| 单词 | slackening |
| 例句 | Instead of slackening, the wind gained in force and screamed over the rocks. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z Hannah dipped her fingers into a gourd shell without slackening the wheel. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z He just felt a faint slackening of the pressure of the line and he commenced to pull on it gently with his right hand. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z At the first sign that the flow of milk was slackening, they collapsed in exhaustion, not worried about lying in milk because their clothes and hair were already drenched. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z He could not eat; he felt his body slackening, his flesh disappearing. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z The mist was lifting slowly, the rain was slackening, but Buford could not see the line. The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z All afternoon they cleaved eastward never turning nor slackening pace. A Wizard of Earthsea 1968-11-01T00:00:00Z Goober put on the brakes, slackening his pace, coming finally to a halt. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The younger boys, who had never been up this late, responded to the generalized slackening of discipline by either tearing up and down the stairs or falling fast asleep on the parlor rug. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z His grip on the goblet was slackening; the potion was about to spill from it. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z The car swung off the road at Group Headquarters with a squeal of tires, slackening speed only slightly, and continued around past the parking lot to the back of the building. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z Cataplectic incidents usually start with a slackening of the facial muscles, followed by weakness of the knees and legs. Louis C.K. or Tina Fey? Gender, science and the age-old question: Are men or women funnier? 2014-03-15T13:30:00Z Bringing out piquant details all over, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s music director, luxuriated in the score — a bit too rhapsodically, as momentum kept slackening. Review: A Soprano’s Sound Floods the Met in ‘Ariadne’ 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z He was plagued by the visible hollows beneath his eyes and a slackening jawline. For These Guys, a Face-Lift Is Like a Car Tuneup 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z But I said no again and, shoulders slackening in resignation, she turned away, making for the others, who were standing in a group still drinking bottles of Cuca beer. Personal Journeys: In West Africa, a Dollar and a Meal 2013-05-06T21:58:34Z A. I don’t think there will ever be any slackening of the intensity related to the threat either to homeland security or to Carrie’s well-being. Arts & Leisure: Damian Lewis of ?Homeland? on Showtime 2011-12-09T21:13:41Z Even after 25 books I don't feel any slackening of interest or desire to write. Val McDermid: a life in writing 2011-08-12T21:55:20Z Perhaps I’m being overly optimistic, but I don’t foresee that trend slackening anytime soon. Battle of the Sexes 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z He has a gift for gentleness, shaping soft, tender melodies that ache without slackening. Review: A Pianist Makes Carnegie Hall His Home 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The crowd walks faster, breaking into a sprint or suddenly slackening and losing formation. Tino Sehgal: These Associations – review 2012-07-28T23:05:31Z If the end of Kent's reign means a slackening of verbatim drama's grip on political plays, that will be a huge loss. A Woman Killed with Kindness; Loyalty; Ghost ? review 2011-07-23T23:06:30Z There, in paintings and writings and on grand estates, the Enlightenment’s strict geometries were slackening. Art Review: At Morgan Library, Glories of Nature, Tamed by Man 2010-06-03T21:31:00Z The basses also evoked a stunningly visceral sense of slackening with a series of downward glissandos in “Quod sum miser.” Music Review: A Celebration of Orchestral Excellence at Spring for Music 2014-05-06T09:39:39Z Spears might not have singularly engineered the artful vocal crack—a sudden slackening, like her hand has slipped from the wheel for a second—but she is maybe our most masterful practitioner of it. The Sexual Innocence of Britney Spears 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Marriages, affairs, alcohol, slackening skin, receding hair, advancing waistlines, swelling or diminishing bank accounts. How Richard Price does it: New York dialogue, only better 2015-03-01T05:00:00Z One critic said he could pack a whole emotional universe into the twitch of an eyebrow, a sardonic slackening of the mouth. John Hurt obituary 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Haneke also strips Anne’s degeneration to its essence: the slackening of her features, the receding of understanding in her eyes, the withdrawal of any sign of life inside her. Michael Haneke's Poignant Amour: The Flowers and the Stars 2012-05-21T18:43:58Z The rehearsal room smelled of onions slackening in a pan. The Kitchen Is Her Stage. (It Could Actually Be Your Kitchen.) 2017-08-30T04:00:00Z This apparent slackening of Perry’s conservatism is perhaps the surest sign that Madea’s work here is done. Pour One Out for Tyler Perry’s Madea 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z It surprises us with great effects, but keeps slackening and recycling them. Kyle Loven: A miniature world of loss and hope | Performance review 2012-12-06T21:58:25Z The office space gaslighting gives way to horror trickery, slackening the plot's tension until it nearly unravels in the final act. "The Other Black Girl" peeks into the hidden horrors of being the only person of color at the office 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Instead of celebrating, auto executives worried that demand for electric vehicles was slackening, raising questions about their plans to invest tens of billions of dollars to develop new models and build factories. Automakers Delay Electric Vehicle Spending as Demand Slows 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z But still, there appears to be no slackening in the will to fight. ‘Dying by the dozens every day’ - Ukraine losses climb 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Yet some private data suggests that a strong jobs market, which has helped households keep spending, is slackening off. Take Five: Are we there yet? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The current slackening in these gauges means markets and the Fed are starting to go on separate paths. Endgame for Fed's tightening cycle challenged by easing financial conditions 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z But hopes for a cessation of hostilities - the most recent over the Eid al-Adha holiday - have come and gone without a slackening in the pace of violence. Sudan crisis: From Ruto to Sisi, leaders vie to drive peace process 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Manufacturers in both districts, which cover New York, New Jersey, Delaware and most of Pennsylvania, saw new orders and shipments improving in the near term and a further slackening of price pressures. Outlook brightens among US Northeast manufacturers 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The lira’s weakening suggested the government was slackening its control of the currency. Turkish lira declines to record lows following start of Erdogan’s new presidential term 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Investors have complained that Twitter has distracted Mr. Musk from Tesla at a time when the carmaker faces slackening demand and increased competition, which have led it to cut prices. Tesla Changed a Deadline for Investor Proposals, Angering Activists 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z “This is a warning bell for us, reminding us that there cannot be the least slackening in work safety.” At least 21 Dead After Fire at Beijing Hospital 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z "There are very few signs of weakness in these data and little to suggest the labour market is slackening in a meaningful way," said Sean Langcake, Head of Macroeconomic Forecasting for BIS Oxford Economics. Australia's robust March employment suggests RBA may hike again 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Americans may be exhausted by the turmoil and chaos of the Trump years, but there seems no slackening or pulling back. Analysis | A dizzying, divisive week in politics spotlights America’s raging battle 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Even as the industry has boomed—and consumer demand shows no signs of slackening—it has begun to face constraints. Oceans away: Is raising salmon on land the next big thing in farming fish? 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z It is still too early to tell from Tado's data whether households' energy discipline is slackening. Exclusive: Europeans dial down the heating, heed calls to save energy 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Tesla has cut prices on its two most popular electric cars in the United States and Europe by as much as 20 percent in a bid to spur slackening demand. Tesla Cuts Prices Sharply as It Moves to Bolster Demand 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z As interest rates rise and a global recession looms, demand for Tesla vehicles appears to be slackening. Elon Musk’s Distraction Is Just One of Tesla’s Problems 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z And yet to declare that, or even imply it, before the time is right — before Ukraine’s armed forces have exhausted every opportunity to regain occupied territory — would convey slackening commitment. Opinion | In Ukraine, it’s too early even to be talking about talking 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The question is whether such measured slackening will lead to meaningfully lower inflation, a sought-after path that policymakers refer to as a soft landing. Employers added 261,000 jobs in October, a sign that the economy is resilient. 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The industry’s slackening started with a downturn in online advertising sales. Tech’s Biggest Companies Are Sending Worrying Signals About the Economy 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Domestically, the slackening growth also reflects the worldwide phenomenon of sky-high inflation rates, which have cut into household spending and overall consumption. Australia's budget to downgrade growth, keep spending in check 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z The plan was disclosed as Amazon’s cargo airline grows at the slowest pace since the start of the pandemic — a sign that the e-commerce giant is adjusting to slackening demand. Amazon to take Hawaiian Airlines stake in cargo-hauling deal 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Martial's double came with the game over, City slackening off as Guardiola had made a host of changes. 'Rivals? Forget it. This was a humiliation' 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z The slackening momentum for South Korea's exports comes amid weakening global demand as many countries raise borrowing costs aggressively to fight a surge in inflation. S.Korea Sept exports set for slowest growth in two years - Reuters poll 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The slackening in investment is the latest in a series of ominous signs for the Chinese economy. European Interest in China Investments Wanes 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z But the two companies have been at odds for years, with some inside Qualcomm complaining privately that Arm’s slackening pace of innovation is causing Qualcomm’s chips to fall behind Apple’s processors in performance. Chips tech firm Arm sues Qualcomm and Nuvia for breach of license and trademark 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The remaining question is whether the slackening of manufacturing activity will be very mild, a mid-cycle “soft patch”, or significant enough to qualify as a cycle-ending recession. Column: U.S. manufacturing activity shows signs of peaking: Kemp 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s customs data showed June imports had inched up 1.0% from a year earlier, slowing from May’s 4.1% gain, weighed down by the lockdown-induced slackening in commodity imports and subdued domestic consumption. China's exports pick up speed in June as economy bounces from COVID shock 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z There’s no sign of slackening in the bollard-breaking that has left the wall as gapped as a 7-year-old’s grin, and prompted a federal repair program with no end in sight. Opinion | The border wall is full of holes. So why is Texas building more of it? 