rooms of the youth in blue spectacles. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z
He was punctual, attentive to details and careful to abide by the measures taken by the legislature. Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism 2011-11-23T03:00:55.563Z
It is very customary now to designate the hour of assembling, and then the company are expected to be punctual to that time. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z
He had been a punctual man all his life. Diana Tempest, Volume I (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:36.223Z
Happily his servant was punctual and no harm was done. Beaumarchais and the War of American Independence 2011-11-11T03:00:25.690Z
As an example, about twenty-eight years ago I became acquainted with a green cow-puncher, fresh from some Texas town, a tall, fair-haired lad, who was rather reticent, but very punctual in his work. The Indians' Last Fight Or The Dull Knife Raid 2011-11-06T02:00:13.167Z
It is of the utmost consequence that 278 the Navy Board be punctual in their remittances. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. 2011-11-03T02:00:18.037Z
He that acts ill is a bad man, and has no true sense of religion; no matter how punctual his attendance at church, if of that church he is an unworthy member. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z
She was punctual in her attendance at tea-time in my bungalow, being exceedingly fond of buttered toast, and always claiming her share of mine. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z
It is certainly good that the Prussian government should be excellent, prompt, and punctual, but it would never come into my head in these days to feel any particular enthusiasm about it. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. II (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:49.420Z
But Jane could not stay to hear, for the busy doctor must have everything punctual, so cook finished her sentence to herself. Mother Meg or, The Story of Dickie's Attic 2011-10-13T02:00:40.380Z
It is a general practice of the bishops in the Romish church, to exchange guilty priests with each other; they are very punctual in reciprocating such favors. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z
He was not merely punctual, as becomes a man who is head over heels in love—he was ten minutes before his time. The Sins of the Children A Novel 2011-10-09T02:00:27.520Z
He was punctual to the appointment, and they drove across the river in a large high-hung barouche in which she constantly rolled about Paris.  Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales 2011-10-06T02:00:37.063Z
Even in the smallest trifles, it is best to be correct and punctual. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z
It is probably needless to urge this point here in its external sense, and insist upon giving fair wages and punctual payment. The Hearth-Stone Thoughts upon Home-Life in Our Cities 2011-09-28T02:00:22.560Z
She smiled at Tidbury one day as he registered his punctual arrival on the time clock, and a sudden strange warmth was kindled under his pepper-and-salt coat. The Sin of Monsieur Pettipon and other humorous tales 2011-09-17T02:00:25.067Z
Presently General Sadgrove strode in and took his seat, making no apology, because breakfast was a come-as-you-please meal, and no one was expected to be punctual. The Duke Decides 2011-09-14T02:00:47.307Z
On the morrow, punctual to our appointments, the Lazz and I again arrived at Theodore's house to confer further with my two friends. Caught by the Turks 2011-09-09T02:01:01.073Z
Above all be certain to urge your master to be punctual. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z
She says she’s lost more perfectly good time being punctual than any other way she knows.” Winona of the Camp Fire 2011-08-28T02:00:35.510Z
Young Hurst turned swiftly, and walked away, saying, as he went: "Be punctual, for Heaven only knows when another opportunity will offer." Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z
Red Huggins looked more than "peeved" because he was arriving late at the meeting-place, when a scout is supposed to be always punctual to the minute. Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good 2011-08-24T02:00:22.913Z
We do not know how it is, but the Cat’s-meat man is the most unerring and punctual of all those peripatetic functionaries who undertake to cater for the public. A History of the Cries of London Ancient and Modern 2011-08-19T02:00:15.893Z
It was doubtful, however, judging from their expressions, whether they were pleased or annoyed at his punctual appearance. In Strange Company A Story of Chili and the Southern Seas 2011-08-16T02:00:46.397Z
Then an “instant” is the class of all events which enclose members of a given punctual enclosure-series. Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy 2011-08-16T02:00:44.423Z
He was always punctual, preferring to wait several hours at his destination rather than lounge about at the home base until the last minute lest one of a hundred mishaps occurred. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z
