| 单词 | beat about |
| 例句 | That is to say, the important international conference to take place at Darlington Hall was by then looming ahead of us, leaving little room for indulgence or 'beating about the bush'. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z After beating about the bush a little, he said suddenly:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z It looked weathered, beaten about her purse and pockets. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z “Look here, Colonel Julyan,” he said, “there’s no sense in beating about the bush. The reason why I’m here is that I’m not satisfied with the verdict given at the inquest this afternoon.” Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z “What do you have to be beat about?” she asks. Ask the Passengers 2012-10-23T00:00:00Z Hooper was watching, waiting for him impatiently, and still beating about in the water. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z Every time I got it close to the raft, it beat about with such frenzy that I was cowed into letting out some line. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z She had been beaten about the head and suffocated with a blue plastic bag. Pistorius shoves race, crime and punishment in South Africa's face 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z The stories of beatings are just business as usual; the woman beaten about the head with two brandy bottles, one in each fist, takes it up a notch. ‘Becoming Richard Pryor,’ Scott Saul’s Biography 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z In “OLA,” M.I.A. raps over an electronic beat about sneaking around border patrol cops at the U.S.-Mexican border. M.I.A. Samples 'The Lion King' in New Song About Immigration 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z But the director, Tomer Heymann, finds idiosyncratic insights within typical narrative beats about fame and power — two mercurial things that, for the film and Agassi himself, don’t exist in a vacuum. ‘Jonathan Agassi Saved My Life’ Review: A Gay Porn Star Is Born 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z How inadvisable was it to end an episode that concludes with a interracial match with a beat about a cup of coffee fixed with “brown sugar”? “Dating Around,” Reviewed: Courtship Drama and a Delicious Tingle of Voyeurism 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z Add the heavy cream and beat about 5 minutes. Why stand in line for TikTok famous cookie pies when you can bake them yourself? 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The track fluctuates gorgeously, juxtaposing loops of piano that are soothing and vaguely ominous, and only settling into a beat about halfway through, like a ghost gradually solidifying. James Blake Finds Love, Moodily, on ‘Assume Form’ 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z This is not a time to beat about the bush. Billy Elliot boys return to the stage for an emotional reunion 2010-03-30T21:37:00Z Giving preview to the treasures that await on the album, Keys raps over a thunderous hip hop beat about the tragedies and triumphs of inner city life. The gospel of Alicia Keys: In an era dominated by phony vulgarity, she stands for wisdom, authenticity and genuine artistic vision 2017-03-11T05:00:00Z "The heart beats about 3 billion times in a typical human lifetime, and it must never take a break," said co-senior author Adam Cohen, professor of chemistry and chemical biology and of physics at Harvard. How the heart starts beating 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z When Spence walked from the tunnel, accompanied by regional rapper BigXThaPlug, slurring off beat about the greatness of the state they were from and riding ATVs with diamond chains, folk started shimmying in the crowd. 'I told you so.' Terence Crawford savors pummeling Errol Spence Jr. and his critics 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Lineker: It was from his own half - he beat about five players and it was a great finish. Match of the Day Top 10: Best World Cup goals 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z On all these points, the FBI director was forced to be crystal-clear because, under Biden, there can no longer be so much beating about the bush. What Chris Wray didn't say: Unpacking the FBI chief's wobbly Capitol riot testimony 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z So maybe there should be a beat about struggles with poverty, and another on the effects of criminal justice. Are we witnessing the final collapse of "objective" political reporting? Let's hope so 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z Carmen Ball, Ellison’s sister and legal guardian, said her brother’s condition deteriorated after he was robbed and beaten about five years ago while living in a group home. Most St. Elizabeths patients under quarantine after four coronavirus deaths 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z Ibrahim al-Krshiny, already injured in the eye from the attack on the house, was stripped and then beaten about the head with pipes, cables and a broomstick, according to the lawsuit. Ex-C.I.A. Asset, Now a Libyan Strongman, Faces Torture Accusations 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z "So you find you might as well just answer the question first time round. There's no point in beating about the bush because you will find the bush turns out to be a burning bush." John Humphrys: 'Rottweiler' or listeners' champion? 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Photos and medical records suggested she had been beaten about the torso, then strangled. At a sprawling tent camp in Syria, ISIS women impose a brutal rule 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z He was crowned champion at their annual show beating about 30 other competitors. 'Holy Grail' of gooseberries grown 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Along with dropping two shots already, he now has to beat about 10 different golfers. Our Rory-at-the-Players Sunday diary: Suffering and triumph with the once and future king - Golf Digest 2019-03-17T04:00:00Z He raps with soul over jazz-sampling beats about how he battled suicidal thoughts and an alcohol dependency while attending Towson University. The rapper whose essence is soul 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z The violent opposition continued for weeks, peaking when several hundred white youths severely beat about 40 black swimmers, The New York Times reported. Racism at American Pools Isn’t New: A Look at a Long History 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z "The female appeared to be badly bruised and beaten about her face and was lying in a pool of blood," police wrote. Woman got restraining order, installed security system before being killed 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z Over the course of a day, a person’s heart beats about 100,000 times, and each beat begins with an electrical signal generated in the sinus node in the heart’s upper right chamber. Everyone has heart palpitations, but for some it can be serious 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z This time, however, the title game transcends chest beating about how the SEC is the cradle of college football. Saban’s Great. We Get It. But Can We Pause to Embrace Georgia? 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z For Bournemouth, there is no beating about the bush now: they are firmly in a relegation battle. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2017-12-18T05:00:00Z In "Mind," he likened the mind to "some bat/That beats about in caverns all alone/Contriving by a kind of senseless wit/Not to conclude against a wall of stone." Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Richard Wilbur Dies at 96 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z In “Mind,” he likened the mind to “some bat/That beats about in caverns all alone/Contriving by a kind of senseless wit/Not to conclude against a wall of stone.” Richard Wilbur, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, dies at 96 2017-10-15T04:00:00Z By comparison, the hearts of rats and mice beat about 10 times as fast as those of people. Fruit Flies and Mice to Get New Home on Space Station, at Least Temporarily 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z Clemente collapsed and her heart stopped beating about 8 a.m., as she was sorting grapes under a plastic tent in a field. Grapes, death and injustice in the Italian fields 2017-04-19T04:00:00Z Ms. Clemente collapsed and her heart stopped beating about 8 a.m., as she was sorting grapes under a plastic tent in a field. A Woman’s Death Sorting Grapes Exposes Italy’s ‘Slavery’ 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z If he beats about half of the field and finishes solo 10th, Woods would climb about 350 spots. You won't believe how much Tiger Woods can move up in the World Ranking this week -- by just finishing - Golf Digest 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z The foreign secretary, who like Trump is no fan of beating about the bush, will pardon my familiarity. Boris Johnson is a clown who has united the EU against Britain | Jean Quatremer 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z All this is dressed up in suddenly patriotic breast beating about the "mother of parliaments" from people who couldn't care less about Britain. ‘Brexit’ Will Require a Vote in Parliament, U.K. Court Rules 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Didn't getting beaten about the head and shoulders teach Republicans anything? F.B.I. Papers Offer Closer Look at Hillary Clinton Email Inquiry 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z So let's call thieving by its proper name and stop beating about the bush. Letter from Africa: Is corruption just stealing? - BBC News 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z The young artist, who beat about 100,000 student entries, told the Post it was “really overwhelming” to win. Meet The High School Sophomore Who Designed Monday’s Google Doodle 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z A handheld monitor measured his heart beating about 80 times per minute. Pittsburgh zoo caring for Kemp’s ridley sea turtles 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z Some artists sure don’t beat about the bush and name the man. Readers recommend: songs that stick it to the man - results 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z The corner is wasted, but there were two excellent pieces of play just now – Ozil’s pass, which beat about four defenders, and Evans’s tackle, which was timed perfectly. West Brom 2-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Price is the best motivator of efficiency, and despite all the breast beating about advertising and consumer brainwashing, they essentially respond rationally: prices rise, people choose higher fuel efficiency, prices fall, people de-emphasize it. Alternative Fueled Vehicles: First Victim Of Low Gasoline Prices? 