| 单词 | sharp-set |
| 例句 | He is a thorough gipsy in look, and there is a vigour about his sharp-set features and a flash in his coal-black eyes that show him to be a person of considerable independence of thought. Sidelights on Chinese Life 2012-04-21T02:00:23.993Z The two judges and resident magistrate came into court, alert and sharp-set, and proceedings began. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z "Such sharp-set cattle should bring their provender with them," replied the domestic, as she went about increasing her store of provision in compliance with her master's directions. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z While it was burning up I went on deck for a wash, returning sharp-set to a good breakfast of tea and biscuit, after which I felt ready for anything that might come along. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Presently Alfred appeared, sharp-set after a good day's business. The Soul of Susan Yellam 2011-06-16T02:00:19.090Z Oh, Noel, stinging memory is more merciless than sharp-set hair shirts that fret the flesh. A Speckled Bird 2011-05-06T02:00:09.097Z It was the old story of satisfied men made dissatisfied, and now they required the promise of satisfaction for appetites suddenly rendered sharp-set. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z It is a sort of fairy-land beyond there; and long before you arrive at the entrance your appetite for what lies within is sharp-set. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z The boyish good humor had gone from his face; it looked sharp-set and pugnacious. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z This pleases you, and you step about the place and come in sharp-set for breakfast. Deep Moat Grange "I've come over to tell you that if ever you say a word about what happened last night, I'll drive you out of the county," she said, her lips parted and her teeth sharp-set. A Yankee from the West A Novel Dinner is ready on the boat and our appetites are too sharp-set to permit of delay. Seeds of Pine He was, in fact, rather sharp-set for the freedom of solitude, that he might pursue one or two self-appointed tasks without interruption. The Destroying Angel But with never a halt we went on our way, sharp-set to reach Edinburgh. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway “Are ye sharp-set?” he asked, glancing at about 89 the level of my knee. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25) We're late for supper now, and it don't do for me to get too sharp-set; there ain't likely to be more supper than what I can get away with. The Wooing of Calvin Parks And for certain here were these two men, so strangely united, so strangely divided, both sharp-set to keep the wreck from us, and that at an exorbitant figure. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) There was one woman in the store, sitting on a beer-cask, a small, sharp-set old wife, who drew her muddy shoes up under her petticoats out of Mary's way, but did not look at her. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 91, May, 1865 The day’s work is over, and men idle and smoke, awaiting the pleasures of an ample fare with appetites healthily sharp-set, and lounge contentedly, contemplating their coming evening’s amusement with untroubled minds. The One-Way Trail A story of the cattle country She thought they had lost caste in his eyes; but Phillis, who was shrewd and sharp-set in her wits, read him more truly. Not Like Other Girls And presently, first removing his cap and saying his grace in a devout fashion, he sat down and began to eat with an evidently sharp-set appetite. Ravensdene Court I still remembered meals which the women had given me when I had come from some hard expedition, half famished and sharp-set as a wolf. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands He will not refuse, being always sharp-set for a cup. Under the Rose There were only two men in it, and they could swim like ducks; but the river was full of alligators, and two sharp-set ones were on the scent instantly. The Eagle Cliff As likely as not, if they are sharp-set, and you lay yourself out to be eaten; but it aint their habit to go for human flesh. The Youth's Companion Volume LII, Number 11, Thursday, March 13, 1879 But once the breakfast-things cleared away, he found Stair as sharp-set as a terrier at a rat-hole, as it were, nosing after knowledge. Patsy The wounded were, however, sharp-set in all respects. Rivers of Ice The next morning found us very empty and sharp-set, though a very sound night's rest had contributed its utmost to refresh us. Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins, Vol. I. (of II.) We had given our own provisions to the half-famished crew, and were becoming very sharp-set ourselves. Salt Water The Sea Life and Adventures of Neil D'Arcy the Midshipman He never failed to carry a portion to his mother, sharp-set as he always was himself. Hurricane Hurry However, here I am, and shall be mighty glad of some food, for I’m desperately sharp-set.” In New Granada Heroes and Patriots “This looks like a regular first-class boarding-house; we shall have to pay handsomely,” whispered Tom to Gerald; “but never mind, we shall enjoy ourselves, and I am terribly sharp-set!” The Three Lieutenants He released her and they hurried hack toward their waterfall, keeping wary eyes sharp-set for danger in any form, animal or vegetable. Spacehounds of IPC The face, sunk away to skin clinging on sharp-set bones, was turned in profile. The Emigrant Trail Make ready for your travel, Be sharp-set, and be willing, There will be a dreadful revel, And liquor red be spilling. The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century "But if you give us supper at once," says Molly craftily, "we shall have finished it before the giant comes home; for we are very sharp-set." English Fairy Tales "I thought it was not worth while to go to bed, but just gave myself a wash and brush up; and here I am, sharp-set for breakfast." Bred in the Bone With appetites sharp-set by long hours of hard labor they ate heartily; then, in the deepening twilight, they sat and talked in comradely fashion while Stevens smoked one precious cigarette. Spacehounds of IPC Well, when you are sharp-set, and you eat and satisfy yourself, everything looks pretty different from what it done before. Tom Sawyer Abroad It lay some distance off his road, but he was sharp-set, for the shepherd’s fare had been meagre; and so turned aside in the hope of an ale-house. Gathering of Brother Hilarius But I was wakeful now and my mind was sharp-set on many things. Greenmantle It was an awkward business to have to explain things to that sharp-set old woman. The Magic Egg and Other Stories "Are ye sharp-set?" he asked, glancing at about the level of my knee. Kidnapped A constable in Salisbury Cathedral was telling me that eight people dined at the top of the spire of the cathedral; upon which I remarked, that they must be very sharp-set. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 The faces, scared or sharp-set, of the worshippers fronted the glory open-mouthed, but all dull. The Forest Lovers Because, it being a hot, shiny morning, they took to their coverts early, and must be sharp-set, by this time. Gaut Gurley A constable in Salisbury Cathedral was telling me that eight people dined at the top of the spire of the cathedral; upon which I remarked that they must be very sharp-set. The Best Letters of Charles Lamb A hurried toilet and they went downstairs, sharp-set for breakfast after the long, refreshing sleep. The Magnetic North It will save me the danger of a corporal interview with the man-eater who, if very sharp-set, may take a fancy to me, if you will give me a short note, declaratory of probabilities. The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 Perhaps it was their sharp-set appetites that made them think the food tasted unusually fine. The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron : or, the Struggle for the Silver Cup I had had no appetite for a week before, and I have been as sharp-set as a Danube pike ever since.' Hypatia — or New Foes with an Old Face By sharp-set nibbling and paring; by the keenest frost-bitten meanness of living; by scraping a little bit here, and saving another trifle yonder, a farmer might possibly get through the year. The Life of the Fields This feed would not only astonish those who talk about a "free breakfast-table," with its silly slops and bread-stuffs; it would satisfy a sharp-set Highlander. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 1 This is a devilish sharp-set affair," says he; "for that is just how the marchese put his man's frame of mind. The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca The old fellow was disposed to be garrulous; but being sharp-set, we told him to get breakfast; after which we would hear his anecdotes. Omoo Now let us make the fire up and pluck the birds, for I warrant me that father and Egbert, if they return this evening, will be sharp-set. The Dragon and the Raven When I’m home, Abbie and I usually eat about seven, so I get sort of sharp-set if I wait after that. Cap'n Warren's Wards "And now for supper, for I am as sharp-set as a wolf; and so is old Hubert," he added, glancing affectionately at the hound by which he was attended. Windsor Castle Rations had been short of late on the Agueda, and, in addition, their weary ride through the rain had made the men sharp-set. The Snare Delay and silence he knew would make Gandia the more sharp-set, and your sharp-set, impatient fellow is seldom cautious. The Historical Nights' Entertainment First Series Do you know that lord With sharp-set eyes? and him with huge thewed throat? Chastelard, a tragedy And for certain, here were these two men, so strangely united, so strangely divided, both sharp-set to keep the wreck from us, and that at an exorbitant figure. The Wrecker |
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