When he invited his henchmen, he expected them to be punctual to the minute. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z
My desire in being punctual in my obedience, requires that you would be plain in your commands, sir. The Recruiting Officer 2011-08-10T02:00:18.323Z
"She is very punctual; I never knew her late before." The Lost Heir 2011-08-07T02:00:09.367Z
Then a “point” is all the objects which enclose members of a given punctual enclosure-series. Our Knowledge of the External World as a Field for Scientific Method in Philosophy 2011-08-16T02:00:44.423Z
Whether delivering newspapers or landscaping a yard, he made certain that the job was done well, from his punctual arrival through the day's end. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z
Nature reigns unchanged in the valley and her processions and pageants keep their punctual time and place; but once a story-teller came hither, and the direct, genial art of a brave spirit found inspiration here. A West Country Pilgrimage 2011-08-05T02:00:48.947Z
New Yorkers, he says, are much more punctual — but not perfect. City Room: New York's Ultimate Clock Watcher (and Painter) 2011-08-04T12:40:44Z
His memory by association is good; he is a very punctual man in his engagements, and careful not to consume the time of another. Biography of Rev. Hosea Ballou 2011-08-04T02:00:22.900Z
As a friend, he has not his equal—at least so far as I am concerned; he is certainly not punctual, however. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z
You were quite punctual, Antony Grace, or you wouldn’t have seen me. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z
He minds his proper affairs; is industrious, punctual; home keeper, and time keeper no less, taking his tasks diligently as they rise. Tablets 2011-07-25T02:00:17.487Z
He was very punctual in attending to all his duties, and inspected the garrison very frequently, but he spent a good many of his spare hours in reading and study. King Matthias and the Beggar Boy 2011-07-24T02:00:11.047Z
She was extremely punctual in all her arrangements; methodical and exact in every thing she did; circumstantial and accurate in all she said. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. III (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:09.667Z
Now, I flatter myself that I am a punctual man in every respect, and when one is ready to go out, a twenty minutes' wait is an annoyance calculated to test the serenest temper. A Cabinet Secret 2011-07-31T02:00:10.693Z
And taking her hint, I arose and hastened my toilet, in order to be punctual at the morning meal of my hostess. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z
Hospitality was kept up in town and country, by which the tenants were enabled to pay their landlords at punctual day. Tablets 2011-07-25T02:00:17.487Z
"Six o'clock, Charles,—and, as usual, punctual to a moment." The Vicar of Wrexhill 2011-07-13T02:00:20.177Z
Not only on that next day, but for several days following, did Estelle wend her way to Number Six soon after breakfast was concluded at Mrs. Delf's very punctual establishment. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z
The king, according to his appointment, had left the palace early; for, however frequently he might change his mind on other matters, he was extremely punctual with regard to journeys of pleasure. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z
And the old negro preacher, Elisha, was invariable in his punctual attendance. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z
“Well, but over here you might try to be a little more punctual.” The Sirdar's Oath A Tale of the North-West Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:25.780Z
Harley will be here soon," he muttered—"he is always punctual; and now that I have spoken, I can give him an hour or so. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z
Correo was always pretty punctual with supper when we were at home, for he was glad when work was over and he could retire to rest. Blanco y Colorado Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay 2011-06-28T02:00:11.447Z
On Saturdays, in lieu of riding, he goes to the bath, but in either case he is pretty punctual as to the hour of his return. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None 2011-06-27T02:01:02.870Z
And the man was obliged to be punctual, though he had often to wait two or three hours for the coming of the master. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z
The boys promised to be punctual and obedient, and their mother assured them, that they were not often forgetful of these important duties. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z
Travelling would nowhere be more rapid than in Russia, if the posting-houses were a little better conducted and more punctual in supplying horses. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z
Auriol, it need scarcely be said, was punctual to the hour, or, rather, he anticipated it. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z