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z There can be no slackening by government agencies and other investigative bodies in their efforts to document, expose and prosecute abusers and their enablers. Opinion | After 20 years, the latest story of Catholic Church sex abuse is familiar — but still shocking 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The forecast slackening in overall trade add to a flurry of soft Chinese data since July and is likely to reinforce market expectations for more near-term support measures to revitalise the flagging economic recovery. China's export, import growth likely eased in Aug on COVID-19 cases, supply bottlenecks: Reuters poll 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z In early 2020, when the pandemic hit, Japan’s economy was already battling headwinds from slackening demand from China, a rise in the consumption tax and a devastating typhoon. Japan’s Yo-Yoing Economy Shrinks as Virus Spreads and Vaccinations Lag 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z The state-run mass vaccination sites are scheduled to close May 21 amid what state officials described as slackening demand for vaccination. No appointment needed for one-dose vaccine at Georgia sites 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z When that happens will probably coincide with the slackening of the pandemic itself. Virus surge, new shutdowns spark fears of coin shortage 2020-12-27T05:00:00Z With that global view, the slackening immediately became apparent. Slowdown in plate tectonics may have led to Earth’s ice sheets 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z “The battle is not yet over, and no slackening in prevention and control.” Beijing’s summer is more oppressive than usual, but most prefer the heat over the virus 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z Liverpool’s only chance appeared to be City slackening off. Sterling and Foden star as Manchester City rain on Liverpool's title parade 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z Coronavirus’ grip on the Seattle-area housing market may be slackening, though you couldn’t tell by looking at prices for Seattle homes that closed in May. King County home prices dropped as coronavirus squelched activity, but now the market may be picking up 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z Residents, too, were showing symptoms, like slackening appetites and high temperatures. On a Scottish Isle, Nursing Home Deaths Expose a Covid-19 Scandal 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z “There’s a slackening off, people gather in a group of 20 or 30 and one person contaminates others,” Périssat said at a press conference. 'People feel a bit nervous': France braces for end of lockdown 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Beijingers must continue promoting new habits and practices to “ensure no slackening in the new normal of our epidemic control,” she said. Beijing’s summer is more oppressive than usual, but most prefer the heat over the virus 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z “There’s a slackening off, people gather in a group of 20 or 30 and one person contaminates others,” he added. Global report: Covid-19 cases rise in Germany as Wuhan reports first infection in weeks 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z Perea said he observed a slackening of business before he stopped driving last month. How a coronavirus recession could be disastrous for Uber and Lyft drivers 2020-03-18T04:00:00Z There was a slackening of air, a sense of the day congealing. Virtuoso cup final display suggests future is Phil Foden-coloured | Barney Ronay 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z That pattern of boom then slackening is dangerous for less-than-agile leaders. Is boom, then slump, behind fiery Latin American protests? 2019-10-23T04:00:00Z Washington and Oregon also have seen a slackening in growth. Column: California's pot tax came in way below projections — and not for the reason you think 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Chinese officials and companies hope that building new dams, as well as roads and other development, will offset slackening growth back home and provide countries with a model for lifting themselves out of poverty. ‘Our River Was Like a God’: How Dams and China’s Might Imperil the Mekong 2019-10-12T04:00:00Z “Not because we’re hitting full employment, but rather this is a slowdown for employers and a slackening in economic growth.” U.S. economy added 136,000 jobs in September, in fresh sign economy is cooling 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z There are also signs that business activity is slackening. A Recession Isn’t Inevitable: The Case for Economic Optimism 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z “Unemployment remains at historic lows, but the rate of employment and wage growth is slackening,” Mr. Zhao said. Economy suddenly poses challenge for Trump as ‘hottest show in the world’ shows signs of cooling 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z The Treasury department, however, downgraded its gross domestic product forecasts to 2.1% in the year ending June 30, 2019, compared to 2.9% predicted in December, hurt by a cooling global economy and slackening domestic consumption. New Zealand unveils new 'wellbeing' budget with $2.5 billion... 2019-05-30T04:00:00Z In February, it slashed domestic fares by as much as 50 percent in a shake-up of its pricing structure in response to the slackening travel market. Air New Zealand picks Boeing for wide-body jet order: sources 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z A record decline in deliveries during the first quarter stoked concerns about slackening demand for the Model 3, the company’s newest and least-expensive car. Tesla and Panasonic moderate expansion plans for battery factory 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z "Increased funding and a milder winter presents an opportunity to begin to catch up on the backlog - but any slackening off will simply pitch our roads back into a deep hole," he said. Extra cash sees jump in potholes patched 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z During his time as acting EPA administrator, Wheeler has proposed a slackening of the carbon limits on power plants and an easing of the fuel-efficiency standards for cars and light trucks. Former coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler confirmed as new EPA administrator 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Could the change of scenery, from Iran to the unfamiliar ground of Spain, be responsible for that slackening? Ex Appeal in “Everybody Knows” 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Services suffered a broad-based slackening from real estate to tech, as these industries braced for more cautious investor lending and softer consumer demand. China's fourth quarter GDP growth dented by services, agriculture... 2019-01-21T05:00:00Z The storm was downgraded early on Saturday to a depression with wind speeds slackening as it moved into the Andaman Sea, the country’s meteorological department said. Tropical Storm Pabuk batters Thailand coast but tourists are spared the worst 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z General Motors last month cited the slackening demand when it announced plans to halt production at five factories in North America, including four in the US. Fiat Chrysler 'plans new US factory' 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Oil prices are falling and factory orders are diminishing, reflecting slackening demand for goods. Global Growth Cools, Leaving Scars of ’08 Unhealed 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z The main issue is the slackening of the intensity that achieved so much last season. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z "The war heralded a major step towards the freedoms we enjoy today, a slackening of colonial reins and our people's ascent into various administrative roles in their homeland." The Caribbean's overlooked WW1 soldiers 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z Five years on from the last, Bono says big strides in prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS are threatened by a slackening of global resolve. Bono to Congress: Thanks for ignoring Trump on AIDS funding 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Five years on from the last, Bono says big strides in prevention and treatment of HIV-AIDS are threatened by a slackening of global resolve. Bono to Congress: Thanks for ignoring Trump on AIDS funding 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Compounding Legault’s challenge is compounded by Quebec’s slackening demographic and political weight within Canada. Quebec election: CAQ victory proves separatism is no longer a major issue 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z But data show slackening in older buildings as well. After years of dramatic increases, rents are finally showing signs of slowing 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z That said, there was never any troubling slackening of tension. Review: Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli keeps his cool in Hollywood Bowl debut 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was optimistic after meeting with North Korean counterparts this month—despite North Korean accusations of “gangster-like tactics”—but he warned last week against any slackening in sanctions enforcement. Companies See Glimmers of Opportunity in North Korea 2018-07-23T04:00:00Z He warned, however, against any slackening in the pace of economic reforms. Greek economy seen growing 2 percent this year 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Some analysts argued that this constituted a slackening of the authorities’ push for growth at all costs. Xi Jinping is using his growing authority to amass even more 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z However, it also showed a slowdown in hiring and wages growth in a further sign of slackening economic activity. China Inc braces for testing 2018 as profit growth slows to seven-mont 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z Whatever the motivation for restrictions, sea creatures will eventually benefit from a slackening in the tide of waste. UN commits to stop ocean plastic waste 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z Rain is expected to continue until Wednesday before slackening off on Thursday. Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming before APEC summit 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z In weekly visits over six months, I was measured and evaluated by a horde of physical and occupational therapists who showed me various options, brands and accessories to accommodate my slackening muscles. Opinion | Why I hate buying a new wheelchair 2017-09-08T04:00:00Z After a period of slackening violence, tensions have boiled over in recent weeks with the military moving hundreds of troops into remote village areas. Rohingya militants blamed as attack on Myanmar border kills 12 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z However, it also showed a slowdown in hiring and wages growth in a further sign of slackening economic activity. China Inc braces for testing 2018 as profit growth slows to seven-mont 2017-12-27T05:00:00Z But it’s hard to tell how the buyout will fix its fundamental challenges, including the rapid shift of customers to Amazon.com and slackening demand for traditional office supplies. Staples sold for $6.9B in bid for turnaround 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z Rain is expected to continue until Wednesday before slackening off on Thursday. Typhoon Damrey kills 106 in Vietnam, reservoirs brimming before APEC summit 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Since then, McWhorter has built a career outside the academy as a quirky populist, committed to defending linguistic novelties often derided as erroneous or as harbingers of slackening standards. The Case for Black English 2017-05-08T04:00:00Z The growth rate shows little sign of slackening into the current period. H&M: Outsold By Zara But Oversold By Investors 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Positive thinking fools our minds into perceiving that we’ve already attained our goal, slackening our readiness to pursue it. The Problem With Positive Thinking 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Now those imperious seigniorial rights over the region may be slackening. Now’s the time: Redskins fans should give their hearts to the other local teams 2017-03-12T05:00:00Z However, the extent of regrowth began slackening towards the end of the last century. Could a £400bn plan to refreeze the Arctic before the ice melts really work? 