| 单词 | quick-sighted |
| 例句 | It turns, with such filial respect and thankfulness, towards those whom it does not like to grieve, but who are always the most quick-sighted to see our wants and to relieve our distresses. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z This fleet and quick-sighted animal is generally the victim of its curiosity. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z "Major Coulthurst," he said, "is evidently astonishingly quick-sighted if he saw all that." Delilah of the Snows 2012-01-23T03:00:09.087Z Love, which in some cases is blind, is in others extremely quick-sighted. The Sylph, Volume I and II 2012-01-09T03:00:19.583Z If he were only a little more quick-sighted, and a better manager; but that's not to be expected of him. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z "Ambition is not your failing, then, sir," said she, with a glance which, to one more quick-sighted, would have conveyed the full measure of her scorn. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z I was, all the time we were talking, so impressed with this, that I could not help imagining what a race so quick-sighted and intelligent might become when educated and instructed. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z Too quick-sighted not to perceive the difference in Swift's manner, pining under his neglect, and struck to the heart by jealousy, grief, and resentment, her health gave way. The Romance of Biography (Vol 2 of 2) or Memoirs of Women Loved and Celebrated by Poets, from the Days of the Troubadours to the Present Age. 3rd ed. 2 Vols. 2011-03-01T03:00:48.107Z This exclamation might naturally have fallen from any quick-sighted and sympathetic person. Louisiana 2011-02-18T03:00:21.217Z "If not better, it was less mortifying," replied my quick-sighted parent; and we said no more on the subject. A Wife's Duty A Tale 2011-02-17T03:00:19.313Z As the reader may suppose, I had stationed a quick-sighted and active young officer, to look out for the signals, which I knew the Yankee schooner was to make. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z The overseer, who happened to be more quick-sighted than even the father, from repeated observations, guessed at the truth; and, thinking it his duty, immediately apprised Mr Walker of his suspicions. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 The quick-sighted monarch perceived at once that prudence and policy required that this interview should be prevented. Sketches of Aboriginal Life American Tableaux, No. 1 Vaterchen, not very quick-sighted, could not at once understand the picture, but I caught it at once, and laughed immoderately. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance No time was to be lost in following this spoor; and the most quick-sighted Matabili were at once sent forward to trace it on before. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer She was eminently quick-sighted, keen to read motives and appreciate character, and yet with all this she invariably spoiled every bargain made with the people. Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day It is well executed, and only the most sagacious and quick-sighted are never mistaken in the cards. Stories by American Authors, Volume 2 Let it be remembered that timidity was one of James’s infirmities; and fear is usually very quick-sighted. Guy Fawkes or A Complete History Of The Gunpowder Treason, A.D. 1605 Loob, however, who was so quick-sighted that he seemed to see things before they actually happened, leapt to a higher branch in time to escape the deadly paw. In the Morning of Time They are hardy and quick-sighted, daring riders, and very fair shots, and thus are useful to the white hunter. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer So far as the most gentle, quick-sighted, and careful attention could be of avail, the breakfast was pleasant;—otherwise it was but a grave affair. Say and Seal, Volume I Some quick-sighted woman had discovered that the letter of the new law permitted it, and their votes were accepted and wisely given. History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II But, being quick-sighted, and keen of sense, she began to comprehend at last, and it was Priscilla Gower who assisted her to a clearer state of mind. Theo A Sprightly Love Story The quick-sighted scout perceived his danger, without knowing how to remedy it. The Last of the Mohicans A Narrative of 1757 They are hardy and quick-sighted, daring riders, and very fair shots, and thus are useful to the white hunter. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer But just as passion will make one singularly quick-sighted, it can also make one dense and stupid. Bird of Paradise It was inevitable that quick-sighted Marjory should discover the subjection into which I had fallen, and her final enlightenment was brought about in this manner. The Talking Horse And Other Tales Here Mr. Grey showed signs of satisfaction, as Gilbert was quick-sighted enough to perceive. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success The quick-sighted reader will not easily have missed detecting the sudden effect produced upon the two spirits by the truthful right-mindedness of the two little girls. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 It is very quick-sighted, as it is also quick of hearing. Old Jack Small and dark and delicately made, with quick-sighted falcon-coloured eyes that nothing escaped. The Ffolliots of Redmarley Sometimes they are quick-sighted and intelligent persons, and recognize the importance of letting the librarian work out everything in his own way, when once satisfied that they have got a competent head in charge. A Book for All Readers An Aid to the Collection, Use, and Preservation of Books and the Formation of Public and Private Libraries But perhaps the old lady was more quick-sighted than Olive dreamed; for such a true and tried heart could hardly be quite frozen, even with the apathy of eighty years. Olive A Novel She had been quick-sighted enough to see that Jack did not care for her, and had given him up. The Lady of the Ice A Novel But she was not so quick-sighted as her companion, and when at length she succeeded in fixing the object with her eyes, she pronounced it a gull. The Madman and the Pirate Her quick-sighted mother love was prompt to warn her of that waning, prompt to make her understand that, to a boy like Scott, a hard and fast monotony would be fatal to almost any plan. The Brentons He took a positive pleasure in his work, and soon attracted the observation of his quick-sighted employer. A True Hero A Story of the Days of William Penn And surely, as the quick-sighted Mrs. Gwynne often said, no daughter of a long illustrious line was ever prouder than Christal Manners. Olive A Novel In spite of the large size of the lynx, the eagle swooped downwards to the attack, striking with its powerful beak the quick-sighted animal on the back, into which it fixed its sharp talons. Snow Shoes and Canoes The Early Days of a Fur-Trader in the Hudson Bay Territory The quick-sighted eye of the first mate was on her almost before she had reached the surface; and before she could again seek safety in the ocean’s depths, another harpoon was plunged into her. Peter the Whaler As her quick-sighted eye ranged round the horizon she caught sight of the stranger. Hurricane Hurry The quick-sighted dervish would not allow of this, but made her undergo the trial with the rest, saying, 'The property we seek is not yours, but your son's. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan “What are you in the blues about?” demanded that quick-sighted young gentleman on the first day out of doors after his illness. A Dog with a Bad Name They have no eye for, no perception of, merits or beauties, either external or internal, but are keen and quick-sighted in detecting blemishes, and eloquent in exaggerating them20:1. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew His hints were rather peculiar, Hamilton—too decided for so quick-sighted a youth as myself. Louis' School Days A Story for Boys Her people had not been so quick-sighted as we were, but when they saw us making sail, they did the same. Hurricane Hurry Some circumstances may escape your observation that my quick-sighted fears will seize on; at least I may serve as your notary. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel No smallest thing but had its skyey aspect which, by his winged and quick-sighted fancy, he sought to surprise and grasp. The Builders A Story and Study of Masonry I never saw features and shape so delicately beautiful; I never knew so young a mind so quick-sighted and so firm; but, nevertheless, she is not the creature whom I would call my wife. Arthur Mervyn Or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 Affection is quick-sighted; he was instantly seen and known by his wife! Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 433 Volume 17, New Series, April 17, 1852 A feeling for rhythm and a quick-sighted accurate knowledge of time, may be much improved by playing with others, either duets on the piano, or accompaniments to voice or instrument. The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 353, October 2, 1886. If she had jumped to the conclusion that this change was because Edmund had learnt at the eleventh hour that Rose would be at Groombridge, she had no right to be so quick-sighted. Great Possessions Just one person caught the gleam from under Hazel's down-cast eyes,—perhaps something made his own quick-sighted. Wych Hazel His son Richard was a quick-sighted youth, clear and vigorous in intellect, not deep but acute. Interludes being Two Essays, a Story, and Some Verses Pro-slavery sagacity was quick-sighted in its apprehensions that it could not dodge the inquiry, 'Whence comes this disparity?' The Continental Monthly, Vol. 2, No. 1, July, 1862 But Roy was quick-sighted; and his first impression had dismayed him. Far to Seek A Romance of England and India Their ardour increases rather than the contrary; and they are surprisingly quick-sighted and inquisitive on this score. Advice to Young Men And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. Always quick-sighted, his little washed-out optics developed a marvellous keenness. Two Little Savages Being the adventures of two boys who lived as Indians and what they learned The Duchesse, too quick-sighted not to observe his surprise, explained that I had been six years absent from Paris, and only arrived the night before from Italy. The Idler in France The captain heard this; and, as fear is ever quick-sighted, he instantly caught the object. Frank Mildmay Or, The Naval Officer Or at least you are not so quick-sighted as Mrs. Downe Wright. Marriage The quick-sighted rogue knows we are done with it," said Trysail; "and he is getting ready for his own turn. The Water-Witch or, the Skimmer of the Seas He returned, however, in eight or nine weeks, and did not entirely keep aloof from me, but comported himself in so remarkable a manner that his quick-sighted sister could not fail to notice the change. The Tenant of Wildfell Hall The quick-sighted scout perceived his danger without knowing how to remedy it. The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757 He was active, quick-sighted, shrewd, sober, and thoroughly trustworthy. Men of Invention and Industry For who is so faint whom their devices will not enliven? who so stupid whom such spurs can't quicken? or who so quick-sighted before whose eyes they can't cast a mist? The Praise of Folly A glance, charged with such a meaning, could not escape the quick-sighted vigilance of a mother. The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish The savage, quick-sighted, and accustomed to perpetual watchfulness, springs from his den behind a bush, and surprizes his enemy with the pointed arrow before he is aware of danger. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1 In a rapid glance he had taken in the occupants, and their attitudes were to him what symptoms are to a quick-sighted doctor. The Native Born or, the Rajah's People There are also ravenous beasts, as Wolves, Bears, Luzards, which are quick-sighted, and have the hinder parts spotted with divers colours. Old Calabria Whereas if another do but slip a word and one more quick-sighted than the rest discover it by accident, O Hercules! what uproars, what bickerings, what taunts, what invectives! The Praise of Folly "The man hath not yet parted with his arms!" exclaimed the quick-sighted youth, when he found that every other tongue continued silent. The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish Strenuous efforts were made by the officers, early in the engagement, to restore order, which resulted in making themselves a mark, and they were cut down by the quick-sighted enemy. An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 Being very quick-sighted, he saw what sort of a blow was coming ere it was fairly dealt, and so he shaped his defence. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece No more suitable representative of the young republic, it was thought, could be found, in spite of his impatience, restlessness, pugnacity, imprudence, and want of self-control; for he was intelligent, shrewd, high-spirited, and quick-sighted. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders But the growing force of these social compacts alarmed the quick-sighted despotism of Charlemagne, and they were, consequently, prohibited both by him and his successors. Holland The History of the Netherlands It is a happy proof, through which, reasonable and prudent conclusions confirm the quick-sighted glances of practice. The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish Among these a quick-sighted Scout will at once notice the fleur-de-lys, or Scout's badge, on the breast. Young Knights of the Empire : Their Code, and Further Scout Yarns The captain no sooner perceived the passion of Miss Bridget, in which discovery he was very quick-sighted, than he faithfully returned it. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling This was rather a complication, and considering it, Maggie became uneasy and embarrassed, and Lena, who was very quick-sighted, saw it. Bessie Bradford's Prize In the latter particular, however, even the vigilance of the quick-sighted Ellen was deceived. The Prairie You, lady, so quick-sighted in matters of earthly prudence, are you blind to the gigantic pace at which Rome is moving to regain this country, once the richest gem in her usurped tiara? Peveril of the Peak The two princesses concerted a method to get over that difficulty: queen Haiatalnefous's women, though cunning and quick-sighted, were next morning deceived themselves, and king Armanos, his queen, and the whole court, completely beguiled. The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 From whence is it that the knave is generally so quick-sighted to those symptoms and operations of knavery, which often dupe an honest man of a much better understanding? History of Tom Jones, a Foundling "His skates are old ones, to be sure," said Randolph, who was quick-sighted enough to understand that any remark of this kind might dim the luster of his expected victory. Struggling Upward, or Luke Larkin's Luck Indeed, I did not think the people would be so quick-sighted at once, as to see the distinction of old and new was without difference. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 It does not take a quick-sighted woman long to comprehend the true marital standing of the friend in whom she feels an interest. The Hand but Not the Heart or, The Life-Trials of Jessie Loring The quick-sighted, keen-witted matron caught it, and instantly made a masterly move of feigned retreat. Love Me Little, Love Me Long He was remarkably quick-sighted, and men, as well as women, were very vain and wont to give even undue weight to every circumstance which flattered their self-love. Beulah At first the quick-sighted Verduret had some doubts whether it was the marquis, who, being skilled in these hazardous expeditions, managed to conceal himself behind a pillar so as to elude detection. File No. 113 If thou beest quick-sighted, be so in matter of judgment, and XXXVII. Meditations He, so quick-sighted; he who meeting any sorrow looked steadily up at the Hand that smote him, knowing neither the coward's dread nor the unbeliever's disguise of pain—surely he must see what was impending. John Halifax, Gentleman No person could have been more quick-sighted than Johnson to such a contradiction as this in the logic of an antagonist. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 "Oh, yes, give me credit for being quick-sighted; I suspected something the first time I saw them together after Mr. Hazlehurst came back." Elinor Wyllys, Volume 1 It was dangerous to discharge a gun, or light a fire, or make the least noise, where such quick-eared and quick-sighted enemies were at hand. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West Ingenious, almost genial; quick-sighted, supple, graceful; a man that will prosper. The French Revolution These fleet and quick-sighted animals are generally the victims of their curiosity. 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