"Her letters are as regular as ever, and no less beautiful than punctual," he said. Jessamine A Novel 2011-06-15T02:00:24.413Z
But though they will generally prove effectual in producing the end intended, there is a case in which the most punctual observance of them will be totally fruitless. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z
But you must take pains to be punctual. Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character 2011-06-25T02:00:21.120Z
She had heard little of him beyond the brief answers to her punctual acknowledgments, nor had she availed herself often of the opera tickets, turning them over to Winona, Ida Summers, or Estelle Monks. The Salamander 2011-06-10T02:00:22.890Z
"You are punctual, sirs," said the lady of the castle, pressing each hand gratefully in her feverish fingers; "let me present you to a friend, whose name is well known to you: Lady Juliana Ducie." Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z
She was nevertheless punctual in her visits to the Dudleys, and anxious for their safety. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z
Previous to that interview, his visits or his letters were incessant and punctual; but since, no token was given that he existed. Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:21.807Z
You are very punctual," said Rabbit, "but first let us have dinner. Canadian Fairy Tales 2011-05-30T02:00:14.087Z
I am the most punctual of men, as Miss Dolly knows by sad experience.' Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z
At half-past seven, punctual to the second, came an imperative ring at the great door. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z
According to his own representation, no man was poorer than himself, and the punctual payment of all that was owing to him was no more than sufficient to afford him a scanty subsistence. Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness 2011-06-02T02:00:26.023Z
Let the Commissary see that you are punctual. The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z
The due and punctual censoring of the prisoners’ mails, for example, has apparently been beyond the resources of the Turkish Empire. A Prisoner in Turkey 2011-05-28T02:00:23.023Z
Not only in attendance, however, was he regular and punctual, but in every other duty required of him as a member of the Company. History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York 2011-05-25T02:00:23.703Z
When, at a quarter past two, punctual, as usual, Bijou appeared on the stone steps in front of the half-door, she found Henry de Bracieux there, Jean de Blaye, and Pierrot. Bijou 2011-05-25T02:00:22.743Z
MacJacobs, came, punctual to his time, a small but sprightly individual, with plenty to say as a proof of his existence. Boston Neighbours In Town and Out 2011-05-24T02:00:13.567Z
"You're too punctual by half a minute," called out the Duke to the Admiral. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 5th 1893 2011-05-21T02:00:09.440Z
The guests were punctual to the very minute; there was no delay, no spoiling of dishes and chafing of tempers, and all would have gone on admirably, but for an unlucky circumstance. Daisy Burns (Volume 2) 2011-05-20T02:00:30.427Z
Mr. Baker is respected by all the members of the Company; is always punctual at the parades, drills and meetings, and is an industrious and worthy young man. History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York 2011-05-25T02:00:23.703Z
Ilma de Murska was punctual with a punctuality which put one out quite as much as utter inability to keep an appointment would have done. The Mapleson Memoirs, vol I 1848-1888 2011-05-20T02:00:28.363Z
I bid him call again in an hour, and I fancy he will be pretty punctual, for he looked desperately hungry.' The Parent's Assistant Stories for Children 2011-05-18T02:00:12.733Z
Ah! it's a shame they don't arrange matters so as to make that ten-o'clock train more punctual. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z
When the days named for seeing company arrive, remember to be punctual. Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette, and Guide to True Politeness 2011-05-08T02:00:05.770Z
He was punctual in the duties of a citizen. From the Easy Chair, series 2 2011-04-29T02:00:06.407Z
A punctual and tidy woman makes a punctual and tidy home. Courtship and Marriage And the Gentle Art of Home-Making 2011-04-27T02:00:20.023Z
He was punctual to the minute, most exact, and unostentatious. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z
Practical, punctual and exact in all his undertakings, he required that others should be the same. Pope Pius the Tenth 2011-04-26T02:00:21.967Z
They were all remarkably punctual to-day: the clock had not struck seven before all three were in the hall, and all with unfeigned curiosity plainly on their faces. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z
It is scarce necessary to say that Swinton was punctual to the appointment; and on that same day, with a heart full of rejoicing, made the journey from Park Lane to Paris. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z