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z With the economy slackening, and ordinary people struggling, ostentatious displays of wealth have become politically reckless. China’s Bodyguards Struggle to Find Rich People to Protect 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z Emirates Airline last month reported a 75% drop in half-year net profit, citing currency fluctuations and a slackening in demand due to the economic slowdown. Middle East Airlines Start to Feel Pressure From Weakening Global Economy 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z But the rebels’ bargaining power is shrinking with their territory, and as one of their main backers, Turkey, appears to be slackening support. Syrian Forces Said to Drive Deeper Into Rebel-Held Aleppo 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, he warned officials that there “must not be any slackening or lagging” in pushing through change. Xi Jinping, ‘Core Leader’ of China, Appears Both Triumphant and Anxious 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z Global demand for cigarettes is slackening and the chemicals business is threatened by cheaper alternatives in China and India. Japan’s Daicel Bets Its Future on Takata’s Air Bag Business 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z The slackening of demand has been further exacerbated as manufacturers put factories in South America and don't need as much stuff hauled from Asia. Are Calmer Waters Ahead for Shipping Stocks? 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z So far, consumer appetite shows no signs of slackening. Halloween decor can be scary yet sophisticated. Here's how... 2016-09-29T04:00:00Z “Overall leisure demand is very strong, but business travel demand is slackening,” said Douglas Quinby, vice president at Phocuswright, a research firm. Where We Spending Is Unending Traditional Retail 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z Speaking to the AP on Sunday, Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says he is cautiously encouraged by a relative slackening of the Taliban's aggressive tactics. US officers see unexpected slip in Taliban violence 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z A slackening of growth seems more likely than an all-out recession. Brexit Aftermath: Time to Back Rebound in U.K. Home Builders 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Despite Ramadan, there is no slackening at Djibouti's ports. Djibouti faces new kid on the block - BBC News 2016-06-22T04:00:00Z During two separate earnings calls, Gary Friedman, CEO of furnishings retailer Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc., RH -0.09 % cited low energy prices, along with associated currency issues, for recent slackening demand in Florida, Texas and Canada. Corporate Excuses Abound in Tough Times 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Two decades after the Balkan wars ended, the region’s arms trade does not seem to be slackening. Ask not from whom the AK-47s flow 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z But only three are operational; the rest are victims of a global coal glut and a slackening Chinese economy. Labor Unrest Grows in China's Revolutionary Heartland 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z The new rules also include measures to restrict family reunions for some migrants in addition to slackening the criteria used by the authorities to expel convicted foreigners. Germany reports disappearance of 130,000 asylum seekers - BBC News 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z If some slackening in the fighting actually takes place, and humanitarian convoys get through, it will be because Mr. Putin found it was in his strategic interest. Mr. Putin continues to call the shots in Syria 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Turning to 2016, the slackening of economic growth in Asia would be among the main challenges for Dubai's tourism sector, Almarri said, as would currency fluctuations. Dubai tourism allure undiminished by hotel fire: tourism chief 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z Further signs of slackening consumer interest were reported last week by Argus Insights. Smart-Home Gadgets Still a Hard Sell 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z And with consumption slackening in China and elsewhere, global coal shipments are falling for the first time in 21 years, according to the U.S. Pit Closure Marks Dying Embers of British Coal Industry 2015-12-11T05:00:00Z Indeed, China’s slackening demand for Africa’s oil, copper and iron ore is weighing heavily on the continent’s top economies. Chinese, South African Leaders Agree on Investments 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Fresh signs of increasing supplies and slackening demand, especially in China, pummeled markets from crude oil to coffee to copper. Oil Prices Fall Toward $40 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z If not, it is because you are slackening off. 'This All Blacks team is different' 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Though the Obama administration has urged China to halt preparations for bases in the South China Sea, Beijing shows no sign of slackening. China’s new reef bases add an edge to Xi Jinping’s forthcoming US visit 2015-09-15T04:00:00Z Mainland Chinese shares fell on Monday after economic data released on Sunday underlined fears growth is slackening. Chinese shares fall sharply as economic data undermines mood - BBC News 2015-09-13T04:00:00Z But with tens of thousands of migrants and refugees already travelling through Greece, Hungary and other European countries, the slackening might not be felt for several months. ‘Refugees welcome here’: UK marchers take to streets with message of support 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z In recent decades, its seemingly unquenchable need for resources has propped up economies across Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America — but its demand has been slackening as infrastructure projects slow down and exports fall. China's market missteps are tripping up others 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Higher humidity and slackening winds were also expected to help. Cooler California temperatures give wildfire crews relief after five-day battle 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z But the slackening pace of sales indicates a few collectors might be feeling a measure of sticker shock. Christie’s Results May Show Slowing in Art Sales 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z It’s when a victim’s slackening grip on reality finally ruptures, cleaving their lives into two clear categories: before and after. The homeless man who graduated Harvard Law with John Roberts 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z Iron-ore prices are being punished in part because of slackening demand from steelmakers. Commodities Plunge on Fears of China Cutback 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z In Obama’s case, they signal a slide in political standing and a slackening of personal discipline, neither of which will serve him well during his remaining time in office. The History of Presidents Turning Against Their Own Parties 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z But Scott’s growth is showing signs of slackening year by year, while Carver is trending upward. Census: Twin Cities suburban growth trailing urban counties 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Worries about pollution mean that demand for thermal coal, as used in power stations, is slackening too. In the depths 2015-03-26T04:00:00Z Increased sales numbers might at least put an end to the rumors of slackening demand for Tesla’s cars. Tesla Options Look Cheap Going Into Earnings Report 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z For the overall economy, the tailwind generated by falling crude prices is expected to be particularly welcome as growth appears to be slackening overseas. Lower Oil Prices Provide Benefits to U.S. Workers 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z Indeed, with the slackening of activity as a result of the abandonment of marginal wells and scrapping of plans for additional development, these operational expense components should start to fall from reduced demand. When Will The Price Of Oil Hit Bottom? The Market Is Looking At The Wrong Number. 2015-01-16T05:00:00Z There was a scattering of applause, followed by several deep breaths and a visible slackening of jaws as waves of the truffle’s musky, intoxicating aroma followed in its wake. The World’s Largest Truffle Goes to Auction 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z And, far from slackening the pace of the cuts, Osborne is looking to step them up during the next parliament, if the Conservatives win. The U.K.’s “Mr. Austerity” Doubles Down 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z The job cuts appear to be a sign of slackening global demand for big pieces of equipment. Jet Engine Maker Rolls-Royce to Cut 5% of Work Force as Demand Dips 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z With the commodity price boom that fueled its recent growth slackening, state spending mounting and corruption unchecked, Brazil looks less and less like an emerging economic power. Brazil’s presidential election has been fair but ugly Even absent the lapses of recent weeks, it would be madness to suggest a slackening in the iron curtain around the President. Keeping the White House Open 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z He has won approval to let foreign companies and investors hold a stake in Mexico’s national oil company, raising the prospect to vastly increase slackening production. United Nations 69th Session of the General Assembly - United Nations - NYTimes.com 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Critics in the media, however, remain on the prowl for any signs of a slackening in the network’s coverage of its business partner. CBS' $275 Million Thursday-Night NFL Headache 2014-09-11T04:00:00Z A gentle slackening to a more moderate and rational pace of house price inflation. British, Especially London, Property Prices Start To Fall 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z That is unchanged from the rate of growth seen in the first five months of the year as slackening real estate investment drags on overall spending. China second-quarter GDP seen steady at 7.4 percent, recovery in sight 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z There are also signs that the pace of Europe’s recovery is slackening. Same old song 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The slackening in ratings for these shows is being matched by tepid record sales. Overextended, Music TV Shows Fade 2014-05-12T01:10:47Z The weaker-than-expected data is bound to amplify global investors' worries about slackening growth in the world's second-largest economy, and will almost certainly feed speculation that Beijing may loosen policies soon to bolster growth. China's Jan-Feb economic activity cools to multi-year lows 2014-03-13T07:27:48Z A senior American official said Tuesday that the decision not to return right away did not indicate a slackening in the effort, and that he was likely to be back in the region within weeks. Israeli Minister’s Reported Comments Deriding Peace Effort Draw U.S. Rebuke 2014-01-14T18:35:49Z While the services PMI held above the 50 level that indicates expansion, slackening growth mirrors a fourth-quarter cooldown in factory activity and the broader economy as credit supply moderated and firms rebuilt inventories more slowly. China December services PMI falls to four-month low 2014-01-03T03:07:50Z Some riders detected an unusual slackening of the train’s pace around the bend, especially for an express. As Metro-North Resumes Service, Riders Get Back to Routine 2013-12-04T15:12:08Z