2014-11-12T05:00:00Z The coroner said on Tuesday: "Let's not beat about the bush. The care given to Mrs Hook was completely unacceptable and was sub-standard". Care criticised at baby inquest 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z The wings of fruit flies beat about 250 times a second. ScienceTake: Flies That Do Calculus With Their Wings 2014-03-19T15:22:24Z They beat about 100 opposition activists they found inside. In Eastern Ukraine, the Curtain Goes Up, and the Clash Begins 2014-03-17T23:57:35Z The corner is wasted, but there were two excellent pieces of play just now – Ozil’s pass, which beat about four defenders, and Evans’s tackle, which was timed perfectly. West Brom 2-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Police have revealed he was beaten about the head, then stabbed. Murder victim CCTV images released 2014-01-02T13:44:24Z An outstanding little warrior, Mitchell thumped his chest in defiance after being pinned against the ropes and beaten about the head in the third. Burns retains lightweight title 2012-09-22T22:08:47Z “Let’s no longer beat about the bush,” it said. Major Trepidation Over Olympic Security 2012-07-14T18:32:26Z He did not understand so much beating about the bush. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z Their vessel, the Effort, had been beaten about for days in the North Sea previous to grounding on the fatal Goodwins. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 2012-04-03T02:00:36.237Z I believe he was beaten about the head with a sharp implement and then stabbed. Murder victim CCTV images released 2014-01-02T13:44:24Z "What on earth have you done to offend Frances?" asked she, beating about the bush, "she looks as surly as a bear." It May Be True, Vol. II (of III) 2012-03-20T02:00:12.527Z This is no affair of gallantry,' he continued, the harshness of his demeanour disagreeably surprising me, I that you need beat about the bush. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z Thereafter they "went beating about among the islands, alarmed by every indication of the people for whose sake all this misery was encountered." The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z He was an outspoken lad, and never beat about the bush. Two Boy Gold Miners or, Lost in the Mountains 2012-03-12T03:00:19.777Z The kangaroo stands up to his neck in the water, beating about with his legs, and the hounds swim around. Ladies in the Field: Sketches of Sport 2012-03-03T03:00:17.540Z She asks: "Who is there?" and "The Voice," after some beating about the bush, answers: "I'm the man with the water." Life and Writings of Maurice Maeterlinck 2012-02-19T03:00:16.920Z There is no witness to our cosy chat, for the birds are gone a-picnicing, so why should we beat about the bush? The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Doreen inquired, for the giant was beating about the bush in an exasperating manner. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z She knew the life of the East Side well enough to recognize Harry's unsavory profession at a glance, and she did not waste time beating about the bush of euphemisms. Comrade Yetta 2012-02-15T03:00:24.213Z Why beat about the bush in this provoking way, she argued, since the chatelaine was completely in their power? The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z "I guess we needn't beat about the bushes any longer, Mr. Hatch," I said, bracing up to him. The Wreckers 2012-02-14T03:00:26.817Z You have beaten about the bush too long, instead of making straight for the goal. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Yet no; she had never been one to beat about a bush. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z It was no use beating about the bush any longer. A Life's Secret A Novel 2012-02-13T03:00:17.060Z Listen to me, my dear little daughter-in-law; you are so clever that I can tell you the truth without beating about the bush. A Russian Gentleman 2012-02-08T03:00:18.800Z I never saw her when I could declare she had been drinking, but drink she did, and there was no use my beating about the bush and calling it by another name. Our House And London out of Our Windows 2012-02-03T03:00:24.190Z I heard some one beating about in the grass with a stick, but he did not come near us, and at last he turned back to the sea. The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z His trusty lords would beat about and see what was to be done. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z Come, Sir, we needn't beat about the bush. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 105, September 30th 1893 2012-01-27T03:00:22.100Z Mr. Crowninshield came from New York City, and I did not beat about the bush with him. The Four Corners of the World 2012-01-26T03:00:15.920Z My dear Sir," he said, after I had been beating about the bush for some time with cautious delicacy, "I think I understand. Love Among the Lions A Matrimonial Experience 2012-01-25T03:00:36.210Z "Now we won't beat about the bush any more," he said judicially. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z He sailed for the rendezvous at Campeachy, and after fifteen days started in a canoe to hover round the port, beating about like a hawk in search of prey. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z Cecil didn't beat about the bush or temporise with him in any way. The Beckoning Hand and Other Stories 2012-01-10T03:00:17.100Z Your gondolier has been dreadfully beaten about the head, but it won't kill him; he is young and strong. The Front Yard 2012-01-09T03:00:23.183Z Lindsay, acting as spokesman, wasted no time in beating about the bush. Dick Randall The Young Athlete 2012-01-04T03:00:45.467Z Look here," he said; "no good beating about the bush any longer. The Eldest Son 2012-01-24T03:00:28.780Z As the surging clamor beat about them I saw that one was undecided in his opinion of what promised. San Crist?bal de la Habana 2012-01-01T03:00:08.773Z Boys dislike fussiness, and wordiness, and beating about the bush. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z She said whatever came into her head, without beating about the bush. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z Too often the visiting parent, after beating about the bush, would beg the Principal to promote his son in the school without due justification. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z Oh! but I feel that I am only beating about the bush, so I must confess the truth at once, though for Chisholm’s sake I’d rather have concealed it. Wild Adventures in Wild Places 2011-12-12T03:00:22.477Z One day I let out some hint of my condition, and Ceci, after a little beating about the bush, approached me with a proposal. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z “What is the use of beating about the bush, when the whole thing lies in a couple of words?” said Zina, with some show of annoyance. Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband 2011-12-08T03:00:25.597Z I won't beat about the bush; I prefer to go straight to the point. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z When she learns to speak, she must be beaten about the head with a rod of iron; for otherwise she careth for no blows. The Animal Story Book 2011-12-06T03:00:25.427Z But in spite of his larger wage money was scarce, and George beat about in his own mind how he was to earn a few extra shillings. The Boyhood of Great Inventors 2011-12-05T03:00:46.233Z "You would prefer no beating about the bush?" The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z One lives—no longer in the bonds of love and hate, without a yes or no, here or there indifferently, best pleased to evade, to avoid, to beat about, neither advancing nor retreating. Human, All Too Human A Book for Free Spirits 2011-11-28T03:00:26.030Z I want no more beating about the bush. The Life of Thomas Wanless, Peasant 2011-11-27T03:00:11.777Z And yet, with all his graceful method, he didn't beat about the bush. An Ambitious Woman A Novel 2011-11-23T03:00:54.137Z The thunders echoed and beat about our wondering ears. Memoirs of an American Prima Donna 2011-11-17T03:00:32.600Z But she defended herself with her little hand; as she descended, she beat about her, beat the bats away, seized a vampire, held it tightly by the neck, and strangled it. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z D'Holbach does not beat about the bush, but declares roundly: "In politics the only crime is not to succeed." Morals and the Evolution of Man 2011-11-14T03:00:18.930Z They beat about on the South of the Line all up the Coast of Chili, and Part of Peru, till they came to the Height of Lima itself. The King of Pirates Being an Account of the Famous Enterprises of Captain Avery, the Mock King of Madagascar 2011-11-14T03:00:17.917Z She grasps her stick and begins beating about her as if striking at something, crying out in a loud voice. Contemporary One-Act Plays 2011-11-12T03:00:36.860Z Lady Frederick, although I've been in the service I have rather a good head for business, and I hate beating about the bush. Plays: Lady Frederick, The Explorer, A Man of Honor 2011-11-11T03:00:30.420Z We beat about all that day; the wind increased to a gale, and toward evening we took shelter in the harbour of Scio. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z After beating about the bush with her for a while, he confessed the truth, only to receive point-blank advice to give up so hopeless an aspiration. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z Yes, I do mean that, and I've come to ask you to your face; I'm not the one to beat about the bush! The Story of Louie 2011-10-26T02:00:27.053Z Those are my opinions, and I think you will save time if you send them in your letter instead of beating about the bush for extenuating circumstances. Search-Light Letters 2011-10-06T02:00:43.957Z There is no use beating about the bush with a man like you. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z He remembered what the helmsman had remarked to him on the voyage to Java, that water beaten about by a storm is warmer than quiet sea-water; but he said nothing. The Story of Great Inventions 2011-10-05T02:00:16.353Z He spoke without any beating about the bush.—"Ought you to have done this?" he said over his shoulder. A Crooked Mile 2011-10-03T02:00:26.870Z When you are suffering the most you beat about the bush more than any other time. Ann Boyd 2011-09-29T02:00:14.220Z As Stanley, Herrick and Thompson ran to the second story the legend still beat about their ears. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z It beat about his ears like the low, dignified threat of distant thunder. Rough-Hewn 2011-09-20T02:00:15.147Z The maiden laughed, and said, ‘He does not beat about the bush; but I saw long ago that he was no Gardener’s boy.’ Snowdrop and Other Tales 2011-09-12T02:00:31.553Z The next thing is a gunboat goes there and beats about and lays over the spot, but she doesn’t find no island. The Sea and the Jungle 2011-08-30T02:00:30.350Z They were so for long, while the great bird's wings beat about them. The Return of the Soldier 2011-08-26T02:00:23.937Z I don't propose to beat about the bush," he said; "it isn't my way. Masterman and Son 2011-08-23T02:00:35.033Z He doesn't beat about the bush, does he? Helena's Path 2011-07-29T02:00:22.607Z A more diplomatic messenger might have terrified her with his gentleness, but she suspected no concealment in a man who, without beating about the bush, looked her right in the face and lied. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z Mr. Candytuft beats about the bush for awhile, but at last comes abruptly to the point, saying: John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 2011-07-10T02:00:25.223Z I hesitated about mentioning the extraordinary circumstances that had occurred; but Square was a man who would not allow any beating about the bush. A Book of Ghosts 2011-07-08T02:00:19.203Z You women dearly love beating about the bush and all that sort of thing,” and throwing his leg over the arm of a chair, he flung himself back, his face a picture of unreasonable peevishness. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Don't go beating about the bush, but come to the point at once. The Life of a Celebrated Buccaneer A Page of Past History for the Use of the Children of To-day 2011-07-06T02:00:45.180Z Friends," said the parson, "I have not come here to preach a sermon, but I am on business, and, as you all know, I am not given to beating about the bush. The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west 2011-07-03T02:00:11.037Z There was no beating about the bush with them. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z Fond as he was of beating about the bush and giving vague hints and meaning glances, rather than a plain statement of facts, Zeke, however, did not wish to be deprived of exploding the bomb. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z Oh, quite simply; there won’t be much beating about the bush, I can assure you. By Veldt and Kopje 2011-06-15T02:00:20.067Z "Which is strongest?" interposed the rabbi, in whom the faculty of beating about in argument was scarcely less developed. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851 2011-06-14T02:00:20.590Z "It is of no use beating about the bush," Ralph went on. The Squire's Daughter 2011-06-13T02:00:25.710Z After this calms and contrary airs kept them beating about the channel for many more days yet. Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z The winds rose that night, beating about the house. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z Look here, Ginger, what's the good of beating about the bush. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z "Oh, you needn't beat about the bush with me," he spoke with coarse irritation. Poppy The Story of a South African Girl 2011-05-20T02:00:25.147Z He saw that Squire Trevlyn's heart was determined on the pardon of Rupert; he knew that the less he beat about the bush the better; and he spoke at once. Trevlyn Hold 2011-05-16T02:00:12.977Z Time allows me not to beat about the bush, and, rough warrior as I am, my suit must be brief. A Fortunate Term 2011-05-12T02:00:10.623Z Some dry blast seemed to her to be beating about the place, choking her parched throat and drying her tears. Old Kensington 2011-05-29T02:00:09.797Z They keep beating about the bush for months, and never seem absolutely to know what they would be at. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 369, July 1846 2011-04-29T02:00:09.217Z They drew apart when the deeper darkness of night came on, but in the morning they were again within sight, beating about in the perilous channel between the islands of St. George and Graciosa. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z I have beaten about the bush long enough; to be sure there has been time to spare, there was no hurry about settling matters until now; but, to-day, two things must be decided. Seed-time and Harvest A Novel 2011-04-18T02:00:12.023Z He clapped his hands and beat about with his bamboo stick. Japanese Fairy Tales 2011-04-15T02:00:14.617Z There was one comforting thing about Knowlton, he never beat about the bush. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z Then, hardly knowing what they did, they began to beat about to undo the mischief. The Deemster 2011-04-08T02:00:08.197Z Confound it! why should old friends, such as we are, keep beating about the bush, or fencing like a pair of diplomatists? The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z The next morning, before breakfast, wasting no time in beating about the bush, she appeared in Paul Meyrin's room, without having her visit announced beforehand. Artist and Model (The Divorced Princess) 2011-04-01T02:00:37.710Z He clapped his hands and beat about with a bamboo stick. Japanese Fairy Tales 2011-04-15T02:00:14.617Z And I will not go like the bear hunter who sets his dogs upon the animal to be beaten about by his paws while he keeps himself at a distance. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z I had hoped that you would this do for me without requiring my reason, but I see that I must give it, and without any beating about the bush. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z You can understand now that story of the Semiramis, beating about the mouth of the Thames, and at last cast away by Arcachon, her only crew dry heaps of bones. The Terror A Mystery 2011-03-22T02:00:24.957Z The search degenerated into a mere form, an aimless beating about in the brush, before Micajah Green could be induced to relinquish the hope of capture, and blow the horn as a signal for reassembling. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z Kanè shouted, and he clapped his hands and beat about with his bamboo stick. Japanese Fairy Tales 2011-04-15T02:00:14.617Z He trumpeted wrathfully and beat about dangerously with his trunk whenever a Semite or camel approached him. Voices; Birth-Marks; The Man and the Elephant 2011-03-28T02:00:27.040Z And I told you that it would be a bad day's work for you if we did quarrel; and quarrel we shall if you try to beat about the bush, as you're doing now. The Man Without a Memory 2011-03-09T03:00:45.963Z I was not disposed to beat about the bush, and the commonplaceness of their talk irritated me. Neighbours 2011-03-05T03:00:27.277Z Parties went beating about through the dense undergrowth. The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains 2011-03-22T02:00:18.637Z While beating about, as already stated, he had once more given way to his unfortunate propensity for strong drink; and had got intoxicated both in his mind and his limbs. Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone 2011-03-03T03:00:50.847Z I wonder if you will be when you hear—" "Don't beat about the bush. The Amethyst Box 2011-03-02T03:00:29.083Z For at last, after much that seems to us like beating about the bush, he goes straight to the point, and makes the fatal confession in plain words. The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry 2011-02-26T03:00:51.130Z Geoffrey looked at the old man wonderingly, for he was evidently beating about the bush. The Vicar's People 2011-02-25T03:01:16.160Z How he looks still, and how he beats about, Like an old dog at a dead scent! Beaumont & Fletcher's Works (8 of 10) The Womans Prize; The Island Princess; The Noble Gentleman; The Coronation; The Coxcomb 2011-02-19T03:01:07.890Z "Come,—I never beat about the bush,—tell me one thing,—it's a very abrupt way to ask, but perhaps it's the best way,—are you going to be married?" Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume II. 2011-02-18T03:00:19.343Z "It's no use beating about the bush or delaying matters," he said to himself. The Childerbridge Mystery 2011-02-16T03:00:38.127Z She beat about the bush and finally got angry. That Affair at Elizabeth 2011-02-14T03:00:36.587Z He only lived three years after he came home, for he had been very much beaten about, and his health was quite broken. The Torn Bible Or Hubert's Best Friend 2011-02-09T03:00:51.890Z "It's no use beating about the bush, my lord, I know everything." Who? 2011-02-09T03:00:47.380Z A hound, beating about the field, had strayed up to the tree and poked his snout into the cavity where they stood concealed. The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover 2011-02-09T03:00:44.167Z He did not beat about the bush, but immediately asked Frank why he had not come out to practice. Frank Merriwell's Return to Yale 2011-02-03T03:00:10.883Z The windy rain beats, beats about my door— Alas for love when love goes wandering! Sonnets and Songs 2011-01-29T03:00:22.093Z Well enough to trust me with—oh, good God!" he cried, "what's the use of beating about the bush? A Pasteboard Crown A Story of the New York Stage 2011-01-26T03:00:25.590Z You don’t need to beat about the bush with me. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z But I will come to the facts without more beating about the bush. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Don't keep me beating about here all night! Pierre; or The Ambiguities 2011-01-17T03:00:45.163Z This had been their salvation, the gendarmes beat about the wood for some time, and then made off in the direction of Glacimont. The Children of Alsace Les Oberl?s 2011-01-16T03:00:19.697Z His solicitor did not beat about the bush. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z He had been beating about the island from the 21st of October, during which time his vessel was exposed to a variety of tempestuous weather. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z "I came to ask about that lamp in the window, Mr. Delany," Alison said, too eager to beat about the bush. Briarwood Girls 2011-01-11T03:00:30.337Z They flew and beat about, impudently slapping their wings against the upturned, anxious faces, and weary eyes, trying to penetrate through the apparent snowstorm—the air filled with the white bodies of the ravenous hordes. Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences 2011-01-05T03:00:58.503Z At the garden door he met the very person of whom he thought, and she at once opened the subject without requiring him to "beat about the bush" for that purpose. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z "You don't beat about the bush," the other declared, with a hard little laugh. The Golden Web 2011-01-15T03:00:38.007Z Well, madam," says Mr. Fielding reproachfully, "why could you not have said so at once without so much beating about the bush? The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z He never minced matters, and beat about the bush in attacking prevailing sins. A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield 2010-12-24T03:00:34.583Z Cablevision appears to have beaten about seven bidders for Bresnan, which provides cable TV and Internet services in Colorado, Montana, Utah and Wyoming. Cablevision Is Considered Lead Bidder for Bresnan 2010-06-14T03:10:00Z A healthy heart beats about 60 to 70 times a minute, with some normal variation on either side. 2010-01-12T22:14:00Z At length, after beating about the Chinese shores for more than twenty days, the captain informed us that our sea-stores were almost exhausted. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas So there was no beating about the bush between us. The Undying Past Accordingly, Duncan Schulebred did beat about in this large circle for several hours, and at last entered a street which leads down to that called Salamander Street. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 5 “You know I spoke to you once before, Joe Banks, about—about—” “There, don’t beat about, Missus,” said Joe, with a happy smile spreading over his countenance. The Parson O' Dumford Directly he appears, and without any beating about the bush, tell him that he will only lose time in trying to excuse himself. Four Phases of Love "Don't beat about the bush; say what you meant to say." Small Souls Well, gentlemen," began Tiel, "I don't think we need beat about the bush. The Spy in Black Her hat was beaten about with wind and rain, even her hair was disordered. To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 "Deliver me from men or women who are constantly beating about the bush and perpetually feeling their way." The Man from Jericho It had an ample depth of water for his vessels, and was sufficiently broad, even at a considerable distance inland, for them to beat about in. The History of Cuba, vol. 1 But as I am not the man to beat about the bush, I make bold to inform you, with all possible respect and determination, that you are destined to become my wife.' The Gay Adventure A Romance Boone had read the words with a numbed heart, for now out of the confusion of tempest-smother that beat about him he had lost even the solace of the bell-buoy's strong note. The Tempering "You are beating about the bush," he said, huskily, and another rasping laugh issued. The Cottage of Delight A Novel He was as white as the wall, cowering, beaten about, helpless as a leaf. Yiddish Tales "What's the good of beating about the bush?" growled one man. Highway Pirates or, The Secret Place at Coverthorne It's partly my fault for beating about the bush; it set you off talking against time, and you know it. The Shadow of a Man The gathering storm centred and beat about the head of one man whose ambition for gubernatorial honours was the core and essence of the strife. The Tempering "But are we to beat about here forever?" asked the other, angrily. The Fortunes Of Glencore "No doubt, madam, you are wondering at the reason of this visit," he said, all at once plunging into the heart of matters with an air of impatience at any "beating about the bush." Nancy of Paradise Cottage I am sorry to have to speak so plainly, but you see we haven’t much time for beating about the bush, have we? The Missioner No silly beating about the bush, but a straightforward piece of information, which not even the great band of boozy Bedlamites and buffoons who dance attendance on Mr. J. could have mistaken. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 28 1890 When it was so he did not beat about the bush for a moment longer. Ayala's Angel No use beating about the bush when you are with old friends. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98, June 21 1890 Come, it's not like you, Elizabeth, to beat about the bush. Nancy of Paradise Cottage It will be kindest to break the worst to you without beating about the bush. A Traitor's Wooing You are beating about the bush, and I won't have it. A Romance in Transit I speak in a plain way sometimes, but I don't beat about the bush. Cordwood This party found the island almost inaccessible because of the wild, rock-bound coast, the huge breakers which beat about it from all sides, and the lack of harbors and safe anchorage. The Book of Buried Treasure Being a True History of the Gold, Jewels, and Plate of Pirates, Galleons, etc., which are sought for to this day If so, let me know at once, and spare me any beating about the bush. Faith and Unfaith I'll speak to the cop on this beat about your friend Collins, and in the meantime make it your business to hunt him up. An Amateur Fireman He called and called again, beating about the cage and even breaking into a song of wild entreaty. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Listen to me, my young friend," he said in a cordial tone, "we are countrymen, let us not beat about the bush. Klytia A Story of Heidelberg Castle Again and again, throughout the last months, the temptation to lie down and surrender had swept up, beaten about her walls and then sunk, defeated, back again. The Duchess of Wrexe Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary You beat about the bush in such a way as to compel me to believe the reports I have heard are true. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction Get a bit nearer; beat about; hoist our own flag. The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington If I've seemed to beat about the bush it's because I hadn't only myself to think of. The Sacred Fount Leaving the latter terribly beaten about the head, and half dead, and taking their rifles and cartridges, they made off into the bush. Renshaw Fanning's Quest A Tale of the High Veldt Listen Inqoto—I believe it’s useless, and worse, any beating about the bush between you and me. The White Hand and the Black A Story of the Natal Rising In an agony of anxiety they beat about the woods and thickets, and climbed the rocks and went down into the glens, still shouting—always shouting her name. Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" “Why-Why had been principally beaten about the face, and his injuries, therefore, were slight.” Stepsons of Light You bring out accordingly what has made me thus beat about the bush. The Sacred Fount Look here, now,—don't let us be beating about the bush all the day,—I believe this government is just as sick of you as you are of them. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance It is of no use beating about the bush, but—give me your hand, dear, then perhaps I shall be able to tell you better.” Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion We were expecting to run into the channel and make a very rapid voyage, but were unfortunately met by a strong easterly wind that kept us beating about for a fortnight. Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa Coello, meanwhile, landed at Lisbon, and hearing that Gama had not arrived, imagined he might either be shipwrecked or beating about in distress. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem And that is what you were beating about the bush so for! What Happened to Inger Johanne As Told by Herself Well, in any case, I can see no reason why I should be beating about the bush. The Brain He thus narrowly escaped with his life, though his head, which, besides, was covered with sores, had been shockingly beat about by the enemy. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. The thoughts that she could not speak to Ted—how they must beat about in the prison of her mind; how they must cry for release, for answer! The Torch Bearer The westerly gales begin from the month of February, and the waves are beaten about from every quarter. Toilers of the Sea The heart-beat.