You are too punctual in your payments, Mrs Mainwaring, to need reminding from me. The Finger of Fate A Romance 2011-04-21T02:00:43.830Z
He never wounded the feelings of a buyer of goods, never tried him with unnecessary talk, never seemed impatient, and was punctual to the minute. Lives of Poor Boys Who Became Famous 2011-04-26T02:00:23.677Z
I am quite sure of Mr Butt's being a safe and punctual person, and God forgive me if I wrong Mr Crowther, but I have not the same good opinion of him. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z
The Duchess was strict and punctual in everything. Ekkehard. Vol. I (of II) A Tale of the Tenth Century 2011-04-14T02:00:55.273Z
Tuesday came, and along with it Mr Swinton, entering the Fifth Avenue mansion at 7 p.m., punctual to his appointment. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z
He found accounts in arrear, and statistics incomplete; he left them punctual and full. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z
But what of the punctual, persevering and truthful child brought up under the new method? Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z
Curry is most punctual, but even his fifties won't do everything, and I am sorely put out. Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. I 2011-04-15T02:00:13.527Z
I exclaimed for the waiter's benefit, "this is good of you, as ever, punctual to the tick!" First Person Paramount 2011-04-07T02:00:19.233Z
"I 'll be punctual," said the bishop, taking out his tablets to make a note of what his memory would retain to the end of his life. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z
He was punctual at the end of his three years in arriving at his wife's apartment, but she was not there. Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams 2011-03-28T02:00:24.120Z
It might cramp our style to live with a person entirely truthful, punctual, persevering, honest and careful. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z
He read to them the services of the Church of England, and insured punctual attendance by sending the whiskey-bottle round among his congregation at the close of the ceremonial. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z
I found myself in London punctual to the intended hour of my arrival. Uncanny Tales 2011-03-22T02:00:16.307Z
Forester was punctual to the hour appointed; and if not really less depressed than before, the stimulating sense of having a service to perform made him seem less so. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z
At two the bell rings for luncheon, and we are fetched if not punctual to an instant. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z
In Japan people are quite serious, a bit like the Germans, punctual and proper. Home is where the heart is for Japan's Kamui Kobayashi 2011-03-20T00:07:02Z
The Colonel was punctual in all his engagements, and scrupulously exact in all monetary transactions. The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 2011-03-23T02:00:23.527Z
"I trust that I am punctual to your appointment, madam," he said drily. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z
When the Diary inquired what had prompted the protest, a policewoman declined to say whether it was that annoying fanfare which greets each Ryanair flight's punctual arrival or the sale of scratch-cards on lowfare airlines. Cheltenham Festival diary 2011-03-17T23:36:19Z
At seven our gondola was ordered, and it came too late, the royalties were so punctual. Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 2011-03-20T02:00:26.607Z
The trains will once again be astonishingly punctual; the food will be delectable and plentiful. Why I?m not fleeing Japan 2011-03-17T15:28:03Z
The children had learned when they were very young that they could not have everything they wanted and that they must be obedient and helpful and punctual. In the Days of Queen Victoria 2011-03-17T02:00:14.783Z
She was reliable, honest, dependable, trustworthy, punctual, capable, everything you would want. Murder victim was 'lovely person' 2011-03-14T09:27:56Z
There are not so many passengers by the 5.30 train as to hinder its being punctual. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z
"Perhaps we were too punctual," the Baroness replies, smiling. Erlach Court 2011-03-12T03:00:24.407Z
For the first time in his life then Jack was punctual. Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir 2011-03-11T03:00:14.423Z
But, though they will generally prove effectual in producing the end intended, there is a case in which the most punctual observance of them will be totally fruitless. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z
Up to now Larkin had been punctual to the dot, but on this, the one occasion when punctuality was vital, he was not on time. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z
She says it several times—is, indeed in the act of saying it next morning, when, on the stroke of eleven, punctual to his minute, the poor pitch reappears. Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z