The Committee on Climate Change says no change in global science or policy justifies a slackening of effort. Climate wavering 'not justified' 2013-11-07T01:34:54Z Only one, payroll employment growth, signaled a slackening of momentum. U.S. jobs market poised for improvement: Fed study 2013-10-15T17:11:26Z The services sector accounted for 46 percent of China's economy in 2012, so a sharp slowdown in the industry would exacerbate concerns about slackening Chinese economic growth. China July HSBC services PMI holds steady at 51.3 2013-08-05T02:32:56Z The surveys showed demand slackening at home and abroad. China June official PMI slips to 50.1, adds to growth worries 2013-07-01T04:51:11Z "This slackening off of rent rises will be a welcome relief to many, and will help landlords keep hold of existing good tenants for the long-term," he said. More pain for tenants as rents rise 2013-06-21T09:08:28Z The report says: Consolidation and reform efforts appear to be slackening. Eurozone crisis live: Bundesbank cuts German growth outlook 2013-06-07T07:59:44Z There will be no slackening in the austerity message ahead of September's election, and thus no meaningful debate on how creditors and debtors are going to live in harmony. The Cypriot 'poison' is spreading 2013-04-12T18:53:34Z Even as the big storm's force was slackening, the National Weather Service warned of blizzard conditions developing in the Great Plains on Saturday and continuing into Monday. Blizzard hammers Northeast, nine dead, 700,000 lose power 2013-02-10T03:13:51Z So it may come as a surprise that some in Silicon Valley think the place is stagnant, and that the rate of innovation has been slackening for decades. Innovation pessimism: Has the ideas machine broken down? 2013-01-10T16:11:29Z And there was no slackening in his scoring pace. James leads Heat past woeful Wizards 99-71 2013-01-07T01:21:11Z This ambition stems from the Indian economy, which, even with a recent slackening, continues to grow at a faster rate than other large economies. India Ink: A Global Shift in Foreign Aid, Starting in India 2012-11-15T13:20:54Z United States growth slowed to a 1.7 percent annual rate in the April to June quarter, well below what is needed to accelerate a slackening job market. U.S. Trade Deficit Grew Slightly in July 2012-09-11T23:21:24Z U.S. growth slowed to a 1.7 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, well below what is needed to accelerate a slackening job market. US Trade Deficit Grew Slightly to $42B in July 2012-09-11T13:40:37Z We got out of the car, the rain slackening now, and just stared up at the place, a big rearing brown-timbered Tudor that sat right on the lake itself. T. Coraghessan Boyle: “Birnam Wood.” 2012-08-27T04:00:00Z As Europe stagnates, the pace of Polish export growth is slackening. Europe's Woes Catch Up With Poland 2012-08-10T00:43:20Z The danger is that slackening demand in one country hits firms in another, leading to a self-reinforcing decline. Monetary policy: Three's company 2012-07-05T15:57:40Z As a result, the Democrats’ grip on the state has gradually been slackening. Lexington: What’s eating Appalachia? 2012-07-05T15:28:41Z Commodities prices fell broadly Thursday, with crude oil tumbling to its lowest level all year, after a slew of negative economic data pointed to slackening demand for raw materials. Oil Drives Slide in Raw Materials 2012-06-22T00:03:32Z But the dream died as governments struggled to balance the slackening need to put humans in space with the soaring costs of doing so safely. Space tourism: to infinity and beyond? 2012-06-16T23:05:23Z Growth is slowing due to fallout from Europe's financial mess and slackening demand from No. 1 trade partner Brazil, whose economy is also slowing. Analysis: Argentina faces deficit for first time in years 2012-05-24T19:44:30Z Part of that seems to be driven by reports that Iran might agree to let UN inspectors back in, but part is due to slackening growth in places like China. Another reason Europe’s in crisis? A high oil bill 2012-05-24T18:18:27Z Those worries were fueled by a disappointing March employment report, which showed the pace of job creation abruptly slackening after robust increases through the winter. Drop in weekly jobless claims is bright news ahead of April unemployment report 2012-05-03T16:40:00Z Here was no two-miles plod back again over the burning asphalt, slackening every nerve that had been braced up by the bathe. Mushroom Town 2012-04-21T02:00:25.923Z Not but that we may suspect the cheapness of sugar to conspire with other causes in slackening our zeal for Honey. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 2012-04-18T02:00:17.060Z Although by this time persecution was slackening for lack of material, the confiscations were still quite profitable. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z Without slackening pace at the Fox and Hounds Inn, he whisked into the Nuttonby road, but pulled up on the crest of the first hill. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z Coming on towards the advanced pickets at a fast gallop, and not slackening speed when challenged, the men, who were Bengal infantry, fired, and Barrington fell, pierced by four bullets. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z Wyndham might have avoided this by slackening the sheet, but he held on to the rope and kept his course. Wyndham's Pal 2012-04-04T02:00:54.360Z But at last it seemed probable, by her slackening sail and altering her course, that the Kent had been seen. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z The slackening of the train at Halstead broke the spell which lay on both with a force equal in strength, if diverse in kind. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z In Germany the rapidity of the waltz is very great, but it is rendered elegant by slackening the pace every now and then, and thus giving a crescendo and decrescendo time to the movement. The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society 2012-03-30T02:00:17.867Z An excellent method of preventing a nut from slackening back of itself is shown in the safety nut in Fig. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z We asked him to turn back, but he refused, slackening his pace to prolong the walk, as if it gave him a certain painful pleasure to drain the cup of bitterness to the dregs. The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z The vessel shortened sail every two hours to sound, and every half-hour the lead was cast, without slackening sail. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z In another instant there was a heavy thud; the boat quivered from stem to stern, but with no perceptible slackening of speed passed clean over the spot where the animal had been. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z This cotter is prevented from slackening back by two set screws. An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design 2012-03-06T03:00:25.777Z To stop priming, the steam from the boiler should be decreased by slackening the speed of the engine, or if necessary, by stopping it. Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II 2012-03-23T02:00:33.140Z She had just summoned breath for a last final spurt when she heard a crash behind her and the sound of a body falling on the sidewalk; she dashed on without slackening speed. The Camp Fire Girls Solve a Mystery or, The Christmas Adventure at Carver House 2012-02-27T03:00:12.427Z During that period there would be no slackening of the melting fires, or of the work of the helpers who kept them alive. Steel The Diary of a Furnace Worker 2012-02-21T03:00:18.360Z It did not appear to be slackening speed. Swift and Sure 2012-03-16T02:00:24.627Z A year went by, and he grew more despondent; even his love for God seemed to be slackening. Spiritual Adventures 2012-02-17T03:00:27.070Z However D. drove straight on without slackening—and they do make way for a coach. Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 2012-02-12T03:00:13.210Z But Tushielaw, unprepared for the change in her appearance, and not expecting to see her in that place, rode on, without recognizing her, or even slackening his pace. The Genius of Scotland or Sketches of Scottish Scenery, Literature and Religion 2012-02-11T03:03:41.800Z That is because Africa is dealing with slackening demand from one of its most important trading partners: Europe. World Bank Warns on Africa Trade 2012-02-08T13:29:40Z "Perhaps," stiffly agreed the Master, not slackening his pace. Lad: A Dog 2012-02-08T03:00:19.720Z Though their figure is clumsy in appearance, they run swiftly, and for a long time without much slackening their speed; and, up steep hills or mountains, they more than equal the best horses. Oregon and Eldorado or, Romance of the Rivers 2012-02-07T03:00:09.010Z But there’s a real danger that this optimism will be self-defeating, because it will encourage and empower the purge-and-liquidate crowd...This encouraging employment report shouldn’t lead to any slackening in efforts to promote recovery. Wonkbook: Obama's fresh lead remains vulnerable to Europe's woes 2012-02-06T11:32:12Z It gave them, under the slackening grasp of the Porte, twenty years of comparatively quiet national development. The Roman Empire in the Light of Prophecy The Rise, Progress, and End of the Fourth World-empire 2012-02-01T03:00:10.887Z Still, there was no stoppage or slackening of effort. For Jacinta 2012-01-27T03:00:20.840Z Still, slackening trade is disconcerting for Beijing as exporters are mainstay employers in China, even though their output accounted for only around 7 percent of China's 2010 GDP. China trade growth slows to 2-year lows in December 2012-01-10T04:04:34Z His strange steed continued to cleave the air at a terrific speed, and at length darkness fell without any signs of its slackening its pace. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z With daylight came a slackening of the night-long Insurgent thunder, which slowly dropped away to desultory firing, and then to complete quiet. The Code of the Mountains 2012-01-07T03:00:15.050Z Reopening the floodgates by slackening standards would only worsen the often poor quality of lawyers and legal services. Letters: Letters: A.B.A. Standards and Law Schools 2011-12-24T19:25:05Z There was a general movement and a murmur throughout the room, expressing relief and a slackening of tension. Harding of Allenwood 2011-12-21T03:00:21.617Z As a soldier he had sometime felt that slackening of morale across the space between firing-lines. What Will People Say? A novel 2011-12-17T03:00:18.490Z The sloop was close ahead, and, slackening the paddling they ran alongside. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Then slackening her pace, she gave herself up without restraint to her thoughts. Autumn Glory The Toilers of the Field 2011-12-11T03:00:11.417Z I had been planning to run on four miles farther to Bonneville that afternoon, in the hope of being able to pull through the forty miles of slackening water to Vancouver the following day. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z They did not trust themselves to fall asleep, because they were afraid of their dreams, that is, of the results due to a slackening of the censorship. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z There is no slackening of anxiety and little time for rest, but the result is encouraging. The Mistress of Bonaventure 2011-11-28T03:00:22.190Z SINGAPORE—Asian exporters are feeling the pinch from slackening demand in Europe and the U.S., as export readings from Japan and South Korea were lackluster Monday and Singapore's economic outlook dimmed significantly. Asia Feels Pinch From Sagging Western Demand 2011-11-21T08:43:20Z It was a place where all had to work in unison, where there must be no slackening of the rope, and no unnecessary tension. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z A short run in slackening water brought me to the town of Umatilla just as the lights were beginning to twinkle in the windows. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z He the foremost wind outpaceth, while in broken gusts it blows, Speeding onward, never slackening, never staying for repose. A Literary History of the Arabs 2011-11-13T03:00:15.660Z Deteriorating stock and bond markets, slackening economic growth and a deepening of Europe’s debt crisis weighed on revenue. ING Plans to Cut 2,000 Jobs as Earnings Exceed Estimates 2011-11-03T13:58:04Z It will get sweet and easy by a patient and whole-souled perseverance in it, but not by slackening your carefulness and experimenting with worldly pleasure to see how far you can go therein. Steve P. Holcombe, the Converted Gambler His Life and Work 2011-11-01T02:00:21.043Z The running man sped on, taking the rise of Mount Zion without slackening, until he rushed upon a sentry obscured under the brooding shadow of a heavy wall. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z We pulled for a half hour or more down a broad stretch of slackening water that was more like a lake than a river. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Pay growth is slackening after President Barack Obama froze federal salaries last year. Washington D.C. economy feels chill as budget cuts loom 2011-10-26T19:14:43Z The distance to the cabin was a scant mile, and Brent covered it without slackening his pace. Snowdrift A Story of the Land of the Strong Cold 2011-10-23T02:00:22.547Z Without slackening his pace the little man hastened on. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z But the flamens stopped; the great concourse halted by rank and rank until the slackening and final cessation of movement imprisoned the dissenters that were resolved to go on. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Kinbasket Lake is a broadening and slackening of the Columbia, backed up behind the obstructions which cause the long series of rapids between its outlet and the mouth of Canoe River. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z “Why are you glad to see me?” said I, slackening my pace; “I am a stranger to you; at any rate, you are to me.” Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z "Perhaps it isn't," said Denis, slackening a stride which had lacked something since the parting of the ways. Denis Dent A Novel 2011-10-04T02:00:16.973Z The sloop swung round, slackening speed as she came head to wind, there was a thud alongside, and the man jumped on board with a rope in his hand. The Coast of Adventure 2011-10-03T02:00:25.810Z There was a momentary slackening in the movement, for the gate was yet to be opened. Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians 2011-10-28T02:00:22.437Z Pulling down a broadening and slackening river flanked by ever receding mountains, we passed under the big C. P. R. bridge and tied up at four o’clock. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z It was only the feather of a dove, however, and he pressed on, barely slackening his pace for hours. The Fairies and the Christmas Child 2011-09-29T02:00:12.583Z The non-commissioned officer on guard arrived at last, musket on shoulder, helmet on head, accompanied by two soldiers; he approached the corpse, slackening his pace with an air of uncertainty. The House of the Dead or Prison Life in Siberia with an introduction by Julius Bramont 2011-09-27T02:00:18.213Z A big black car was gliding down the street, slackening its pace as it drew nearer. The Gray Phantom's Return 2011-09-22T02:00:27.150Z Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner made an appearance in Wroclaw on Friday to urge Germany to provide more fiscal stimulus to the slackening euro zone. EU finance ministers break no new ground on debt crisis 2011-09-17T18:55:20Z In a slackening current we approached the small patch of open country at the mouth of the Okinagan. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Her grasp weakened and she gave a shriek so piercing that Billie almost slipped headlong over the side of the roof, but she grasped Belle’s slackening wrist. The Motor Maids' School Days 2011-09-17T02:00:33.303Z Do not, my son: rouse them not up again When they are slackening in their attack. King Lear's Wife; The Crier by Night; The Riding to Lithend; Midsummer-Eve; Laodice and Dana? 2011-09-17T02:00:30.620Z Yet in these American communities, socialistic institutions led to precisely the same results as they did in England and in Samoa, a slackening of industry, and a deterioration of the general level of comfort. Contemporary Socialism 2011-09-10T02:00:28.673Z Among English coachmen “skidding” was checking with a shoe or drag or “skid-pan” the wheels of the coach when going down hill, thus preventing them from revolving, and slackening the progress of the coach. Stage-coach and Tavern Days 2011-08-31T02:01:27.587Z In brilliant sunshine we pulled down a broad stretch of deep and rapidly slackening water to the gleaming white lime-stone barrier at the head of the Little Dalles. Down the Columbia 2011-12-10T03:00:16.583Z Thus far there had been no waning of the fever of enthusiasm, no slackening of the furious pace in the race for growth, and, in a way, no lack of business. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z At the end of a couple of hours' run in a slackening current I landed in an eddy above Pompey's Pillar, quite the most outstanding landmark on the Yellowstone. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z Stubbs lunged forward in vain—his enemy merely retreated backwards as he felt the strain on his jaws slackening. Lives of the Fur Folk 2011-08-20T02:00:13.820Z He had continued his flight in a straight line, gradually slackening his pace, and a mile's brisk gallop enabled us to catch a glimpse of him, far ahead and merely walking. Hunting in Many Lands The Book of the Boone and Crockett Club 2011-08-20T02:00:11.973Z Video from TIME: Solar Energy Fights Poverty in Guatemala And Evergreen's problems went beyond competition from China and slackening demand. Cloudy Days for Solar: Inside an Industry's Growing Pains 2011-08-17T23:18:17Z About the same time the great cement plant, deprived of the government market by the slackening of the work on the dam, reduced its output to less than one fourth of its full capacity. The City of Numbered Days 2011-08-31T02:01:25.807Z In a steady but ever slackening current it took me about four hours to pull the thirty miles to the Intake dam. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z And demand from China and other emerging economies is slackening. Threats on Many Fronts for European Economy 2011-08-14T15:37:06Z Up the steep side of the “Tump” at last, slackening speed perforce, and checking the grey on the summit. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z The dream-images, but slightly slackening their hold, people the blackness with nameless terrors. Children's Ways 2011-08-11T02:00:16.473Z Concern the expansion in the world’s biggest economy is slackening deepened last week after reports showed it grew less than forecast in the second quarter. Peso Insurance Costs Soar After U.S. Downgrade: Mexico Credit 2011-08-10T12:11:49Z I was skirting the bank for a favourable eddy when the rounding of a densely wooded bend brought me out into a stretch of slackening water directly above the dam. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z It was a sign of England's slackening grip in the second half that their full-back became almost anonymous in the second half. England and Wales feel pain and gain 2011-08-06T17:51:31Z Just about that time there comes a slackening of the work requiring earnest personal supervision. Wild Life in a Southern County 2011-08-04T02:00:27.037Z Begun in 1211, the building went on without pause for twenty years, after which, there was a slackening, followed by a vigorous resumption in 1299. Rheims and the Battles for its Possession Illustrated Michelin Guides to the Battle-Fields (1914-1918) 2011-07-31T02:00:09.963Z He had seen strong men fail; he knew what failure meant; and he could guess the slackening of his own great powers and prevision the end of this slackening. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z He calls it oiling his machinery and slackening his bands. The Story of Antony Grace 2011-07-27T02:00:35.717Z Round and round they marched, back and forth, never slackening their speed, until one by one they tumbled to the ground from sheer exhaustion and stiffened out lifelessly. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden 2011-07-26T02:00:18.027Z Now another pull at the rope, and then a sudden slackening, and a soul-piercing scream. The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] 2011-07-25T02:00:17.960Z Manufacturing surveys indicate further slackening in demand and therefore production. Analysis: Struggling Indian economy hardens case to end policy 2011-07-22T05:20:29Z The wind, by this time, was moderating; even Faith could feel a slackening of the pressure of it that had torn at her garments the night through. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z With demand for bank shares slackening, securing key investors may help ensure a deal gets done. Everbright Bank Said to Seek More Key Investors for Stock Sale 2011-07-22T02:28:01Z But toward the end of the century there began to be visible signs of an awakening interest in the drama, and also of a slackening interest in prose fiction. A Book About the Theater 2011-07-21T02:00:23.843Z There was scarcely any slackening for curves or grades, and our whistle rang out with scarcely a moment's cessation. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z “Well, what o’ that?” said Rasp coolly, as he held the signal-line delicately in his hand, drawing in and slackening out like a man feeling with a ground line. Dutch the Diver A Man's Mistake 2011-07-15T02:00:21.010Z So, Noll's hand slackening, the men were left to Mr. Ham; and the mate, while fit for his job, was not fit for Noll's. The Sea Bride 2011-07-30T02:00:14.537Z They were hunting slower; hounds were not so sure of the scent; they were slackening, losing faith. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z BDO said the drop could be attributed to slackening demand domestically as well as the global economic slowdown. Manufacturing confidence 'slides' 2011-07-11T01:25:12Z The bell hanging in the steamer’s bows now began to peal, to the accompaniment of the slackening beat of her paddles as, slowing down to half-speed, she glided majestically up to the Clarens landing-stage. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z Bles, you schelm!” he exclaims, with a crack of his whip to hasten the decision of the voerbok, who is slackening pace dubiously at the entrance to the cul de sac. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z They were breasting the two-mile hill on this side Charlton Towers, and with the rise in the gradient came a slackening of the pace. All Men are Ghosts 2011-06-28T02:00:12.497Z They took the inclines with scarcely perceptible slackening of their gait. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z The shower was, in fact, fast passing on over Long Island, leaving in its wake a slackening drizzle amid deep-throated growls at constantly lengthening intervals. Joan Thursday 2011-06-25T02:00:19.897Z “What is this place we are coming to?” he said, as the steamer’s bell begun to ring to the accompaniment of a sensible slackening of the paddles. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z The figures support the view of Federal Reserve officials, who this week said the slackening in the expansion may be due to temporary restraints. Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Increased More Than Forecast 2011-06-24T14:32:01Z Last month’s improvement supports the view of Federal Reserve officials, who this week said the slackening in the expansion may be due to temporary restraints. Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Increased More Than Forecast 2011-06-24T12:54:44Z Without slackening his speed he continued on his way until he was within two hundred yards of the nearest house in the village. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z It would yield, and the keenest blade might fail to sever it completely, while any slackening of pace would enable the hostile guard to shoot him at point-blank range. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z PetroChina’s rejection of the Encana deal shouldn’t be seen as a slackening of Chinese interest in North American shale properties, Stephenson said. PetroChina Walks Away From Canada Natural-Gas Deal With Encana 2011-06-22T00:24:47Z Quickly she formed her plans, and, with almost imperceptible slackening in her speed, she began to search the ice for the crevice. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z He was covered with foam and his pace was slackening. Ruth Fielding At Sunrise Farm What Became of the Raby Orphans 2011-06-14T02:00:19.177Z Is there not in all this a slackening of imaginative and intellectual grasp? Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame 2011-06-10T02:00:19.290Z Some slackening was expected as quake- and tsunami-damaged Japan struggled to churn out parts for the automotive and high-tech industries. World factory growth slips as U.S. hiring weak 2011-06-01T13:00:46Z He felt that his pace was slackening; the witch weighed less heavily on his shoulders, and the thick herbage of the plain was again beneath his feet, with nothing especial to remark about it. The Mantle and Other Stories 2011-05-29T02:00:07.233Z It was solely the slackening pace of the dogs that had power to arouse him. The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service 2011-05-28T02:00:24.557Z Then very gently, only a ripple of the surface marking the action, he lowered the weighted jar until the slackening wire indicated that it was upon the bottom. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z This led to a slackening in political life, a sort of exhaustion of interest throughout the country, an excessive devotion to material prosperity. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z We remained on the plain all that day and night, the fire in front of us sometimes slackening, and sometimes ceasing altogether. E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life 2011-05-05T02:00:19.377Z Up, up we went without slackening our pace. Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street 2011-04-27T02:00:23.800Z A wedge of hot smoke blew across their course, but they plunged into it without slackening, as a locomotive enters a fog. The Bail Jumper 2011-04-16T02:00:19.103Z There was no slackening—and I ask your particular attention to this fact—there was no slackening in the popularity of the poetic art. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z It caused a slackening of that spirit of communal initiative which had awakened in the midst of unprecedented disasters. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z All this makes the slackening of vigor toward the end of a long novel comprehensible. Seeing Things at Night 2011-04-10T02:00:05.360Z For nearly half an hour he continued his monotonous walk, alternately slackening and accelerating his pace. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z All those terrible yellow toxins, wizening his knees, slackening his tendons, emaciating his calves. England's Andy Carroll is not the first with a thirst for success 2011-04-01T23:06:09Z Yet few thought slackening production would slam the brakes on the world's fastest-growing major economy. Busy China and India factories keep inflation aloft 2011-04-01T07:21:16Z Holtspur, slackening his pace, moved on along the road—not without wondering what could be the motive that had carried his eccentric conductor so suddenly away from him. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z The slackening off of the good season, in the early summer, is due to the understandable desire of many tourists to avoid the desert heat. Four and Twenty Beds 2011-03-30T02:00:13.610Z How does all this gadgetry, this never slackening demand for 1, 2 and 3, fit into the battered Britain of legend and protest? The squeeze and splurge 2011-03-27T15:30:01Z That caused his expectancy to drop—the tag stood for respectability and honest wayfaring, then, with a quickened leap of his heart, he realized that its speed was slackening. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z This artillery-fire has never ceased since then, though slackening down a little from time to time, and to-day it was in full blast again. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z He returned the fellow's stare with a glance as significant, slackening his pace. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z Meanwhile the promptings of his muse slackening for a long interval—an experience that has happened in the lives of other poets—he turned to prose, and to the controversial side of prose. The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry 2011-02-26T03:00:51.130Z This grave misfortune led to no slackening of the bombardment. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The girl—settled down in her place and knowing it secure—was slackening up on her first speed. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z Then, pulling off his woollen scarf, he leant over the edge and passed it round Barcroft's waist, slackening the "bight" until it sank low enough to go round his companion's knees. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z At various periods, too, there have been missions sent out from Rome in order to prevent any slackening or lessening of the papal influence. The Thistle and the Cedar of Lebanon 2011-02-20T03:00:13.767Z It was even in the expression of her face; there was a strange decline of her vivacity, and a slackening of interest in the things around her. Mrs. Fitz 2011-02-14T03:00:38.317Z Yonder stretched the shore which bounded the domain of Altenhof, and, in close proximity to the vessel, now slackening her speed, fenced in by a wall of white morning mist, lay the Beech Holm. Under a Charm, Vol. III. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:37.767Z She crossed the garden without slackening her pace and entered the house. That Affair at Elizabeth 2011-02-14T03:00:36.587Z The Hun's fire was now slackening, and in spite of the shortness of the range, decidedly erratic. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Yet in this age of financial insecurity, far-flung family ties, and slackening safety nets, the company-town concept has renewed appeal. The Last Company Town 2011-02-13T15:00:00Z That the conversion of the English to Christianity had anything to do with their slackening from the work of conquest it would be wrong to assert. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z The profligate, spared by the plague, found in the common confusion, and in the slackening of the restraints of law, new occasions for mischief, and new assurances of impunity. The Betrothed From the Italian of Alessandro Manzoni 2011-02-05T03:00:14.863Z This would result obviously in a slackening rate of increase, and then in a stationary condition, followed by slow numerical retrogression. The Color Line A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn 2011-01-30T03:00:15.907Z "They breathe the musty air to offer it up as a sweet incense," responded the dwarf, slackening his steps to allow his companion to come up with him. Ghetto Tragedies 2011-01-27T03:00:46.507Z The moose swerved, never slackening his regular stride, and passed swiftly down the lake to a point fringed with cedars. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z He looked back at me over his shoulder, slackening speed. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z Once more, Willard Mitt Romney looked great, and not just because of his rugged jawline, which showed no sign of slackening, or his thick blow-dry, which had gone more gray in just the right places. Campaign 2012: Mitt Romney Hits the Road Again 2011-01-20T07:25:00Z In month-on-month terms, the December numbers in fact registered a clear slackening of price pressures. China's sizzling end to 2010 calls for more tightening 2011-01-20T03:52:31Z The riders pressed on, scarcely slackening their speed until in the near distance could be seen the tall spire of the single church in the pleasant little village of Glendale. The Spy of the Rebellion Being a True History of the Spy System of the United States Army during the Late Rebellion, 2011-01-17T03:00:42.913Z Whenever she showed any signs of slackening, Flurry loosed another yell at her that renewed her panic, and thus we precariously covered another two or three miles of our journey. Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-01-16T03:00:24.113Z Demographic expansion is now slackening, due to dramatic reductions in human fertility in Asia, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Dot Earth: Beyond the Eternal Food Fight 2011-01-10T14:54:32Z The rain, however, showed no signs of slackening. Voice from the Cave 2011-01-04T03:01:09.533Z The vehicles became more numerous, and, slackening their motion after they had passed the circular space where the roads met, they took up the entire track. Sentimental Education Vol 1 2011-01-04T03:01:07.467Z Oh, there they are," exclaimed Mary, slackening her speed; "we need not walk so fast now if we keep them in sight: I am so sorry you had to return for the book, Mr. Halford. Englefield Grange or Mary Armstrong's Troubles 2011-01-01T03:00:27.980Z She stepped suddenly forward, slackening the rope, and scuttled sidewise to pin him between the fence and herself. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z His second stint on “M.N.F.” was marked by a slackening of his already indifferent work habits, but mainly by a theatrical act that had suddenly switched masks — smiles to frowns. Appraisal: Don Meredith Favored His Wits Over His Playbook 2010-12-11T02:04:00Z So will a slackening in the growth of demand for solar panels: this year it doubled but demand is likely to grow by just 10% or so in each of the next two years. The renewable-energy business: Shining a light 2010-12-09T10:31:00Z A gradual slackening in retail sales and fixed-asset investment last month, together with a weakening of imports that was announced on Tuesday, pointed to more caution by consumers and investors alike in China. China?s Economy Shows Signs of Moderating 2010-08-12T00:10:00Z A gradual slackening in retail sales and fixed asset investment last month, together with a weakening of imports that was announced on Tuesday, pointed to more caution by consumers and investors alike in China. Government Figures Show a Cooling Chinese Economy 2010-08-11T04:00:00Z Alongside signs that the pace of global economic recovery was slackening, the budget's austerity measures were likely to hamper growth at home. Bank of England MPC split again on interest rates decision 2010-07-21T09:13:00Z In some parts of the country the rising unemployment rates aren't showing any sign of slackening. Forget Outsourcing, Try Rural Sourcing 2010-07-09T16:34:00Z However, data ranging from retail sales to home sales has hinted at a slackening in the pace of growth over the past couple months. Jobless claims and factory data fan recovery fears 2010-07-02T00:55:00Z Consumer spending is being closely watched to gauge the strength of the economic recovery after a series of reports suggested growth is slackening. Consumer spending and incomes rise in May 2010-06-28T12:36:00Z No one — be they adversaries or friends, or especially our troops — should misinterpret these personnel changes as a slackening of this government’s commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. Gates and Mullen on McChrystal and Civilian Control 2010-06-24T22:38:00Z “No one — be they adversaries or friends, or especially our troops — should misinterpret these personnel changes as a slackening of this government’s commitment to the mission in Afghanistan,” Mr. Gates said. Gates and Mullen Disappointed With McChrystal 2010-06-24T21:50:00Z A slackening may have been inevitable but the decline was especially marked because of the loss of such a performer. Brazil 3-1 Ivory Coast 1 2010-06-21T00:48:00Z If Green's error was the result of a momentary slackening of concentration combined with a minor technical flaw, they should have been able to spot the potential for such a lapse. Fabio Capello given wake-up call by England's World Cup draw with USA 2010-06-13T23:06:00Z Labor market momentum is slackening, consumers appear to have relaxed their pressure on the throttle, and dangerous headwinds are everywhere. Obama's bad economic analysis 2010-06-04T19:55:00Z At the same time resistance to building new nuclear power stations appears to be slackening. Climate change concern declines in poll 2010-05-23T18:27:00Z Announcing the results of its latest snapshot of industry, the employers' organisation said output growth was slackening, casting fresh doubts on the strength of economic recovery. Manufacturers' export orders improving, CBI says 2010-03-18T11:48:00Z The horse suddenly slackening his pace, preparing to lie down, or falling down, as if he were shot. Domestic Animals History and description of the horse, mule, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry and farm dogs; with directions for their management, breeding, crossing, rearing, feeding, and preparation for a profitable market; also their diseases and remedies. Together with full directions for the management of the dairy. The intense struggle which had continued without pause for two weeks on the Marne battle front now showed signs of slackening. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. And by degrees the tumult in her blood subsided; the muscles, instead of slackening, became hard as steel. The Undying Past The slackening hold on faith in a spiritual world and a higher intuition may well be visited by the proper Nemesis, in the darkening of the divine vision, whether as religious faith or artistic inspiration. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius A slow slackening of the tightly-held reins was all that was necessary for quicker action. The Man from Jericho The great iron gate of Damory Court hung open, and scarcely slackening her pace, she rode through and up the long drive. The Valiants of Virginia But their utterances pointed to a steadfast continuance of the war until those aims were achieved, not a slackening of hostilities to effect an inconclusive peace lenient to Germany. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive. On the finest verge of overpoise he held, swung round with a slackening hold, and dropped him like a cast bale to the bottom of the boat. The Unknown Sea He did not think there would be a slackening of the interest: if there were, why, he could easily go back to town. The Gay Adventure A Romance The King's affairs require no slackening hand, And our sad hearts their feelings can't command. The Wisdom of Confucius with Critical and Biographical Sketches "Hold tight!" sang out Bojo, not without some apprehension as the sleigh, without slackening speed, approached the sudden swerve which led through massive stone columns into the Drake estate. Making Money At last, over the dessert, there was a perceptible slackening. An Engagement of Convenience A Novel August 26 was marked by mist squalls, a maximum temperature of 45°, and a slackening in the numbers of passing Caribou. The Barren Ground Caribou of Keewatin Gradually he grew calmer, and without slackening his speed, he observed:— "To be sure I do not know what is to become of the girl." Magnhild Dust There is no slackening of rein on the King's service. The Firebrand Abruptly and without slackening its pace the hairy thing uttered a piercing shriek like nothing Dylara had ever heard before. The Return of Tharn Then, as they spun round the final curve, as the great square house loomed out of the mist, he replied without slackening his vigilance. The Gambler A Novel This one would certainly not be slackening, not be stopping going on working, not be weakening in working, in making that beautiful thing. Geography and Plays Away, away, emerging upon the broad plateau, and yelling, yelping, whooping, cursing, but never slackening speed. K. K. K. Sketches, Humorous and Didactic Treating the More Important Events of the Ku-Klux-Klan Movement in the South. With a Discussion of the Causes which gave Rise to it, and the Social and Political Issues Emanating from it. Thus suppose the machine to be diving; slackening these ropes, the pressure of the air underneath causes the flaps to open. Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England Mr. Narkom saw the flare of eye and the slackening of jaw which betoken amazement as Tavish opened his mouth to speak. The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel This more equable and humid climate could, within certain limits, favour the development of the ancient glaciers by increasing the snowfall and slackening the summer rate of melting. The History of the European Fauna The doctor, scarcely slackening speed, swung his car through the gateway and glided up the drive. The Gray Mask As the monster dashed up abreast of them, at the same time slackening her speed with reversed engines, an officer, hailing from the bridge, demanded to know the yacht's name. Harper's Round Table, October 29, 1895 After a while we saw the fire of the Johnnies was slackening. Personal Recollections of the Civil War By One Who Took Part in It as a Private Soldier in the 21st Volunteer Regiment of Infantry from Massachusetts Capital was not rendered idle because of any slackening in the nation's consuming capacity, for the men of average and small income were able to purchase more than ever before. American World Policies The whim of a foreman or forelady, a day's sickness, a slackening in the trade, and she might be thrown out on the street. The Shadow As Christmas approached Martin found prefectorial discipline slackening and, though exams might mean harder work in school, there was in the house a very agreeable relaxation of tension. Years of Plenty The hoofbeats passed the corner without slackening pace, and whirled up the street, stopping in front of the house with a suddenness which she had long since 393 learned to attribute to cowboys. The Orphan The same effect must be wrought by the pins; but the hurrying and slackening needs to be very slight. Edelweiss A Story The spectators were confident of seeing the invaders hurled back again, but saw to their dismay a slackening of the fire of the Americans, while the troops, rushing over the intrenchments, fought with clubbed muskets. The Greater Republic A History of the United States Never slackening its pace, the boar gored him, and wheeled about, clods flying, to gore again. Quest of the Golden Ape Twice he nearly lost hold of the stirrup-leather and would have fallen; then at last became aware of slackening pace. John Ames, Native Commissioner A Romance of the Matabele Rising The slackening of Piers’s arms brought with it a stab of anguish. A Question of Marriage Meanwhile the battle, or skirmish,—in which they had ceased to take any further interest,—had rolled farther and farther away, and was slackening off altogether. In the Whirl of the Rising The vehicles which, during his lifetime, would have taken the chances of running over him sooner than slackening their speed, now pull up suddenly to allow him to pass. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 Assiduous, unceasing care may at times relieve the pressure, but there can be no escape; the smallest slackening of care, and the burden presses once again, weighing her to the earth. Lady Cassandra Our chaplains in their sermons dispute the legend that our military ardor is slackening.... Above the Battle The Emperors felt obscurely that the main pulses of human energy were slackening; population all tended to dwindle; the territory of the empire shrank slowly year by year before their eyes. A Problem in Modern Ethics being an inquiry into the phenomenon of sexual inversion, addressed especially to Medical Psychologists and Jurists Yes, sir," he continued, "the breeze is slackening. A Marriage at Sea These figures are the more significant in that there was no appreciable slackening of the stream of servants. The Planters of Colonial Virginia The condemned man was forced into the basket, and the basket lowered out of sight, until the slackening of the ropes indicated that it had touched the surface. The Thing in the Attic He raced through the darkness without slackening his speed the fraction of a mile. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk By this, time the brig was slackening sail, and still his fire was maintained as hotly as ever. Arthur O'Leary His Wanderings And Ponderings In Many Lands Let him eat of this till the slackening of the jaws' movement and the raising of the head indicate that hunger has been for the present appeased. The Dog Once the slackening of the wire told them that bottom had been reached, Zircon put the messenger on the wire and let it go. The Caves of Fear Away they went, leaping the trunks of trees, twisting this way and that, but never slackening speed. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine Without slackening speed, he tore on, his heart thumping like a trip-hammer. Under Boy Scout Colors I say, let her use the reins in both hands, slackening or tightening according to the pace she wishes, and the horse’s eagerness. Maids Wives and Bachelors But she veered without slackening speed in the direction indicated. World of the Drone While her brother, his chums and the men were putting the autos back in the garage the girls ran through the slackening rain to the rear porch. The Motor Girls on the Coast or, The Waif From the Sea She had observed that for some time a tall woman in black had been apparently regarding them with interest, following them at a little distance, slackening and quickening her pace in accordance with their own. A Life Sentence A Novel With a gasp he lunged for it and scooped it up without slackening speed. Under Boy Scout Colors I had observed the slackening of speed; next the stoppage of the machinery; then the absolute stillness of the ship; and finally a darkening of the saloon. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 A few yards beyond the staring watchers, each of the little plunderers pivoted sharply in its turn and without even slackening speed vanished straight into the cliff-face. World of the Drone But there was no weakening of her force, no slackening in her superb body. The Bright Shawl The people pulled the cayman to the surface; he plunged furiously as soon as he arrived in these upper regions, and immediately went below again on their slackening the rope. Wanderings in South America The steamer is now gradually slackening her speed, preparatory to coming to a full stop not far from the southeastern extremity, and we realize that the first goal of this day's hopes is gained. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 Across this they rode, speeding to the opposite slopes, then slackening as they ascended, making quietly among the nervous cattle, horses and riders moving with the easy certainty that told of much experience. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance The Roman writers of the period are agreed in the slackening of religious ties and of moral restraints. Bible Studies in the Life of Paul Historical and Constructive The slackening of the tribal feeling, the idea of fidelity in love and sanctity of marriage belonging to Christianity and feudalism, rendered such a story unintelligible to the Germans of the Othos and Henrys. Euphorion Being Studies of the Antique and the Mediaeval in the Renaissance - Vol. II At the first slackening of the fire from the hill, some of the infantry regiments, which were lying down, dashed forward, but the enemy left the position because he was in danger of being surrounded. History of Morgan's Cavalry Soon he had run a mile, without slackening; could hear no feet except his own, had felt no lunge of spear. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters It was in the very center of Paris, but instead of slackening his pace one of the occupants of the car drew a revolver, and, firing, killed the officer. Violence and the Labor Movement He thought of slackening the curb for the poor beast, but was too lazy to stir. Jena or Sedan? Gwen watched for the slackening of the hand that held hers, to get gently free. When Ghost Meets Ghost The first sign of slackening upon the part of the Confederates seemed to add vigor to the enemy's resistance. History of Morgan's Cavalry In a similar manner we may spare ourselves much trouble and gain our end most readily by vocal gymnastics, calculated to bring into play the stretching and slackening muscles of the larynx. The Mechanism of the Human Voice A quarter of an hour passed, and while the wind blew as violently as ever, it seemed to the impatient cadets that the rain was slackening a little. The Rover Boys in the Land of Luck Stirring Adventures in the Oil Fields Dugald's teeth bit into his neck, but the other man's jaws were already slackening. The Barbarians “What do you want to bother with work for this beautiful afternoon?” inquired Will, slackening his pace. Happy Days for Boys and Girls Harkness felt the ship shudder in slackening speed as the blast from the bow roared out. Astounding Stories, May, 1931 In this way: By pressing the shield backwards you elongated the ring-shield muscles, thereby counteracting their stretching influence, and at the same time slackening the vocal ligaments. The Mechanism of the Human Voice For ten years construction went on, at the rate of a mile a day, with occasional slackening from scarcity of labour or financial stringency, but with no complete halt. The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways He stepped on into the alleyway without slackening his stride, but Martin marked the silent passage with a suddenly thumping heart—for Yip had pressed a piece of paper into one of his manacled hands. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story But he made out that Mr. Gordon was safe and the fire slackening up a bit. Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil The Farm That Was Worth a Fortune Without slackening speed, without a pause, the vehicle raced ahead. The Fifth-Dimension Tube She opened her eyes with a confused feeling––the train was slackening speed, and Micky stood in the doorway. The Phantom Lover Things, from my point of view, were slackening down. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. A slackening and tightening of sheets, night and morning, and a watch-end trimming of yards, was all the labor required of the crew. Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story True it was, I still, without slackening, spoke comfort to the ear of suffering or repentant sin—I still exhorted the weak and strengthened the strong. Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 And private individuals should be cautious of slackening their endeavours in any good cause, merely because they are aware that some society exists which has the same object in view. The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed “It is curious that the pressure has gone on almost all day—no slackening such as we have usually observed.” Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I The train was slackening speed, and the next minute they were standing on the platform of a pretty attractive station, quite alone amongst the fir-trees. The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam A moment more, and a huge automobile appeared from behind the trees and shrubbery, and slackening its speed, came, at last, to a standstill, and an old lady leaned out to question her. Dorothy Dainty at the Mountains Yes," the patrol leader admitted, "the gun fire is slackening right now; and if we had glasses I expect we could see the infantry starting forward. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields The search, he reported, seemed to be slackening. Slaves of Mercury It is still slackening and packing quite regularly twice a day, so that we can calculate on it beforehand. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I Sam Brandon must have run five hundred yards back before want of breath compelled a slackening of speed, and his panic fear gave place to common-sense. The Vast Abyss The Story of Tom Blount, his Uncles and his Cousin Sam Rita rode on, and Paco followed, without paying any attention to so common an occurrence as the slackening of a girth. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 He walked towards it, slackening his pace as he did so ... and then he walked past it. Changing Winds A Novel The delay caused by the slackening speed of the tug gave our friends the chance they were prompt to use. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America Towards evening there was a slackening, and we lay again in a large, open pool. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I An indecisive slackening of the machine, and Little Pete asked, "Where now, sir?" The Million-Dollar Suitcase She had gone on for about a mile, and it was growing dark, and her horse was again slackening his pace, when she thought she heard the sound of another horse's hoofs behind her. Hidden Hand "I'm sorry, dear," he exclaimed, slackening his pace reluctantly. Changing Winds A Novel Fifteen minutes after expressing this belief to Major Starland, the bow of the yacht suddenly rose several feet, there was a quick slackening of speed and the boat settled to rest. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America Presently she realized that the train was slackening its speed, and the houses which began to appear in increasing numbers outside the car windows told her that they were approaching a station. The Ivory Snuff Box The horse came nearer; he was slackening his speed. Raiding with Morgan Already the tug and wrench upon her nerves was slackening, and Miss Gannion's words brought the swift revulsion. The Dominant Strain Whetstone made the fence without slackening his speed. The Duke Of Chimney Butte “Probably it was unintentional—” At that moment, all felt a jar through the craft, accompanied by such a rapid slackening of pace that the three took an involuntary step forward. Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America The Emperor realized, what he had not noticed until this moment, that the train was slackening speed as it approached the suburbs of a town. The Princess Virginia Without slackening her speed, she looked back at the hill, fearing to see the ruthless flames dart up over the path which her mare’s feet had so recently trodden. The Hound From The North There was no slackening of gait, scarcely a hard breath. The Twins of Suffering Creek Twaddles’ foot slipped on the soft hay and he went down, slackening his hold on the rope as he fell. Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm "Go on, girls!" cried Eleanor, as she saw that interest was slackening with the choice of the second pathfinder. The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains or Bessie King's Strange Adventure Barrels, boxes, planks, hen-coops, bridge lumber, piles of straw that waltzed solemnly as they went, cord-wood, old shingles, door-steps, floated here and there in melancholy confusion; and down upon all still drizzled the slackening rain. Dr. Sevier Miss P——, being able to speak Hawaiian, answered for me without slackening our pace. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, October, 1880 But there was no slackening under the hand of the gambler. The Twins of Suffering Creek This was followed by a sudden slackening of the hawser, and a few minutes later the Sumter's black hulk showed itself on the starboard bow. Marcy The Blockade Runner The pace was a rapid one, and it was wonderful to see how well the Italian boy kept up with them without losing breath, or slackening it. Among the Brigands The twin squirmed away from his slackening hold and once again caught at the hands of the mother. Now We Are Three Harding's clothes were badly torn and his boots giving out; his breath was laboured and his heart beat painfully, but he pressed on upwards without slackening his pace. Blake's Burden You see, I’m rather in a box, owing to my––” He caught himself up, and tightened his slackening lip. Out of the Depths A Romance of Reclamation From parts of Kansas nearer to the Missouri River than they were, they heard of a slackening in the stream of migration. The Boy Settlers A Story of Early Times in Kansas An officer came panting to tell him that the enemy, without slackening their fire, were flinging out a white flag to hint at a surrender. Cuore (Heart) An Italian Schoolboy's Journal Don’t turn into the contrary extreme, slackening the left rein, and hauling the horse’s head round to the right.” A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid It did Sally no good to clutch frantically at his arm as he fell, to tug and jerk at the slackening folds of his suit. The Calm Man It is bad, in turning to the right, to run into the contrary extreme to the one-handed system, and, slackening the left rein, to haul the horse’s head round with the right rein only. Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece or, Common Sense and Common Errors in Common Riding Instead of slackening its pace, it seemed to increase it. Wild Life on the Rockies And then slackening his step, he talked or made Faith talk—and laugh—every inch of the way into the room where all the rest were clustered ready for blind man's buff. Say and Seal, Volume II There was no slackening of their ardor, and the boys continued to shovel the snow out of the hole at a prodigious rate until every one could easily see the crevice in the rocks. The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound A Tour on Skates and Iceboats It was a time for delicious indolence, for the slackening of vigilance, for the forgetfulness of peril. Kings in Exile Nor was there any sign of slackening in the stream until the last years of the century, when there came a great increase in the importation of negro slaves. Patrician and Plebeian Or The Origin and Development of the Social Classes of the Old Dominion We were getting ready to come out on deck when we felt the old tub slackening speed. The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise The road was narrow and bad in places, slackening their speed. The Black Buccaneer In an ecstasy of fear and hope Ellen watched the pace of the old horse to see if it gave any sign of slackening near the gate. The Wide, Wide World In England, it is true that the largest cities show during the last decennium a certain slackening in the pace of growth. The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production She walked swiftly, never once slackening her speed till she had gained her own door. A Vanished Hand "I believe the fire of the forts is slackening," Jack said. A Chapter of Adventures It is the happy tendency of the French temperament to change the direction of its course without slackening speed. Memoirs To Illustrate The History Of My Time Volume 1 But instead of slackening pace the chain of lighted carriages swept past him, and, gathering speed, wound away into the desolate night. A Modern Mercenary They form a system corresponding to the alimentary system of the human body, any quickening or slackening of whose functional activities is directly and speedily communicated to the several parts. The Evolution of Modern Capitalism A Study of Machine Production The fire of the enemy appeared to be slackening, and for the moment the groups of British officers and men were convinced that, if they were supported, they could gain the crest. History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government It does not matter how many holes one is up on one's opponent; there is never any slackening until the game has been won. The Complete Golfer No motor-car was able to take this turn without first slackening speed. The Confessions of Arsène Lupin "So; belay there," the mate called out to the men who were slackening the main-sail. A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition Mounted as I was, I might have made more of the time; but I was under the necessity of slackening pace for my companion—whose sorry steed constantly required waiting for. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness She perceived almost instantaneously four devils, at the corners of Quebec, shaking the earth with extreme violence, and a person of majestic mien alternately slackening and drawing back a bridle, by which he held them.' The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 By this they had arrived at the embouchure of the branch road coming out from Cayocaon, into which by his direction the horses were headed, going on without stop or slackening of speed. The Free Lances A Romance of the Mexican Valley She crossed the outer threshold and the little box of a kitchen without slackening her excited pace, and appeared in the old man’s doorway, breathless and flushed. Judith Lynn A Story of the Sea Without slackening the impetuosity of their pace or turning aside from any obstacle, these horsemen cleared them with wonderful address. Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora On entering the open ground, Holt alone kept on without slackening his speed. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness "Myra, darling, the delight of holding you in my arms made me forget all else," Don Carlos responded, slackening his pace. Bandit Love They had been in the carriage at least a quarter of an hour; the horse had been going at a swift trot, and now there was no sign of slackening speed. A Bachelor's Dream At this rate, as I told them, we might expect to reach the moon in a little over sixteen hours, allowing for loss in slackening down at the latter part of the journey. To Mars via The Moon An Astronomical Story No, we are only just slackening for Reading. Little Folks (July 1884) A Magazine for the Young To even an unobserving person, it was clear that the firing from the canoes was slackening rapidly, and with a sigh of regret and anxiety, the lad turned back into the lean-to. The Boy Chums in the Forest or Hunting for Plume Birds in the Florida Everglades And now it is reported that individualism run mad among the revolutionary leaders has led to a slackening in the enforcement of the rules, and the revival of poppy cultivation. A Wayfarer in China Impressions of a trip across West China and Mongolia In any event, there was no shifting of the helm, no slackening of speed. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room |
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