| 单词 | becomingness |
| 例句 | Availing himself of this privilege, our young Lieutenant invented a costume which, however unmilitary and irregular, was not deficient in becomingness. Barrington Volume I (of II) 2012-04-09T02:00:31.357Z "She bought a new hat yesterday and has gone to demonstrate its becomingness to God and woman." Poor Relations 2012-02-11T03:04:00.973Z At last it came; and I hastened to ascertain its becomingness and effect. Discipline 2012-01-08T03:00:17.620Z Kate dressed herself with more than usual care—simply, indeed, but with a degree of attention to becomingness that was truly remarkable. Luttrell Of Arran Complete 2011-04-01T02:00:31.290Z The house is beset with milliners, jewellers, and other seductionists of the same type; and Mrs. D.'s voice is loud in the drawing-room on the merits of Brussels lace and the becomingness of rubies. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z Yes, in spite of the feeling of looseness about her head which worried her not a little, she could see the intense becomingness of the new way in which her hair was arranged. The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker A Novel 2011-03-01T03:00:46.487Z Colours and fabrics are decided upon, all tested for becomingness under the bunched electric lights, which mimic the strong light of the stage. Confessions of an Opera Singer Abraham’s repeated conflicts and victories closed with quite as much becomingness in a last trial of his faith, when he was called to die without having received the fulfilment of the promises. The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews "Some people have the grace of becomingness; they adorn all they touch." A Life Sentence A Novel In the course of her search she happened to recognise her bandbox and conceive a desire to reassure herself as to the becomingness of its contents. The Bandbox The becomingness of Cecilia's gray, or rather white, hair struck me more than any other change in her. Records of Later Life They selected bits of fine taste here, they made an elegant costume of no particular style, and Irene was struck with what she knew would be its becomingness. Hope Mills or, Between Friend and Sweetheart Nay, rather suitability, harmony, becomingness, unobtrusiveness, fitness for the place and person are the qualities that make it perfect. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society She dressed herself soberly, yet not without that mournful thrill that fitness and becomingness lends to bereavement. The Beloved Woman There is a becomingness in all the actions of pure and holy love. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity Much as she disliked the idea of Blue Bonnet's putting up her hair, she could not deny the becomingness of it. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's This thought had, perhaps unconsciously, influenced her when enlarging on the becomingness of a refined indifference to Sir Richard Calmady's deformity. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance Ladies dress elegantly, and in any manner, or color, that fancy or becomingness may dictate. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society Apparently he did not think the posture to which it invited one of sufficient dignity; for during the whole journey, and even when asleep, I observed that he maintained a certain becomingness of posture. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 I am not speaking of becomingness and grace; I am speaking of health and conservation of force. The Education of American Girls Of the becomingness, however, there could be no doubt. Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's As none but the family were to be present, she had stolen a march on her marriage wardrobe, and added to her demi-toilet a morning cap of exquisite becomingness. Stories by American Authors (Volume 4) Besides, the extreme becomingness of your toilet altogether disarmed me. Molly Bawn I give you the two passages in full, trusting that you may so feel the becomingness of the one, and the gracelessness of the other. Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies Of Wayside Flowers Changing a pattern the slightest sometimes makes a great deal of difference in its becomingness. Make Your Own Hats On the other hand man derives pleasure from the other senses, not only for this reason, but also on account of the becomingness of the sensible object. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Now that the war was over, he regretted the becomingness of the uniform. The Trumpeter Swan She dressed hurriedly, in her one white dress, with a sigh for the becomingness of the blue kimona. Judy And the thing that struck me most in the look of it was not so much the cheerfulness, as the dignity;—in a true sense, the becomingness and decorousness of the ornament. Proserpina, Volume 1 Studies Of Wayside Flowers And for the same reason, the unbecomingness of that which is hated is felt more keenly than the becomingness of that which is loved. Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition Hence the need of a special virtue that maintains the becomingness of this order: and this virtue is called friendliness. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province She forgot even the exceeding becomingness of a new way in which she had dressed her hair. The Debtor A Novel Among them was a set of superb sables, and Nina, throwing the collar around her aunt's shoulders, had exclaimed at their becomingness. The Title Market Study the back, the sides, the lines produced, just as you study the becomingness of a hat from all angles. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada She chatted pleasantly with Sir Samuel about the big luggage which had gone on to Clermont-Ferrand, and asked his advice concerning the becomingness of various dresses. The Motor Maid The becomingness of exercising this office is removed in two ways. Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province Even her most intimate women friends kept their claws sheathed—and that, despite the undeniable becomingness of the dyed hair. The Moon out of Reach There would have been little becomingness in his hastening after her and his Lordship of Dunstanwolde; his court to her must be paid with grace and considerateness. His Grace of Osmonde Being the Portions of That Nobleman's Life Omitted in the Relation of His Lady's Story Presented to the World of Fashion under the Title of A Lady of Quality If a new fashion is unbecoming, either avoid it, or modify it into becomingness if you can. Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada The Japanese robe of "midnight blue," embroidered in yellows, heightened the impression of vigorous health by its becomingness. Vocal Mastery Talks with Master Singers and Teachers His judgment about the becomingness of the color had, us usual, been unerring. The Honorable Percival The hair is dressed with very little ornament this winter; but, whatever the head-dress adopted, the two chief points are simplicity and becomingness. Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. 42, January, 1851 The room should always be gay and charming in color, but the color should be selected with due consideration of its becomingness to the hostess. The House in Good Taste Comfort, convenience, becomingness, adaptability, beauty are of no importance. Etiquette It only implies that perfect simplicity is perfect elegance, and that the true test of taste in the toilette of a gentleman is its entire harmony, unobtrusiveness and becomingness. Routledge's Manual of Etiquette He was one of my elders, at all events, and becomingness of bearing should have taught me to hold my little tongue. The Shuttle Only see that it combines the graces of comfort and becomingness. A Woman Tenderfoot It only implies that perfect simplicity is perfect elegance, and that the true test of dress in the toilet of a gentleman is its entire harmony, unobtrusiveness, and becomingness. Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. A few ladies of great taste dress their maids according to individual becomingness; some faces look well under a cap, others look the contrary. Etiquette As he put on his new clothes he felt the moral support which the becomingness of dress alone can give. Indian Summer There could have been no doubt of the historical correctness of the dress, though there might have been some question of its becomingness. Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2 Mamma was so delighted with the becomingness of my black velvet jacket, that she has bought me a splendid dress of the same, and has sent for a bushel of seed-pearls to trim it with. Memories of Hawthorne He had a way of noticing women’s clothes and had become an observant judge of their becomingness. Amanda — a Daughter of the Mennonites A dainty breakfast cap surmounted her coil of curls, donned, it must be confessed, because of its extreme becomingness. Patty's Butterfly Days Their beauty, their becomingness, their comfort, actually colored her days. The Heart of Rachael Perhaps her future husband meant no such thing, and would arrange it all with quiet becomingness. The Crown of Life Lord Beverdale contented himself with rallying his fair guest on the becomingness of "good works." Stories in Light and Shadow |
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