Miss Whitehall was generally very punctual, always getting home about half-past six. The Black Eagle Mystery 2011-03-07T03:00:12.497Z
My darling," he said, "I am very punctual, am I not? The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z
That I may possess Integrity and Evenness of Mind, Resolution in Difficulties, and Fortitude under Affliction; that I may be punctual in performing my promises, Peaceable and prudent in my Behaviour,—Help me, O Father! Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z
"I've nothing to say against Mr. Levi; and I'm 'appy to say, sir, my rent's bin always paid up punctual," she said. The Tenants of Malory Volume 2 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:56.067Z
"I see you are punctual," she said, holding out her hand, with a slight smile. Sharing Her Crime 2011-03-04T03:00:54.907Z
"The most punctual, edifying, self-tormenting saint I ever had the pleasure of knowing in any quarter of the globe," said Mr. Dingwell. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z
There was no storm of rain or hail, snow or sleet, that ever came out of the heavens, heavy enough to hinder Mr. Jeffson's punctual attendance at that little gate. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z
He is not much of a one to talk, but he paid the first week punctual, and is as quiet as quiet, and—there he is! A Charming Fellow, Volume I (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:28.240Z
And so, punctual to the moment, Regina appeared in the salon of the schoolmistress. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z
You are punctual," said the princess, stretching out her hand to him; "that is nice of you. Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso 2011-02-27T03:00:30.780Z
It was a pity that Mr. Herbert had not mentioned his desire, as the daily reading of the Bible was due in an hour, and most certainly, to-day of all days, Martin must be punctual. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z
The lady, pleased at carrying her point, took the dates, and promised to be punctual in doing what her husband desired. Folk-Lore and Legends: Oriental 2011-02-22T03:00:06.247Z
Her mother was very punctual when she made a promise to her children, to fulfill it, and when she returned she undertook, as a duty, to carry this promise into effect. Life of Heber C. Kimball, an Apostle The Father and Founder of the British Mission 2011-02-21T03:00:08.060Z
"I must hurry home; you know we are terribly punctual about our meals at Eichhof." The Eichhofs A Romance 2011-02-19T03:01:37.327Z
Network Rail also revealed 11 of Britain's 19 train companies ran fewer punctual services last month compared with last year's snow-hit January. East Coast trains 'less punctual' 2011-02-18T16:00:52Z
If you and your gracious lady will allow it--the opera is new to me--I should like--" "Very well then, remain without ceremony," interrupted the other in a friendly manner, "but be punctual to-night. Riven Bonds. Vol. I. A Novel, in Two Volumes 2011-02-16T03:00:38.687Z
He is always punctual at supper-time; and now it is more than an hour past. The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z
It was a minute past the half-hour when we arrived at Ward's, but the punctual O'Mulligan was there already. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z
"I shall be punctual," said Gersdorf, bowing as he took leave of Molly, who thought best at last to comply with the paternal command and to allow herself to be taken home. The Alpine Fay A Romance 2011-02-11T03:00:27.700Z
Both day and hour were fixed—each alternate Saturday at 12 noon—punctual as the Horse Guards’ clock. The Guerilla Chief And other Tales 2011-02-10T03:00:53.627Z
There they were, the prompt, punctual May-flowers, so lately arrived that only half their leaves were uncurled, and the dust of travel still lay on their tendrils. A Round Dozen 2011-02-07T03:00:26.887Z
Why, ma’am, Charles is not always punctual at school; so I promised him that if he will not be one half minute behindhand for a week, he shall have a penny. The Boys' And Girls' Library 2011-02-06T03:01:02.953Z
At half-past two, punctual to the minute, the toot of the car was heard at the hall door. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z
All invention and falsehood: he is a worthy punctual man; I can say it, for I know; and I furnish him cloth for his liveries. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z
Tony Wright, of About Turn, said Mr Hall sets the standard at the group sessions he attends by always being punctual and well dressed, and is "idolised" by those he meets there. Tail-end Charlie's tale 2011-02-04T03:51:56Z
And Simmy, having pledged himself to be punctual, hurried off to keep his dinner appointment. The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) 2011-02-04T03:00:16.820Z
Brand, the most punctual, most conscientious of all men, who would never allow the slightest irregularity in his work--" "Appearances deceive sometimes. Herman A Novel 2011-02-03T03:00:12.287Z
