| 单词 | respectably |
| 例句 | She was pulling at me, to get me up, respectably onto my feet. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z The kid sister tagged along, and Nately felt like the proud head of a family as the three of them ate respectably in a nearby open-air cafe. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Some are respectably dressed, in tailored Harris tweed coats and matching gloves and tidy no-nonsense hats with small brisk feathers jauntily at one side. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The book that deserved to do better: Jennie Erdal's brilliantly witty novel The Missing Shade of Blue sold very respectably and had glowing reviews. The publishing year 2012 2012-12-21T22:55:02Z If you understand somewhat the situation and respectably present something to both sides, I think that’s what you do. Rick Ross Talks New Album, Adele Remix and His Love of Pears 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z This year's celebrity autobiographies, generally agreed to be an improvement on the wretched class of 2011, fared respectably but not brilliantly, led by Miranda Hart's mixture of humour and memoir, Is It Just Me? Bestselling books of 2012 – commentary 2012-12-28T22:55:06Z In most respects, “Us and Them” is an orthodox and respectably effective tear-jerker. The Bounty of Netflix International 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z Arguably her acting skills aren't quite as exquisitely fine as her looks, but she acquits herself perfectly respectably in the films she adorns, most of which are fairly successful. The Secret Actor on the phony problems of the It Girl 2013-04-29T08:00:02Z “New York, New York” started off respectably at the box office, with weekly grosses initially hovering around $1 million. ‘New York, New York’ Will End Its Abbreviated Run on Broadway 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z The film was received warmly by critics and performed respectably at the box office, easily making back its budget on the way to a total of $32.9 million. In 1993, ‘Joy Luck Club’ Changed Hollywood. Until It Didn’t. 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z His camera floats over cornfields listening to the rustling of the stalks, but the somewhat graceless stabs of grandeur in "At Any Price" don't register in this uneven but respectably ambitious heartland drama. Review: 'At Any Price' doesn't register 2013-04-24T22:52:09Z Bolstering the men’s side of the equation very respectably were two younger singers in the famous duet from Bizet’s “Pearl Fishers” in honor of the first WCO performance. The 30th birthday for Washington Concert Opera: Where voice junkies can get their fix 2016-09-19T04:00:00Z More respectably, he works as a focus puller at a film studio, where, amusingly, a director is having trouble getting an actress to faint, despite having a covert master of shock on his crew. Want a Halloween Thriller as Daring as ‘Psycho’? Try ‘Peeping Tom’ 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Raitt was a formidable technician with a big, easy voice; you can find video of him singing Figaro’s aria from “The Barber of Seville,” in English, but perfectly respectably. Opinion | Opera and Broadway have a fruitful relationship. If only opera fans understood it. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z As David G. Marwell notes in “Mengele: Unmasking the ‘Angel of Death,’” little in Mengele’s wealthy, respectably conservative, Catholic background helps to account for his Auschwitz career and his reputation as a monster. How Did Josef Mengele Become the Evil Doctor of Auschwitz? 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z "In Limbo follows a respectably crooked path" – Tiny Mix Tapes. New band of the day – Teen (No 1,359) 2012-09-26T14:00:35Z A free spirit who resisted marriage at first, saying “I’d rather sin respectably,” Gellhorn would not sideline her ambitions for his. Review: ‘Hemingway’ Is a Big Two-Hearted Reconsideration 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z The Bears wrap up their season at Minnesota next Sunday. acquitted himself respectably as the Bears starting quarterback, completing 19 of 28 passes for 242 yards and 1 TD. Packers knock Bears out of playoff contention 2011-12-26T12:02:00Z A man now in his 60s could have respectably counted that as a regret, not a dare, but that’s not Mr. Waters’s style. John Waters on Hitchhiking Across America 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z But Antonenko rose respectably to the daunting vocal and dramatic challenges of the final two acts, and for that he earned the audience's gratitude. Triumphant 'Otello' marks Muti's return to CSO 2011-04-08T16:30:00Z In its current form and at its current price, Per Se struggled and failed to do this, ranging from respectably dull at best to disappointingly flat-footed at worst. At Thomas Keller’s Per Se, Slips and Stumbles 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z This is a work that opens, after all, with a respectably buttoned-down man in a business suit drenched in blood. Review: Chloroform, Lies and Racism Fire Up ‘The Jacksonian’ 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z But I doubt that the heavy repression involved in "housewife" being the only life that an ordinary woman could respectably choose, has ever before been expressed with such darkly funny economy. Getting On is not just funny – it's radical, profound, a masterpiece 2012-11-23T19:00:01Z “And then,” she adds, “I thought that I had better write something that could stand respectably next to Virginia Woolf before I imitated her death.” Books of The Times: A Young Muse in the Service of Male Writers 2011-03-20T21:14:14Z Where David displays every muscle, his rival is respectably swathed. Leonardo or Michelangelo: who is the greatest? 2010-03-30T07:00:00Z Miranda consulted with Chernow and aimed to keep his story respectably true to history, even as he rendered Cabinet battles involving Hamilton, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson as intensely rhymed rap showdowns. Pulitzers: Broadway’s ‘Hamilton,’ novel ‘The Sympathizer’ among arts winners 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z Mr. Worsham returned to Richmond a year later, and she falsely claimed that he had died, which left her respectably widowed and with a child of her own, Archer, whom Mr. Huntington adopted. Peeking Into the Gilded Age at the Met 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z Here are the smart cafes and restaurants where you can find practically every major cuisine respectably represented. T Magazine: Beyond the Melting Pot 2011-05-16T19:45:36Z My compact compartment was tidy and comfortable with a respectably fluffy pillow and gleaming chrome sink. Europe’s night trains are disappearing, but the allure endures for enthusiasts 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z Typically, Mr. Rosa’s albums sold respectably, without generating smash hits. After a Career Comeback, Draco Rosa Goes Home 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z But Edmunds has found the other vehicles to be respectably capable while being versatile and enjoyable to drive every day. Big country, big wheels, small budget. Here are 5 five new off-roaders easy on the wallet | Edmunds 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Rolling Stone crowned it country album of the year, and for a debut, it did respectably not only on the country charts, but folk, Americana and pop too. Morgan Wade isn't going to let anything stand in her way. Least of all those tabloid rumors 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z As a sixth-round pick in 2021 and having played respectably last year in his first start against the Jets, the team may be prone to wanting to keep him. Analysis: What Seahawks’ regular-season roster might look like 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The bizarre episode was just the latest example of Alito’s insistence on enjoying the country’s respect even when he fails to act respectably. Opinion: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has vast power and life tenure. So what's his problem? 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Neighbors decades younger than him welcomed him on their team for the Forest Country Club golf tournament — and he played respectably. Donald Triplett, ‘Case 1’ in the Study of Autism, Dies at 89 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z This is a respectably low total, even though it’s higher than Gardner’s solution. You Can Probably Beat ChatGPT at These Math Brainteasers. Here’s Why 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z An eight-game win streak ended more respectably than the score suggested. ‘Unique’ NHL scheduling rough on Kraken, but team not big on making excuses 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Brissett has filled in for quarterbacks with New England, Indianapolis and Miami and always played respectably. Perspective | In yet another torturous fourth quarter, finally the Ravens come out on top 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Its defensive backs are less proven, but they have performed respectably so far. WSU Cougars defense draws comparisons to dominant 1994 unit 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z A controversy magnet away from the board, Niemann did more than respectably when he sat down to play in his first classical tournament with the big guns. Firouzja survives controversy-filled Sinquefield Cup to claim chess title 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z And the Nationals have played respectably since returning from the break, winning four of nine and tying their season-high winning streak of three games. Was July the worst month in Nationals history? 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Why he’s ranked here: Curhan was a surprise last season making the roster as an undrafted free agent and playing respectably in starting at right tackle the last five games of the season. Ranking the Seahawks roster before training camp: Nos. 40-31 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Presley performs respectably on streaming services, according to statistics from Luminate Entertainment Data, the organization that provides data for the Billboard charts. It's 2022. Does Elvis Presley still matter? 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z We did not have the required three, but did have two, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday reaching a respectably summery 96. After four days of 90 or nearly 90, Friday seemed a gift and a great relief 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Yet the Packers still performed respectably on offense. Packers promote Adam Stenavich to offensive coordinator 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z "I don't know whether 'common prosperity' is empty words but it's the government's responsibility to ensure every worker can live respectably," said another Weibo user who goes by firetrap-virtuallife. Beijing migrant worker's search for son sparks outrage, sympathy 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z The film opened respectably with $80 million in domestic box office grosses during its first weekend in theaters, but fell off quickly later weeks. Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over 'Black Widow' release. Will more suits follow? 2021-07-29T04:00:00Z New data suggest the Johnson & Johnson vaccine does quite respectably against the Delta variant. Do people who got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine need a booster? 