| 单词 | quaker |
| 例句 | She had heard such unpleasant things about Anthony that she was quite surprised when she “met a dignified, quaker looking lady.” Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z Were it not for the presence of bluesmen, jazz men and rock’n’rollers, Dylan, a one-time quaker of the social order, would emerge as a rather square and fusty autodidact. Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy Ways review – enthralling, mischievous – and very male 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z In heaven, he said, there are no denominations — “not a quaker or a baptist, a presbyterian or an episcopalian, a catholic or a protestant.” Saving Thomas Jefferson’s soul 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z He was a Boston quaker, born in 1904, a brilliant mind who completed Harvard in two years and joined the state department. Stalin's last American spy: new book tells the strange tale of Noel Field 2016-10-30T04:00:00Z I’m a quaker, doing business ethically is something I am interested in.” Brick Lane – the melting pot of culture 2015-09-29T04:00:00Z The egomaniac excesses of its senior executives has left an institution founded on quaker principles reviled by the public. Barclays report cannot cure systemic ills of the banking industry 2013-04-03T16:32:49Z Mr. Bell, you were a quaker long ago. Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland 2012-05-22T15:16:54.237Z The only American book I ever read twice, was the 'Journal of Edward Woolman,' a quaker preacher and tailor, whose character is one of the finest I ever met with. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z Eh! unexpectedly find you in a strange house, of which old Sly here tells me you're the mistress; turned quaker, and disclaim your title! Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z It is characteristic of the whole proceeding that the only person really injured by the operation was the owner of the house, a quaker! Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z I would not cite the old quaker discipline of families as a pattern of what is to be wished in all things. Household Education 2011-12-02T03:00:25.437Z Mr. Bell, you're a pretty boy;—a pretty quaker you were; and now you're no quaker, nor any thing else:—ho, ho! Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland 2012-05-22T15:16:54.237Z I cannot name its color; 'tis the quaker, a cream, buff, grayish, honey-yellow shade. The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle 2011-10-28T02:00:26.687Z I know our cousin, old Dovehouse, was a quaker! but I didn't suspect he would have made you one. Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z Some of the quaker Merchants of Philadelphia went a great deal into the importation of German servants or redemptioners. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England 2011-10-12T02:00:47.957Z But I can't always be giving an imitation of a quaker meeting! The Long Lane's Turning 2011-08-23T02:00:34Z The decorous piety, and exemplary life of the quaker has signally exempted him from this most severe of human infirmities. Observations on Madness and Melancholy Including Practical Remarks on those Diseases together with Cases and an Account of the Morbid Appearances on Dissection 2011-08-23T02:00:29.227Z I took twenty-one of fair size—one on a yellow Sallie, one on an oak fly, four on an Esquimaux dun, five on a hare's ear, and nine on the quaker. The Determined Angler and the Brook Trout an anthological volume of trout fishing, trout histories, trout lore, trout resorts, and trout tackle 2011-10-28T02:00:26.687Z What, to make a quaker of him?—No, no. Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z Bless me!" cried the disappointed quaker in dismay, "and have I left my peaceful home, that I havn't stirred out of for years to hear this? Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z But natural grace and elegance stole upon the observation, and, through the simplicity of a quaker, showed all we could conceive of a goddess. The Heiress; a comedy, in five acts 2011-07-02T02:00:12.813Z But the motherly advice of his old quaker friend happily coming to his aid, revived his wavering virtue, and fixed him in the resolution, though much against the grain, not to go. 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 They declared that 'a baptist, a methodist, a universalist, a quaker, a calvinist, a deist, or any other ist, provided he or she is a genuine good moralist, are equally privileged and equally esteemed.' History of American Socialisms 2011-03-28T02:00:20.967Z Come, smile—though a quaker, thou seest I am merry—the sweetest joy of wealth and power is to cheer another's drooping heart, and wipe from the pallid cheek the tear of sorrow. Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z I informed him that Mr. Freind was tolerant, or a quaker, and a descendant of the daughter of William Penn, who founded Philadelphia. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The settler, a tall man in a quaker hat and black cloak, which fell from his neck almost to the ground, regarded the speaker with cold, unfavouring eyes. The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec 2011-02-24T03:01:05.143Z “Let me give you the quaker’s advice: Don’t attempt another conspiracy—but if you do, don’t produce a ‘pair’ of gloves of which one is still suggestive of scent, and the other identifiable with eucalyptus!” Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z The rest all came in a flash; your grey quaker dress, the green serge curtains, the copper knocker, everything told the same story of simplicity and taste. The New Gulliver and Other Stories If I wasn't the best of fathers, you might indeed hope none from me; but no matter, if you can but get the fair quaker. Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z The skirts were of a soft, quaker grey, edged with a little foam of flounces. An Unknown Lover “Is not he at any rate a man of principle?” said a quaker lady to Carlyle. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) The quaker's wife got up to bake, Her children all about her, She gave them every one a cake, And the miller wants his moulter. The Nursery Rhymes of England When this discourse was pronounced, Marat launched himself into the middle of the hall and said that "I voted against the punishment of death because I was a quaker." The Writings Of Thomas Paine, Volume III. 1791-1804 Tell me of your thee's and thou's, quaker's wills and mansions! Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen 2012-03-08T03:00:09.310Z A quaker, to prove the text that “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by the word of God,” persisted in refusing his meals. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 A quaker origin is not incompatible with a militant spirit, and Forster was sturdy in combat. The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) "But thee must not be neglected, or discarded from honest industry, because of thy responsibilities, which God hath given thee," said the quaker. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes "Martha, does thee love me?" asked a quaker youth of one at whose shrine his heart's fondest feelings had been offered up. Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order A quaker apothecary sent her a vial, corked; it had a broad brim, and a label of paper about its neck. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The quaker said, Thou art a stranger, thou art very welcome, and shalt be kindly entertained, but I cannot wait upon thee, for I am going to the meeting. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies How the quaker grasses glimmer?—you call them so, do you not?—and how those yellow cowslips shine like gold? The Master Mummer At the gate I met a dignified, quaker looking lady with a small satchel and a black and white shawl on her arm. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II A heron or two were fishing about the meadows; and he watched them stalking about in their sober quaker coats, or rising on slow heavy wing, and lumbering away home with a weird cry. Tom Brown at Oxford Of its loyalist citizens 3,000 embarked for New York; those who remained behind were harshly treated and two quaker gentlemen were hanged for adhering to the enemy. The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration One time travelling alone in Ireland, being a dark mist, and night approaching, he was obliged to go to a house belonging to a quaker, where he begged the favour of his roof all night. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies There is an expression, "quaker guns," applied to blackened cylinders of wood, intended to simulate cannon, and mounted upon ramparts or a ship's broadside to impose upon an enemy as to the force before him. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life The damsel she ripped up the saddle-bow, And the Quaker was never a quaker till now! The Book of Humorous Verse His head, neck, and upper breast are black, while the rest of his plumage is quaker brown, save for a broad white wing-bar, very conspicuous during flight, and some white in the tail. Birds of the Indian Hills On entering the house, the excellent quaker met him with a letter in his hand. John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea To understand this record of their labors, some acquaintance with science is requisite, and not less a knowledge of quaker modes of thought. The History of Tasmania , Volume II Well, by 1885 the United States had a "quaker" navy; the result being that, not the enemy, but our own people were deceived. From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life The sanctified quaker adjoining, and the fellow beneath, who, by the way, is a very similar figure to Captain Stab, in the Rake's Progress, are finely contrasted. The Works of William Hogarth: In a Series of Engravings With Descriptions, and a Comment on Their Moral Tendency It was not very prudent; but we started, the commandant, a quaker lady and myself, to the outskirts of the forest. Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals Cummyns, a celebrated quaker, confessed he died of an anonymous letter in a public paper, which, said he, "fastened on my heart, and threw me into this slow fever." Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 A quaker being asked his opinion of phrenology, replied indignantly, "Friend, there can be no good in a science that compels a man to take off his hat!" The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings Bath was sleeping as soundly as if it had been a quaker town: any sounds of riot were scattered and subdued. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes So it went on, over and over again, more sad than the sight of a quaker as he twiddles his thumbs. The Field of Clover They were proud of the great Frederic as a warrior and a conqueror; they were not ready to admire him as a quaker, and the victim of designing foes. Lectures on Modern history It's a sin and a shame to waste them on a man who only employs them to kill deer, b'ar, and turkey," said Bruce, "yet a man musn't starve, even whar he's a quaker. Nick of the Woods A quaker said to a gunner, "Friend, I counsel no bloodshed; but if it be thy design to hit the little man in the blue jacket, point thine engine three inches lower." The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings They fought--but the spiritual bruiser proved too hard for the injured quaker. An History of Birmingham (1783) It is the preparation absurdly called by the common people stewed quaker. The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home Voltaire assumed the part of a quaker, and at length came to mention that assertion of Paul. Books and Characters French and English The man has some spirit now and then; but whar's the use of it, while he's nothing but a no-fight quaker? Nick of the Woods Let this be brought to practice: Make a quaker lord chancellor, who thinketh paying tithes unlawful. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 03 Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church — Volume 1 Of the last, one was a presbyterian, one a methodist,—the third was a baptist, and the fourth a quaker. The Crater Elliott's regiment of light-horse was chiefly composed of tailors; and the first man who suggested the idea of abolishing the Slave Trade, was Thomas Woolman, a quaker, and tailor, of New Jersey. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 532, February 4, 1832 They were sir Philip Modelove, an old beau; Mr. Periwinkle, a silly virtuoso; Mr. Tradelove, a broker on 'Change; and Mr. Obadiah Prim, a hypocritical quaker. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook A quaker, when riding through Wednesbury, was attacked by them, pulled from off his horse, and dragged to a coal pit, where it was attended with difficulty to prevent their throwing him in. A Description of Modern Birmingham Whereunto Are Annexed Observations Made during an Excursion Round the Town, in the Summer of 1818, Including Warwick and Leamington His education at one of the quaker seminaries was, of course, plain and circumscribed, being pretty much confined to useful, indeed necessary, branches of knowledge. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 271, September 1, 1827 In fine, though the parson's and the quaker's hat has each its several merits, commend me to the fan-tailed shallow. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 280, October 27, 1827 He was a sight to behold, for he was decorated with buttons, mostly brass, from top to toe, and presented a sight that was enough to make a thoroughbred quaker swoon. A Tale of One City: the New Birmingham Papers Reprinted from the "Midland Counties Herald" When Hero assumed the guise of a quaker, Clever called himself Obadiah, and pretended to be a rigid quaker also. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Yarnall, though averse, as a quaker, from all killing of enemies with a gun, yet saw no objection to holding one a moment. The Life of General Francis Marion I made acquaintance, on this journey, with a mild and modest young quaker, who opened the discourse by informing me, in a grave whisper, that his grandfather was the inventor of cold-drawn castor oil. American Notes Figs, on the contrary, was as calm as a quaker. Vanity Fair The hall of many an earl lacks the bounty, the palace of many a prelate the piety and learning, which adorn the quiet quaker’s home! Lavengro; the Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest He dreamed that night of war times; found himself commander of a whole battery of heavy guns, and lo, they were all quaker cannon. Strong Hearts This hard fated man, a simple, inoffensive quaker, lived near Camden. The Life of General Francis Marion Among them a most excellent Hospital - a quaker establishment, but not sectarian in the great benefits it confers; a quiet, quaint old Library, named after Franklin; a handsome Exchange and Post Office; and so forth. American Notes About this time Elwood, the quaker, being recommended to him, as one who would read Latin to him for the advantage of his conversation, attended him every afternoon, except on Sundays. Lives of the Poets, Volume 1 It is the preparation absurdly called by the common people a stewed quaker. Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches She begins to praise me most unmercifully; and, while my very heart is tickled with my success, the lengthened visage of inspired quaker when the spirit moved was never more demure! Anna St. Ives May Heaven so guard my lovely quaker, That anguish never can o'ertake her; That peace and virtue ne'er forsake her, But bliss be aye her heart's partaker! Byron's Poetical Works, Volume 1 In connection with the quaker Hospital, there is a picture by West, which is exhibited for the benefit of the funds of the institution. American Notes "Nay, verily," replied the meekest of men, "I cannot swear, my Rachel, being a quaker; but I will affirm." Tales and Novels — Volume 01 A quaker is made up of ice and flame. Specimens of the Table Talk of Samuel Taylor Coleridge My answer was, the man lives a very debauched life, and therefore his affairs must be in a precarious state; but the quaker was inflexible, and nothing was done in the matter. Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2 After some reflection, and listening to a few more suggestions from Joyce, he consented to let the "quaker" be put on wheels. Wyandotte A quaker from Philadelphia, called Claude Gay, travelling in Europe, stayed some time at Geneva; he was known as the author of some Theological works, and liked for his good sense, moderation, and simplicity. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 324, July 26, 1828 There was seated at a small table, in a perfectly neat parlour, a quaker, whose benevolent countenance charmed Angelina the moment she entered the room. Tales and Novels — Volume 01 Therewith developed in place of the previous quietist pacifist, quaker attitude toward its surroundings, a new religion, a new tone: aggressive, predatory, careerist. The Glands Regulating Personality Yes, sir; but they want wine, and we can get none from the quaker's cellar without ready money. The Works of Henry Fielding Edited by George Saintsbury in 12 Volumes Volume 12 "At all events, your honour, I will carry the quaker in," said Joyce, tossing the stuffed figure on a shoulder. Wyandotte The quaker felt great reluctance, but suffered himself at last to be carried to Ferney, Voltaire having promised before hand to his friends that he would say nothing that could give him offence. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 324, July 26, 1828 But the deserter was a catholic and Volmer is a quaker, so the feeling in the company was so hostile toward him that for several nights he was put in the guardhouse for protection. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 A commission of bankruptcy was taken out against him by his sole creditor, a quaker, who refused to sign his certificate. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves There was one rich English quaker, with a heart like a tender woman's and a face like a cherub's, who actually went over to Russia to labor with "friend Nicholas" against this war. Queen Victoria, her girlhood and womanhood "He do to man the quaker gun at least, and may be of use in frightening some one of the other side, more than he has yet frightened us." Wyandotte Then verily, friend, I will show thee how a quaker can dance. Nature and Human Nature Thus Penn the quaker and you run in this, in one and the self same spirit; he affirming that sanctification is antecedent to justification, but not the consequence thereof. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 The honest quaker did not charge the bankrupt with any dishonest practices, but he rejected the proposal with the most mortifying indifference, declaring that he did not want his money. The Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves A quaker, a simple fellow, one who can only answer yes, or no. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue And there sits not far from these members of the sporting fraternity, the tall, slender figure of a man, habited in the garb of a quaker. Justice in the By-Ways, a Tale of Life He likes the broad-brimmed beaver, it's more like a quaker, and less like a pope. Nature and Human Nature So again, the free-willer, he will ascribe all to God; the quaker, the ranter, the socinian, &c. will ascribe all to God. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 The dial had no letter "q," and as the man was described as a quaker the word was sent "kwaker." The Story of Electricity —The spirit of reconciliation, the quaker librarian breathed. Ulysses You are a well-looking fellow, Random, and can behave as demurely as a quaker. The Adventures of Roderick Random My father being of the quaker profession, it was my good fortune to have an exceedingly good moral education, and a tolerable stock of useful learning. Writings of Thomas Paine — Volume 4 (1794-1796): the Age of Reason An elderly quaker, and his sister Bertha, were their silent neighbours. The Parent's Assistant She looked at the sorrel, and the red and white and yellow clover, and the quaker grass, and the daisies, and the bents that composed it. Howards End The quaker librarian, quaking, tiptoed in, quake, his mask, quake, with haste, quake, quack. Ulysses She looked at the sorrel, and the red and white and yellow clover, and the quaker grass, and the daisies, and the bents that composed it.� Howards End Oaths were required in every stage of every suit; and the feeling of a quaker about an oath is hardly stronger than that of a respectable native. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 1 My insight into futurity, like that of George Fox the quaker, and that of our great and philosophic poet, Lord Byron, is derived from simple presentiment. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 1 When in 1665 Milton had shown his poem to Elwood, the good quaker observed, "Thou hast said a great deal upon Paradise Lost: what hast thou to say upon Paradise Found?" Royalty Restored —They say we are to have a literary surprise, the quaker librarian said, friendly and earnest. Ulysses This was by two English quakers, and a quaker lady, tanners of Kendal, who had been at Ayr on some leather business, where they preached, but made no proselytes. The Annals of the Parish; or, the chronicle of Dalmailing during the ministry of the Rev. Micah Balwhidder Mirabell and he are at some distance, as my Lady Wishfort has been told; and you know she hates Mirabell worse than a quaker hates a parrot, or than a fishmonger hates a hard frost. The Way of the World The tall slim figure, always of a kind of quaker neatness; the innocent anxious face, anxious bright hazel eyes; the timid, yet gracefully cordial ways, the natural intelligence, instinctive sense and worth, were very characteristic. Life of John Sterling One of these was Thomas Elwood, a quaker much esteemed amongst good men, who, in order that he might enjoy the advantages of the poet's conversation, read Latin to him every afternoon save Sunday. Royalty Restored —Do you think it is only a paradox? the quaker librarian was asking. Ulysses The benign forehead of the quaker librarian enkindled rosily with hope. Ulysses Portals of discovery opened to let in the quaker librarian, softcreakfooted, bald, eared and assiduous. Ulysses |
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