The train was punctual, and by a few minutes after four o'clock we were in Bryanston Square. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z
Inquire, as soon as possible after your arrival, what are the regular habits of the family; the hours for rising, for meals, and for retiring, and then be punctual in your attendance. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z
I expected to see an older man myself, but he looks clever, and he certainly is very punctual. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z
That morning, which was without word from Arrowsmith, as she had predicted with the uncanny intuition that makes women suffer before as well as after they are hurt, Feo was punctual. The Rustle of Silk 2011-01-27T03:00:44.390Z
He wrote frequently to his fianc�e, and received just as punctual replies. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z
Let me see—allow fifteen minutes to dress—ten back to the club—five to see old Tillinghast, confound the punctual old pirate—that’s six o’clock. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z
Adam and Eve thought that she was very beautiful, but everybody else thought her quite ordinary, and she spent most of her time in the streets, though she was always punctual for meals. Half-Past Bedtime 2011-01-23T03:00:13.247Z
But by 2005, the brothers found themselves mired in problems with punctual delivery, quality control and price increases. Embracing the dragon 2011-01-19T05:12:00Z
The king, meanwhile, deeply amazed at the no less punctual than safe return of his herdsman, sent for him into his presence, and inquired particularly about all that had occurred to him on the heath. Fairy Tales From all Nations 2011-01-16T03:00:21.797Z
He had always been punctual, but now his mother had waited in vain for an hour. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z
The work upon which his present fame is founded was methodical, punctual and careful, and it progressed with a sort of inevitable precision from beginning to end, and so on to another beginning. Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump; Being a First Selection from the Literary Remains of George Boon, Appropriate to the Times 2011-01-16T03:00:20.530Z
"I am glad to find you so punctual, Herr Pigglewitch," he said, with a kindly nod. Quicksands 2011-01-15T03:00:33.213Z
That the umpire be responsible for the punctual firing of these guns. Rowing 2011-01-15T03:00:32.313Z
"The Honorable Percy Popjoy's quite punctual, I declare," she said, and sailed to the door to be in waiting at the nobleman's arrival. A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy 2011-01-13T03:01:13.027Z
Miss Marks was punctual that morning, as usual. Vision House 2011-01-13T03:01:00.407Z
"I always like to be punctual," responded the lady, nodding to her daughter that she also should be seated. The Pagan's Cup 2011-01-06T03:00:42.697Z
And as the year turns and we make new resolutions to be tidier, more punctual, more generous, less bad tempered, there is another resolve we can make. Dear diary 2010-12-31T15:40:10Z
I'm punctual for the appointment, am I not? The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin 2011-01-01T03:00:23.890Z
"I am glad to find you so punctual," remarked the colonel. Where Duty Called or, In Honor Bound 2011-01-01T03:00:22.753Z
He possesses the art of managing men to an extent sufficient to maintain his Housemasters in some sort of line, and to keep his junior staff punctual and enthusiastic without fussing or herding them. The Lighter Side of School Life 2010-12-24T03:00:31.150Z
But some things are simply essential to do this job – one is punctual transport, the other is reliable internet. Chaos aside, the Commonwealth Games can still be a wonderful experience 2010-10-05T08:34:00Z
The company boasted it had enabled the transport system to be more punctual, safer and handle more passengers. Network Rail in political row over ?2.4bn bonuses 2010-06-24T17:28:00Z
It is scrupulously clean, impeccably maintained and almost unfailingly punctual. In India, Hitching Hopes on a Subway 2010-05-14T04:20:00Z
"He has every intention to be punctual but the red tape caused his arrival at Hull to be postponed," said his Mr 15%, stopping short of claiming the dog had eaten his client's passport. The Fiver 2010-04-13T15:43:00Z
This chronic lateness is the result of what is known as "Bolivian time" which the government is now aiming to tackle with bonuses for punctual workers. Paid to be on time - the plan to make Bolivians punctual 2010-04-06T08:59:00Z
He added: "However, the Scottish Government must tackle the postcode lottery that still exists, given the variation in orthopaedic services across Scotland so all patients receive fair and punctual treatment." NHS 'could save ?2m' on implants 2010-03-25T00:10:00Z
Researchers found that before the fees, parents were motivated to be punctual primarily out of concern for the teachers and a desire to maintain good relations. Wall Street could learn from book that finds money isn't everything 2010-03-10T05:00:00Z
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