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z And there are no second prizes for Mike Bloomberg, even if he performs respectably on Super Tuesday, just three days later. Bernie Sanders' Nevada win is a breakout moment. The others are toast 2020-02-22T05:00:00Z “He makes a really good point. He says,”—here Graves did a respectably fervid impression of the Cajun pundit—“ ‘Look, man, your land’s being taken. A Louisiana Republican Reckons with Climate Change 2019-07-27T04:00:00Z If she performs respectably in Iowa or New Hampshire, they envision her sweeping into South Carolina and subsequent primaries in the South and her home state of California. Kamala Harris’s questioning of Barr delivers a punch after an uneven campaign stretch 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z Sure enough, the mannequin is now respectably dressed. Peter Doherty: 'If I was drug free, I'd be a force to be reckoned with' 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z This shows a Seattle economy that continues to chug along respectably in minting startups and moving them along the financing chain. Metro Seattle starts the year strong in venture funding 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z It ended up selling respectably and became one of Harlequin’s frequently reissued classics. Fifty shades of white: the long fight against racism in romance novels 2019-04-04T04:00:00Z “It is a community and an environment that we try to capture respectably and appropriately.” Not-So-Hidden Cameras Take Australian Open Viewers on an Intimate Tour 2019-01-26T05:00:00Z Vanity Fair reported that while “A Christmas Story” did respectably at the box office, it disappeared in a few weeks. ‘A Christmas Story’ star Zack Ward shares his favorite facts about filming the holiday classic 2018-12-24T05:00:00Z “By then, he is a respectably married man, with a house and children, and he must have thought: ‘is this really the account I wish to leave of myself to history? Rape secret uncovered in sailor’s 17th-century journal 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z So the audience can go back to their tents and enjoy their evenings respectably. Charlie Steen: ‘No sleep, no food, losing relationships ... I am a human sacrifice’ 2018-05-12T04:00:00Z In traditionally Democratic areas in coal country, Lamb managed to do respectably. Pennsylvania election results should frighten Republicans in November 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z Actually for their time they lived quite respectably for a long time. Opinion | The Secret to a Longer Life? Don’t Ask These Dead Longevity Researchers 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z He shot 72 on Sunday to finish at 3 under and respectably place in a tie for 23rd. Jason Day and Alex Noren run out of time, will battle it out Monday at Torrey Pines 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z It's not "Ragtime," but it's respectably ambitious for wanting to be. New Orleans comes alive in Nathaniel Rich's 'King Zeno' – LA Times 2018-01-19T05:00:00Z Overton bowled his first over in Test cricket respectably; Moeen Ali was summoned specifically to bowl at Khawaja and did not seem to be too hindered by his damaged spinning finger. Australia dig in but England’s Craig Overton nabs Steve Smith 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Taylor played respectably in the second half, completing 15 of 25 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. The Bills' biggest mistake was starting rookie Nathan Peterman at quarterback against the Chargers 2017-11-19T05:00:00Z The Demon Deacons have played respectably in their last three games but showed they aren’t ready to compete with the league’s top teams. Marshall breaks off 2 long TD runs, Ga Tech beats Wake 38-24 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z They are being encouraged to dip their music and walk respectably. Notting Hill Carnival: More tributes to Grenfell victims - BBC News 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z The Black Hawks started respectably enough, making the playoffs in their inaugural season. The U.S. Tycoon Who Battled Canadian Elitism (in Hockey) 2017-06-11T04:00:00Z Classic Empire's handlers will be hoping for a cleaner race after the Mark Casse-trained colt was bumped and jostled early at a muddy Churchill Downs before finishing respectably. Derby winner Always Dreaming gets fourth post for Preakness 2017-05-17T04:00:00Z The respectably reviewed picture earned $446,000 from three theaters last weekend, and is now expanding nationwide to 1,150 theaters. 'The Fate of the Furious' could reach $400 million in global box office this weekend 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z This season, after playing respectably in road losses at Arizona and SMU and winning the Western Athletic Conference title, they were denied a return trip to the NCAAs by a defeat in the league tournament. Column: NIT is easy to mock, but can lead to bigger things 2017-03-24T04:00:00Z But feminists know – especially as Ivanka is propped up as the “respectable” and docile conservative ideal of white womanhood – that there is little more dangerous to their rights than acting respectably. The empowerment trap: Ivanka Trump and the art of co-opting feminism 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z The crust crisped up pretty well in the oven, and the dough was respectably chewy, if a little soggy around the middle. Washington’s bite-sized stuffed bagels, ranked 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Additionally, retail sales had gained respectably for three straight months, and Friday's report revealed a further upward revision to June's data. 5 Things to Know About the Economy 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z The latest film performed respectably, but its opening is down from the two previous films in the series. Box Office: 'Star Trek Beyond' racks up solid $59.6 million, 'Lights Out' scores 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z It’s nearly a sine wave of pronounced emotional highs and lows, leading up to a respectably happy ending: Here’s how your favorite classic novel made a computer feel 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z That would save their honor, showing neighbors she left “respectably” from her mother’s home, instead of eloping. In Pakistan, gruesome 'honor' killings bring a new backlash 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Willis would lose the next two sets very respectably, 6–3, 6–4. Marcus Willis’s (Very) Brief Wimbledon Fairy Tale 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Global production capacity at the new Performance Manufacturing Center will be ramping up to a respectably rare 1,600 units annually, Acura officials say. Honda’s Acura NSX Flexes American Muscle 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z It took him eight years to get back to the big leagues, but he eventually pitched respectably till he was 37. Teenage Sports Stars, From Young Tom Morris to Max Verstappen 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The country places respectably high — number 17 globally — on the overall innovation-index ranking, which takes into account factors such as regulatory environment, investment, education and general infrastructure. Australia: Engagement upgrade : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2016-05-03T04:00:00Z In his second race, a 10k, he did respectably enough to win a modest cash prize. Many of Brazil’s top marathoners get their start running as trash collectors 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z The nights they don't show up decisively outnumber the nights they perform respectably. Fragile Ducks fall to Islanders, 5-2 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z Stu Lantz, the longtime analyst for the team’s television broadcasts, noted how gracious Bryant has been with fans and the news media “in the midst of trying to end his career somewhat respectably.” Another Long Lakers Goodbye, This One by Kobe Bryant 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z The institute's monthly PMI report, which acts as an economic bellwether for the industry, showed employment expectations climbed respectably. Strong November Job Growth Likely to Spur Rate Hike 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Though both records sold respectably, they hardly transformed Groban into the pop star he seemed eager to become. Josh Groban's 'Stages' feels like a retreat at the Dolby Theatre 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z “These are pretty significant mountains. They’d stand up respectably against mountain ranges on Earth like the Rockies.” Pluto pictures: Nasa reveals first high-resolution images of planet's surface 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z While hostility to migration – and racism – is, alas, not a Japanese monopoly, there is a lot of it everywhere, nevertheless in Japan it is more extreme, but especially respectably accepted in mainstream politics and society. Congratulations To Ariana Miyamoto, The Japanese 'Hafu' Beauty Queen -- Towards A More Open Japan? 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z Two starters will be coming back and Chase Whitley pitched respectably yesterday. A Troubling Sign as the Yankees’ Ace Is Sidelined Again 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z Though it was early, he was polling respectably and seemed to be on a path toward further political success. Days before apparent suicide, potential Missouri governor agonized over alleged anti-Semitic remarks 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z Within this sector, and among the three companies competing most directly for customers of TV and at-home movie entertainment, Comcast appears to be performing the most respectably for now. Comcast Holding Its Own Despite Gains By Amazon, Netflix 2015-02-24T05:00:00Z Labour won two by-elections in 2014 and performed respectably in council elections but question marks still remain about their leader and strategy in the run-up to May's general election. Where does Labour stand at the end of 2014? 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z But if the Giants manage to finish respectably, especially if they have a couple of uplifting upsets, the coaching staff could escape an overhaul. Giants and Tom Coughlin Near a Crossroads 2014-11-22T05:00:00Z “It’s not all black and white for what a guy does for a lineup. He stretches our lineup out quite a bit. He brings some respectably to our lineup.” Mariners 7, Rangers 5 — Kendrys Morales belts two homers in the win 2014-09-06T04:00:00Z He campaigned and performed respectably in 2012 and has maintained a restrained dignity over the past few months. Romney Romps Over GOP Rivals: New Zogby Analytics Poll 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z It is not only that Tomb Raider a huge critical success, which performed more than respectably at retail, with more than 6.5 million copies sold. Croft Conversion: 'Rise Of The Tomb Raider' Will Be Xbox Exclusive, Microsoft Announces at GamesCom 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Lifting the prohibition is being urged by apparently disinterested and respectably wonky organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations and the Brookings Institution. Why the US shouldn't export its oil 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z They note that Labour did respectably in this council area in the European elections, getting 21% of the vote that they hope will sustain or even rise next week. On the campaign trail in Newark 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z While “Idol” performed respectably, the show’s ratings were lower than last season, and that’s been the case for the entire season. "American Idol" Season Finale: What's Next For The Aging Show? 