| 单词 | sharp tongue |
| 例句 | It was easy to make her mad, and she was nearly always cross with Bess and annoyed with the twins—but then she’d fill with regret, moaning in agony over her own sharp tongue. We Were Liars 2014-05-13T00:00:00Z My father says, “Your sharp tongue will get you in trouble some day, young lady.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z My mom was smart and had a sharp tongue, but I was quicker in an argument. Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z At six foot three inches tall, he intimidated both enemies and allies with his imposing stature and sharp tongue. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The sort of girl who spent her life in a perpetual flinch because the innkeeper had a temper and a sharp tongue and wasn’t afraid to show her the back of his hand. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Grandma Knife isn't her real name, either, just what I call her in my head, because it fits with her sharp tongue. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z “I can walk as well as any of you,” she cried, so angrily that Taran made no more of it; he had learned to be wary of the girl’s sharp tongue. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z But she had a sharp tongue and would beat a slave for next to nothin’.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z She was good at that, and well known for her sharp tongue. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z I thought that because of her sharp tongue and unloving ways, she would not find a welcome in her brother’s home. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z He had a quick temper, and a sharp tongue, and though he could’ve put Bunny in his place pretty much any time he chose, he was understandably apprehensive about doing so. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “Not yet, anyway. And you”—he glowered at Aru—“careful with that sharp tongue.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Much of the laughter had to do with her father’s sly wit and sharp tongue. The Birchbark House 1999-07-21T00:00:00Z Alys, toothless and wrinkled though with piercing eyes and a sharp tongue, told the men roughly: “Leave us be!” when they carried the trembling creature in to her. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Celia had a point: Rishi was a perfectly nice guy, and Dimple had sentenced him to a thousand lashes of her sharp tongue. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z I move through the house like an armored beetle, impervious to Mrs. Grote’s sharp tongue, Harold’s whining, the cries of Gerald Jr., who will never in his life satisfy his aching need to be held. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z How do I protect my son from his mother's sharp tongue? Perspective | Ask Amy: Remote grandmother struggles to connect 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Locke said a sharp tongue is one way he protected himself while growing up on the Isle of Man. They Put the Heart in ‘Heartstopper’ 2023-07-29T04:00:00Z In a 2015 opinion piece in The Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Keating, a former Australian prime minister known for his sharp tongue, slammed the project. Sydney’s Major Art Museum, Mired in a Dispute, Falls Behind Its Rivals 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z But she has a sharp tongue, and gradually, over the 550-odd pages that bear her name, she begins to assert herself. Review: Jonathan Franzen's Purity Examines Wealth and Identity 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z She’s one of the most disarming singers in mainstream country music, with a sharp tongue, a penchant for flamboyant lyrical gesture and a cooing voice that only barely sugarcoats deeply acidic thoughts. Music Review: Shotgun Justice Served With a Strut 2010-10-01T22:17:00Z A social worker who could use a good therapist, Marcie is so nasty to her daughter that it’s a bit confounding how Karla manages to bite her sharp tongue. Comedy, and sex, in the cancer ward? 'A Funny Thing Happened' goes there with glee 2017-09-15T04:00:00Z A sharp tongue invariably guards a fragile heart in the Channing portrait gallery, which is what makes her work so affecting. Review: Stockard Channing Is a Mother to Remember in ‘Apologia’ 2018-10-17T04:00:00Z There is little doubt these men are the good guys, but with their sharp tongue and flawed moral centers, they could have just as easily been criminals and outlaws if the circumstances were slightly different. Why has Timothy Olyphant become TV's go-to lawman? 2020-11-07T05:00:00Z The people who choose to have their disputes settled on camera by Sheindlin know to expect a sharp tongue and sharp judgments. 'Judge Judy' ruling daytime TV 2013-02-07T14:57:08Z She was a talking head, a prosecutorial brain, a sharp tongue and piercing eyes. Perspective | Kamala Harris embraced black. That was both unremarkable and theatrically powerful. 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Sam is captivated by this new sister, a wheeler-dealer whose sharp tongue and tough exterior masks deep childhood pain and resentment; she’s just like him. People Like Us: Your Father's Daughter 2012-06-28T14:00:40Z He plays Paul, the senior member of a psychotherapeutic practice, an old-school boss with a sharp tongue and a well-hidden soft heart. ‘Shrinking’ Review: On the Couch With Harrison Ford 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z But his sharp tongue also proved his undoing. Bob Grant, a Pioneer of Right-Wing Talk Radio, Dies at 84 2014-01-02T23:50:09Z Hettie, with her red wig and sharp tongue, is a lively presence, despite being two years dead, having drowned in the harbor under mysterious circumstances, in full view of the Statue of Liberty. James McBride’s ‘Deacon King Kong’ Is a Supercharged Urban Farce Lit Up by Thunderbolts of Rage 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z A usually charming drunk and a seriously bad gambler, he is prized for his sharp tongue and his soft heart. ‘Mank’ Review: A Rosebud by Any Other Name 2020-12-03T05:00:00Z There's her friend Minny, who's famous for three things: her cooking, her sharp tongue, and her chocolate pie. The Help by Kathryn Stockett- review 2013-04-17T11:00:00Z Occasionally his sharp tongue has stirred controversies, though he also had a flair for a good soundbite. Karl Lagerfeld: fashion's prolific commander-in-chief 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z He has evocative private nicknames for the other inmates: Grandma Knife, who has a “sharp tongue” and can kill a rat with a stone, and Aunty Cloud, whose mind has floated away. A Jailed Indian Boy Chases His Scrap of Sky 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z He may have been a priest, but he wielded a sharp tongue recounting an opinionated chapter of the town’s recent ethnic history. Frugal Traveler: Budget-Friendly and (Almost) Dracula-Free Transylvania 2014-01-27T20:22:08Z He could be impatient, however, and have a sharp tongue, particularly toward my mother. Not exactly bedtime stories: My father, the Holocaust and a moment of bravery he’ll never forget 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z “There is always a sharp tongue — the envious ones — a lot of people here say ‘what does he want? Inside Milan’s Opulent Retirement Home for Musicians 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z Yet, he longs to be free of the burden of caring for her and looks forward to no longer having to endure her sharp tongue. A.B. Yehoshua, Israeli Writer Who Explored Moral and Political Dilemmas, Dies at 85 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z My sister has a forceful personality and a sharp tongue. Social Q?s: Fork on the Left, Mr. Wrong on the Right 2011-08-11T20:49:08Z We are the sassy women with the sharp tongues and hands firmly on our hips. “Oh, girl, get up. You got this”: Why the “strong black woman” stereotype is an albatross 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z Brown created one of its most popular characters in Cotton, a devout Christian and incorrigible gossip who worked in the local laundromat and assessed her neighbors with a sharp eye and equally sharp tongue. June Brown, ‘EastEnders’ icon Dot Cotton, dies at 95 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Thanks to his sharp tongue, he became a national hero. Quadrophenia: Back when Britain's youngsters ran riot 2011-08-18T11:24:48Z Together, they deepen the feelings that swirl around a woman who with a sharp tongue and a vast imagination invents her world amusingly, foolishly, enduringly. ‘Emma’ Review: Back on the Manor, but Still Clueless 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z The senior Swoveland had run a muzzleloader gun shop called The Mountain Man for nearly 50 years with a sense of humor and a sharp tongue. After 189 bodies were found in Colorado funeral home, evidence suggests families received fake ashes 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Journalists have also been on the receiving end of Wang's sharp tongue. 'Silver fox' Wang Yi returns to lead China's foreign ministry 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The former governor's task will be to use his sharp tongue and aggressive attitude to achieve similar success against Mr Trump. Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z But one of the show's first brave celebrities, Jason Wood, discovered Goodman had a sharp tongue. Len Goodman obituary: From the East End to Strictly Come Dancing studio 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Mike Pompeo is a smart man — first in his class at West Point, Harvard Law Review — with a sharp tongue. Review | Political books are often bland. Mike Pompeo’s is savage. 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z In “Fame,” Ms. Cara was cast as Coco Hernandez, a New York girl with a quick wit and sharp tongue to go with it. Irene Cara, singer who hit stardom with ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance,’ dies at 63 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z He came to power two decades ago as a political insurgent with a sharp tongue, eschewing the Democratic Party power structure. Hakeem Jeffries, Pressing to Lead Democrats, Marks a Generational Shift 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Members of Cotten’s inner circle saw glimpses of her wry sense of humor and sharp tongue. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Washington guitar legend Libba Cotten 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Filled with revolutionary zeal, he used a sharp tongue when criticizing older court officials, although he later came to regret being so harsh. Zhang Sizhi, Lawyer Who Defended Chinese Dissidents, Dies at 94 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z His sharp tongue made him enemies at the French court, and twice he was sent to prison. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z The 59-year-old comedian is known for his sharp tongue and wit, which he often employs when hosting award shows like the Golden Globes. Ricky Gervais trolls Academy Awards after roasting Hollywood at 2020 Golden Globes: 'Was it something I said?' 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z Tabloids in her home country didn’t hold their sharp tongues when tracking, questioning and photographing her every move. 'Godzilla vs. Kong's' Eiza González is a star in Mexico. Why do so few know her in the U.S.? 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z He was an alcoholic, a functioning, charming drunk with a quick wit and sharp tongue, the town’s “resident loser-genius,” in the words of Pauline Kael. Gary Oldman knows Mank and those drinking issues: 'I used to sweat vodka' 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z Her nomination is in deep trouble because of her sharp tongue on Twitter. Analysis | Garland, Tanden and the application of double standards by GOP lawmakers 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z Her nomination is in deep trouble because of Twitter and her sharp tongue on social media. Garland, Tanden and the application of double standards by GOP lawmakers 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z He was known during his congressional career for both a sharp tongue and his skills in making legislative deals. Bob Dole says he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Known for her quick wit and sharp tongue on the show "Judge Judy" the magistrate said that she pulled her "own 'Judge Judy' on him." Judge Judy Sheindlin says she scolded someone for not wearing a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z At both the SEC and later as a federal judge, he often showed a quick mind and sharp tongue in courtroom battles. Stanley Sporkin, crusading SEC enforcer and tough-minded U.S. judge, dies at 88 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z “I was on edge most of the time. My poor husband probably got my sharp tongue way more than he deserved.” Is that new job really going to be family-friendly? How to tell | Produced by Advertising Publications 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z YOKOHAMA, Japan — The world’s best rugby coach is a 5-foot-8 former school principal with a sharp tongue, a million-dollar salary and a reputation both for bruising egos and racking up victories. Eddie Jones Has England Rugby Right Where He Wants It 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z His quick temper and sharp tongue were intimidating. A US priest, a Philippine village, and decades of secrecy 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z It is quintessential Griffin, a tough, Catholic-raised redhead from Chicago with a sharp tongue and a pugilist’s glare. Kathy Griffin fell from the D-list to the S-list. She’s clawing her way back 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z But his sharp tongue and sharper wit sometimes got him in trouble. Ex-US Sen Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings of South Carolina dead 2019-04-06T04:00:00Z But his gruff manner, sharp tongue and short temper raise doubts about his ability to work smoothly within a more democratic framework. A look at those jockeying to be Thailand's next leader 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Were prizefights won on self-belief and a sharp tongue, Brooklyn’s Jarrell Miller might already be the heavyweight champion of the world. Anthony Joshua brushes off Jarrell Miller testosterone claims before fight 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z She was also known for her quick wit and sharp tongue. Marie Colvin: ‘She illuminated the cost of war through individuals’ pain’ 2018-11-10T05:00:00Z Actors collected trophies for making Simon’s zingers sound custom-made for their sharp tongues. Neil Simon: How the playwright wrote his own second act and finally won over critics 2018-08-26T04:00:00Z But it was just as notable when he held his sharp tongue, in service of a party or political gain. War hero and presidential candidate John McCain has died 2018-08-25T04:00:00Z Some people view him as a firebrand, with a quick fuse and a sharp tongue. Levi Sanders Is Not His Father. He Keeps Telling That to Voters. 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Famous for his signature black jumpers, sharp tongue and workaholic lifestyle, he is credited with saving both Fiat and Chrysler from bankruptcy. Fiat ex-boss Marchionne dies at 66 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z It begins with knowing and not knowing, a glass of milk, rain, a reproach, a door slammed shut, a mother’s sharp tongue, a snail, a wish, bitten fingernails, an open window. Drawn from life: why have novelists stopped making things up? 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z She has a sharp tongue, a quick wit and when we were kids she had our backs - but she didn't put up with any nonsense. Why many mums are better than one 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z She was known for having a sharp tongue and for her fierce devotion to her family, and she enjoyed broad public popularity during her time in the White House. Barbara Bush's funeral draws 1,500 people 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z Bush, who was married to her husband for 73 years, was known for her sharp tongue and fierce devotion to her family and enjoyed broad public popularity during her time in the White House. Ex-U.S. presidents among mourners expected at Barbara Bush funeral 2018-04-21T04:00:00Z His hooded eyes, scarred and bloodshot nose, close-cropped hair and sharp tongue fortified his reputation as a scorched-earth lawyer, a ruthless advocate for his clients. Trump, Cohen and Cohn: When ‘my attorney’ becomes just ‘one of my lawyers’ 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Renho, a former TV personality known for her sharp tongue, uses one name. Japan opposition head quits as PM Abe suffers scandal 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z But in President Trump, her sharp tongue has found its perfect target, and Auntie Maxine has gone viral. ‘Auntie Maxine’ Waters Goes After Trump and Goes Viral 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Armed with a quick, sharp tongue and a brash sense of humor, his “sit down and shut up” tongue lashings were often praised as authentic and tough. ‘That’s Him’: Christie Goes to the Shore, and the Critics Reload 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z Of course, he couldn’t get through the Thursday news conference without his brazen ways and sharp tongue creating a stir. Conor McGregor finds his comfort zone in New York ahead of UFC's debut card in the state 2016-11-10T05:00:00Z At public meetings, Mr. Browder confronted officeholders, business executives and aviation officials with scientific studies and a sharp tongue, outlining the devastation such a far-reaching project could have. Joe Browder, environmental activist who helped preserve Everglades, dies at 78 2016-10-01T04:00:00Z His sharp tongue risks turning him into a pariah abroad, but it only serves to help him at home. Before Duterte was the Philippines’ president, he was ‘the Death Squad mayor’ 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z And they have done so with a sharp tongue, offering a stiff rebuke to the ANC in working-class "black township" areas such as Mamelodi in the capital, Tshwane, and Motherwell in Port Elizabeth. South African Voters Rebuke Ruling ANC Party 2016-08-05T04:00:00Z The TV soap star turned politician is always in the headlines for her sharp tongue and histrionics, but she has also come under criticism as having dodgy educational qualifications and for allegedly undermining university professors. She is India’s highest-profile cabinet minister — and its most trolled 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Lockridge’s sharp tongue struck fear into some of his colleagues on the school board, especially in 1980, when he served a one-year term as president. Calvin Lockridge, ‘public nuisance number one’ of D.C. school board, dies at 81 2016-04-29T04:00:00Z “I complain so much about our product and user interface that Frank nicknamed me ‘sharp tongue.’” Millennials Shake Up China’s Tech Cultures 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z Real estate mogul Ren Zhiqiang, a politically connected former soldier, was a social media star in China, celebrated online for his business acumen and sharp tongue. China Muzzles Outspoken Businessman Ren Zhiqiang on Social Media 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z Constitution, and through his sharp tongue, eminent quotability and uncompromising views, Scalia earned the love of his fans in the Federalist Society and respect throughout the legal field. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Scalia, a Supreme Court Justice of 29 years, known for his sharp tongue and controversial opinions, would have been 80 next month. Ranch owner: Justice Antonin Scalia's death was 'peaceful' 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z He is one of a small group of Westerners embraced by Japan's right wing, but stands out with his jocular demeanor and sharp tongue. Obscure at home, 'Texas Daddy' is a right-wing darling in Japan 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Graham will resume waging his war against terrorists — armed with a quick wit and a sharp tongue — from the Senate floor, not from the White House. Timeline on Lindsey Graham's Presidential Campaign 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z "Roseanne" carved a space in mainstream TV for an overworked and overweight woman with a sharp tongue and a subversively combative approach to domestic duties. Roseanne Barr reflects on motherhood ahead of 'Momsters' second season 2015-11-27T05:00:00Z To be fair, Baratz's online outspokenness hadn't been limited to liberals; others, including right-wingers and even Netanyahu himself, were the occasional subject of his sharp tongue. A diplomatic kerfuffle for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z O'Hara brought a fiery temperament, sharp tongue and strong-willed manner to her roles. Maureen O'Hara, spirited Hollywood star, dies at 95 2015-10-24T04:00:00Z It is in that context that Philadelphia’s Catholics learned about Chaput’s sharp tongue. Meet the conservative archbishop who will host Pope Francis in Philadelphia 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z A steady presence at LPGA’s biggest events, her support of women’s golf never wavered and Suggs never lost her sharp tongue. Louise Suggs, LPGA founder and Hall of Famer, dies 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z A steady presence at LPGA's biggest events, her support of women's golf never wavered and Suggs never lost her sharp tongue. Louise Suggs, LPGA founder and among all-time greats in women's golf, dies at 91 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Donald Trump brought to Thursday’s debate the same sharp tongue and controversial style that has propelled him to the top of the polls in the Republican race. Christie and Paul spar over national security in tense debate moment 2015-08-07T04:00:00Z Donald Trump brought to Thursday’s debate the same sharp tongue and controversial style that has propelled him to the top of the polls in the Republican nomination contest. The Donald is still on top — for the moment, at least 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is known for his sharp tongue and acidic tweets. Can You Tell Who Donald Trump Is Insulting? 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z He is perhaps best known for his sharp tongue — he once called then-Ald. Former Chicago Alderman Bernie Stone dead at 87 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z Explained Spanger: “She gave me a little of her sharp tongue and I gave it right back. And I think she had a respect for that and vice versa.” Some iconic Roxie Harts tell their stories 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z Much of his humor was aimed gently at his mother, known for her sharp tongue, and he kept looking over at her with a grin to see how she was taking it. Bush (43) Shares Spotlight With Bush (41) as Tribute Book Is Published 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z Michael Sata, 77, the president of Zambia, whose reputation for a sharp tongue and abrasive manner earned him the nickname King Cobra, died Tuesday at a London hospital of an unspecified illness. The week’s passages 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Sata, who was nicknamed "King Cobra" because of his sharp tongue, died on Tuesday, the government said earlier. Zambia's Scott becomes Africa's first white leader in 20 years 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z “He was a fun person with a sharp tongue,” said a laughing Carolina; while Reinaldo added that “he said all the right things to all the wrong people.” Carolina Herrera To Curate Verdura's 75-Year Anniversary Exhibition 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z In his prime, Dole was known for his sharp tongue. Bob Dole is back in Kansas, running for nothing, but running hard 2014-04-22T13:44:15Z A sharp tongue and fierce drive have been Ms. Vitale’s trademarks in a series of jobs at New Line Cinema, Paramount Classics and First Look Studios. Hollywood’s Antipiracy Efforts Add New Voice 2014-03-31T00:55:10Z Her sharp tongue and combative style brought her both devout followers and arch enemies. Ukraine's Tymoshenko out of jail, still divisive 2014-02-22T16:14:02Z Now Sata, nicknamed "King Cobra" for his sharp tongue, is unnerving investors, threatening his ability to raise the affordable capital required to meet his development promises. Insight: Road builder Sata enthuses Zambians but unnerves foreign investors 2013-11-25T00:43:56Z But the man with a booming voice and sharp tongue, still in command of Germany's second biggest party, will be pivotal in deciding whether to accept being Merkel's junior partner again. German left torn over sharing power with Merkel 2013-09-26T14:57:39Z But with millions of voters still undecided, he used his famously sharp tongue to rip into Merkel on Thursday for usurping SPD ideas. Merkel's challenger redoubles attacks as polls improve 2013-09-12T14:14:26Z The sages of the ages mostly turned their sharp tongues toward the subjects of war and politics. 5 Pearls of Ancient Wisdom for Modern CIOs 2013-08-29T16:42:00Z The SPD leader knows he needs to win back women voters, who pollsters say are turned off by the tall, balding candidate with the sharp tongue because of his reputation for arrogance. Merkel challenger vows to rein in banks, hike taxes on wealthy 2013-08-08T18:16:55Z The bizarre vertebrates are best known for their blood-sucking mouths filled with teeth and a razor sharp tongue. Bizarre 'vampires' heat up for sex 2013-06-27T08:48:20Z Though I’m used to her wit and still sharp tongue, her quick reply to the toast surprised me. Prolonging the buzz with Grandma 2013-05-22T12:45:03.507Z Norquist’s sharp tongue and decades-long focus on tax policy make him a target for Democrats who say he has an unnatural stranglehold on the GOP. Norquist's Tax Pledge: Under Fiscal-Cliff Threat? 2012-11-27T19:35:30Z Bobby Valentine's sharp tongue with the press ensured that he would get in conflict with the famously tough local media. Boston Red Sox fire Bobby Valentine: the end of an error 2012-10-04T22:16:51Z He has the gray crew cut and firm jaw of a stereotypical football coach, but his sharp tongue and affability would still seem at home in a high school classroom. Kyle Flood Is Now the Rutgers Coach, but Still a Teacher 2012-09-07T18:05:16Z Described by both admirers and rivals as highly professional and a tough negotiator, he also has a sharp tongue. Russia's Lavrov perfects the art of saying "Nyet" 2012-08-06T07:07:31Z He is a hunchback, with a sharp tongue and tragic grey eyes in his young blond face. Voices from the Past 2012-04-19T02:00:30.787Z "Well," said his mother, "whether he stays at home or goes away, I fear he'll come to some bad end with that sharp tongue of his, and his wild capers." The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z Like most men, he only saw what she chose to show him—a disengaged manner, a sharp tongue, and her customary indifference. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z While no representative from India’s reigning political family, the Gandhis, was scheduled to appear at the conference, they were not spared Mr. Rushdie’s sharp tongue. India Ink: In Delhi, Rushdie Issues a Battle Cry 2012-03-18T08:11:09Z Oh no, that would never have been Felicia's word; at wax-works, that was more like it; Felicia had a sharp tongue. Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z Nor are women with a sharp tongue and a warm heart. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z Luella had a sharp tongue, but it had lost its sting for him since she had put him on the pedestal of hero and saint. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z Williams has always been fiery, and he has a sharp tongue. Gregg Williams: The Man Behind the Bounties 2012-03-07T16:21:05Z Moreover, the girl had a sharp tongue and was not above using it, so that more than once he smarted under its lash. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z At the bend in the hall where the stairs were, sharp tongues of flame were licking around the corner. Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color 2012-02-20T03:00:20.550Z He feared her sharp tongue and vulgar tropes, and he made up his mind to pass by the house as if he did not see her. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z When he thought of her proverbial sharp tongue he quailed at the ordeal of meeting her. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z So while he hesitated, seeking in vain a safe subject, the sharp tongue was at work again. The Abbess Of Vlaye 2012-02-19T03:00:15.523Z At that moment there was a sound of contention and scolding, a woman's sharp tongue being uppermost. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z In court, Ms. Patrick displays a folksy demeanor and, at times, a sharp tongue. Her Talent Is Suing Over Mortgage Bonds 2011-12-22T04:36:33Z He turned back also Mrs. Scold, with her sharp tongue and cold eyes. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z You've a sharp tongue, Andrew--if your wits were like it! A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z A sharp tongue is like an edged tool, and it grows keener with constant use. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z He likes to keep a statue of a rearing snake on his desk as a reminder to enemies of his sharp tongue. Zambia's "King Cobra" Sata sworn in as president 2011-09-23T16:26:16Z The Bears figure it will be fun going against Kreutz because he owns such a sharp tongue. Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' dominant win 2011-09-12T14:37:00Z She has a quick hand, and a sharp tongue; but her bright, comely face brings customers to the house. Norston's Rest 2011-08-24T02:00:23.833Z There is a fresh color in her brown cheeks, a soft shine in her eyes, and only gentle words fall from her sharp tongue to-day. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z “You have not lost your gift of a sharp tongue, I perceive,” he answered a flush mantling his brow. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z The British rider, known almost as much for his powerful legs as his sharp tongue, took aim at unidentified critics who he said expressed doubts about his abilities. Contador lucky to escape serious injury at Tour 2011-07-07T07:11:11Z The British sprinter, known almost as much for his powerful legs as his sharp tongue, took aim at unidentified critics who he said expressed doubts about his abilities: "It's always sweet to silence the ignoramuses." Crashes mar a windy, nervous 5th Tour stage 2011-07-07T00:00:28Z Both, with all their tolerance, have a keen eye for hypocrisy or affectation and a sharp tongue wherewith to chastise and expose it. Chaucer and His Times 2011-06-30T02:00:26.883Z Several of the women looked at the girl of the Red Mill askance, although 26 they dared not criticize Mercy Curtis, for they knew her sharp tongue too well. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z Helen had a sharp tongue of her own and she had no fear now of the sophomore. Ruth Fielding In the Saddle College Girls in the Land of Gold 2011-06-14T02:00:22.083Z “Mercy knows him fully as well, and she has a sharp tongue.” Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z Jane announced triumphantly that she had been more than a match for them, which her companions could well believe, for Jane had a sharp tongue, besides being the possessor of a fund of Irish wit. The Meadow-Brook Girls Across Country The Young Pathfinders on a Summer Hike 2011-06-13T02:00:31.687Z Then sharp tongues of lightning darted down with terrific force, and the storm with all its fury burst upon the doomed cities. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Ruth and Helen were quite used to Mercy Curtis’ sharp tongue. Ruth Fielding In the Red Cross Doing Her Best For Uncle Sam 2011-06-14T02:00:23.757Z Mr. Weiner always knew that his sharp tongue, combined with his frequent use of Twitter, had a potential risk. Congressman, Sharp Voice on Twitter, Finds It Can Cut 2 Ways 2011-05-31T02:30:39Z But though he had a sharp tongue, and was quick to get in a rage, he had a kind, true heart, and soon won the love of the men. The Life of George Washington in Words of One Syllable 2011-05-23T02:00:10.807Z How many know of the sharp tongue that underlies her laughter and the feather-filled head that never yet has donated an earnest thought to the domestic economy? Rosemary and Rue 2011-05-21T02:00:11.483Z Thou hadst ever a sharp tongue, Pierre, and little regard for thy betters; but I absolve thee. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z She had a sharp tongue, and this meant a sharp head. The Five Arrows 2011-04-21T02:00:45.940Z And a sharp tongue is one of those things. In the Year '13 A Tale of Mecklenburg Life 2011-04-14T02:00:53.733Z The man with the sharp tongue, quick wit and deep Southern drawl found himself at home recruiting Texas' best players, and teaming with others in the athletic department to sell the school. Texas A&M beats Notre Dame 76-70 for NCAA title 2011-04-06T13:08:15Z “There may be only four—if one of the new members keeps on the undesirable pathway she has trodden since applying for membership!” taunted May, who had a sharp tongue at times. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z "She has a pleasant enough face, but rather a sharp tongue, hasn't she?" Unlucky A Fragment of a Girl's Life 2011-03-24T02:00:14.360Z She’s got the prom-queen looks, five children, a sharp tongue and charisma, she opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriage — and she drives moderates and liberals crazy. The Female Factor: A Rival Emerges for Palin Mantle 2011-03-22T12:50:04Z “A woman has need of a sharp tongue since Providence gave her but indifferent fists.” Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z However, he was relieved that he did not hear her sharp tongue scolding all day long. The Green Forest Fairy Book 2011-03-04T03:01:06.297Z An undersized man was usually selected, one with some deformity being preferred, whereat the courtiers might laugh; one with sharp tongue and ready wit, to make the time fly. Lewis Carroll in Wonderland and at Home The Story of His Life 2011-03-01T03:00:47.317Z Some; but in her case, it's more her sharp tongue and her fussy ways. In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z She had many such dry and stinging epigrams at her sharp tongue's end in those days, when she was using wit, satire, irony, and ridicule as weapons to defend her late-coming happiness. Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century 2011-02-13T03:00:19.953Z You have so many friends; but I have no pretty ways, and I've a sharp tongue, and I can't help seeing through people, so I don't make friends.... The Setons 2011-02-10T03:00:48.400Z Thus twitted by Mademoiselle's sharp tongue, Jean-Marie could not help but obey. Lord Tony's Wife An Adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel 2011-01-31T03:00:13.650Z Everybody stood in fear of the lady's sharp tongue, which had a habit of saying something disagreeable to each and every one. The Sign of Flame 2011-01-27T03:00:43.087Z "Ready with a sharp tongue for any occasion!" In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z “Ma’s got a sharp tongue, but she don’t mean no harm,” Carson chuckled, as he swung the car around the house. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z She is famous in Japan for her elegant kimonos - and sharp tongue. Japan PM's wife 'would not marry her husband again' 2011-01-13T04:50:32Z He was not particularly brave, it was true; but he would have done a good deal to “get even” with Bobby Hargrew for her sharp tongue. The Girls of Central High on Track and Field The Champions of the School League 2010-12-27T03:00:15.633Z He was well pleased with his mission and he felt a personal interest in this singular new acquaintance, with her sharp tongue and kind eyes. The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Very little rattles the driver known as "Happy," a bizarre moniker for a guy known for his sharp tongue and the masterful mind games he plays with competitors. Pressure on points leader Hamlin going into finale 2010-11-19T15:17:00Z Rex arrived in New York with the same sharp tongue. Jets better learn fast the camera is still on 2010-09-23T23:55:00Z But her sharp tongue is tempered with humor and linguistic playfulness, as the title itself suggests. Books on Science: Peeling Away Theories on Gender and the Brain 2010-08-23T21:14:00Z Ms. Tymoshenko, a former natural-gas tycoon known for her sharp tongue and crown of braided hair, is considered the more charismatic and aggressive campaigner. 2010-01-19T11:11:00Z Mercy Curtis, who had a sharp tongue and a sharper insight into character, knew just how to draw Bill Hicks out. Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point Nita, the Girl Castaway When you haven't a pair of shears and some black paper at hand, you cut your caricatures out of the air with your sharp tongue. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. She was a typical Western woman, with a big heart and a sharp tongue. The Ranch Girls at Rainbow Lodge The Ranch Girls Series "I'm not sure that I do," said Brockway, whose wit was easily confounded by a sharp tongue. A Romance in Transit They were a little afraid of the woman's sharp tongue. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery X. And then the drear sharp tongue of prophecy, With the dread sense of things which shall be done, Doth smite me inly, like a sword: a sword? The Poetical Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning Volume II Some one has said that a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. Weighed and Wanting Addresses on the Ten Commandments The fire was still flickering, and now and then a sharp tongue of flame would dart forth. On the Heights A Novel He is an exceedingly bright lad, though cursed with a rather sharp tongue. The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure Poor young vixen, with the sharp tongue that knew how to hurt and the blue eyes that could probe a wound like steel! The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel So Madame conquered in the end with her long pole and her sharp tongue, and Jenny learned the new and difficult step. Carnival She's always in need of laborers for she has such a sharp tongue and such a mean disposition that no one can stay with her longer than a month. The Shoemaker's Apron A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales “I ain’t ashamed of loving the dearest, sweetest little lass in the country, though she has got a sharp tongue that goes through me sometimes like a knife.” Sir Hilton's Sin You have a sharp tongue," Deering said, "but a sharper mind. The Huddlers There I would teach that sharp tongue of yours to murmur words of tenderness and those perfect blue eyes to close in the ecstasy of a kiss. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel She had a sharp tongue and no patience for the giggles and enlaced arms of girlhood. Carnival I wouldn’t mind a bit of a sharp tongue, if I was you. The Sun Maid A Story of Fort Dearborn Louis lost a wife who despised him, and whom he dreaded for her violence and her sharp tongue. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Vivien's sharp tongue was Lorraine's chief thorn in the flesh at The Gables. The Head Girl at the Gables "Your sharp tongue may get you into more trouble than you think, my little Englisher!" he growled. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk Alféar lighted another cigarette off the butt, which he proceeded to extinguish on the tip of his sharp tongue. No Strings Attached There her sharp tongue and amusing capers furnished amusement for the servants, who rewarded her with all sorts of “treats” and sweetmeats. Dorothy at Oak Knowe "Many who seemed invulnerable, have been stung by their own sharp tongues." A Struggle for Rome, v. 1 She doesn't drink, she's as straight as a string—in fact, a really smart woman; but she has an awfully sharp tongue, a regular magpie on a perch. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 Indeed, at such times, he stood somewhat in awe of her sharp tongue. For John's Sake and Other Stories. The thought of encountering Maria's bright eyes, and seeing there even more than her sharp tongue would express, numbed his heart. Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys But when your broad back is towards them, they whet those sharp tongues against each other, and—thug! you have them under your fifth rib, and out at the other side. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 She had a fearfully sharp tongue, and a still sharper wit in directing it upon her victims; her experiences were not very likely to edulcorate her acids and mollify her asperities. A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing Nellie Cavendish had a sharp tongue, and that helped May; but Nellie was less coarsely confident than May, and annexed the boys by means of her demureness in face of double meanings. Coquette The twins went home in borrowed raincoats over their wet garments; nor did they escape Aunt Dora's sharp eyes—and of course, her sharp tongue was exercised, too. The Girls of Central High on Lake Luna or, The Crew That Won He was standing between her and the sharp tongues of those waiting people, already licking hungrily in their awakened suspicion, ready to sear her fair name like flames. The Bondboy Puny, delicate, namby-pamby men she despised, and always gave them a cut with her sharp tongue. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart The thin lip was curled contemptuously; and he had a trick of thrusting forth his sharp tongue to wet his lips before making a spiteful remark. The Broom-Squire Alice took her to herself and this was a great relief; for she feared Mrs. Crego's sharp tongue, and was not entirely sure of her hostess. Money Magic A Novel Ellen Robinson bustled frowning into the hall, whetting her sharp tongue for an encounter. Cloudy Jewel Norah had a sharp tongue, but her heart was generous and sweet. Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm His father was handsome, bright, solid, emphatic-looking, but with a yielding disposition; the iron will and sharp tongue of the wife overawed the husband. Blood and Iron Origin of German Empire As Revealed by Character of Its Founder, Bismarck If there be blemishes in my character, the King sees them magnified by the sharp tongues of evil creatures, his spies. Secret Memoirs: The Story of Louise, Crown Princess She only knew that in her opinion Mr. Egerton had behaved outrageously, and she went over to the Hamiltons' prepared to maintain the same at the point of her sharp tongue. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro They must have laughed at his unmannerly ways, and at his surprise over every new detail of civilized life, but he had a sharp tongue and could hold his own in a word-fight. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Yes, she has a sharp tongue, but a kind heart; and she does a great deal of good in the village; but, poor soul! she has no sense of humor—none whatever. Hepsey Burke Though Teresina had a good heart, she had a sharp tongue, and the Twins had some reason for not loving her. The Italian Twins "Miss Gordon was eccentric," they said, "and besides had a sharp tongue." 'Lizbeth of the Dale Being the village dressmaker, Miss Cotton had the open sesame to every home in the neighbourhood and held its occupants at the mercy of her sharp tongue and needle. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro He had a sharp tongue, and did not hesitate to let all men, great and small, know how meanly he thought of them. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII I entreat thee, girl, abide close by her side during the queen’s visit else thy sharp tongue may work mischief for all of us. In Doublet and Hose A Story for Girls Alternately warring with sharp tongues, sharp pens, and sharp swords they went on losing their tempers, friends, and lives in the most gallant and picturesque manner imaginable. A Book About Lawyers With her sharp tongue she mercilessly cut the luxurious beauty, who had intelligence enough to feel the sarcasms keenly, but had no ability to retort. Louis XIV. Makers of History Series There was Coonie, now, if he set his sharp tongue going against the elder there would be no end to the trouble. Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro He was a man of brilliant mind, sharp tongue, and a poor opinion of the mental ability of girls in general. Hester's Counterpart A Story of Boarding School Life That blunt little fellow has got a sharp tongue in his head. The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Vol I, No. 2, February 1810 If the inference is just, society may point to the commentary on Littleton, and be thankful for the lady's unhappy temper and sharp tongue. A Book About Lawyers Thou knowest that even as a lass she had a sharp tongue o' her own—as keen as a holly leaf, by my troth. A Brother To Dragons and Other Old-time Tales Juliana hadn’t her sharp nose nor her sharp tongue when first she came out. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster "You have a sharp tongue," he said, "take care you are not cut with it yourself some day." The Light of Scarthey Has he such a sharp tongue or an evil mind? The Devil A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience At twelve, individuality in that respect would scarcely be developed, and a reverence for his tutor's sharp tongue and ready hand would keep the King from premature opposition. Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets She was a widow, was full of rude energy and benevolence, had a sharp tongue, a kindly heart, and a measure of good sense. In The Boyhood of Lincoln A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk Of course they drifted off, either to marry, or because I terrified them with my sharp tongue: when I loved them most and felt as if I had poison in my veins. Black Oxen His sharp tongue and still sharper pen had deeply annoyed Addington. William Pitt and the Great War She was a strong girl, and handsome, but had a sharp tongue. The Call Of The South 1908 She was just a little afraid of Jennie’s sharp tongue; and yet she had never been the butt of any of the harum-scarum’s jokes. A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall Mistress Hannah Macaulay," said Donald, "you were a slip of a girl with a sharp tongue when I mind you first, and a woman with a sharp tongue when I said good-bye to you. The Northern Iron I hate a sharp tongue, the ruin of kingdom and home. The Sayings Of Confucius Flossie had a sharp tongue, and liked to make sarcastic remarks; and though Honor would promptly return the compliment, and often "squash" the other completely, continual bickering did not promote harmony between the pair. The New Girl at St. Chad's A Story of School Life She had been pretty—but now at forty-five she was angular and coarse-looking, with a sharp tongue. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills She was a little afraid of Jennie’s muscles, as well as of her sharp tongue. A Little Miss Nobody Or, With the Girls of Pinewood Hall It is noticeable that women with sharp tongues are generally more efficient than their gentler sisters. The Northern Iron There were stories going about in the village to prove that she had a sharp tongue in her head, and this her warmest friends did not seek to deny. Janet's Love and Service Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him—apparently, at least. How Janice Day Won However, Bobbins enjoyed her sharp tongue and withstood her raillery. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace Too many of them had worked for him in days past and had felt the weight of his broad palm and the slash of his sharp tongue. Joan of Arc of the North Woods He was discovering that his wife had a sharp tongue, and could use it on the slightest provocation. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience At forty they always spoke of the house and farm as "my mother's, Mistress Boyer's," and meekly obeyed the old woman as she ordered them about with a sharp tongue. Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 Janice was quite used to Mrs. Scattergood's sharp tongue; but it was hard to bear her strictures on this occasion. How Janice Day Won He once actually quarrelled with ‘Tetty,’ who, despite her ridiculous name, was a very sensible woman with a very sharp tongue, and for a season, like stars, they dwelt apart. Obiter Dicta Second Series His pugnacity and sharp tongue led him into many a quarrel, and he was never a favourite with those who were his neighbours. The Kensington District The Fascination of London He was prudent and firm, ready and resourceful, and his sharp tongue was a weapon they feared even more than his heavy hand. The Story of Garfield Farm-boy, Soldier, and President That was saying a good deal for Miss Muster; and Fred, who knew considerable about her sharp tongue, felt that he could hardly have been paid a higher compliment. Fred Fenton on the Crew or, The Young Oarsmen of Riverport School Redfield's red face flushed to a deeper hue, and he regarded the speaker with aversion, but said nothing in reply, fearing Raymond's sharp tongue. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond “You have a sharp tongue for a boy,” said the man coolly; “but I must know why you have come, all the same.” In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First Possibly there were in Philippi some sharp tongues and envious spirits, who needed the exhortation. Expositions of Holy Scripture Second Corinthians, Galatians, and Philippians Chapters I to End. Colossians, Thessalonians, and First Timothy. To be so championed by Gurth was worth far more than the temporary suffering inflicted by Rowena’s sharp tongue, and she set herself valiantly to be worthy of his choice. Etheldreda the Ready A School Story "Oh! that sharp tongue of yours," said Ruth, admonishingly. The Corner House Girls at School In fact, where he pointed with his person, the Dominicans pointed with their sharp tongues. Little Novels of Italy She was penniless, not strong, and friendless as much by reason of her sharp tongue as by her poor circumstances. In Apple-Blossom Time A Fairy-Tale to Date And then the drear, sharp tongue of prophecy, With the dread sense of things which shall be done, Doth smite me inly, like a sword—a sword?— In The Yule-Log Glow—Book 3 Christmas Poems from 'round the World An old nurse of my young days, whom I remember chiefly by her ramrod back and sharp tongue, used to say, "Nerves! nerves! nothing but nerves!" Lords of the North It was no wonder that in the midst of such new and grave speculations the girl's dance grew languid and her sharp tongue still. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865 There was a second of doubt, and then they broke into little sharp tongues of flame. While Caroline Was Growing A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. The Literary World Seventh Reader Connel, his eye on the clock, his sharp tongue lashing out when he thought he detected unclear thinking, raced from one department to another while the incessant work continued. Danger in Deep Space He has a sharp tongue, too, this Brown, when he chooses to use it, and a good story is told of this quality of his. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City Thus, as speedily as might be, they escaped from the reach of their hostess's sharp tongue. A Book of Quaker Saints She had a very sharp tongue and used to fire a broadside at them every time she would meet them. The Story of Paul Boyton Voyages on All the Great Rivers of the World "To clip a sharp tongue is a good thing!" The Time Traders The one servant of Mrs. Bensusan was a girl of seventeen, who had a local fame in the neighbourhood on account of her sharp tongue and many precocious qualities. The Silent House It was her own word for Granny's sharp tongue. Red-Robin Her sharp tongue had indulged itself in a good many sallies on this score at her sister Bessie's expense; Bessie being the lady of the lorgnette, Althea's deceased mother. Franklin Kane My sharp tongue’s minced my very wits to words. Krindlesyke And he reflected that in spite of her sharp tongue Peevish Peggy was more kind-hearted than he had ever dreamed. The Tale of Buster Bumblebee A trifle over-independent, I suppose, and she has a sharp tongue, too—tells the truth a bit too often, don't you know. The Swindler and Other Stories I am revealing my heart to you, now, in a way I do not often open it, but I shall, to my last day, probably, be a proud, overbearing old woman with a sharp tongue. Red-Robin Ingred, however, proud and sensitive, writhed under the attacks of Miss Strong's sharp tongue, and would often have preferred a punishment to a witticism. A Popular Schoolgirl The slave had feared to speak lest she should say the wrong thing, had hesitated before taking the most insignificant step, knowing that Mrs. Ellsworth's sharp tongue would accuse her of foolishness or worse. The Second Latchkey He had a sardonic humor and a sharp tongue which had at first quite terrified Nora, until she discovered that they were meant to hide the most generous heart in the world. The Land of Promise He was not afraid of his mother's sharp tongue, but he avoided provoking it with a curious politic and tolerant submission which he had learned from his father. Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel Envy has a sharp tongue, and when has not the aristocrat been the target for the plebeian's sneers? The Sport of the Gods Wah! the Gray Wolf has sharp eye—sharp nose—sharp tongue, sometime. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady His sharp tongue and outspoken language were never consistent with courtly subserviency. Great Violinists And Pianists She was by no means handsome, and in addition she was possessed of a sharp tongue, and, as Captain Josh truly said, "a long nose which was always prying into other people's business." Rod of the Lone Patrol Isobel, you have a clear head and a sharp tongue, as I have. A Great Emergency and Other Tales It is not the virago, the wounds of a sharp tongue are hard enough to bear, but there is a balm for them. A String of Amber Beads There was no love lost between Sam's sisters and Sam's wife—a practical little woman with a sharp tongue and a settled conviction that her husband's relatives were little better than lunatics. Hetty Wesley He has no vices that I know of, except a sharp tongue. Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster His heart beat fast as he drew near, for he dreaded meeting Miss Arabella, whose sharp tongue he had good reason to fear. Rod of the Lone Patrol In some way she must be taught the cruelty and meanness of gossip, the results of a sharp tongue and a critical spirit. The Girl and Her Religion "Now tell me what became of the brave maiden who withstood the Danes with you, and also my sharp tongue--trouble sharpened it, Redwald, and I have repented my hard words to her." King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut "It would be a very peaceful marriage, with you wagging your sharp tongue all the time." The Northern Light A churlish silence is harder to endure than a sharp tongue. Wise or Otherwise Folks certainly warned me against marrying him; they didn't like him, on account of his black hair, his piercing eyes, and his sharp tongue. Jerusalem "You are come for him, I suppose?" turning a sharp tongue upon Hook. Verner's Pride Murphy, in Mike's estimation, was merely a conceited old fellow-countryman with bad eyes and a sharp tongue. The Lookout Man They all feared her sharp tongue, which never failed to bring to light disagreeable features or fancies, as the case might be, concerning those with whom she had to do. The Northern Light Of a fair-minded and honest spirit, she suffered from an excitable temper and rather sharp tongue. The Spinners He pitied him as well, for he knew that he would have to face his wife's sharp tongue and searching questions upon his next visit home. Jess of the Rebel Trail I detest her, with her sharp tongue and prying ways. Bessie's Fortune A Novel You're as pretty a piece of flesh as a man could find on this side of the Atlantic, and what's a sharp tongue but a touch of spice to it? Lady Good-for-Nothing He replied in verse— "Till then, the master of my mood, Men called me gentle, mild, and good; But yon fierce dame's sharp tongue might wake In wintry den the frozen snake." Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian Hester had a sharp tongue, and she was slowly learning to beware of it as her worst enemy. Red Pottage Next, a woman with a very sharp tongue was sent to talk to the minister's wife. Around The Tea-Table You can imagine how faithfully Furry-Purry followed these directions—how with her sharp tongue she smoothed and stroked every hair of her pretty coat, and washed her face again and again with her wet paws. Miss Elliot's Girls Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies If his sharp tongue had power to deepen the wound awaiting Will’s self-respect, that power would certainly be exercised. Children of the Mist How she glided about among people, always ready to dart out her sharp tongue, always prepared to sting. The Dangerous Age But if she outgrows all her principles, I hope, at any rate, she won't outgrow her sharp tongue. Red Pottage But if Mary kept, in truth, a very sharp tongue for many of her intimates on the subject of Kitty, Lady Tranmore at least was determined to know nothing about it. The Marriage of William Ashe Lady Niton looked at him, and then at Miss Drake, evidently restraining her sharp tongue for once, though with difficulty. The Testing of Diana Mallory They would have called long since had they not been a trifle in awe of Nevis, more, perhaps, of Mistress Fawcett's sharp tongue, then indolent. The Conqueror He was appointed tutor to Henry VIII., and notwithstanding his sharp tongue, enjoyed some favour at Court. A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature He once actually quarreled with Tetty, who, despite her ridiculous name, was a very sensible woman with a very sharp tongue, and for a season, like stars, they dwelt apart. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 He slept under his great-uncle's roof and ate at his table, but the sharp tongue made the bed hard to lie on and the bread difficult to swallow down. The Wild Olive He was the first man since the scapegrace cousin who had neither feared nor yet provoked her sharp tongue. The Collectors To him poor Mary was merely one of his possessions, and it would have astonished him to know that her sharp tongue and irritable temper were due to overwork and neglect. Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work This beautiful dolphin may be taken as an emblem of a race of men, who, under sweet countenances, carry sharp tongues. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time She was charged with having a sharp tongue, a sarcastic wit, and a shrewish temper, over which perilous traits she had no control. Abraham Lincoln, Volume I She holds the imagination, that old woman, with her sharp tongue, and her haggard, beautiful eyes, and her dead sons. Penny Plain She sets a limit to the rights of wit, again, in Pride and Prejudice, when Elizabeth defends her sharp tongue against Darcy. Old and New Masters Voltaire had let his high spirits and his sharp tongue carry him too far, and he was to pay the penalty. Books and Characters French and English It must be confessed that the villain hath a powerful hand as well as a sharp tongue, and follows up his bitter words by bold deeds. The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance She knew the boys were a little inclined to boast, and she thought Virginia's sharp tongue might have a good effect. Two Little Knights of Kentucky But now that I have heard them, 'tis my meed to be punished by thy sharp tongue for that I could not help. Mistress Penwick Ol' Mrs. Possum has a sharp, sharp tongue, But her bark is worse than her bite. The Adventures of Mr. Mocker If he went about slovenly and unshaven, her sharp tongue took notice of the fact. Fenton's Quest She is described in the Mrs. Hackit of "Amos Barton," whose industry, sharp tongue, epigrammatic speech and marked character were taken from life. George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy Yet they did not consider themselves abused, nor did they harbor any hard feelings toward her on account of her sharp tongue. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos But papa was always making fun of them; you know what a sharp tongue he had. Balcony Stories But suppose he let Perris come back to his senses, wakened those insolent blue eyes, started that sharp tongue to life—then it would be a very much easier matter to shoot. Alcatraz I'm plain looking and I've a sharp tongue, and I've a mind that doesn't always go in his easy, high way. Abraham Lincoln Thou must not leave grandpa and grandma, because the old man is always kind to thee, and though she may sometimes wag a sharp tongue, she means well. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate He knew that his mother had a sharp tongue, and he longed to hear his mother "give it" to the teacher whom he hated. Only an Irish Boy Andy Burke's Fortunes Mr Wardlaw was a pleasant little man, with a sharp tongue but a cheerful temper. Prester John Lucrezia's sharp tongue was unbearable, and she made mischief among them all. Knights of Art; stories of the Italian painters There is a fresh color in her brown cheeks, a soft shine in her eyes, and only gentle words fall from her sharp tongue today. Little Women She had few friends and bore a reputation of having a sharp tongue. Winesburg, Ohio; a group of tales of Ohio small town life He did not want Mary Ann, now a woman hard upon middle age with a sharp tongue, to catch them in a compromising position. Of Human Bondage Mr. Godfrey is all the readier to enter into the conspiracy, having himself suffered from your sharp tongue in the course of the evening. The Moonstone Mrs. Davis had a sharp temper and a sharp tongue, and her husband stood considerably in awe of both. Brave and Bold The Fortunes of Robert Rushton You have a sharp tongue, lass, and when I spoke I was thinkin' of him. The Last Trail Well, well, Conscience, that sharp tongue of thine hath not been thy furtherance: If thou hadst kept thy tongue, thou hadst kept thy friend, and not have had such hindrance. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 6 She had a snappy temper and a sharp tongue and was, indeed, something of a tomboy. Pee-Wee Harris "See here!" he cried, blinking, "I'm getting sick of that sharp tongue of yours." The Beautiful and Damned Only once did Mrs. Elliott say anything unpleasant, and the village, knowing her usually sharp tongue, thought she did remarkably well, and took but little stock in this particular speech. The Old Gray Homestead Lady Secunda," they both exclaimed, "what a sharp tongue you have! Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books These poets have sharp tongues and often say hard things about people whom they do not like. Welsh Fairy Tales Rough under her fingers the same little sharp tongue of leather scratched up from the arm of her chair. Mary Olivier: a Life But Mike was only warming up; the hot blood was stinging his quick brain, and his sharp tongue galloped on with unbridled irresponsibility. Thoroughbreds It was discovered at length, that Wendell Phillips had a sharp tongue, as well as a silver one, and could use it also with some temper. Sketches from Concord and Appledore Around them sharp tongues of flame—rose and saffron, amber, sea- green, and heliotrope, glories as of a tropic sunset—leaped upward. The Far Horizon She liked the looks of Lady Maria, and had no disrelish for her sharp tongue, nor fear of what might fall to her share when Mrs. Quantock took herself off. Rest Harrow A Comedy of Resolution Wasn't Marcsa famed throughout the county for her sharp tongue and haughty ways? Men in War As she had a sharp tongue, Slimak had no wish to offend her. Selected Polish Tales "I know some will, but there are others who are easily led, and Tom Fletcher's got a sharp tongue." The Fourth Watch She was a very stiff and precise woman, with an acrid temper and a sharp tongue. The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause Perhaps now that Louie with her sharp tongue and aggravating ways was gone, now that there was only him to do for, Hannah would take things easier. The History of David Grieve Overpowered by fear, beaten down from all his vain-glorious self-confidence by a woman-servant's sharp tongue and mocking eye, he lied—and then came the rebound. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Mark He would have been ready to meet the executioner's sharp sword, but the servant-girl's sharp tongue was more than he could bear. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV It is heartless, at any rate; it had been better to have found them food and shelter than to have let them sit, the mark for sharp tongues. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Her sharp tongue lashed those who faltered unmercifully. The Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross Or Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy Cause Her sharp tongue dropped mere vituperation, but did so with boundless vigor, and the woman's torrent of unbridled curses and threats swept that scene of storm to its close. Lying Prophets She was by no means a plain girl, but she had cold eyes and a sharp tongue. Married Muriel was a little older than herself, she was clever, and she had a sharp tongue. Monitress Merle Both had sharp tongues, and probably both were often sorry. Outlines of English and American Literature : an Introduction to the Chief Writers of England and America, to the Books They Wrote, and to the Times in Which They Lived Besides him there came also a widow lady, a distant relation, with one eye and a sharp tongue,—the Lady Needleham, whom the beauty carried about with her as a sort of gouvernante or duenna. Devereux — Complete Besides him there came also a widow lady, a distant relation, with one eye and a sharp tongue,—the Lady Needleham, whom the beauty carried about with her as a sort of /gouvernante/ or duenna. Devereux — Volume 01 A woman could not serve on a miners' committee, but she would be a good adviser, and her sharp tongue would be a weapon to drive others into line. King Coal : a Novel The old woman's sharp tongue had stung him in a tender spot. Tales of the Wilderness She talked to me about my flippant ways and sharp tongue. The Angel Adjutant of "Twice Born Men" Lady Diana Angersthorpe, the belle of the season, took a fancy to her, was charmed with her sharp tongue and acute sense of the ridiculous. Phantom Fortune, a Novel Yet another thinks that Montagu found his wife with her sharp tongue, very ill to live with. Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) "You've a sharp tongue, Miss Doyle, and it's liable to lead you into trouble," he retorted, losing for the moment his suave demeanor. Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John Wasps.—These insects are significant of distress caused by the sharp tongues of those around you. Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves Mrs. Spriggins evidently meant what she said if one could judge from her vehemence, her snapping eyes and sharp tongue. Marguerite Verne Deborah's grim mouth relaxed; under her severe exterior, and with her sharp tongue, there beat a very kind heart, and Dot was her weak point. Esther : a book for girls The example and admonitions of elder children are a powerful instrument of nursery discipline, and before long there was not a "sharp tongue" among all the little Skratdjs. The Junior Classics — Volume 6 Old-Fashioned Tales But she did not inculcate this by anything approaching harshness, or by a sharp tongue. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography His sharp tongue and sarcastic pen were a source of constant danger to Voltaire. A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Poor Alice! what were these little triumphs of a sharp tongue in comparison with the harm she did herself by exacerbating whoever tried to argue with her? The Pillars of the House, V1 The scorn of the last two words, as uttered by Rhoda Schuyler's sharp tongue, is not to be reproduced in print. Vicky Van A sarcastic attitude is even worse than a dogmatic one; beyond doubt, the proper self-esteem of many a young person has been permanently undermined by his teacher's sharp tongue; sarcasm is the extreme of intolerance. How to Study and Teaching How to Study But she had a quick, sharp tongue, and could pay anybody off in his own coin with interest. What Can She Do? She attacks them with a sharp tongue, but for that very reason she is looked upon as harmless. The Boy Allies with Haig in Flanders Or, the Fighting Canadians of Vimy Ridge Gibbie Gault has everything every other woman has, and if she chooses to hide a hungry heart under a sharp tongue whose business is it? Miss Gibbie Gault She had a quick wit and a sharp tongue and her sallies were acclaimed. The Unwilling Vestal His wife was a good woman, but with a sharp tongue, and the marriage does not seem to have been very happy. English Literature for Boys and Girls Comrade Mary Allen, for example—he would let her get the news after he was out of the reach of her sharp tongue! Jimmie Higgins He was called Nemu, or "the dwarf," and his sharp tongue made him much feared, though he was a favorite, for he passed for a very clever fellow and was a good tale- teller. Uarda : a Romance of Ancient Egypt — Volume 02 So Eunice grew up, an uncurbed, untamed, self-willed and self-reliant girl, making up her quarrels as fast as she picked them and winning friends everywhere in spite of her sharp tongue. Raspberry Jam How she found out Reddy doesn't know to this day, but find out she did, and she gave him such a scolding as even her sharp tongue had seldom given him. Old Granny Fox Please don't bite me with your sharp tongue. Jane Allen, Junior A woman speaker came to Leesville a shrewd little body with a sharp tongue, who had these disputes figured out, and gave them in dialogue, as in a play. Jimmie Higgins A sharp tongue, a bold eye, and a brilliant complexion helped her on, step by step, or jump by jump, till she had found much more agreeable ways of supporting herself. The Town Traveller She was a very wide-awake little person, too,—no hint was lost upon her,—and she held her own wherever she went with her bright eyes and sharp tongue. Thelma The Count of Provence has a sharp tongue, and his aunts and himself will spare no means to wound or to injure you. Joseph II. and His Court Your sharp tongue, that was able to condemn all the others, has no such sentence for the Prince von Lichtenstein. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times The eyes of gossips might see me, and the sharp tongues of calumny defame my father's daughter. Mohammed Ali and His House So that the Staff was not altogether hopeless in its effect, as the young battalion officers, with sharp tongues and a sense of injustice in their hearts, made out, with pardonable blasphemy, in their dugouts. Now It Can Be Told She seems at first to have a pretty sharp tongue, but I tell you she has a heart in which there is swimming-room for everybody. A Summer in a Canyon She must bear all the inner wretchedness of her lot; she must conceal her grief, must suffer the slings and arrows of Elizabeth's sharp tongue, and strive to keep Owen Davies at a distance. Beatrice "That may be true, but just the same I'm not the least teeny weeny bit jealous of him," said Skimmer, and darted away to get beyond the reach of Jenny's sharp tongue. The Burgess Bird Book for Children Headstrong, irascible, rude, he had a sharp tongue which he delighted in using; but he was known to be inflexibly honest, and was supposed to have great executive ability. Abraham Lincoln and the Union; a chronicle of the embattled North What does she expect to get from her sharp tongue? Democracy, an American novel "But you remember what Mrs. Kalch said: 'A sharp tongue, but a kind heart.'" The Rise of David Levinsky This was an old bachelor, Shinshin, a cousin of the countess', a man with "a sharp tongue" as they said in Moscow society. War and Peace All the sharp tongues in the world couldn't budge Bully the English sparrow. The Burgess Bird Book for Children "I guess you have a sharp tongue this morning." The Circus Boys in Dixie Land : or, Winning the Plaudits of the Sunny South The grass shot up in sharp tongues through the even layers of last years' fallen leaves. Virgin Soil They employed as their counsel George Bliss, a lawyer of prominence, with a sharp tongue and a contempt for self-constituted reformers. Theodore Roosevelt; an Intimate Biography He had always supposed that these millionaires down Wall Street way were keen, aggressive fellows, with gimlet eyes and sharp tongues. Piccadilly Jim "Do you mean Welcome Robin's song?" he asked rather sheepishly, for he had a feeling that he would be the victim of Jenny Wren's sharp tongue. The Burgess Bird Book for Children He was not popular in Ohio, but he was respected for his sharp tongue, subtle brain, and intractable honesty. The Path of the King Had you remained with us, I should still have written this letter, for in talking you might have cut me short or got the better of me with your sharp tongue. Letters of Two Brides Would she anger my lady to my ruin with her sharp tongue? A Monk of Fife He had simply furnished her sharp tongue with a new sting. The New Magdalen Sir Patrick's sharp tongue had got the better of him once more. Man and Wife His short dress coat, hat tilted over one ear, and sharp tongue, all denoted the species. The Magic Skin This woman looked exactly like a woman who lives in the neighborhood where my wife is now visiting and of whom she has always been somewhat afraid because of her sharp tongue and unpleasant ways. The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 Think of that from a man who has such terribly sharp eyes for the faults of women in general, and such a terribly sharp tongue in talking of them! Man and Wife |
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