| 单词 | shamefacedness |
| 例句 | "I say, Jack, stow that!" he said gently, and with a little shamefacedness. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z She seemed alarmed by my violence, retreating a step or two, and looking at me haughtily, yet with a kind of shamefacedness. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z And with many apologies and some shamefacedness he explained the situation. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z The sense is, who, being pictured red, shows the blushing shamefacedness of being outdone in his own seraphic nature by an earthly saint. The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume I (of 2) 2012-01-14T03:00:22.977Z Mart� coughed before replying, pulled a bit at his shirt cuffs, and declared, with a gesture between peevishness and shamefacedness: "Nothing—a factory of artificial stones." The Joy of Captain Ribot 2011-12-15T03:00:16.510Z Wilkins had lost his shamefacedness when he reappeared. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z With shamefacedness they said they did not mean to be deceitful; they really believed she was dead. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z The mothers kept up as long as possible an appearance of shamefacedness on behalf of their children, who would not be shamefaced themselves. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z His wildest spendings were always made without shamefacedness; but, on the contrary, with a bold alacrity, that gave assurance of riches as heaped up as those of an Arabian Night's tale. English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges 2011-08-29T02:01:10.603Z This very shamefacedness appealed to her intensely, and yet last night Charlie had said that old Sweep was in such tremendous spirits about it all! The Thousandth Woman 2011-08-15T02:00:25.383Z He was freshly shaven and clipped, smartly dressed in his best clothes and ball shoes, and, in spite of the sickly expression of shamefacedness and anxiety which distorted his features, he looked younger than usual. Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto 2011-07-13T02:00:17.480Z Thus feeling, there is generally some token of uneasiness or shamefacedness by which the experienced magistrate or judge, and most certainly his friends and fellows, can perceive his perjury. Nevermore 2011-07-08T02:00:23.973Z They gave each other a confidential hug--regret, sympathy, shamefacedness all mingled together. The Heritage of the Kurts, Volume II (of 2) 2011-10-21T02:00:19.713Z The King himself wears an air of shamefacedness when the Stuart prince is mentioned. Petticoat Rule 2011-04-18T02:00:14.507Z You may not like smut, but it is never half so objectionable as shamefacedness. Pieces of Hate And Other Enthusiams 2011-03-28T02:00:24.120Z At that time, 1872, people yet spoke of “bribery” with a degree of shamefacedness and timidity. The Squatter and the Don 2011-03-27T02:00:13.400Z Besides, he experienced a kind of shamefacedness at seeing himself raised to the social rank of student, and to an equality with those young men who had such white hands. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z It is not uncommon to hear a quiet, silent man of rank unjustly suspected of pride and haughtiness; but there could be no such mistake here—his shamefacedness was patent to all men. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. His shamefacedness vanished instantly, and he straightened up to his full hight with his eyes shining. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys Ashton climbed out of the chair and looked at Micky with a sort of shamefacedness. The Phantom Lover It was done without a bit of shamefacedness on his part, and with the energy and the tenderness too of affection. What She Could She repeated his name in an ecstasy of welcome, drew down his lips, laughed, rejoiced, knew no shamefacedness and no restraint––she was one freed from the stroke of a descending knife. Nan of Music Mountain Any one could see where the daughter behind her got the timidity and shamefacedness which now caused her to stand back and look indifferently away. Jennie Gerhardt A Novel Lactantius, in the third of his Divine Institutions, shows that Plato's community of property and women took away frugality, abstinence, shamefacedness, modesty and justice itself. The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume I, No. 8, August, 1880 Sexual imaginations often dominate the consciousness of the child, at the very time when a display of shamefacedness in relation to such things deceives the onlookers. The Sexual Life of the Child The Christian is commanded to dress in “modest apparel” “with shamefacedness.” The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity The men received the pleasant salutation of Hamilton with awkwardness, but without any trace of shamefacedness, for they had the consciousness of their righteous cause to give them confidence in a strange environment. Making People Happy Germinie tried to push her away with a gesture of humility and the shamefacedness of a servant. Germinie Lacerteux Eleanor's shamefacedness was upon her in full force when she found herself in the canoe pushing off from the schooner and her friends there. The Old Helmet, Volume II He looked at the painter, and an abrupt awkwardness, almost a shamefacedness, crept into his manner, even showed itself in his attitude. Tongues of Conscience With shamefacedness the Christian is to be adorned with sobriety. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity There was a certain shamefacedness in her manner, when at last she began to explain the object of her errand. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 It was always a rosy face, but now with excitement and shamefacedness, it was as red as a harvest moon, coming up from the darkness. Explorers of the Dawn Eleanor felt her "shamefacedness" return upon her, while all the rest were making acquaintance, welcoming and receiving welcome. The Old Helmet, Volume II She looked at his face and saw there an odd expression—a sort of dogged shamefacedness. Stubble At last, after many searches, in spite of the entreaties of Bouvard, and flinging aside all shamefacedness, he made up his mind to go for the dung himself. Bouvard and Pécuchet A Tragi-comic Novel of Bourgeois Life She turned and faced a dark, elderly personage, the robust dignity of whose bearing was now tempered with shamefacedness. The Squirrel-Cage And thus it is called shamefacedness, because the face exhibits the changes of the mind. Plutarch's Morals Poor Mary looked embarrassed, but awkwardly lent herself to the caress as if, in spite of her shamefacedness, she found it not unpleasant. The Angel of the Tenement Covertly and with a sly shamefacedness, unlike himself, he was trying to read the expression in the huntsman's face. The Best Short Stories of 1919 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story She came in upon them one morning, as they sat together in the breakfast-room, with more shamefacedness than could be easily accounted for at the first moment. Janet's Love and Service Let us never grow ashamed of our saving Saxon shamefacedness. Classic French Course in English For as dejection is defined to be the grief that makes people look on the ground, so shamefacedness is that shyness that cannot look people in the face. Plutarch's Morals There is that in her—be it pride, be it shamefacedness, call it as you will—that is as a wall in the way.” Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada He looked at her brightly, no sign of shamefacedness or sulkiness on him, but would give no further explanation than that he "only wanted to peep in." Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa His story was very short, and it was told with more shamefacedness than was at all natural for a triumphant lover. Janet's Love and Service He stopped and turned, and after a little pause came back with an evident shamefacedness. Schwartz: A History From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray Though modest and retiring in his disposition, he has no shamefacedness. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI The Songs of Scotland of the Past Half Century But yet a feeling of shamefacedness,—what some ladies consider as modesty, though it might more properly be called mauvaise honte,—forced me into temporary silence. Kept in the Dark She grew confused—hesitated; the shamefacedness of girlhood came over her. Agatha's Husband A Novel With many jerks and interruptions, and much shamefacedness Pennie proceeded to do so. The Hawthorns A Story about Children “There’s no hurry about it, is there?” said a voice behind him; and Dan, jumping down, turned about, and with more shamefacedness than Shenac would have believed possible, met the offered hand of Angus Dhu. Shenac's Work at Home His long arms flew in the air as he delivered the inspired address, Steve looking at him, a bit of shamefacedness and fun showing through his heat. Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters His shamefacedness was an admission of guilt, but he shook his head in contradiction. Then I'll Come Back to You "Yes, I must say," said her mistress, with a sniff, "she might show a little more shamefacedness about it." By Berwen Banks Objection 1: It seems that shamefacedness is a virtue. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province See, Miss Daisy 'That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array.' Melbourne House It was only "pride and shamefacedness" that prevented him from expressing his doubts as to whether he was a Christian. Stories of Achievement, Volume III (of 6) Orators and Reformers She had a certain shamefacedness about going through the streets in such a fashion. The Portion of Labor Therefore laziness, shamefacedness, and shame, which regard our own actions, should not be reckoned as species of fear. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition Now shamefacedness denotes, not a habit but a passion, nor does its movement result from choice, but from an impulse of passion. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province He sat with a serious shamefacedness, his arm around the poor bony waist, staring over the faded fair head, which had never lain on any lover's breast except in dreams. Pembroke A Novel There was neither surprise nor shamefacedness in her look when she turned and saw George Brand before her. Sunrise The men started a cheer to cover a certain chivalrous shamefacedness which was upon them at the sight of the girl's grief, and another cheer from the factory echoed it. The Portion of Labor And thus, if disgrace is feared in a deed that is yet to be done, there is shamefacedness; if, however, it be a deed already done, there is shame. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition And since this reproach has the character of an arduous evil, just as honor has the character of an arduous good, shamefacedness, which is fear of disgrace, regards first and foremost reproach or ignominy. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province A boyish shamefacedness had followed Done's outburst of passion, and he spoke never a word. In the Roaring Fifties "Oh yes, signore," said she; and instead of showing any shamefacedness, she turned toward him and regarded him with the fearless, soft dark eyes. Sunrise Women are to "adorn themselves 1 Tim. ii, 9. in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety." Two Old Faiths Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans It is in this sense that laziness, shamefacedness, and shame are reckoned as species of fear. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition And since reproach is properly due to vice, as honor is due to virtue, it follows that shamefacedness regards also the disgrace inherent to vice. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province If you fail in this, the immediate result will be a touch of shamefacedness, affecting your manner unfavourably, and, probably, influencing your accuracy and imaginative vividness. Stories to Tell Children Fifty-Four Stories With Some Suggestions For Telling I asked, giving the fire another poke, not from shamefacedness, but because it really needed it, for the evening was damp and chilly. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science October, 1877. Vol XX - No. 118 They took off their aprons, went to the hydrant and washed their hands, then put on their coats and went home in silence and shamefacedness, amid the angry remonstrances of the master-builder. The Bread-winners A Social Study Macleod jumped up with some shamefacedness, and began to array himself quickly. Macleod of Dare Taken, however, in a broad sense virtue denotes whatever is good and praiseworthy in human acts or passions; and in this way shamefacedness is sometimes called a virtue, since it is a praiseworthy passion. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province He said to her much the same as he had said to me before lunch, with, perhaps, a little more shamefacedness. Jaffery I went from him to Hanover Street, where I found Captain Carey, who met me with the embarrassment and shamefacedness of a young girl. The Doctor's Dilemma He passed his hand over his face with a sideways look that was horrible in its shamefacedness. The Pointing Man A Burmese Mystery She withdrew her fist from the table, dropped the opened hand over the other on her knee, her body relaxing, her wrath passing into a kind of shamefacedness and then into a soft, prolonged laugh. The Last Shot Since then temperance is in a virtuous man, it means that shamefacedness is also. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province I take the town of Concord, where I dwell, All Kilborn be my witness, if I were not Begot in bashfulness, brought up in shamefacedness. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists "See, Miss Daisy—'That women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array.'" Melbourne House, Volume 2 It is the unmanly timidity and shamefacedness of the rest of us that give to such men their preposterous importance. Famous Americans of Recent Times The cosy nooks and corners, crannies, and dark places where, in old-fashioned days, men hugged their private vices without shamefacedness have been swept away as ruthlessly as Seven Dials. In the Name of the Bodleian and Other Essays Hence it follows that shamefacedness is a virtue. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province He looked up at me with some little shamefacedness, or so I imagined. Red Axe He laughed a little, thinking what a spectacle they must make; and Father Orin laughed too, with the shamefacedness that the best men feel when they do such gentle things. Round Anvil Rock A Romance Virgie quietly declined this offer, however, and, thanking her for her speedy compliance with his request Mr. Eldridge took his leave, though, to his credit be it said, with considerable shamefacedness and embarrassment. Virgie's Inheritance He put forward with the shy, prudish shamefacedness of the New Englander the sound financial basis of his undertaking, as its main claim on his interest, as its main value. The Bent Twig Now shamefacedness implies a praiseworthy act; wherefore from many such acts a habit results. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province The Little Playmate looked up astonished, as well she might, at this direct assault, which was moreover spoken with a pretty shamefacedness and the air of asking almost too great a favor. Red Axe "Giles, Giles!" she cried, with the full strength of her voice, and without any of the shamefacedness that had characterized her first cry. The Woodlanders His mirth had some superficial signs of shamefacedness, but it was hopeful underneath. The Market-Place He had a certain transparent shamefacedness which was in itself a proof that he was not at his ease in dissipation. The Europeans Now shamefacedness is inconsistent with perfection, because it is the fear of something base, namely of that which is disgraceful. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province It was not confusion that kept them silent, for they both felt that parting was near, and there is no shamefacedness in a sad parting. Middlemarch Sir 41:16 Therefore be shamefaced according to my word: for it is not good to retain all shamefacedness; neither is it altogether approved in every thing. Deuterocanonical Books of the Bible Apocrypha I felt a shamefacedness for them even then, yet when I glanced behind, Miss Harper was singing with us in the most exalted earnest. The Cavalier Then for once—if you don't want Braelands to win Sophy from you—put your lover's fears and shamefacedness behind your back. A Knight of the Nets Wherefore shamefacedness pertains more to temperance than to any other virtue, by reason of its motive cause, which is a base action though not according to the species of the passion, namely fear. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province He went through different adventures, and at last enlisted in the army of the Elector of Cologne—an 'unhappy herd, destitute of all sense of religion and shamefacedness.' Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 He even drops into jokes which would offend modern shamefacedness by their Aristophanic breadth. Saint Augustin Mamma owned, with some shamefacedness, it was a bottle of her cordial water and a cake which she had bid Betty make. The Virginians He felt the pity in her tone, and added, with a shamefacedness curiously in contrast with his former hauteur: "But I have read much." The Native Born or, the Rajah's People Nevertheless in so far as the vices opposed to other virtues are base and disgraceful, shamefacedness may also pertain to other virtues. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Having answered these inquiries, the two parents turned upon Martyn, who, in an access of shamefacedness, had crept behind Clarence and a great orange-tree, and was thence pulled out by Anne’s vigorous efforts. Chantry House And by our shamefacedness we put them in mind to be modest, whereas indeed, it is cunning rhetoric to persuade the hearers that they are that already which we would have them to be. Character Writings of the 17th Century We see grief, rage, despair, in her miserable end, as we see pride and shamefacedness in her gilded life, but not remorse or shame. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements With no shamefacedness, no foolish consciousness, she went down among them with Morris' ring upon her finger. Miss Prudence A Story of Two Girls' Lives. Therefore shamefacedness is not about a disgraceful action. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province She promised, naively enough, to call next day and inspect the goods: the publicity of the town did not deter her, but the shamefacedness of my two companions prevented our meeting again. First Footsteps in East Africa In the meanwhile, the ambassadress herself entered the council chamber, exhibiting an agreeable mixture of shamefacedness and reserve, together with a bold determination to do her duty at all events. Waverley Novels — Volume 12 In slow and solid natures there is usually a touch of shamefacedness, and a sensitiveness to the breach of petty observances. The Betrothed Not that Albinia fulfilled her mission to a great extent; shamefacedness always restrained her, and she had not Emily's gift for making opportunities. The Young Step-Mother Therefore shamefacedness is not properly about a disgraceful action. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province But the blue eyes, usually so clear in their grave gaze, held a shadow to-day, a curious look of shyness, one might almost say shamefacedness. Hildegarde's Neighbors There was surely some shamefacedness in this, some overstrained modesty which she, Mrs. Masters, could not comprehend. The American Senator Rising with a half-reluctant manner, and with a shamefacedness that it was impossible to conceal, he retired as quietly as possible. Ten Nights in a Bar Room And across her mind there flitted a fragment of the wedding-prayer, "in shamefacedness grave." Saturday's Child Now certain vices are opposed to shamefacedness, namely shamelessness and inordinate prudery. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Only the natural shamefacedness of a budding girl in prying into her mother's most domestic secrets prevented Dolores from asking Herminia some day point-blank all about it. The Woman Who Did "Not that it's any use," she sighed, when she had seen him share it with a certain shamefacedness. The Kentons "I found him in the creek," she announced, with defiant shamefacedness, marching in The Pilot half drowned. The Sky Pilot, a Tale of the Foothills There is often much of reticence on the part of a woman towards a man to whom she is engaged, something also of shamefacedness occasionally. The Last Chronicle of Barset Objection 1: It would seem that shamefacedness is not about a disgraceful action. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province "Yea, Cousin," I answered, not without shamefacedness, for I had never before spoken to so fair a maid; "thou wert in the chariot with Cleopatra this day when I struggled with the Nubian?" Cleopatra Ericson made little direct acknowledgment to Robert: his tones, his gestures, his looks, all thanked him; but he shrunk from words, with the maidenly shamefacedness that belongs to true feeling. Robert Falconer With equal shamefacedness, everybody else followed the example. Bruce He pleaded that a hundred times he had been at the gate, but had been prevented from entering by failure to see any of his acquaintances, and by shamefacedness. The Canterbury Tales, and Other Poems Therefore shamefacedness, properly speaking, is not a virtue, since it falls short of the perfection of virtue. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province I thought I could even detect a certain shamefacedness in the General's glance. The Gambler A sort of shamefacedness prevents him from avowing it, as a boy at boarding-school hides his homesickness, or a lad his love. The Soul of the Far East I have noticed on other occasions that shyness or shamefacedness and real shame are exhibited in the eyes of young children before they have acquired the power of blushing. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals I confess My kiss out-went the bounds of shamefacedness:— None is discreet at all times; no, not Jove Himself, at one time, can be wise and love. A selection from the lyrical poems of Robert Herrick Therefore shamefacedness is not properly about a disgraceful action. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province And that smile of hers, so lamentable, but so faithfully friendly, misted his own eyes, for his shamefacedness lowered them no more. The Turmoil, a novel Therefore it seems that shamefacedness is not properly about a disgraceful action. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Shyness.—This odd state of mind, often called shamefacedness, or false shame, or mauvaise honte, appears to be one of the most efficient of all the causes of blushing. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals |
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