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Even though the console is selling respectably on its own terms, it’s hard to believe that the price difference isn’t the major reason Microsoft is losing the global sales war to the PS4 so far. Will Microsoft Give The Xbox One A $50 Price Cut? 2014-03-26T15:01:00Z They had played respectably at Virginia Commonwealth in the league opener for 35 minutes before losing by 14 and then had a solid chance to beat Saint Joseph’s at home before losing, 84-80. Feinstein: George Mason Coach Paul Hewitt says execution, not effort, is Patriots’ shortcoming this season 2014-01-18T20:23:16Z Black, brown, white, yellow, in wheelchairs, in nappies, respectably middle-aged and ostentatiously young, the queue is Mandela’s ideals of a Rainbow Nation made physical and immense. Rainbow Nation Pays Respect 2013-12-13T08:05:21Z But he hung in there, fought his way into the Cleveland Indians’ starting rotation at the start of this season and has pitched respectably, going 7-7 in 24 starts with a 4.36 earned run average. Bats: Mets to Face Kazmir, Part of Past They’d Like to Forget 2013-09-05T14:16:16Z Despite its broader influence, Dassault, while respectably profitable, is fighting to maintain its footing after the financial crisis eroded demand for flashy business jets, coupled with deep, austerity-driven cuts in European defense budgets. Dassault Approaches Crossroad in Fractured Jet Industry 2013-05-10T21:41:58Z His reputation at Everton has been acquired through an ability to keep the team respectably placed in the Premier League on slender financial resources. David Moyes's first task is not to fall in love with the physio's wife 2013-05-10T11:12:06Z Those cities are respectably in China, Brazil, and India, by the way. Eyeing Emerging Markets? Think Micro, Not Macro 2013-04-12T14:00:00Z The winner of a seller at Taunton two runs ago, he ran respectably over fences last time. Talking Horses 2013-03-18T12:49:30Z Washington State ranks respectably, compared to recent classes, despite the cloud of abuse allegations leveled by wide receiver Marquess Wilson, something that wasn't cleared up by the Pac-12 investigation until January. Pac-12 Networks analysts discuss football recruiting . . . 2013-02-05T00:26:29Z His assessment may sound respectably tentative, but it is by no means tentative or modest enough. Fiscal cliff deal: Biden and McConnell's self-congratulation is unjustified 2013-01-01T22:06:54Z The NRA, he said, “remained respectably silent” in the wake of the Newtown tragedy. Put ‘armed police officers’ in every school, NRA leader Wayne LaPierre says 2012-12-21T17:44:00Z But maybe the biggest idea that should linger from this is: there is much more value in competent individuals doing their jobs, being paid respectably and treated with respect, than most people ever realize. Leading Off: N.F.L. Undervalued Competence, and Paid in Integrity 2012-09-27T14:45:38Z "If the girls were dressed respectably, no-one would touch them," one of them said. Egypt's sexual harassment 'epidemic' 2012-09-03T08:59:11Z The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s most recent passenger surveys also show the C line languishing in last place in the category of “appearance,” while the A and E perform respectably. C Line Again Rated Worst Subway in New York 2012-08-02T01:12:02Z But it was Italy's dreadful and thoroughly undeserved misfortune to find themselves so handicapped that they were unable even to compete respectably. Euro 2012: Xavi Hernández and Andrés Iniesta are history's creators 2012-07-02T00:16:57Z The top two favorites in Saturday’s field, Bodemeister and Union Rags, are stuck in post 6 and post 4, respectably. Handicap: I'll Have Another could score Derby upset 2012-05-04T14:16:31Z Still she seemed to have a fine tawny mane of her own, fluffed wide from her brows, and falling in respectably big masses. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z Looking at either end of either piece, lo! there is the profile of a horse—without a tail, certainly, but a respectably good horse in other respects. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z They were to be educated usefully and respectably, brought up to industrious habits, and to receive the best religious instruction which could be obtained for them. The History of Margaret Catchpole A Suffolk Girl 2012-04-03T02:00:27.997Z Still, he feels himself concerned; and if those to whom she naturally looks decline to aid her, it is his lordship's intention to make such provision as may enable her to live respectably. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z They lay, in tolerable abundance, eggs of moderate size, French-white, much pointed at one end; and when they sit, acquit themselves respectably. Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. 2012-03-21T02:00:35.167Z Everyone of the solid old townsfolk knew her; all that was respectably permanent bowed and smiled at her. Mrs. Thompson A Novel 2012-04-25T02:01:10.557Z You asked me to be your friend, and I'll see you go through it respectably. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Long ago I pasted up a crack in my window with the certificate, but it said, I remember, that I had behaved respectably—so far as I had come under the eyes of the professor. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z In an election for the University of Oxford he offered himself as a candidate, where, however, though respectably supported, he did not succeed. A Biographical Sketch of some of the Most Eminent Individuals which the Principality of Wales has produced since the Reformation 2012-03-17T02:01:03.693Z Carew's fault was one that is always easily condoned, so nearly akin is it to a virtue; these respectably connected vices are ever the most dangerous, like well-born swindlers. A Desperate Voyage 2012-03-11T03:00:11.030Z He was once more the respectably prosperous, self-confident solicitor. The White Blackbird 2012-03-10T03:00:15.513Z If they were well educated and behaved respectably, surely whites would accept them. City Room: Carla L. Peterson on Black Life in 19th-Century New York 2012-02-17T16:51:48Z Then, you must know that I was raised respectably. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 12 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany 2012-02-11T03:03:47.297Z But respectably clothed, arm-bearing, house-building personage as he was, the ancient Briton would never have made a very great mark in the world if he had been left to himself. England 2012-02-09T03:00:12.957Z He lived quietly and respectably in a small New England town where he was honored for his learning and piety. The Unpublishable Memoirs 2012-02-03T03:00:18.447Z Most people want to be treated fair and respectably.” North Dakota Oil Boom Brings Blight With Growth as Costs Soar 2012-02-01T13:55:54Z “He keeps telling me that he has to dress himself respectably,” said the old man. What Shall We Do? 2012-01-29T03:00:11.167Z The Governor behaves much more respectably than he did last term. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z "Dear me, Maud, what a respectably dressed man that is breaking stones!" Mr. Punch's Golf Stories 2012-01-28T03:00:25.907Z He was a respectably well read man, not only in his own profession, but he possessed a very creditable store of general information, and was an entertaining and instructive companion. Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-17T03:00:17.977Z But things are very respectably intolerable as they are. The Unpopular Review, Number 19 July-December 1918 2012-01-09T03:00:24.167Z I don't believe myself in tramping in and out of a front door every day; but on Sundays, now, when we have on our best clothes, we shall come in and out respectably. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z I knew that bookcase well, and the secret which it so respectably hid. Lord John in New York 2012-01-04T03:00:30.077Z "I think there's a surge in our direction right now and I would say we will do respectably despite all the effort, particularly by Romney, to drive us out of the race." Gingrich says in race to stay no matter Iowa result 2012-01-03T03:23:26Z Great care is taken of the education of the inmates, who are not permitted to leave the establishment, except in case of getting married or respectably employed. Narrative of the Circumnavigation of the Globe by the Austrian Frigate Novara, Volume I (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. 2012-01-02T03:00:25.873Z A natural death was so contemned that the Shade was commanded by Taleya to re-enter the body and die respectably. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The plume went very respectably across the Plaza, for policemen were there on fixed post; but, once beyond, the feather diminished into nothingness with the uncanny speed of a shooting-star. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z He knew nothing respectably before the seventeenth century, he knew nothing of foreign history, of religion, philosophy, science, or art. Letters of Lord Acton To Mary, Daughter of the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone 2011-12-06T03:00:20.687Z He was respectably dressed; the chief peculiarity about his clothing being that it seemed to fit him like his skin. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z Not many hours elapsed ere a pretty head, respectably executed, appeared on the canvass. The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character 2011-11-07T02:00:18.317Z The night was close and heavy and gave the impression of being warm; it was in fact as warm as a Bar Harbor night at the end of August can respectably be. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z The owner decided to have the grimalkin respectably buried in her garden, and a man named Willan dug a grave for it. Bygone Cumberland and Westmorland 2011-11-01T02:00:23.027Z La Russa kept control of this team, which was playing respectably in mid-August, when he ran into Commissioner Bud Selig in Milwaukee. Sports of The Times: After La Russa?s Latest Challenge, Someone Ought to Make a Movie 2011-10-29T16:13:11Z With Mabel engaged elsewhere, it was possible, Mrs. Bennett said, to keep her own house quite respectably neat. Dandelion Cottage 2011-10-29T02:00:16.960Z A respectably dressed, middle-aged pair came in out of the darkness and the sleet. Leaves in the Wind 2011-10-28T02:00:25.937Z I don't see quite why you couldn't respectably admit that you were in love with me then, since in spite of your best efforts I had broken through to the point. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z The figures at Clemson and North Carolina State have been respectably steady and Virginia Tech remains the league’s model of consistency with 86 straight sellouts at Lane Stadium. For many schools in the ACC, filling the seats at football stadiums remains a challenge 2011-10-27T19:29:33Z His family were contented that he was thus respectably and hopefully employed. The Bront? Family, Vol. 2 of 2 with special reference to Patrick Branwell Bront? 2011-10-27T02:00:25.173Z He scarcely took time to dine respectably; indeed, he often ate his lunch in the dissecting-room. Etidorhpa or the End of Earth. The Strange History of a Mysterious Being and The Account of a Remarkable Journey 2011-10-18T02:00:20.997Z On the offensive line, the Cardinal isn't as good as last year, and the Cougars at times contained the run respectably. Stanford: A tall (and very thick) order for the Huskies 2011-10-16T17:06:06Z He was respectably drest, except that upon his head he wore a common hairy cap. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z Clad in a walking suit of virile tweed, I considered myself respectably dressed. Of All Things 2011-10-09T02:00:26.957Z As they went but once a year, they determined on doing the thing respectably, and on having the best possible view of the stage; therefore they always took seats in an upper front box. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z But, while his majesty's nephew was refused means to live respectably, and excluded from all youthful amusements, the real sons of his reputed father were allowed all the pleasures and enjoyments of life. Secret History of the Court of England, from the Accession of George the Third to the Death of George the Fourth, Volume I (of 2) Including, Among Other Important Matters, Full Particulars of the Mysterious Death of the Princess Charlotte 2011-10-01T02:00:31.450Z To play such a r�le respectably, two things are above all requisite—much money and robust health. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z Allow our students to memorize their lessons, and they will appear respectably well, but you might as easily remove a mountain as to make many of them think. Scientific Culture, and Other Essays Second Edition; with Additions 2011-09-17T02:00:31.747Z That will indicate his class as a golfer as more than respectably high. Fifty Years of Golf 2011-09-14T02:00:50.627Z He's got to be located on the quiet and put into shape to march respectably off with his company. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z The calculated figures agree with the observed ones very respectably throughout, as can be judged even by those who are ignorant of the principles of the method. Finger Prints 2011-08-07T02:00:07.827Z People who cannot provide for themselves respectably have no business to accept invitations, in my opinion!” A Girl in Spring-Time 2011-07-29T02:00:31.493Z Electric car deployment is moving quickly, and the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, both featured prominently, are doing respectably. New Documentary Shines Light On Electric Car Industry 2011-07-26T19:25:09Z Mr. Le Page Renouf appears to hold that there was something respectably mythical in the worship of the inhabitants of zoological and botanical gardens, something holy apparent at least to the devout.* Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z Behind him stepped a powerfully-built man, respectably dressed in black, with a plebeian and repulsive countenance. Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume III 2011-07-16T02:00:13.547Z He was always in a small way of business, a quiet, inoffensive man who brought up his family respectably, and lived in peace with his neighbors, attracting no particular remark.... The Best Psychic Stories 2011-07-13T02:00:21.943Z "Well, well, it might be all very delightful at sixteen, but a man as aged as your old father is thankful if he can live respectably upon the earth only." Only a Girl: or, A Physician for the Soul. 2011-07-13T02:00:14.230Z To my disgust there stumbled into the little parlour a young man, dressed respectably, who had evidently been heavily drinking. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z Tell Halaf had raced respectably through the first half of the year when trained by Michael Bell, winning at Lingfield in May off 63. Claims Five: The Quinlans and their surprisingly well-backed winners 2011-07-08T13:01:13Z Once again libertarian Ron Paul, who is raising money and polling respectably, will likely stay in the race for the long haul, making sure our bipartisan and still belligerent foreign policy gets attention. The GOP field narrows quickly 2011-07-07T00:07:00Z Such a place without a ghost would be incomplete, and accordingly it has the reputation of being most respectably haunted, and by more than one "spook." Stranger Than Fiction Being Tales from the Byways of Ghosts and Folk-lore 2011-07-06T02:00:50.100Z The starring role, as always, goes to a respectably married middle-aged man in an important position. China's Answer to Anthony Weiner: A New Wave of Digital Political Sex Scandals 2011-07-05T03:40:00Z On the deck was a party of thirty or forty men who had come for a day’s outing; decent mechanics evidently, very respectably dressed. Days and Nights in London or, Studies in Black and Gray 2011-07-12T02:00:29.167Z In addition, there was a great number of hostile critics come to condemn, but behaving themselves on the whole very respectably. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z This will be quite enough to set us going respectably: people that come in their own carriage, must have influence. The Widow Barnaby Vol. I (of 3) 2011-07-01T02:00:16.980Z Most of your friends cannot manage five dips respectably, many scarcely one. How to Get Strong and How to Stay So 2011-07-01T02:00:12.520Z He was amused at the people, and wondered if there was one respectably clean inhabitant. The Sweep Winner 2011-06-24T02:00:21.067Z Thurtell was respectably connected, but had an evil reputation, he and his brother being then in hiding to avoid a charge of arson. The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress 2011-06-15T02:00:20.920Z Such boarding-houses are generally kept by widows or old maids, and even ladies of the highest families take refuge in this branch of industry, to maintain respectably themselves and families. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z "You have to go to your own fumerl, you know, and you might as well go respectably." The Bishop and the Boogerman 2011-06-12T02:00:07.497Z You’ll be drawn and quartered without even being respectably hung by the Council of ‘Forty’ if you are known to have painted before completing your full course in the antique. Holman Hunt Masterpieces in Colour 2011-06-09T02:00:21.080Z And without an estate, or any gainful employment, By constant labour and honest industry, maintained a large family comfortably, and brought up thirteen children and seven grandchildren respectably. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical 2011-06-08T02:00:20.907Z Captain Baker is a native of the Quaker City, Harleston and Passalaigue of the State of South Carolina,—all occupying the best positions in society, and respectably connected. Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York 2011-06-05T02:00:10.927Z After a while: "I'd rather live decently and respectably if I can," she said. The Slayer Of souls 2011-06-01T02:00:26.487Z There's a little bit of baseball buzz in town -- Yanks here, Mariners playing respectably, their division nothing to write home about. Mariners-Yanks game thread May 27 2011-05-28T02:36:05Z His uncle, General Windham, had made arrangements by which he was supplied with the means of living respectably. Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 2011-05-25T02:00:19.650Z Never was any funeral so numerously and so respectably attended in any part of the States of America. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 1 of 2] With His Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical 2011-06-08T02:00:20.907Z "I don't mind betting that there's a flavour of bribery about it," observed a respectably dressed, closely cropped young gentleman. White Nights and Other Stories The Novels of Fyodor Dostoevsky, Volume X 2011-05-07T02:00:35.433Z Competition in every profession and calling is so enormous that remuneration has necessarily fallen; and it is a problem to many how single life is to be respectably maintained, let alone double. Courtship and Marriage And the Gentle Art of Home-Making 2011-04-27T02:00:20.023Z Nature seems to have employed in his construction intellectual materials sufficient to have furnished many minds respectably. Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States 2011-04-24T02:00:09.423Z Christian listened with every appearance of rapt attention, and from time to time put questions which were at least respectably relevant. She's All the World to Me 2011-04-09T02:00:16.923Z Upside: Pitched respectably last season in his longest stint in the majors. Meet the 2011 M's - Bullpen 2011-03-31T01:02:58Z He had been respectably brought up by Major Landis, General Agent of the Nashville and Northwestern Railroad, and had been given a place in the employ of that road, with good prospects for promotion. Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives 2011-03-28T02:00:28.167Z He was dressed respectably in the French fashion, and had rather a juvenile look, though I subsequently learned that he was considerably above forty. The Bible in Spain Vol. 1 [of 2] 2011-03-23T02:00:19.910Z Finally Howl, just inside the top 30 this weekend, is doing respectably, with £75,000 in 10 days. Depp v Damon: a lacklustre victory for Rango over The Adjustment Bureau 2011-03-09T12:47:32Z It was quite a different place from Potter's Shanty, and for a country hotel was respectably kept even in those rough and often lawless times. Settling Day 2011-03-08T03:00:36.623Z We spend our lives sacrificing ourselves for a position which we cannot maintain respectably; we pamper a chimera to be devoured by it in the end. 'O Thou, My Austria!' 2011-03-04T03:01:01.630Z As for the affair itself, my Lord," resumed I, "I understand from eyewitnesses that it was most respectably and discreetly conducted. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z During this trip, I lived and travelled respectably all the time—that is, what is called respectably in Europe. My Unknown Chum 2011-03-01T03:00:38.307Z How long would it take you to kill me decently, Tom, eh?—decently and respectably; eh, Tom, eh?” Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z Perhaps if she had been more dull she would have found no temptation to do anything but jog along respectably—sometimes I think that to be without imagination is to be so very safe. Fr?ulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther 2011-02-17T03:00:18.413Z The door was soon opened, and a man came out—a big man, with a not dishonest face, respectably dressed, and evidently the master of the place. A Search For A Secret (Vol 2 of 3) A Novel 2011-02-15T03:00:18.213Z Adele, the sulky, had transformed the table as if by magic into a bower of flowers, and her face was wreathed in smiles; for at last there were human goings-on in this respectably indecent house. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z His eccentricity, his wit, and his follies were a continual feast to young Shakespeare; his absurdities, and the scrapes he got into, a continual tax upon his intimates to get him respectably clear of. William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale 2011-01-01T03:00:20.833Z "He ran very respectably," Age of Aquarius co-owner Derrick Smith said. Rite of Passage wins Royal Ascot's Gold Cup 2010-06-17T17:59:00Z Playing respectably would be a win, in itself. Green Continues Comeback 2010-05-13T19:00:00Z It turns out that he is a shortish, respectably groomed figure, sporting a clubbable red and blue tie for his congressional appearance. Goldman Sachs banker Fabrice Tourre faces the music 2010-04-27T22:16:00Z She tackled top-flight opposition as a two-year-old and never fared less than respectably. Talking horses: Daily racing blog 2010-04-03T09:05:00Z “If we all got used to spending just 250 yen for every meal, then meals priced respectably will soon become too expensive,” she said. 2010-01-30T07:12:00Z It has been built over three hundred years, and its structure stands respectably distant from modern advancement, and in some degrees it could boast of architectural 10 designs rarely, if ever, attempted since its construction. Irene Iddesleigh I perceived that my 'poor brother in misfortune' was, or rather I ought to say had been, dressed respectably, yea, even fashionably. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 It was as respectably black as an office-seeker's; for it had seemed suitable to the young artist to conduct his business with the Nuremberg gentlemen in clothing which should sufficiently prove his business solidity. A Divided Heart and Other Stories Thus respectably fitted out, he was ready to confront his Schrandeners, whom he now saw delivered into his hand in a rather different manner from the one he had anticipated. Regina or the Sins of the Fathers With the money you gave him, Morel has now become a jewel broker, and earns enough to bring up his family very respectably. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 6 of 6 Providence will never forsake you, so long as you conduct yourself respectably and virtuously, and carefully attend to your religious duties. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 I went, therefore, barefoot to the burgomaster, Paul Walz, and to the curate, and begged them to give me something to clothe me respectably. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. II. I just want to go through college lazily, happily, respectably—and all that. The Seven-Branched Candlestick The Schooldays of Young American Jew "At all events, your colleagues have learned how to play the r�le of heroes respectably well, without opening their mouths wide, rolling their eyes, and sawing the air with their arms and legs." In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II Do not give way to despair, because an avaricious, presumptuous, ignorant father refuses to marry his daughter respectably. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern The number of those assisted amounts at present to about 400, who live respectably in all parts of Saxony, are almost self-supporting, and feel themselves free men. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" It may now be justly said that no town of importance is respectably complete without a free public library any more than any town whatever without a school. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses He was made an honorary member of the Cincinnati, and lived most respectably upon his farm at Little Britain, till his death in 1790, aged 67 years. "Evacuation Day", 1783 Its Many Stirring Events: with recollections of Capt. John Van Arsdale Their custom was to be dressed in public respectably, at home so much as was needful. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII A father with an only child, when he finds an opportunity of marrying her respectably, ought to be pleased to avail himself of it. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern Near the fire, seated nervously on the extreme edge of a chair, was a respectably dressed man, a German evidently, with his hat in his hand. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England Miss Edgeworth weathers this test very respectably; indeed it, more than all else, enforces upon the reader the great versatility she displays in character and situation. Maria Edgeworth A professor of literature might do this respectably well without much knowledge of the literature itself. The Voice and Spiritual Education She contrived, however, to earn enough by singing during the succeeding five years to support her respectably in her old age. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday As for the countrywoman, she, I am thankful to say, still retains a sense of duty and beauty, and, except on Sunday, remains more or less respectably clad. English Costume How then was I to pretend to Mrs. Briss, and what facts had I collected on which I could respectably ground an acknowledgment to her that I had come round to her belief? The Sacred Fount In Germany you are obliged to cloak matters over respectably. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Lyddy did not much care for his appearance; but he was respectably–if strikingly–dressed, and he was perfectly respectful. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks Others, sitting respectably on their verandas, made ridiculous remarks, and did not feel ashamed to throw pebbles at me. Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant Have you never remarked the strange and curious efforts made by men who have long lived on narrow fortunes to acquit themselves respectably on succeeding to larger means? Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day It was a pity that those who had commissioned such a composer to write such a work had so entirely miscalculated their means of presenting it even respectably. The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers Pluck up heart, look at the world for yourself, see how pleasantly, respectably, and shrewdly it lies, the women tricked out with artificial beauty, and the men with superficial knowledge. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine He had bought a hat on the way down, too, a gray felt, respectably stylish. Command He might have conducted himself respectably enough had he been rich, at least he fervently believed so; but he was poor, and therefore driven to stratagems to maintain his position in society. The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life He was roughly but respectably dressed, and looked like a prosperous yeoman or an artisan of the better class. A Life Sentence A Novel Remember us all to all of you, and believe me, yours respectably, Robert Louis Stevenson. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 24 (of 25) While the loss did not approach that of the desperate fight at Wilson's Creek, yet it was respectably large according to European standards, the garrison having lost about six per cent before surrendering. The Struggle for Missouri As I entered, a respectably dressed, middle-aged man was coming out, hat in hand. My Brave and Gallant Gentleman A Romance of British Columbia "Many excellent and worthy persons, madam, contrive to live respectably on less." The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life I have not sufficient education to teach, nor genius to write, nor a talent for drawing, and barely music enough in my soul to enable me to carry the church tunes respectably. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part But," said Evan, feeling obliged to stand up for the institution that gave him employment, whether that employment was respectably paid for or not, "isn't it up to the clerk? A Canadian Bankclerk Well," said Mr. Bagges, "it is wonderful; and the kettle certainly is very respectably connected. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 These had been successively improved as the new owners entered upon them, some very indifferently, some quite respectably,—many of them being devoted to gardening for the city markets. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 In the sketching-clubs at the Academies of that day, the historical, the concrete, or the respectably pious were all that one ever saw. Stained Glass Work A text-book for students and workers in glass The then churchwarden, Mr. Samuel Birch, the well-known confectioner, had the child taken care of and respectably brought up. Old and New London Volume I I was an orphan when we married, and brought him some money; we were able to live respectably. Timar's Two Worlds My sole object is to obtain the reward, and escape from this life of misery and degradation to my own country, and, if possible, begin the world respectably again. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 8, January, 1851 But here comes Eleanor upon the scene, Eleanor, with two boys, a probable Warden for husband, and a father-in-law who has become very respectably wealthy from long ago, almost forgotten investments in Southern Railroads. The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon They were regarded as giving a mean advantage to murderers; who otherwise, if they murdered fair, and were respectably hanged, merely filled r�les necessary to History and the Drama. When Ghost Meets Ghost Mrs. Rabbit, a little tearful, and dressed for departure very respectably in black was giving the youngest and least experienced housemaid a faithful history of Mr. Brumley's earlier period. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman I reckon I’m the most respectably married of all of you, having a farm of my own; but we can sell up, and all the world’s a home to them that fears the Lord. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) Another quarter of an hour elapsed, when the door opened, and there entered two respectably dressed men in dark overcoats, one wearing a soft brown felt hat and the other a “bowler.” The Count's Chauffeur He was fair and middle-aged, respectably dressed, and with the air of a prosperous city merchant. The Moving Finger He certainly did not show any brilliancy at school, he did not belong to the top boys of his form by any means, but still he kept quite respectably in the middle of it. The Son of His Mother Mr. Dyer said the policeman bore an excellent character, and, as far as the magistrates could judge, had always done his duty fairly and respectably. Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign I must toil early and late, go on spare regimen, drink little, dress uncomfortably, live respectably—for what, Sandy? An Ocean Tramp “But think, Madame, of the sylph’s form that it will give you!” replied Clotilde, in respectably good English. Aurora the Magnificent The prisoner, who was respectably dressed, and against whom nothing appeared to be known, was most ably defended by Mr. Nimble, who declined to put any questions in cross-examination, and did not address his Lordship. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit The latter we gave to a local milliner to remodel and trim, simply but respectably. A Story of the Red Cross Glimpses of Field Work Milton said that new presbyter was but old priest writ large, and we may say that the new Agnosticism is but old Atheism written larger—and more respectably. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) No one was better convinced of the fact than Juffrouw Pieterse; for “that boy” had “outgrown all of his clothes,” and it would not be easy “to fit him out respectably again.” Walter Pieterse A Story of Holland Before the steps of the great cross in the centre, garnished with all the emblems of the passion, knelt a respectably dressed group, apparently father, mother, and daughter, absorbed in a rapture of devotion. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 The business of the clergyman is altogether too much confined to seeing whether a couple is "respectably" bonded, and altogether too little as to whether they are spiritually united. Sex--The Unknown Quantity The Spiritual Function of Sex The face was that of a respectably benevolent old German-American gentleman. Philo Gubb, Correspondence-School Detective Still it was pleasant to think that one was alive, and to realise that one had got respectably out of a very tight corner—yes, one of the tightest. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 The Queen while riding with the Prince in an open carriage, on the 27th of June, was struck across the face by a respectably dressed man, armed with a small cane. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. Leslie threw off his coat and put on the brown substitute, which fitted him very respectably. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 Dear farther you are respectably invited to put yore little girl to bed tonite at ½ past 7. The Very Small Person The Pirate is not among the books which one most willingly re-reads out of Marryat's very respectably lengthy list of stories. The Pirate, and The Three Cutters Surely May would see that he had sown his wild oats, and was ready, eager even, to marry into a respectable family and live respectably. People of Position This is not the first, nor the second time, we have been robbed by ladies in affluent circumstances, and respectably connected. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII No. 1 January 1848 Yet the face was certainly that of an entire stranger—a respectably dressed elderly man, with full gray hair and beard, and holding a speckled Leghorn hat in his hand. Shoulder-Straps A Novel of New York and the Army, 1862 The two sisters, Mrs. Nuccoll and Mrs. Calder, married respectably, and lived to a great age. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice You know enough about stage business to play the part of Robert Macaire very respectably and you also know that I am not very slow in Jaques Strop. My Life: or the Adventures of Geo. Thompson Being the Auto-Biography of an Author. Written by Himself. In going about the city she, Letty, was always to be suspicious of elderly ladies, respectably dressed, enticingly mannered, and with what seemed like maternal intentions. The Dust Flower True, it occurred to him that this was precisely the sum which he needed to fit him out respectably. Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves He was accustomed to be washed, and to be dressed on occasion, and he took his food most respectably considering his ancestry. The Golden House The modernized versions, however, are respectably executed—Leigh Hunt's admirably; and we hope for another volume. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol 58, No. 357, July 1845 But a workman in Vienna may be respectably lodged, lighted, and washed for at the rate of half-a-crown a week. A Tramp's Wallet stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France In this predicament are many respectably connected young men. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge It occurred to him that he occupied a position of advantage with regard to his accuser, being respectably dressed, while Ben was merely a ragged street boy, whose word probably would not inspire much confidence. Ben, the Luggage Boy; or, Among the Wharves He wished to discharge his duty to his country respectably, without disturbing the peaceful tenor of his life. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 It is all through my daughter's fault; she might be respectably married. The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story Who should be her guaranty, that a taste once formed, though so respectably, might not be indulged in other ways and companies not so irreproachable? The End of a Coil Well, Poppy behaved herself respectably for a day or two; but the house was rather dull, she missed Nelly, wanted to run in the street, and longed to see mamma. Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag VI An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving, Etc. It was respectably attended in point of character as well as of numbers. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. The proper thing is to go to some very quiet hotel and dine respectably—to lie low till the funeral is over. The Slave of Silence The object of my interest was respectably but plainly clad; indeed, she appeared to belong to the class of petty tradespeople. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf In those days the office of American Consul was of far more importance and dignity than to-day; and this room was a tolerably comfortable one and respectably furnished. The End of a Coil At any rate she owes it to you that she's living respectably. Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe Three Plays By Brieux She deserved to live as long as the theatre stood, but she could not last so long; and she did not die in the theatre, but respectably in her bed. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen In so large a place every respectably dressed man could pass in and out without incurring suspicion. The Slave of Silence As a poor seamstress, in an attic room, who, during the four years, had lived in hunger and need—but respectably, that is the main point. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature Every part was decently sustained, others respectably, two excellently. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810 The work consists of 446 mortal pages though I am bound to say a portion here and there is respectably written. Notes and Queries, Number 214, December 3, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. "Any animal respectably brought up is indignant at the very thought of a gun or a trap; consequently they keep themselves to themselves, and seldom go out into society." The Tale of Lal A Fantasy In some parts of the country, the local committees have done their duty conscientiously and respectably; in others we are afraid they are not entitled to the same praise. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, Number 385. November, 1847. It’s equally amazing what can happen to a respectably furnished room after a healthy and high-spirited young Turk has been turned loose in it for an hour or two. The Prairie Mother The little judgment used in the casts of the plays in which Mr. Dwyer has appeared, must have, however, greatly diminished the effect his talents would produce upon us, were he respectably supported. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor, Vol. I, No. 5, May 1810 There were seven children; and they were all educated most respectably. The Bertrams Ha! dame," said the new-comer, who was a stout respectably attired man of middle age, "how sells the good ale? Fifty-Two Stories For Girls The door was softly opened, a voice respectably subdued announced the name of "Mr. Vernon," and the duties of the pen were over. The Prodigal Father I have now got the home in which you live into decent order, and you yourselves are respectably clothed. Girls of the Forest His shield, respectably strong before, now had the density and chill feel of spacer-steel armor! A Matter of Honor A Terran Empire novel Painting is of course an agreeable ornamental Art, maintaining a number of persons respectably, deserving therefore encouragement, and getting it pecuniarily, to a hitherto unheard-of extent. On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature Admission to the chapel in which the service was held was exclusively confined to women, and, notwithstanding it was Saturday night, there were at least a thousand sober-looking and respectably dressed women present. Faces and Places W. T., aged fourteen, brought into Refuge by one of the night teachers, who noticed him in a lodging-house respectably dressed. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Even now, knowing that I was respectably connected, he even suspected me, and regarded me as an impostor with rich relatives. A Queen's Error Has he not settled himself respectably, thou grey-haired, novel-reading paterfamilias, thou materfamilias, with daughters of thine own to be married? Ralph the Heir These latter would smother you, if you would let them, quicker and less respectably than a shroud of snow. Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan But no one molested him; he was respectably dressed, and did not appear to be a suspicious character. The Day of Judgment "The voice of the people is the voice of God"—the saying is so respectably old that it comes to us in the Latin. The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays 1909 Not many hours elapsed ere a pretty head, respectably executed, appeared on the canvas. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 He, too, might enter there without fear of being challenged as an intruder; for among the men inside are many in coarse garb, some of them not so respectably apparelled as himself. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea I forgot them presently, and gave my whole attention to getting out respectably. A Confederate Girl's Diary "I'd like to come ever so much, some day; but I keep all in a mess so—" he glanced down ruefully at his blue clothes, and finding them quite respectably clean, brightened visibly. Margaret Montfort He was respectably dressed, and policemen on the look-out for suspicious tramps did not give him a second glance. Jack O' Judgment Madison had been fumbling in his carpet bag and was already respectably dressed. The heart of happy hollow A collection of stories And in 1872 they added the mutual benefit features, "to insure both medical and brotherly aid when sick and to assist respectably interring its deceased members." The Negro at Work in New York City A Study in Economic Progress I feel so stupid, from want of sleep last night, that no wonder I am not even respectably bright. A Confederate Girl's Diary Not one living in fifty enabled the incumbent to bring up a family comfortably or respectably. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Mr. Strachan taught as a private tutor for some time and subsequently established a school for himself, when he married a widow possessed of cash and respectably connected. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 Many a preacher, who could make hell tremble for its own, has, by looking back, become respectably commonplace. Broken Bread from an Evangelist's Wallet He dreaded to find the goddess at his elbow; however, to his relief, he found a male stranger, plainly and respectably dressed. The Tinted Venus A Farcical Romance The large bearded vulture is not only an uncompanionable fellow to look at, but he doesn't behave respectably. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly If there never should come a penny out of this property I will put a roof over your head, and will find you victuals and clothes respectably. Miss Mackenzie I never hear of these things without a passionate desire to go to some respectably aged land and dig and dig and dig. Jewel Weed But I always lived respectably, except for taking a little too much stimulant now and then; and I never brought any dishonor on his name. A True Friend A Novel He wanted to keep straight and to live respectably. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance "She dresses respectably," said the parson, when the two were left alone. Shining Ferry She wished to live pleasantly, and perhaps fashionably; but she also desired to live respectably, and with a due regard to religion. Miss Mackenzie "This is your house, and it is your duty to see that it is conducted respectably!" The Music Master Novelized from the Play Many of the toasts were quite spicy and original; one of the new ladies sang three or four beautiful songs; and everything passed off at Rich Bar quite respectably. The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 A moment after he came the door opened again, and a very respectably dressed man, of middle age, came into the hall. Rollo in Paris Many of them live in houses, and that very respectably, nay, even aristocratically. The Gypsies The second case, a respectable man, or a respectably born man, owed a Pangeran fifty peculs of ore, and proposed to make over to him in payment, a slave woman and her four children. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy As we entered the town, the king was riding out, attended by twenty carabineers or body-guards, well mounted, and respectably armed. Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791 It is all very respectably drab here, and we talk of intellectual and proper things. From Edinburgh to India & Burmah I've two sisters, respectably married and living in another part of the state. The Straw There is a strong protest against them, very numerously and respectably signed by what Rice, the member for the city, describes to be the principal Catholics there. Memoirs of the Court of George IV. 1820-1830 (Vol 1) From the Original Family Documents For, although the newspapers of that time were respectably slow and steady, compared with the rush they all make nowadays, they generally managed to outrun the post, especially in the nutting season. George Bowring - A Tale Of Cader Idris From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore To be a good Briton a man must trade profitably, marry respectably, live cleanly, avoid excess, revere the established order, and wear his heart in his breeches pocket or anywhere but on his sleeve. Views and Reviews Essays in appreciation Your duty now is to finish your collegiate course respectably. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Harmony and melody here were alike divine in themselves, and were more than respectably rendered, and he sat and suffered under them in his young friend's behoof like a hero. Aunt Rachel His number of languages was not short of twenty at this time, and in some he was profoundly versed—in most, very respectably. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 453 Volume 18, New Series, September 4, 1852 These were incredibly cheap in those days, and I always dressed very respectably, but my smoking always cost me more than my clothing. Memoirs To begin with, as I told you the Bedouin encampment is a sort of oasis in a valley at the foot of some quite respectably high rocks. Afterwards It is now a complaint of quite respectably antiquity that the types in which humanity was originally set up by a humour-loving Providence are worn out and require recasting. Obiter Dicta Second Series By-and-by came a group of wandering musicians, playing very respectably, as German street-musicians always do. Agatha's Husband A Novel He knew that there were none but Indian women at Fort Erie at that time, and that, therefore, the only respectably dressed female at the place must needs be his own Marie Laroche. Away in the Wilderness It was that of a young man, P——, who had been respectably educated, and whose crime was simply the foolish frolic of a giddy youth. Six Years in the Prisons of England It seemed to him when he was alone in his bedroom and in the night, that he had respectably well solved the problem offered to him by destiny. Clayhanger He left that country, however, and settled in Brazil; where, with the exception of a short time spent in the service of Bolivar, he had lived quietly and respectably till the present juncture. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 His summons was immediately answered by a respectably dressed middle-aged woman, who opened the door somewhat slowly and cautiously, and then asked him civilly what was his business with her. Amos Huntingdon A respectably brought-up English girl could never have possessed such a head! Flaming June He had been a clerk in a government office, was respectably connected, and a very intelligent young man. Six Years in the Prisons of England They were soberly and respectably clothed, though a few had knotted handkerchiefs round their necks instead of collars and ties. Clayhanger The ceiling is respectably painted, and was probably the work of an amateur monk of the seventeenth century. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 As the hour approached, several young men respectably dressed came up, and among them a powerful and active-looking fellow whose appearance was hailed by a general shout of mirth. Amos Huntingdon You will serve them respectably dressed, if you please! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, December 17, 1892 Have I not always brought her up respectably? A Hungarian Nabob This woman, I should state, was a person of fierce will and strong passions, and in early life had been respectably situated. The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 Oh, yes—'She is respectably bred, very modest, very diligent, very pious, moderately handsome.'—My dear boy, if you want to sit down, by all means say so. Little Novels of Italy Keeping an eating saloon is a respectable employment, always provided that the business is respectably conducted, which yours has been. Three People It was so huge that it was hard to realize that the jumbled foothills around it were themselves respectably lofty mountains. The Cosmic Computer You'll be married quite respectably and sanely, as other people are. Torchy, Private Sec. If I can once get her respectably married," said Irene, nippingly, her small face resolute, "I won't worry about what she tells or doesn't tell. Jane Journeys On His property was barely sufficient to enable him to live respectably, even according to the simple standard of the time, and could open to him no occupation in the way of gratifying unremunerative tastes. John Quincy Adams American Statesmen Series His family belonged to the gentry of England, and he had been born to an inheritance sufficient to support him respectably in that class. Evenings at Donaldson Manor Or, The Christmas Guest Others spend all their small earnings to keep themselves "respectably" dressed, and share the board and lodgings of some young roué as heartless as incontinent. Plain Facts for Old and Young The law requires them to appear armed and "respectably dressed." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 118, August, 1867 At times like these Anton often thought of Fink, who, despite his reluctance, had at least taught him to get through such ordeals as these respectably. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag There was not more suffering, it is true, but crime was more frequent here. p. 400A respectably dressed man could not pass through this section twelve years ago without risking his safety or his life. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City A single farmer held as one farm the lands that once formed fourteen farms, bringing up respectably fourteen families. The Rise of the Democracy Charles Francis Adams, who had served respectably but without great distinction, in each branch of the Legislature, brought to the cause his inflexible courage, his calm judgment, and the inspiration of his historic name. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Lady Midlothian said to me only yesterday that she was glad to hear that you were going to be married so respectably, and then—" "Upon my word I'm very much obliged to her ladyship. Can You Forgive Her? Once a respectably sized tribe, including wounded men, marched across their route, seeking a ford at the river. The Time Traders Salaries are large here, but expenses are in proportion; and it requires a large income for a minister to live respectably. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City The two first services were respectably attended; to the last, not a soul came. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 1, January 1862 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Late in life, on a visit here, he told me that the converted Indians in Arkansas owned farms around him, laboring, and living as respectably as white people do. Autobiography and Letters of Orville Dewey, D.D. Edited by his Daughter So that was settled and a new home peaceably, respectably started as every home should be. Green Valley He knew that he was looking down upon one of the minor provincial cities of a very respectably advanced civilization. Last Enemy To wake up at forty a factory hand! a floor-walker! a banker! a college professor! a man about town or any other respectably successful, humdrum, square wooden peg-of-a-thing in a square tight hole! The Hills of Hingham Her brothers, all younger than herself, were also respectably employed. The Black-Sealed Letter Or, The Misfortunes of a Canadian Cockney. Then they walked respectably down the sidewalk, turned the corner and came quietly in through the front door of the parsonage. Prudence of the Parsonage The official biography, by Doctor Currie of Liverpool, doubled this sum, so that Jean was enabled to bring up the children respectably, and end her days in comfort. Robert Burns How To Know Him The salary which my father received was moderate, but was nevertheless sufficient to support us respectably. The Path of Duty, and Other Stories A young girl, of pleasing appearance and respectably attired, came forward and bitterly reviled in coarsest terms l'Autrichienne. History of the Girondists, Volume I Personal Memoirs of the Patriots of the French Revolution There is something foolish, but respectably foolish, in this wish to shut out light which has been streaming for years over these old tombs and memories. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 1 Will not the prudent manager provide a substitute respectably to fill the part, in the sad event of one of those sudden indispositions to which Belville is but too liable! The House by the Church-Yard I must be allowed to add, that the head waiter of the Waldhorn, or Hunting Horn, was one of the most respectably looking, and well-mannered, of his species. A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Three He was respectably clad in a farmer's holiday suit, was tall, strongly built, and with good features that bore unmistakable marks of dissipation. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life It is a sad state of affairs, reached by respectably villainous fathers the world over, when the son demonstrates the mathematical law of progression by becoming a villain without regard for the respectabilities. The Quickening "They can't like it, of course," Lady Maria summed them up afterwards, "but they have made up their minds to lump it as respectably as possible." Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" He had determined to point out to Joanna the difference between herself and her sister, and the blessedness of her own lot in loving so respectably and prudently as she had done. The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York The master must have been a monster of tyranny, the boys little prodigies of wickedness and misery, and the food such as would have been rejected by respectably reared pigs. A Great Emergency and Other Tales Sir, we Brahmins and other respectable Hindoos feel honoured in having daughters; and never feel secure of a happy life hereafter till we see them respectably married. A Journey through the Kingdom of Oude, Volumes I & II This man, so renowned in the history of our State, and so specially honored by the peculiar Society of which he was a zealous apostle, was respectably descended. Luther and the Reformation: The Life-Springs of Our Liberties The impossibility of living on the sum allowed, respectably, was the true cause of his insisting on his recall. 821.267.1292. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 2 His short silvery hair glistened respectably in the sunshine: he had preserved unblemished from some earlier phase of his career the air of a family coachman out of place. All on the Irish Shore Irish Sketches But these small fry are very useful in their humble sphere, and are almost without exception respectably conducted. Town Life in Australia Ashe cared, during the brief space of time allotted to him, to be respectably dressed; he cared to lead what he would call a decent life. The Lee Shore Abroad, with a fair foreign education and a portion of five or six thousand pounds, she might and may marry very respectably. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals We taught her to knit in the prison; she is now living respectably out of it, and in part gains her livelihood by knitting. Elizabeth Fry He had supposed, from Zelma's apparently honorable position in the household of her uncle, that she was, if not an heiress, at least respectably dowered. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 23, September, 1859 He was, it appeared, a sailor, a Lancashire man, and, if he was to be believed, very respectably connected in Manchester. Under the Dragon Flag My Experiences in the Chino-Japanese War So they were not extremely poor; they were respectably well-to-do. The Lee Shore If I'm going to live at Wallacetown—Wallacetown, mind you, the smartest place this side of Sydney—I must be respectably clothed. The Odds And Other Stories The poor spinster, though much flustered, knowing his attentions to Lesbia had been a good deal talked about, felt almost relieved to have it settled respectably, though so abruptly. Bluebell A Novel In less than two years after the escape from the cloister all had been respectably married, except Catherine. Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation All she asked was that they should get along respectably and happily. Bought and Paid For From the Play of George Broadhurst Occasionally the right sort of man and girl meet each other in these dance halls and the romance with such a tawdry beginning ends happily and respectably. The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets The day before this examination was appointed to take place—the third of the prisoner's detention—an old man, respectably dressed, requested permission to see him. Jack Sheppard A Romance The audience thereupon gave three groans for a paper called the "Times," once respectably edited, now deservedly held as cheap as an epigram of Mr. Carlyle's or a promise to pay dated at Richmond. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 There was naught for the mind to dwell upon, save his public duties, which he, had indeed discharged respectably, but no more. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance He wishes to enter the army, and he will have money sufficient to purchase a commission and support himself respectably in some good regiment. The Lost Lady of Lone "O'Brien, what would it cost to prepare him respectably for the priesthood?—I mean to defray his expenses until he completes his preparatory education, in the first place, and afterwards during his residence in Maynooth?" The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three Ellish was also respectably dressed, but still considerably under her circumstances. Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three The story is well told, enlivened by humour, and very respectably constructed. Japhet, in Search of a Father His grandfather emigrated from Virginia at an early day, when Georgia was comparatively a wilderness, and selecting this point, located with a large family, which through his remarkable energy he reared and respectably educated. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest They were now going respectably enough side by side; now they were among the grassy knolls, and behind one of them they disappeared from his sight. Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel She would ascertain, too, on what smallest sum she could live respectably and without penury, and would keep only so much out of Lord Ongar’s wealth. The Claverings Sarah Althea Hill was respectably connected, but had drifted away from her relations, and pursued, without restraint, her disreputable course. Personal Reminiscences of Early Days in California with Other Sketches; To Which Is Added the Story of His Attempted Assassination by a Former Associate on the Supreme Bench of the State Her child had been allowed to associate with a grandmother who had gone radical at an age when most of her sex simmer in a gentle fireside conservatism and die respectably. Bunker Bean On the doorstep of the local Bank—turning key in lock as he left the premises—stood a man respectably dressed and large of build. Nicky-Nan, Reservist Of the men who were prominent in political circles but few died respectably. T. De Witt Talmage As I Knew Him He ever behaved respectably after that, though I always doubted whether he was at heart a true and willing fighter in the Secession ranks, any more than his master. Thirteen Months in the Rebel Army Being a Narrative of Personal Adventures in the Infantry, Ordnance, Cavalry, Courier, and Hospital Services; With an Exhibition of the Power, Purposes, Earnestness, Military Despotism, and Demoralization of the South They told me I must spend many months on technic alone before I could hope to play respectably, but I told them I had no time for that. Piano Mastery Talks with Master Pianists and Teachers Nose of a decidedly Hebraic cast,—the bearer respectably dressed, though his linen had an unwholesome sallowness, and his cloth a shiny, much-brushed, second-hand appearance. Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature The Boer does not care to dress respectably; he prefers to finger the coin and sit down and watch the increase in his stock. The Boer in Peace and War Williams is a quiet young man who only desires to be left alone to earn his living respectably at the Bar, and see there if he cannot redress the balance in the favour of women. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement Really, my dear fellow, I do believe this—I do believe that if you gowned her respectably— LUCAS. The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith Mrs Jonathan stooped majestically, and imprinted her lips patronisingly on the forehead, as much as to say, 'I receive you into the family of the Payne Perrys, since you are respectably connected.' Gladys, the Reaper He was, I surmised, the last instance, for several passengers, including a very respectably dressed old lady, were driven into the side office and were seen no more. The Man with the Clubfoot This party in order to get over the road as expeditiously as possible, availed themselves of their master's horses and wagon and moved off civilly and respectably. The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. "Yes—but—" Of course the latent anxiety was that she might end up respectably. Mrs. Warren's Daughter A Story of the Woman's Movement Finding himself in the possession of an assured livelihood, respectably dressed and engaged in steady employment, his appetite for drink loosened its cruel hold upon him, and he was once more in possession of himself. Sevenoaks Some make it read like this: He comes to His own, and they who are His own open the door a crack, maybe a fairly respectably wide crack. Quiet Talks on John's Gospel Young men, he thought impatiently, could no longer even curse respectably. The Three Black Pennys A Novel Here is something really and honestly and respectably American. Your United States Impressions of a first visit Conning was, as he often said, respectably busy and important enough in the affairs of men to be content; he would never be one who enjoyed personal power. The Man Thou Gavest A respectably dressed man was recently arrested for behaving in a strange manner in Downing Street. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, March 28, 1917 Very respectably married, for a person of my rank. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh The detective, who had been respectably married since he was twenty, found himself unable to remember any female names and finally in agony suggested "Mary." The Burglar and the Blizzard A Christmas Story He was respectably dressed, and the charge did not seem very plausible. Andy Grant's Pluck Even old Mr. Lane had been mellowed by the influence of his new home, and before his death had come to play the part of Squire far more respectably than might be imagined. Father Stafford Even if we wished, we could not suddenly equip a respectably large force. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) His boys could no longer be respectably clad, his wife and daughters were obliged to part with their jewellery and all their superfluities. The Land-War In Ireland (1870) A History For The Times In fine, at the end of the four days, when Mary Bell was to go home, Mary Erskine could read, write, and spell her name very respectably well. Mary Erskine Thousands go through life very respectably, because they were never put to the test. Five Years of Theosophy If he had a part to play, why in the name of common sense couldn't he play it respectably? Queed There they would live respectably, and be well instructed. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 09 of 55 1593-1597 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century The Indians had a young horse which was respectably fat. Christopher Carson It was a street of shops, all shuttered, while, above, the burghers' families went respectably to bed. Helmet of Navarre Every one should have the ambition to write respectably as well as to appear respectable on any occasion. Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 These individuals formed a nucleus respectably numerous, if not otherwise respectable, of anxious watchers for the Happy Return. The Liberation of Italy It must here be mentioned, for the honour of Old England, that at first she did her duty quite respectably in regard to ‘Don Juan.’ Lady Byron Vindicated A history of the Byron controversy from its beginning in 1816 to the present time All the accused were respectably allied, and had many friends: numerous applications were made in their favour. The Life of Hugo Grotius With Brief Minutes of the Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Literary History of the Netherlands He lived simply, comfortably, and respectably, with neither expensive tastes nor habits. The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him For the boys he found suitable places on board vessels respectably owned, and he never lost sight of his proteges. Brave Men and Women Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs For some ten minutes, if I may believe the tender reports in the newspapers the next day, I got on very respectably. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 We'll work hard, live frugally if you say so, cut out all frills and nonsense, and save and save until we have enough to retire on respectably. The Common Law I promised him that when the child died, he should be buried respectably—not by the parish. Marcella With the Pacific Mail exposure the word subsidy became unsavory to the public taste, and for some years after no subsidy measure, however carefully guarded or respectably backed, could find favor in Congress. Manual of Ship Subsidies For present purposes, it was sufficient that the Astor Library was handy, and that I could string words together respectably. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Henceforth the sexual impulse must be disguised or adorned to become respectably human. Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society I did bury her, and him also, a month after, very respectably too, though he had no claim upon me, except that he came from Stowbury. Mistress and Maid He had brought up most respectably a large family of sons and daughters on the smallest means, many of whom still survive. The Parish Clerk Jane, I knew your grandmother," said Anne, "and I know how hard she had to work to keep you two girls respectably dressed and cared for. Women of the Country Manufactures have come to figure respectably in our exports. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 098, February, 1876 He was always neatly and respectably dressed—a prominent feature in his attire being a green necktie, which he wore even in his last confinement. Speeches from the Dock, Part I Monsieur, when treating with you, three years ago, I thought I was dealing with a gentleman who, hiding himself under the uniform of the Foreign Legion, wished to recover the means to live respectably afterward. The Teeth of the Tiger He was a thoroughly good old man, and brought up a large family very respectably. The Parish Clerk We then formed, and waited on the government to the President's, where we were very respectably treated with wine, &c. A Collection of College Words and Customs They were dressed very respectably, and each man wore upon his left shoulder a green rosette, and on his left arm a band of crape. The Wearing of the Green, or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession This has gone out of good use, though in such compounded words as begotten and misbegotten it persists respectably. Write It Right A Little Blacklist of Literary Faults It is just because Tennyson was so fearfully, respectably Early Victorian! The Reason Why If it were a paper on the management of a stable, now, I think I could write that—respectably. Paul Faber, Surgeon And a very respectably old lady she must have been, to deal with the villici and the coloni, if her age bore suitable relation to that of her husband. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 66, April, 1863 They were succeeded by a band dressed very respectably, with crape and green ribbons round their caps. The Wearing of the Green, or The Prosecuted Funeral Procession While the poor widows who had been respectably married are deprived of all ornaments and joys of life, these wantons are decked with fine clothes, flowers, and jewelry; and gold is showered upon them. Primitive Love and Love-Stories The man seemed embarrassed, but smiled as he answered, "Why, sir, you certainly fill the throne very respectably." Isaac T. Hopper Neither the ordinary power of speech, nor even the ability to write respectably on common topics, makes a man a critic among critics, or enables him to judge of literary merit. The Grammar of English Grammars She wished to meet Mark with a sum of money that would enable him, at once, to commence life respectably, and place him above the necessity of following the seas. The Crater In fact, it answers very respectably, especially when we consider that perfection of definition is thrown away on composites. Inquiries into Human Faculty and Its Development The bagne at Toulon, the destination of the members of the chaine, was respectably peopled when I visited it some years ago. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 546, May 12, 1832 His parents had no leisure to bestow on intellectual culture; for they had a numerous family of children, and it required about all their time to feed and clothe them respectably. Isaac T. Hopper We also visited the Cabinet of Natural History, which is open twice a week "to all respectably dressed persons," as the notice at the door says. Views a-foot And as I think of Oldcastle Street, dropping away sleepily and respectably from the Town Hall of Bursley, with the gold angel holding a gold crown on its spire, I vibrate with an inexplicable emotion. Sacred and Profane Love If you approve, I will make Rupert and Emily a moderate quarterly allowance, with which, having the use of my country-place, they may live respectably. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" I had come to feeling that I know most of the respectably dressed people whom I met in the cars, and had been in contact with them at some time or other. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 62, December, 1862 The priest then hurriedly performed mass, and read the burial service over the deceased, who had belonged to rather a wealthy family, and therefore was respectably interred. A Woman's Journey Round the World A genuine wife and a genuinely, respectably, marital relation. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale It was strange to my ears to hear a man, nearly white and respectably dressed, talking with indifference of the times when he was a slave. The Voyage of the Beagle Between times Davy and his uncle did the housework together; and although it was respectably done, there was no pink-and-white daintiness about it, you may be sure. The Village Watch-Tower His mother removed with her children to London, where she had them put to school, and struggled hard to bring them up respectably. Self help; with illustrations of conduct and perseverance All fast asleep, al-fresco-ly, And so I had them taken home And put to bed respectably! The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan The male speaker began to read: he was a young man, respectably dressed and seated at a table, having a book before him. Wuthering Heights |
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