—A man's heart beats about seventy times each minute. Applied Physiology Including the Effects of Alcohol and Narcotics The dews drop slowly and dreams gather: unknown spears Suddenly hurtle before my dream-awakened eyes, And then the clash of fallen horsemen and the cries Of unknown perishing armies beat about my ears. The Wind Among the Reeds Accustomed to control his own passions, to be deceitful, and to beat about the bush, he believes he is the exclusive possessor of the real secret how passions are to be managed. Priests, Women, and Families But concerning Walter," she went on, as one that comes to a real subject after beating about the bush, "tell me of him. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway "There is nothing to be gained by beating about the bush," I said. Long Live the King The heart pumps or beats about seventy times a minute. Applied Physiology Including the Effects of Alcohol and Narcotics Ordinarily, Captain Ichabod Jones enjoyed being crooned to sleep by the weird sounds of the winds as they beat about the corners of his cottage. When the Cock Crows It will be only a waste of time to beat about the bush. Boys of The Fort Or, A Young Captain's Pluck Now look here, Cynthy—let's have no beating about the bush! A Life Sentence A Novel Edgecumbe was sighted but a storm drove the ship to sea where she beat about for weeks before again nearing the port. The Story of Sitka The Historic Outpost of the Northwest Coast "I cannot beat about in the dark and merely turn myself loose in pleasant generalities, Mr. Gwynne," he said, gravely. Ancestors A Novel Vanderdecken replied, ‘May I be eternally d—d if I do, though I should beat about here till the day of judgment!’ Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Why can't you say so at once, without so much beating about the bush. Portia or By Passions Rocked She at length recovered, exhibiting the ordinary precursors of returning consciousness—convulsive shiverings, rolling of the eyes, and beating about with the hands. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 He beat about a long time, and night began to approach, when a strange incident came to his aid and dissipated his mental aberration. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium Don’t beat about the bush; speak out your wishes plainly. Belford's Magazine, Volume II, No. 8, January, 1889 And to be sure, Vanderdecken never did go into that bay; for it is believed that he continues to beat about in these seas still, and will do so long enough. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 Above all he wanted to feel the life-currents of Madrid beating about his migratory feet. Their Son; The Necklace For two months longer we beat about in these latitudes in the Medusa, and then, our cargo being completed, we shaped our course homewards. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 11 Anyway, he shows up on my beat about eleven, picks out a swell caf�, butts into a party of soubrettes, flashes a thousand dollar bill, and begins to buy wine for everyone in sight. Side-stepping with Shorty The heart beats about seventy times each minute in grown persons, but much oftener in children. Health Lessons Book 1 We have been long here beating about: but we must see our friends again.” Tales from Blackwood, Volume 1 She went straight to her point, a very prickly one; there was no beating about the thorn bush with Miss Chatterton. The Return of the Prodigal Saint Petronila shrive me! when we became most intimate, and after much beating about the bush, I discovered that his master— Perez. Olla Podrida She sat on the cliff, unheeding the storm which beat about her head and scattered the embers of her fire. Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier I was much pleased, especially as she had annoyed her husband a good deal last year about his having been beaten about his Christianity. James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports With Lady Lanswell, to resolve was to do; when others would have beaten about the bush she went direct. A Mad Love He saw the question beating about in her mind and hoped he could give her a lead. Old Crow Still more boisterously did a certain Dominicaster beat about him with passages of Scripture for several days, but in the end showed that he understood no Greek. The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli If he is beating about for truth, his sentences will be long; if he deems he has found, and wishes to communicate it to others, they will be short. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 2, July, 1850. He had been beaten about the head ... it was very horrible ... with a thick oaken staff or walking stick ... the stick lay beside him, covered with blood, where he was found. Brooke's Daughter A Novel And when she had given the permission, it struck me that I could have got it just as easily without having spent an hour and a half in the baking sun-blaze beating about the bush. The Recipe for Diamonds He hastened to town, and he beat about literary coffee-houses; and returned to the country from the chase of Fame, wearied without having started it. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 Now, no more of this beating about the bush. The Wilderness Trail Wouldn't it be better to say so instead of beating about the bush? When Ghost Meets Ghost Friday.—Seeley has taken my paper, which is, as I now think, not to beat about the bush, bad. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 23 (of 25) You may guess how I cursed Mr. Romaine for this beating about the bush. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) So the crew consented to beat about a whole day and night, and in the morning landed safely near Ephesus. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History See now, there is no sense in beating about the bush between two men: you know what scandal says of her?” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) Just some hypocritical beating about the bush to keep square with the regulations—to level matters down to—what did you call it?—convention-point! When Ghost Meets Ghost Moths beat about me, and bats flew low. The Lord of Misrule And Other Poems For God’s sake out with it, and don’t stand beating about the bush. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XV Lord Grey complained to me that Lord Harrowby was too stiff; Lord Harrowby complained that Lord Grey was always beating about the bush of compromise, but never would commit himself fairly to concession. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II What’s the use in beating about the bush when you want to know a thing. The Pony Rider Boys in Alaska Or, The Gold Diggers of Taku Pass There, might some miniature Red Beard await his hour; there, might one find the treasures of the Forty Thieves, and bewildered Cassim beating about the walls. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was in bed, I took the marrow bone, And beat about his head. Traditional Nursery Songs of England With Pictures by Eminent Modern Artists If he could find out something about the hermit's habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now. Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success It was not one of his weaknesses to beat about the bush. Flowers of Freethought (Second Series) There is no use in beating about the bush; let us come to the heart of the matter at once. East of the Shadows But as the storms of war beat about these little savage families, the sense of common danger welded them into one. Prize Orations of the Intercollegiate Peace Association It was evident that he wanted to speak to her privately, so she took him into her study; and there, without any beating about the bush, he began to discharge his mind of its burden. Name and Fame A Novel The big shutter has been torn open, and is beating about on the top of the mill.” The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam This last meeting had been so distraught, they had beaten about so in the dark, that his uncertainty as to what really was arrived at confused him. At the Crossroads No need for Janet to beat about the bush with her errand. In the Shadow of the Hills So he temporized and beat about the bush, and did not touch first on that which was nearest his heart. The Eye of Dread The aviator jumped out of his burning machine and beat about with hands and feet, for he was also afire. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 This air that beat about him had seemed cool after the terrific heat that drove in off the Lake of Fire. Two Thousand Miles Below Sun Wu Kung was overjoyed and beat about in the sea with the rod, which he had let grow large again, till the waves spurted mountain-high and the dragon-castle rocked on its foundations. The Chinese Fairy Book My dear Aby, I von't beat about the bush with you. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 365, March, 1846 Dunwoodie was living in the past, but there was no use in beating about the bush and he said as much. The Paliser case But instead of the livid tan complexion of the man who had beaten about the years of his life, the woman's pinkish transparency likened her again to the water-lily of the Middleton ponds. The Man Who Wins They were both, to use a household phrase, "beating about the bush." Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend Still more valuable would it be, however—indeed, he would be cured of his infatuation forever, if—if—” “If what?” inquired the young man, tired of the Chancellor’s long windedness and beating about the bush. The Princess Virginia You beat about Water Street for a week, Tom, an’ you’ll sight un. The Cruise of the Shining Light “Don’t let us beat about the bush,” he said. The Hound From The North Oh, look here, what's the use of beating about the bush? Nobody Being in no position to complain, but shrewdly aware that much unpleasantness was in the wind, Rebstock beat about the bush. Whispering Smith In dealing with members of the medical profession it is never wise to beat about the bush; superfluous subtlety merely irritates them. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 Frederick the Great used to say, 'In default of unanswerable arguments it is better to express one's self laconically and not go beating about the bush.' A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties An ill-defined anger beat about in his brain in search of some tangible shortcoming of theirs upon which to thrust the blame of their helplessness. Dr. Sevier “What’s the good of beating about the bush?” he demanded, in a fierce undertone. The Crevice Upon this last point he was almost morbidly conscientious, although once, literally, he “beat about the bush.” A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs The first who made his appearance was a bugler, carrying a goose, which, after he had been well beaten about the head with it, was transferred to the provost-marshal. Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 But I was never one to beat about the bush, and I hope my abruptness has not made you jump; but oh, Michael dear, I am so happy!' etc. Lover or Friend "There is no use in beating about the bush," said Franks, after a pause. The Time of Roses “There is no use in my beating about the bush with you,” she replied in her same steady tone. Counsel for the Defense The sailors were struck aghast at his impiety, and one and all attributed our forty days’ beating about that horrid headland to his sacrilegious slaughter of these inoffensive birds. Typee "It is no use going beating about the bush," he said. The Marriage of Elinor In this sort of case it is no use beating about the bush. Lover or Friend At a moment like this there is no good beating about the bush. A Bunch of Cherries A Story of Cherry Court School She had kept her word, and put herself into this annoying position; but there must be no hesitation, no beating about the bush, no loss of precious time. Not Like Other Girls "Well, I don't see that it's any good to beat about the bush," said the ship-keeper frankly. True To His Colors He had a smile on his face, but he had the air of a man who had been beaten about the head and was confused with the hurry and storm of the blows. The Marriage of Elinor A few seconds' reflection convinced him, however, that it was no use beating about the bush with a man of Cyril's calibre. Lover or Friend He never beats about the bush—he never employs language which a plain man would not have employed—if he could. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 349, November, 1844 Well, there is nothing gained by beating about the bush. Ralph on the Engine The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail And the Dutch captain, says the story, was just taken at his word, and is beating about still. The Cruise of the Betsey or, A Summer Ramble Among the Fossiliferous Deposits of the Hebrides. With Rambles of a Geologist or, Ten Thousand Miles Over the Fossiliferous Deposits of Scotland Gonzague was annoyed at these preliminaries to a demand, this beating about the bush for payment. The Duke's Motto A Melodrama Above, below, around, the snow eddied like a fairy torrent, beating against the solid walls and curling in curious ringed swirls about its buttresses as water beats about a rock in midstream. A Modern Mercenary And I—well, it's no use beating about the bush. The Master Mummer She knew that there was no use in beating about the bush with him. The Scarlet Feather Hugh is a knowing one, and has some plan a-foot, or he wouldn't keep beating about this coast as he does, after being so long from it, and using every county but Sussex and Kent. The Buccaneer A Tale “Be so kind as to tell me, without beating about the bush.” The Brothers Karamazov After beating about for some time, and extending our circle to the distance of a hundred yards or so, we failed to recover the sign. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness They beat about the bush longer, they put the thing more prettily. The Dop Doctor The skin is flesh-coloured, and so translucent that the liver and heart, which beat about fifty times a minute, can be seen distinctly beneath. The Mines and its Wonders I will not beat about the bush longer. The Strange Adventures of Mr. Middleton I must answer without beating about the bush, “Yes, it certainly was.” The Brothers Karamazov His object was to beat about, and feel the pulse of the House with respect to further examination. Memoirs of the Court and Cabinets of George the Third From the Original Family Documents, Volume 2 We did this more than once and stood quiet, listening to the noise they made beating about for us on all sides. The Red True Story Book The creature made a last effort, arched its body, beat about with its powerful tail, and escaping, plunged outside the enclosure into the lake, dragging its vanquisher after it. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere The only thing we could do was to turn seaward again and beat about till daylight. Two Years with the Natives in the Western Pacific A number of West Indiamen passed us; they had been beating about in the chops of the Channel for more than a week. A Sailor of King George Wednesday, 17th.—We quitted the Piræus, with great regret, early this morning, and continued beating about in the Bay of Egina, near Cape Colonna, the whole day, which was fine, though excessively hot. Journal of a Visit to Constantinople and Some of the Greek Islands in the Spring and Summer of 1833 “Why beat about the bush?” retorted her aunt. Shoe-Bar Stratton Well, I must say you don't beat about the bush. Woman on Her Own, False Gods and The Red Robe Three Plays By Brieux Why not say so at once, Garrett, instead of beating about the bush? The Wooden Horse "I can't beat about the bush any longer," continued the Vicar's lady; "I have a very painful duty to perform." The Hero We don't want too fierce a light to beat about the woman we are dreaming of. Lippincott's Magazine, December 1878 "But he might have beat about through the ship till he had found him." Tom Brown at Oxford I never saw such a man for beating about the bush and talking nonsense. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice We are neither of us children, and this beating about the bush serves no purpose whatever. The Wooden Horse I shall beat about her heart a few brief years,-- I, who once rolled fiery gold through all her veins, And soared from mountain-throats o'er hemispheres, And throbbed in huts and palaces and fanes. The Masque of the Elements If that is so, don't let us beat about the bush, but let us get to business at once. The Light Shines in Darkness However, after some half-hour, spent in beating about, they reached it, and turned their faces northwards towards Oxford. Tom Brown at Oxford What Jane unkindly calls beating about the bush is necessary with a person of her sensitive organization. A Pessimist In Theory and Practice There's no beating about this bush; in fact this Elder Bush is one that is very hard to beat. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 104, May 6, 1893 "Let's get away from this beating about the bush," he suggested, voice on a sterner note. No Clue A Mystery Story After the loss of two months, on March 17, they again had to take a small sailboat of 75 feet length and beat about the Red Sea amid new adventures. New York Times Current History; The European War, Vol 2, No. 4, July, 1915 April-September, 1915 Is the storm beating about inside of your pate? has the lightning perchance singed your brains? The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck They sat quite still a good while, watching her beating about, going out to the open sea, and then turning as often, and heading toward the coast on which they sat. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success "Don't trouble beating about the bush," said the tall man. Simon There must be no more beating about the bush. The Mistress of Shenstone At first the driver beat about the bush. The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview "Do you think we ought to let you go for what you did for us?" asked Tom, who never wanted to beat about the bush. The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht The schooner was beating about uncertainly, yet evidently determined to reach the island. Tom, The Bootblack or, The Road to Success There was no beating about the bush with Mr. Cromarty either in deed or word. Simon If the other man was still beating about Newlands, so much the better. A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time When it was quite morning, and the sky cleared a little, we saw the skiff, with the Captain on board, beating about on the water and trying to make for us. Marjorie It is he you see flying low over the fields, beating about bushes and marshes and dipping over the fences, with his attention directed to the ground beneath him. Bird Stories from Burroughs Sketches of Bird Life Taken from the Works of John Burroughs Now it is no use beating about the bush. The Light of Scarthey It’s some time since I heard that sung, but there’s no good beating about the bush: it’s true. Puck of Pook’s Hill A fierce light, like that which beats about a throne, fell strongly on his most secret actions. John the Baptist “I escaped from the Yankees the next day after I was taken, and have been beating about the woods ever since.” The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer No use beating about the bush either; she was an intelligent being and worthy of hearing the truth. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] For a little time, in spite of Considine's encouragements, she beat about the bush. The Tragic Bride On Tuesday night, the unhappy Ostend packet could not get in, neither could she go back, and she beat about the Channel until noon yesterday. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 2, 1857-1870 We were beaten about yesterday, as if we had been aboard the Cuba. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete “Well, then, we must beat about here, and find him;” and the party beneath the window moved away in the rear of the house. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer Having let go their anchor, they are left to beat about upon the rocks of infidelity. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan The rapid movements of a small Strombus, which, when taken, beat about it with its shell, formed like a thin plate of horn, and armed with sharp teeth, were very curious. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 I’ve been beat about till I don’t mind, like I used. In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim We beat about in the heather for a long time, and called loudly, but without avail. The Escape of a Princess Pat Being the full account of the capture and fifteen months' imprisonment of Corporal Edwards, of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and his final escape from Germany into Holland Then he went indoors again, and found his visitor ready to deliver his message without any more beating about the bush. Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea "You must beat about the bush with a Russian," we are told. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality "Haul down the sail lively!" called Dory with energy, when the canvas began to thrash and beat about as though it was bound to tear itself into shreds. All Adrift or The Goldwing Club So he beat about it for a moment, and then came down on it with a crash. Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon "Success to the fine girl she always was, and lucky they kept her from the poor toot that was beating about on her port bow."—"The young Ballawhaine, eh?"—"Who else?" The Manxman A Novel - 1895 In that gallery of treaty-makers Lloyd George, Clemenceau, and Wilson focussed the "fierce light" that beat about the proceedings. An African Adventure For hours we beat about, in a great noise of waters, waiting for that opportunity at the entrance to home and comfort. Old Junk After beating about the bush for a long time, he so far disregarded the instructions of Captain Chinks, as to ask him what he had done with the cargo of the Skylark. Little Bobtail or The Wreck of the Penobscot. He had been walking on his beat about seven o'clock, and had seen the body of a dead man lying in a lane not far from Howden Clough. The Day of Judgment Look here, Selim," he said firmly, "you and I know each other pretty well, and I don't see any use in beating about the bush. The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series Confound it, man, what do you beat about the bush so much for? The Herapath Property They were kept beating about in the Channel, or lying at anchor waiting for a change of wind, for more than a fortnight. Margaret of Anjou Makers of History Why, here have we been beating about and about for three long nights; by day we durst not be seen in-shore. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 After beating about for nearly another hour, he discovers himself contiguous to the water’s edge. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea I beat about most warily, and at length started him up again from the jaws of an obscene and broken catacomb. The Roman Traitor, Vol. 1 "I am coming straight to the point without any beating about the bush, Mr. Cole," said the little man, depositing his bag on the side of his chair and opening it with a jerk. The Man Who Knew It never did to beat about the bush with Old Dutcher; you had to come straight to the point. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903 Here he began to beat about anxiously for an excuse, which did not present itself with the same facility as the expression of his unwillingness to undertake the job. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Now, don’t let us beat about any longer, but take in sail, and bring the ship to an anchor. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Lupin closed the door and, without beating about the bush, said to Shears, almost brutally: "Tell me exactly how much you know." The Blonde Lady Being a Record of the Duel of Wits between Arsène Lupin and the English Detective Without beating about the bush, I am going to say, at once and frankly, that my dear son, Jack, has become deeply attached to this charming niece of yours. Rita Black is always typical of death, and in this formula the soul of the enemy is continually beaten about by black war clubs and enveloped in a black fog. The Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees Seventh Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1885-1886, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891, pages 301-398 We are sailing for pleasure, and there is no pleasure in being beaten about in this manner. Up the River or, Yachting on the Mississippi For my part I cannot think what pleasure there can be in beating about for a monster that, if it reaches you with a tusk, may be the death of you. Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote For a few seconds, he stood, enjoying the waves of consternation and futile anger which beat about him. Final Weapon I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was in bed, I took the marrow-bone, And beat about his head. Harry's Ladder to Learning I suppose they were beating about the woods, looking for us. Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer That was more than Charles could tell; he wished very much to know the right sense of them; so he beat about for the received answer. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert We beat about during the night, and in the morning found ourselves about fifteen miles from Cadiz. Fragments of science, V. 1-2 Of what use is it to beat about the bush and refuse to speak what's in the heart of each of us? Still Jim After beating about Port Jackson for several days, a boat appeared which had been dispatched by the governor, who saw the French were unable to manage the vessel. The History of Tasmania, Volume I "We have been beating about the woods all day; but the Indians who captured the girl have dodged us." Field and Forest The Fortunes of a Farmer "This is beating about the bush," cried Bateman impatiently; "get on quicker." Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert A wild gale was blowing and rain beat about them in level sheets. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands I am a bad hand at beating about the bush. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century The truth is, Margaret, that there's no use in my beating about the bush. Miss Mackenzie To "beat about the bush" seems to be a mixture of two metaphors which are quite unlike in meaning. The Romance of Words (4th ed.) Till our eyes were enlightened, to dispute about the sense of Scripture, to attempt to deduce from Scripture, was beating about the bush: it was like the blind disputing about colours. Loss and Gain The Story of a Convert "I really do not see the use of beating about the bush," said Lady Caroline, blandly. A True Friend A Novel We didn't dawdle or beat about the bush, but went straight along, passed the initial stages of acquaintance in a few hours, and reached that point of friendship where forgetting becomes impossible. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Soon Jack could hear them beating about the bushes beyond him. The Hoosier School-boy While beating about, not quite sure of their exact locality, a bright light was observed which was believed to be lit for their guidance. Viking Boys As the maddening music stormed and beat about him, his heart throbbed audibly, and the rushing currents of his fiery Southern blood sounded in his ears. The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy I don't think it is any use beating about the bush in these matters. A True Friend A Novel He therefore beat about the bush for some time, talking of his own love affairs when he was a young man, and of those of several of his friends. Won from the Waves Then away they ran up the path, and began beating about in the surrounding wood. In the Wilds of Africa The elemental passions burst forth in his utterances with all the vehemence of the volcanic tempest which beats about his defenceless head in the scene on the heath. A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles The pulse, which in a healthy horse is felt beating about 42 to 48 times in the minute, is increased to 60, 70, 90, or even 100. Special Report on Diseases of the Horse "If you're going to lie," Hawk had once said to him, cynically, "don't stumble, don't beat about the bush—do a job!" Laramie Holds the Range After beating about for several hours, Roblado and his troopers returned to the Presidio. The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico Then he gathered his courage for a great effort, for he felt that it was of no use to beat about the bush any longer. Black, White and Gray A Story of Three Homes Here I spent near four months beating about in high latitudes. A Book of Discovery The History of the World's Exploration, From the Earliest Times to the Finding of the South Pole He seemed a bit flustered for a moment, but then he saw there was no use beating about the bush, so he answered straight: "Until you go back to Australia," he said. My Friend The Murderer In short, he beat about so much, that the sailors at length refused to obey him, saying boldly that he was a vile impostor. Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. —Oho! thought I immediately, I smell A trick upon me!—down she sat, behav’d Familiarly, and tried to beat about For conversation. The Comedies of Terence "I ain't no great hand to beat about the bush, young feller," he declared. The Rainy Day Railroad War Let him not beat about the bush, but go straight to the point. The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. He, Sam, had been to the Ugly Leap, and beat about everywhere he could think of, but could find no trace of the boy. The Heiress of Wyvern Court Jury masts were rigged; and with small sails stretched on these the ship beat about the ocean, the plaything of the winds. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Long ago the land stood twelve hundred feet lower than at present, and the waves beat about San Pedro Hill, nearly submerging it. The Western United States A Geographical Reader The artist sees quite clearly what he desires to produce, and sets about producing it without hesitation, without self-consciousness, with no beating about the bush. The Legacy of Greece Essays By: Gilbert Murray, W. R. Inge, J. Burnet, Sir T. L. Heath, D'arcy W. Thompson, Charles Singer, R. W. Livingston, A. Toynbee, A. E. Zimmern, Percy Gardner, Sir Reginald Blomfield "There is not the slightest use in your beating about the bush, Teddy," says Miss Massereene, calmly. Molly Bawn At length the dogs came fast after, and beat about, for they had lost the very perfect track of the deer. Stories of King Arthur and His Knights Retold from Malory's "Morte dArthur" After parting with her consort, she beat about in the vicinity of the Gulf Stream, in the hopes of getting a ship or two returning from the West Indies. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 For there is no use beating about the bush now and, simply, he was not big enough in character to face up to the situation. Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2 "While you beat about the bush I shall never understand you." Kept in the Dark The beast did not heed the beating about the head with the burning wood. Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals Hubbard There is no use beating about the bush with a man like you. Theft A Play In Four Acts For two or three days she beat about the ocean in the usual track of ships, without sighting a single sail. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 Mr. Walcott, there is no use dallying or beating about the bush; I want this partnership terminated at once. At the Time Appointed It isn't like you to beat about the bush. We Three Well, sir,"—Sheffield was palpably embarrassed—"there's nothing to be gained by beating about the bush! The Sins of Séverac Bablon Knox Now it is you who are beating about the bush. Theft A Play In Four Acts "I'm not going to beat about the bush—I'm going to send you a nurse to help you with Cherry." Afterwards When he had anything to say he didn't go beating about the bush. The Tale of Turkey Proudfoot Slumber-Town Tales “It’s all fixed,” was the quick answer given by Tom, who evidently did not believe in beating about the bush. The Boy Scouts of Lenox Apparently he had about made up his mind that there was no use in longer beating about the bush. The Saddle Boys in the Grand Canyon or The Hermit of the Cave For instance, not to beat about the bush, though the subject is not a pleasant one, they will urinate in their husbands' presence, or they will let him see their soiled menstrual napkins, etc. Woman Her Sex and Love Life "And I hope it will give you less trouble and more reward than it has given me," continued the elder brother, still anxiously beating about the bush, ere he came to a direct confession. Agatha's Husband A Novel Well, there's no use beating about the bush. The Brentons It’s of no use, Buckley, my beating about the bush longer. Philosopher Jack I said, suddenly losing heart and beating about the bush. My Doggie and I But while the two men were engaged in burying it, the Russians were heard still beating about in the thicket, and apparently drawing near. In the Track of the Troops The birds of the Pirates’ Nest were much too simple in their grandeur thus to beat about the bush. The Pirate City An Algerine Tale All this beating about the bush irritated the baron. The works of Guy de Maupassant, Vol. 5 Une Vie and Other Stories “My pursuers continued beating about the bush for some minutes; at last one exclaimed, ‘There is no use in looking here, men; he has gone on, depend on it.’ Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar In the meantime our skipper came up, and ordered us to turn back and beat about the wood. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors Don't beat about the bush, Edith," he cried in a voice hoarse with emotion; "I can bear anything better than suspense. Aunt Judith The Story of a Loving Life Howsomever, we can beat about among the fleet till it’s dark, and then back to Portsmouth; and then, do ye see, sir, we can come out to-morrow morning by daylight and try again. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat “It’s no use beating about, gentlemen,” he said sharply. The Ocean Cat's Paw The Story of a Strange Cruise On she came through the foam, closer and closer, every mast standing, but the sails that had been set torn to rags, that streamed out like tattered pennons, and whipped and beat about the yards. Menhardoc He was beaten about the head worse than any of us.” The Black Bar You are beating about the bush as if you had some favour to ask. Fitz the Filibuster Now, let’s make sail, and beat about here, to and fro. Blue Jackets The Log of the Teaser “I am not going to beat about the bush,” said Crawley. Dr. Jolliffe's Boys Later on her masts went, and after beating about for several wretched days, she went ashore on a desolate part of the coast of Spain. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Now, I’m a plain straightforward sailor, and don’t care to go beating about the bush, so I’ll speak out plainly. Frank Oldfield Lost and Found To be frank with you, Mr Huntingdon, there is; and, without any more beating about the bush, I will come to the point at once. Amos Huntingdon Why not be honest, Babs, and not beat about the bush? The Heart of Una Sackville No, it was folly to beat about the bush. The Easiest Way A Story of Metropolitan Life My first impressions of “the Empire city,” as the proud Manhattanese fondly style it, were, certainly, not favourable; rather the contrary, I may say at once, without any “beating about the bush.” She and I, Volume 2 A Love Story. A Life History. “Oh! she comed here later than them!” he answered, still beating about the bush; “she comed here later than them,” he repeated, nodding his head knowingly. She and I, Volume 1 I asked, glad of Ben’s coming now to an actual yarn concerning some of the stirring events of his life; for he had previously only been “beating about the bush,” so to speak. The Penang Pirate and, The Lost Pinnace It was about four bells—two o’clock—in the afternoon watch when I last saw the wreck; and I beat about, remaining as near the spot as I could, until sunset. A Middy of the Slave Squadron A West African Story We had had a hard time beating about for eleven days off this coast, with cutting northeasters blowing and5 snow and sleet falling for the most part of that time. Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year Now look here; what's the use of beating about the bush like that, Paul? The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour, or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain She was never in the habit of “beating about the bush;” but always spoke out straight, plump and plain, to the point. She and I, Volume 1 Why can't he drive right straight ahead instead of beating about the bush so? Robert Hardy's Seven Days A Dream and Its Consequences He had now to report himself to their worships at the community-house, which he accomplished without any beating about the bush by simply saying, "I have done everything." A Hungarian Nabob Look here," he said at last in a changed tone, "I don't know what I've got to gain by beating about the bush. In Apple-Blossom Time A Fairy-Tale to Date Instead of the fierce light beating about a throne, it played lambently upon a sty. Critical Miscellanies, Vol. I Essay 3: Byron There is no beating about the bush here, and no mincing of phrases. Sylva, Vol. 1 (of 2) Or A Discourse of Forest Trees Activity beats about a cover like an untrained dog, never lighting on the covey. How to Get on in the World A Ladder to Practical Success When a corpse has been buried or burnt the mourners each take a twig of mango and beat about in the grass to start a grasshopper. The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India—Volume I (of IV) Then he beat about the bush for a little longer and at last began to grow nearer the vital subject!— Man and Maid The surf beats about her; in her frantic efforts to escape, she in the darkness has been run ashore by our close pursuit. Continental Monthly , Vol. 6, No. 1, July, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy. Day after day and week after week as I look through the big, open barn door I see a marsh hawk beating about low over the fields. The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers He rose, went outside, and Jim could hear him beating about among the bushes. The Young Mountaineers Short Stories Screaming out I bounded erect and beat about me with blind desperation. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV I hate such palavering and beating about the bush. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series "Go ahead—make your proposition; there's no use beating about the bush between us." White Ashes A balmy summer is beautiful, but not more beautiful than a winter’s sleet beating about the face, and stinging every nerve into delicious life. Lavengro the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest Miss F. asked, and her hostess decided to beat about the bush no longer. The Petticoat Commando Boer Women in Secret Service Darkness settles over the two ships beating about the wind. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom We might have been beating about there, at the mouth of the Thames, for a week. A Final Reckoning A Tale of Bush Life in Australia We beat about offshore for three days, with the skipper laid up in the forecastle. Doctor Luke of the Labrador Don't let us lose time in beating about the bush, then. Cobwebs and Cables |
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