| 单词 | slightingly |
| 例句 | It was as though she had directly insulted me by speaking so slightingly of herself. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z “Once, in a café, when some chatterbox spoke slightingly of Cézanne, Picasso placed his revolver on the marble tabletop and said, ‘One word more and I’ll shoot.’ Review | Who was Max Jacob? A poet, friend of Picasso and, a new biography shows, a man who defied easy labels 2020-10-21T04:00:00Z Modern English translations are often slightingly compared to the King James, unfairly so. King James Bible: 'Twas a work most modern 2011-03-01T13:05:13Z Some people in the dementia field believe that to think of the disease as a terrible harm is to think slightingly of people who are living with it. The Comforting Fictions of Dementia Care 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z In a preface, Erasmus speaks slightingly of the Adagiorum Collectanea, with that affectation from which few authors are free, as a little collection carelessly made. Against War 2012-04-21T02:00:21.397Z Pratt's work is often spoken of slightingly, and does not generally receive the commendation it deserves. English Painters with a chapter on American painters 2012-03-27T02:00:26.437Z “I suppose that system of theirs explains why the civil service in our own country is slightingly referred to as the ‘Chinese’ civil service by disgruntled politicians,” said Ralph. Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator 2012-03-27T02:00:19.467Z He speaks slightingly of Byron, and of his praise, and affects to despise utterly the popular taste. Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe 2012-03-19T02:00:26.650Z "I supposed it was you," she said slightingly. Starvecrow Farm 2012-03-15T02:00:29.617Z And this was spoken so very solemnly, that the Doctor, though he felt disposed to smile, could not find it in his heart to treat the case slightingly. Geoffery Gambado A Simple Remedy for Hypochondriacism and Melancholy Splenetic Humours 2012-03-14T02:00:27.650Z His reply to Rousseau’s rebuke for his pessimist poem on the earthquake of Lisbon was the immortal Candide, and Rousseau’s revenge was to say, slightingly, that he had not read it. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z The Yahgan boats are mentioned slightingly, if at all, by nearly every traveller who has visited the region. The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia 2012-03-13T02:00:27.187Z These were never treated slightingly, and the treatment of them never deviated from the high standard proposed by the editors. Transcendentalism in New England A History 2012-02-18T03:00:16.210Z Swift and Gay speak slightingly of him,—the former, it is true, at a time when he was only known as a party pamphleteer. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z When a missionary speaks slightingly of the wooden god of a savage, the savage regards him as a blasphemer. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z Only those despise and talk slightingly of scholasticism who either do not know it at all or know it only at second hand. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z Others may find pleasure, when they write of Queen Victoria, in speaking slightingly of the qualities of mind and heart which went to form a truly noble character, of which personally they can know nothing. Queen Victoria As I Knew Her 2012-01-22T03:00:23.263Z He only once mentions the poem in a letter to his brother Quintus8, and in passages of his philosophical works in which he seems to allude to it he expresses himself slightingly and somewhat contemptuously9. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z He there speaks very briefly and slightingly of life insurance, probably because it was then regarded as impious by religionists of his complexion. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z He never speaks slightingly or grossly of woman. Why Lincoln Laughed 2011-12-29T03:00:17.037Z Horace Walpole speaks slightingly of the earl, and says he and his mistress, Mary Anne Faulkner, “had sold every employment in his gift.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 2011-12-26T03:00:11.613Z Moore spoke slightingly of Leigh Hunt's Cockney poetry, and Leigh Hunt in reply ridiculed Moore's diminutive figure. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z And even if the question be trivial, or pointless, or utterly irrelevant, in anticipation of other possible questions, this one is not to be scornfully or slightingly waved aside. Sunday-School Success A Book of Practical Methods for Sunday-School Teachers and Officers 2011-12-21T03:00:45.660Z "You may play on credit, monsieur; you are one of those men whose honor is evident to all, and of whom no one ventures to speak slightingly." Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 2011-12-19T03:00:39.830Z It has been the fashion in some quarters to speak of him slightingly, nay injuriously; but this will pass, and he needs no defence—certainly not when "Elijah" is in question. The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" 2011-12-06T03:00:26.413Z I would not appear to speak slightingly of any believer. Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians 2011-11-30T03:00:13.313Z Though I speak thus slightingly of a very respectable peak, I will not do anything of the kind in regard to the view which it gives. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z Do you really, honestly think that I am guilty of having spoken slightingly of your mother? The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Cities were also getting larger, and the tradesmen joined with the established gentry in thinking slightingly of the farming population. Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature 2011-10-29T02:00:13.050Z After much discussion, all seemed disposed to acquiesce in the proposal, except Fawkes, who adhered doggedly to his purpose, and treated the danger so slightingly, that he gradually brought the others round to his views. Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason 2011-10-15T02:00:27.517Z I would not hear you speak slightingly of the King. Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's 2011-09-11T02:00:10.443Z Worthy sir," answered Shurski, aloud, "do not speak slightingly when you do not know of whom you are speaking. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z No man is big enough to speak slightingly of the constructions his fellow-men have from time to time put upon the Infinite. Res Judicat? Papers and Essays 2011-08-24T02:00:18.157Z I remember how cross he was once when some one began to talk slightingly of medicine, basing his remarks on Zola's novel “Doctor Pascal.” Reminiscences of Anton Chekhov 2011-08-21T02:00:35.470Z Then, when putting the question as to Ireland, I would really ask everyone, men and women, in this country to cease speaking slightingly of their own race and their own country. The Issue The Case for Sinn Fein 2011-07-26T02:00:19.407Z If we have never repeated unwholesome stories or spoken slightingly of another’s character or said disrespectfully something that we knew untrue, then we have lived well. Treading the Narrow Way 2011-07-21T02:00:18.563Z He speaks slightingly of wonders, even of scenery: the human heart is something finer,—not its dreams, but its actions and its anguish. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z No one may presume to speak slightingly of such evidence as this. The Revision Revised 2011-07-15T02:00:18.897Z I am aware that some, good men have been offended, and I may add, grieved too, that Dr. Franklin should ever have spoken slightingly of faith, &c. The Life of Benjamin Franklin With Many Choice Anecdotes and admirable sayings of this great man never before published by any of his biographers 2011-06-15T02:00:17.903Z In speaking rather slightingly of modern needlework, I must add that its non-success is often due more to the use of poor materials than to want of skill in working. Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society 2011-05-30T02:00:17.247Z I feel sure you do not know the delights of pumpkin pie or you would not speak so slightingly of it. Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z I charge him also with speaking slightingly of your Highness's valour, and your ability to regain your rightful throne. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Mr. Furnivall may prefer to have every man speak directly from the shoulder and may write slightingly of such an indirect way of stating a truth as we find in the monologue. Browning and the Dramatic Monologue 2011-04-30T02:00:14.330Z She saw this man, Mr Swinton, whom she had hitherto treated slightingly, now in the midst of his own friends, behaving handsomely, and treated with respect. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Once only was he fortunate enough to hear his benefactor slightingly spoken of at a public table in Paris. Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z She dreaded to encounter his eye, lest it might look slightingly upon her. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z Algernon shook off the clinging arm from his shoulder, not roughly, but slightingly. A Charming Fellow, Volume III (of 3) 2011-03-02T03:00:27.467Z “We have not so many friends,” continued Septimus, laying down his pen and stretching out his hand, “that we can afford to behave slightingly to their advice, even if it is unpalatable.” Mad A Story of Dust and Ashes 2011-02-25T03:01:05.303Z But she was pleased he did not speak slightingly of Harry. A Song of a Single Note A Love Story 2011-02-24T03:01:01.930Z Some people speak slightingly of the rabbit’s eating qualities. Fishing and Shooting Sketches 2011-02-23T03:00:33.463Z He has been known to exert himself, as when he chased a man who spoke slightingly of his liquor. On Canada's Frontier Sketches of History, Sport, and Adventure and of the Indians, Missionaries, Fur-traders, and Newer Settlers of Western Canada 2011-02-09T03:00:51.093Z "These knights of the quill are accustomed to fine expressions," said Sandow slightingly. Partners A Novel. 2011-02-02T03:00:20.690Z In conversing with foreigners, if they speak slightingly of the manners of your country, do not retort rudely, or resentfully. The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society 2011-02-01T03:00:13.500Z My dear count," cried Madame d'Arlincourt, "I cannot permit you to speak slightingly of our philosophers. Robert Tournay A Romance of the French Revolution 2011-01-06T03:00:50.873Z Hutchinson had good reason to point out the exaggerations in which Garcilasso indulges with reference to his ancestors the Incas, but he himself speaks too slightingly of their government. Lectures on the Origin and Growth of Religion as Illustrated by the Native Religions of Mexico and Peru 2011-01-02T03:00:21.577Z We have now before us the translation so slightingly alluded to, published at Hamburg in 1826. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 368, June 1846 They, in their ignorance, spoke slightingly of old-time scholars. The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time Irenaeus, Clement of Alexandria and Origen quote it as Scripture, though in Africa it was not held in such high consideration, as Tertullian speaks slightingly of it. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" It is very rude to speak as slightingly as I did of the former owner. The Reclaimers But the little you have told me does not render me anxious to become familiar with an author who has thought so slightingly of the noblest and most lovable portion of humanity. The Children of the World "But I do; and as I am on my way to the King of Navarre, I desire you not to speak slightingly of him before me." Marguerite de Valois The great man was shocked at the humble connection, and poor Walter would not bear to have me slightingly spoken of; but dear me, Mr. Maitland, how I am running on! Tony Butler Who is it dares to speak slightingly of her? L'Arrabiata and Other Tales "The man with the nose?" asks Branscombe, slightingly, feeling sure in his soul he is not the man with the nose. Faith and Unfaith It would be ungrateful to speak slightingly of the easy-chair and its pleasures. The Book of This and That One of the Cardinals had spoken slightingly of the Emperor. The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII I spoke half slightingly of their talents, but professed implicit trust in their integrity. Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience Maria speaks slightingly of her English version of Homer. A Letter from Mr. Cibber to Mr. Pope As I have said, I am sorry if I have spoken slightingly of anything which is sacred and dear to you; I hope it will so continue to you, although I reject it. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The fact of the matter was that Cedersholm in the Century Club had spoken to Carew lightly of Fairfax, and slightingly. Fairfax and His Pride I have never heard an explanation of the motives which led the press in general to speak slightingly of the Tennessee, the war steamer upon which the commission embarked for Santo Domingo. Reminiscences, 1819-1899 We shall not suffer these people who talk slightingly of the newly risen gentry to have their scoff unchallenged! The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly Gibbon speaks slightingly of her ability; but it could not have been little, else how did she retain a rule which any chance military adventurer might be tempted to seize? Women of Early Christianity He gave both hands to every one who approached him, and was extremely complaisant, kind, cordial, and expressive; but, as soon as a man had turned his back; he spoke slightingly of him. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine Sir William Coventry, his uncle, speaks slightingly of him, ridicules his vanity and wishes him out of the House of Commons to be “out of harm’s way.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" Clarkson—Very well, my dear sir: to speak frankly, all those people whom you characterize so slightingly seem to me the right kind of people—excellent people. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 Things are too critical, Prince, to treat the event slightingly. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life And now, you—" "Beware, sir, how you speak to one who has never been accustomed to hear his name slightingly used nor his honor impugned. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II "Hold, sir; I have none, save a brother—" "Well, sir; and your brother's feelings are, I trust, not to be slightingly treated—a young gentleman whose position and prospects are of the very highest order." Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I A thorough investigation of this subject would require a volume, therefore, as we can devote but a chapter to it, it must necessarily be treated somewhat slightingly. Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning When I speak slightingly, by the way, of the outside of Rochester cathedral, I intend my faint praise in a relative sense. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20. July, 1877. You even mention the miraculous and similar things slightingly, do we not live in the age of such things? The Rebellion in the Cevennes, an Historical Novel Vol. II. He remembered that Dunlavey had spoken slightingly of her brother and he assured himself that he would not be entirely satisfied until he had uncovered the mystery. The Coming of the Law They refer slightingly and even bitterly to those who oppose belief, not however without admitting their numbers and influence. A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 That one we thought we knew so well, we find, too late, we knew, if not altogether ill, at least too slightingly. Oliver Goldsmith Tschaikovsky did not admire Moussorgsky, spoke slightingly of his abilities, though he conceded that with all his roughness he had power of a repellent order. Ivory Apes and Peacocks So that in the meantime it seems unwise to speak slightingly of democracy, lest we thereby help the Powers, both here and elsewhere, which are fighting for something very much worse. God and Mr. Wells A Critical Examination of 'God the Invisible King' Boyle replied, that the bookseller’s account was quite different from the doctor’s, who had spoken slightingly of him. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors "Not so," said the Jinnee, "for I should declare that thou hadst spoken slightingly of him in my hearing, and that I had slain thee on that account." The Brass Bottle God forbid that any man should think so slightingly of my favourite penitent. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI "For a girl," Hal said slightingly; "yes, that is just it." A Tale of the Summer Holidays Was not the present Bettina, the slightingly treated widow of his cousin, a very different being—as different as was the present Lord Hurdly from that old and outgrown other self? A Manifest Destiny He had, however, an annoying habit of speaking slightingly of her eight years and citing by way of contrast his own grave age and experience. In Desert and Wilderness All those other impressions went then to the dusty lumber room from which I now so slightingly disinter them. The Passionate Friends I would not speak slightingly of any attempt in that direction. The Claims of Labour an essay on the duties of the employers to the employed Lincoln used to describe himself humorously, slightingly, as a "mast-fed" lawyer, one who had picked up in the woods the scattered acorns of legal lore. The American Mind The E. T. Earl Lectures It made her flush with shame when she reflected that he was bound to know that the man for whom she had given him up had treated her so slightingly. A Manifest Destiny Robert W. Bonynge spoke so slightingly of the character of women who upheld equal suffrage that one incensed woman, not a member of the association and presumably ignorant of parliamentary courtesy, gave a low hiss. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV It is my flag, too; I have lived in America nearly ten years; and never do I grow so angry as when I hear an American speak slightingly of his country. The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue One of the earliest cautions I received was never to allude slightingly to divorced people in public, "For who knows but there may be several such among the company?" Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 I have met with several good Judges of Books, who disliked, and spoke very slightingly of your Alciphron; and I found, the chief Reason was, because you attack'd all Free Thinkers, without Exception. A Letter to Dion The brawn Tom had spoken of so slightingly was what they needed from this time on, and nothing else would save them. Vulcan's Workshop The Count would be sad, and in his moments of melancholy, forgot my presence, and spoke slightingly on the volatility of women and of their caprices. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 The latter, feeling their literary inferiority, are inclined to regard the teacher as an intruder whose work in the school-room will cause the rising generation to look slightingly on the "essentials." Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland It would have been as imprudent to speak slightingly of him in London as it was in New York. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. X (of X) - America - II, Index Never speak slightingly of their worth, nor trifle with their name. Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society Brougham warmly praises his independence, and wishes that those who had spoken slightingly of his eloquence would take to heart his example. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice Do not speak slightingly of my athletic sports, if you please. A Dear Little Girl at School Caparison is used rarely and somewhat slightingly, and trappings quite contemptuously, for showy human apparel. English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions He looked at her with the same expression he wore in Venice, when she spoke slightingly of the superstitions of his country, and as she knew him better now, she laughed and agreed with him. Rafael in Italy A Geographical Reader Valerius Maximus, in his anecdotes, mentions him slightingly, as an evil man is spoken of who has forced himself into notice. The Life of Cicero Volume II. I thought he spoke slightingly of your uncle and that he meant all he said, which of course was stupid of me. Godfrey Marten, Undergraduate Mr. Linden turned, with a laughing, recollective glance— "Who speaks slightingly of the midge?—let him have a dose of syrup of poppies!" Say and Seal, Volume II Some boys deny that they are in love and speak slightingly about their sweetheart, but afterwards confess. A Preliminary Study of the Emotion of Love between the Sexes Married—and to some odd sort of man, of whom the Indian appeared to speak slightingly. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness The Asiatic lion is sometimes spoken of slightingly, as if it was a feeble creature and almost extinct. India and the Indians Now, let the book be spoken slightingly of; it matters little. Germinie Lacerteux The doctor's eye fell slightingly upon them, which was not wonderful. Say and Seal, Volume II Oh, yes, of course, you imagine it all lies east of the Appalachian range,” remarked Overton, slightingly. That Girl Montana Formerly she had chances enough amongst the rich bachelors, but she treated them all slightingly; and now we see nobody in this lonely place.” Major Frank It appears that Williams in after years repented of the choice, and Thomas Baker, the historian of the College, speaks slightingly of Gwyn. St. John's College, Cambridge I did not mean to speak slightingly of Mrs. Frankland," he said; "I suppose she is a very good woman. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York The English publishers thought he had dealt rather slightingly with a certain very interesting period, and he remembered, guiltily, that he had been at Bexley Sands when he wrote the chapters in question. Ladies-In-Waiting Far be it from us to speak slightingly here of so hoary and mighty a style of looking on the world as this. The Will to Believe : and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy Spinoza, who has exercised so great an influence on the history of thought in Germany, was among the first who spoke slightingly of the inductive philosopher. Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities Of course, the French gentlemen with us could not stand this; they spoke slightingly of the British colonial, and one of them even went so far as to call it rotgut. A Stable for Nightmares or Weird Tales She thought slightingly of Grace's drawing-room; indeed, the whole establishment wore a paltry air, to her thinking, who had a predilection for the ornately massive in style. A Sheaf of Corn It was painful enough to have him speak so slightingly of his success, but worse than this was the feeling it aroused in her that he was defying authority. Virginia This led to a controversy between her and La Motte, who had spoken slightingly of Homer. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 Until now Sam had thought rather slightingly of the Park. The Young Outlaw or, Adrift in the Streets Then her lips snapped together, for she remembered she was not going to speak slightingly of her brother before a stranger. The Opened Shutters "I wouldn't have a little white dog for a ghost!" she said to him, slightingly, as they parted. A Sheaf of Corn Because he came from a land of real rivers, he invariably referred to the Coldstream thus slightingly. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters Many speak slightingly of the types, but they are as accurate as mathematics; they fix the sequence of events in redemption as rigidly as the order of sunrise and noontide is fixed in the heavens. The Ministry of the Spirit No matter what, and whether on land, or water; enough for the conceited fellows to think they are being slightingly received. The Flag of Distress A Story of the South Sea Think for yourself whether much of your sorrow has not arisen from someone speaking slightingly of you. The Pursuit of God The professor next day took occasion to comment slightingly on our general performance, but "as to Mr. ——," he added, derisively, "he did r-r-r-wretchedly." From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life Absolutism has long since ceased to speak slightingly of physical science, and of the world of perception. The Approach to Philosophy The men spoke slightingly of her to their wives, lightly of her to each other, and made idiots of themselves when they were alone with her. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly It is the fashion to speak of medical men slightingly, if not reproachfully; to accuse them of practising solemn impositions, and of being, at the best, but so many legalized charlatans. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 His least disreputable old things are "made to do"; and nobody thinks slightingly of him if he attends his wedding in a re-cuffed shirt or in boots that have been resoled. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 22, 1914 They speak often very slightingly of "Reasoning," the attempt to find a way to ultimate Realities by logical syllogisms, but they, nevertheless, believed great things of man's rational and moral nature. Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries It would ill become us to speak slightingly of the work of those who have handed down to us a precious freight of human sympathy and tenderness. Friendly Visiting among the Poor A Handbook for Charity Workers "I know little about the legal aspect of this will"— "This amateur will," said Pash, slightingly. The Opal Serpent It has been much the practice of the surrounding townships, as well in Bohemia as in Silesia and Saxony, to speak slightingly of them. Germany, Bohemia, and Hungary, Visited in 1837. Vol. II It belongs to the class of inartistic performances of which Aristotle speaks so slightingly. The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915 I should not have presumed to speak to you on such a subject had I not heard your name lightly, slightingly used among these very satraps whom Mr. Forrest hails as companions,—comrades. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike Miss Eliza's bark was always much worse than her bite, and she, although she spoke very slightingly of him at times, had been quite fond of him. The Heart of Arethusa But, I was afraid people up here might notice that I had none and think slightingly of Ethan. The Thing from the Lake The Turk, for instance, bowstrings you or tries to, for peeping under his wife's veil; the American shoots you at sight for speaking slightingly of his daughter. Homo 1909 The game is not of high repute all the same, and they are somewhat slightingly spoken of as "only pan fish." Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler August Wilhelm Schlegel speaks slightingly of the work: he says, 'it will hardly move us by its tone of overstrained sensibility, but may well afflict us by the painful impressions which it leaves.' The Life of Friedrich Schiller Comprehending an Examination of His Works It is common to hear them spoken of slightingly and contemptuously. Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled A Narrative of Winter Travel in Interior Alaska The method of the systematists is slightingly to give a few instances of the unholy, and dispose of the few. The Book of the Damned And as for Maya’s opinion of Puck, although she didn’t believe everything he told her, still she was sorry she had thought so slightingly of him earlier in their meeting. The Adventures of Maya the Bee No, my boy, don't speak slightingly of old Vesuvius. The Lure of the Mask His quiet, modest demeanor, characteristic of him under all circumstances, led persons to speak of him slightingly, as only a common-looking man who had, by luck, or through others, achieved success. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 "I fear me the Adventurers of whom you speak so slightingly will hardly be of your mind," replied Winslow coldly. Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims Nevertheless, it seems to me that a datum that preceded it was slightingly treated. The Book of the Damned You speak slightingly of my stones, but the knowledge I gain from them can bring me more money than you ever made on your farm, and it can bring me fame. Modern Icelandic Plays Eyvind of the Hills; The Hraun Farm Not that they spoke slightingly of him—they merely appeared to take no interest in him, which was perhaps worse. Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 You were hurt by my speaking slightingly of this hero of yours, and naturally thought I was jealous at hearing such praises of another from my betrothed wife. For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem It is piled up in reckless profusion on scores of stands, here, there, and everywhere, and to call the general effect festal, would be to speak slightingly of it. Jersey Street and Jersey Lane Urban and Suburban Sketches He hoped, by speaking slightingly of the Californian peaches, to impress Priscilla with the idea that he was a sort of uncle of hers. Priscilla's Spies Her selfish old father does not like it at all, and I hear that he speaks slightingly of the Secretary's low origin; but he continues to spend the money that his daughter earns. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond “That would be very unpleasant if they did behave slightingly,” said Max to himself. Three Boys or the Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai "I don't believe he will," said Bert, to whom it was disagreeable to hear the kind old man spoken of slightingly. Five Hundred Dollars or, Jacob Marlowe's Secret Perhaps the senorita may not treat my offer quite so slightingly as yourself. The Lone Ranche But now that Sophia Jane had spoken so slightingly of him, and called him a “silly old thing,” and turned him into a sort of joke, she began to feel differently. Susan A Story for Children Simply this; that she is too good and noble a woman to be spoken of slightingly by you. Before the Dawn A Story of the Fall of Richmond No enemy speaks slightingly of Irish Music, and no friend need fear to boast of it. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry It was difficult to forgive those who had injured him, and these people in England had shown him scant consideration, and had spoken of him slightingly to her, a stranger. The Gold Trail Ideas of loyalty seem to have altered since my young days, when it was considered a breach of decent feeling to eat a man’s salt and speak slightingly of him behind his back!” The Fortunes of the Farrells They are, I believe, sometimes spoken slightingly of by men of learning; I, however, as an unlearned man, think them particularly useful. Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew For this “poor old Lowestoft sea-slang,” as FitzGerald slightingly calls it, illustrates both his strong love of the sea and his own quaint lovable self. Two Suffolk Friends Directly after meeting her she asked me if I knew you, and I spoke slightingly of you. Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College Let those who affect to talk slightingly of the devotions of the religious, recollect that the sublime Bossuet bestowed a considerable portion of his time upon them. The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March But later on, when the power of the Germans was growing greater, they began to think slightingly of Theoderic and the fear he inspired, and took the field against Alaric and the Visigoths. Procopius History of the Wars, Books V. and VI. He guarded me most sacredly from anything which might offend my sense of delicacy, and was ready to do battle with any one who spoke slightingly of a lady. 'Three Score Years and Ten' Life-Long Memories of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, and Other Parts of the West Then he spoke slightingly of the feat, claiming that any man who had ever ridden range could do as much, with the right pony. Overland Red A Romance of the Moonstone Cañon Trail He was always in danger of thinking slightingly of others, now I am distressed at the bitter contempt he expresses for his own life. Debit and Credit Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag He professed to regard them both in the light of professional beggars, and he never lost an opportunity of speaking slightingly of Wolfgang's compositions. Story-Lives of Great Musicians He speaks slightingly of Emerson's Fourth of July Ode— Oh tenderly the haughty day Fills his blue urn with fire; One morn is in the mighty heaven, And one in our desire. Autobiography of Seventy Years, Vol. 1-2 Still it is believed that no facts of importance in the record of an eventful and extraordinary career have been omitted or have even been passed over slightingly. James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters At the time of my visit, it was much the fashion among astronomers elsewhere to speak slightingly of the Greenwich system. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer He stooped forward, as he spoke slightingly, and pushed back the hair that half obscured the faint blue seam. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes It has been the fashion among our younger writers to speak slightingly and flippantly of Emerson, referring to him as outworn, and as the apostle of the obvious. The Last Harvest The world may think slightingly of the craft of song-making, if they please, but, as Job says—“Oh! that mine adversary had written a book!”—let them try. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham "Yet you say, sir, that for this Order, of which you now speak so slightingly, you had sentiments of reverence?" King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties Of all earthly phenomena this of motherhood is the most marvelous, and naturally the least understood, and the most slightingly regarded. Insights and Heresies Pertaining to the Evolution of the Soul Had she not, Ermentrude remembered as she divested herself of her cloak, sent a famous romancer out of the house because he spoke slightingly of the Pope? Visionaries He treated the matter, I thought, somewhat slightingly, and said that he could show me the reference in the Catalogue, which he had compiled. The Germ Thoughts towards Nature in Poetry, Literature and Art One day, at dinner, the principal of the school happened to say something slightingly of Paoli. The History of Napoleon Buonaparte "Where is the book?" asked Marjorie, when the letter was read to her by the lady whom she had written so slightingly of. Two Knapsacks A Novel of Canadian Summer Life "Here's one from the Marchioness," she remarked slightingly. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" He spoke slightingly of Dickens as a novelist.... Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions Volume 1 "Oh, he can fly," Mary V admitted slightingly. Skyrider To speak slightingly of her part in the women's movement is uncomprehending. The Business of Being a Woman MacRae smiled at those who spoke slightingly of the power of money. Poor Man's Rock Some Catholics go so far as to charge Luther with having rejected the Pentateuch, the first five books in the Bible, because he speaks slightingly of Moses' law as a means of justification. Luther Examined and Reexamined A Review of Catholic Criticism and a Plea for Revaluation Foolish artists themselves, who affect to talk of the great style, and set themselves up as geniuses, speak slightingly of portrait-painting, as degrading—as pandering to vanity, &c. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 55, No. 340, February, 1844 Wenamon now reminded him of this, asking him why he should talk so slightingly of the Egyptian envoys when the making of this tablet showed that in reality he considered their presence an honour. The Treasury of Ancient Egypt Miscellaneous Chapters on Ancient Egyptian History and Archaeology He never speaks slightingly of his enemy unless he well deserves it. Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) Letters from the Front True; yet speak not slightingly of a feeling which is ever the parent of glorious deeds. The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance "But those little pains you spoke of; that weakness in your back——" "Oh, that!" said Austin, slightingly. Austin and His Friends And if I have spoken slightingly of this latter poet, it was only in contrast with Virgil, and in view of his strained Latinity. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 70, August, 1863 No, Harry, I will not forget you, though I spoke so slightingly of you just now. The Claverings "The face of your fancy," slightingly returned Jan. Verner's Pride Sir Christopher," cried the lady, falling at his feet, "Wherefore, when I besought thee before to explain thy conduct, did you treat me so slightingly? The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance Then she waved her hand carelessly—slightingly, he felt in his misery—and went down the steep slope. The Lookout Man He speaks slightingly of Ridley and Ferrars, though he makes ample amends to them and to Hooper, when he comes to describe the manner of their death. The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) Webster had spoken slightingly of the West which Douglas so greatly loved. Children of the Market Place "Jan!" slightingly spoke Lady Verner, while Lucy laughed in spite of her tears. Verner's Pride He looked uncommonly well that evening, and the elder women could not imagine that any damsel of his own age would consider him slightingly. A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches It was not in his nature to think slightingly of other men, but he felt that they were of a totally different mould, besides belonging to a different race. Doctor Claudius, A True Story When St. Paul speaks so slightingly of "times and seasons and Sabbaths," does he mean that the worship and meditation belonging to such seasons were valueless? Stray Thoughts for Girls I dare say rumor has prejudiced me against the young man, but I have promised not to speak slightingly of him again. The Sword Maker No very ambitious position, but "it's good enough for Jan," slightingly said Lady Verner. Verner's Pride And as for rattling to the next place, as you say, you show yourself to be no traveler by nature, or you wouldn't speak so slightingly. A Country Doctor and Selected Stories and Sketches Heaven forbid that I should speak slightingly of a gift of Harvey's—but really it isn't of such priceless value. Five Little Plays "I didn't mean to speak slightingly," she hastened to say. The Inner Shrine I wrote to Uncle Bendigo at Dartmouth also, who was now in his new home; but while not particularly angry with me, his reply spoke slightingly of my dear husband. The Red Redmaynes Philotas had no idea that he was being spied upon in this manner, and in his conversation with Antigone frequently spoke insolently and slightingly of his sovereign. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Secretary Stanton made no secret of his opposition to these gentlemen, who were spoken of rather slightingly as "that Boston set." The Every-day Life of Abraham Lincoln A Narrative And Descriptive Biography With Pen-Pictures And Personal Recollections By Those Who Knew Him This little incident turned the conversation on the modern French drama, whereof Rossi spoke rather slightingly, stigmatizing it as mechanical, being composed of plays written to be performed and not to live. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 101, May, 1876 Sir Henry Newbolt, like Sir Sidney Colvin, no doubt, would hold that here Keats dismisses too slightingly his own best work. The Art of Letters The destruction of a few ships, as Ramatuelle slightingly puts it, gives just that superiority to which the happy result at Yorktown was due. The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 General Hunt and others spoke slightingly of our guns, with two exceptions, Wright's Battery and Davenport's, which is mentioned as the two-gun battery. History of Kershaw's Brigade Hearing a person always pitied and spoken slightingly of does not predispose any one to fall in love with that person. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 And yet men speak slightingly of a barren morality, and place the form in which religion is presented before everything else. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 10 Prince Otto Von Bismarck, Count Helmuth Von Moltke, Ferdinand Lassalle Mukrob Khan interposed, saying he was advocate for the Portuguese, and spoke slightingly of us, alleging that the king ought to grant no articles to us that were unfavourable for them. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 09 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time If we had looked slightingly on the rough water passed, what we now see would satisfy the greediest. The New North I have spoken slightingly, too, of certain parts of college machinery, and particularly of the system of "marks." A Collection of College Words and Customs It galled him to hear his darling spoken of so slightingly. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 17, No. 097, January, 1876 Well, one man, who probably will never be thought of highly again," replied Anstey, "spoke slightingly of a girl at the hop last night. Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life Gentlemen," he begged quietly, "will you do me the very great favor not to refer to Prescott slightingly as a 'fellow.' Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis Mr. Webster always spoke slightingly of his early oratorical efforts, and requested Mr. Everett, the editor of his works, not to search them out. Famous Americans of Recent Times "She is a very remarkable woman and not to be spoken slightingly of by young men who are in love with her daughter." The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California Carlyle was led to think slightingly of Washington, one may believe, because he did not seize the tottering government with a strong hand, and bring order out of chaos on the instant. George Washington, Volume I It may be ungenerous to speak slightingly of institutions which have yielded such great wealth, which have transformed inert matter into productive power and brought in consequence the whole world into acquaintanceship and rivalry. Creative Impulse in Industry A Proposition for Educators Bart soon found that they had a slender view of his law reading, and spoke slightingly of Ford as a lawyer. Bart Ridgeley A Story of Northern Ohio Why," said I, "it chanced that I spoke slightingly of their precious nonsense of a White Wolf. Red Axe I am quite content, too, that you did not wish to write, and that you spoke slightingly of poor innocent letters because you really have more genius for talking. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 04 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Then, too, she had spoken slightingly of Baldy's legs. Baldy of Nome He knew that Hamilton thought slightingly of his political capacity and had worked against his political advancement, and he was too lacking in magnanimity to do justice to Hamilton's motives. Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism To make a stir in the world he borrowed money and published The Robbers as a book for the reader, with a preface in which he spoke rather slightingly of the theatre. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 03 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes However—Colonel Dearman tried very hard to be proud of his Corps and never forgave anyone who spoke slightingly of it. Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life She told herself that never, never would she allow herself to speak lightly or slightingly of spiritualism again! From out the Vasty Deep I have been thinking of one thing: why should she speak slightingly of my knowledge of birds? A Kentucky Cardinal To the last it made him indignant to hear her spoken of slightingly. The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2 "Sholto: I do not know whether you intend it or not; but you are speaking very slightingly to me." The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage Or did his thoughts run on that woman, whom he had never seen, because Tinnick was against her and the priest had spoken slightingly of the friends that Lord Carra brought from England? The Lake "England" has been slightingly defined by a French gourmand as a country of fifty religions and only one sauce! Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. Who thinks slightingly of the cocoanut because it is husky? The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan In February, 1766, during a debate in that body on the disturbances in America, Lord Littleton made some allusion to the peculiar opinions of Mr. Otis, and spoke slightingly of his book. James Otis, the pre-revolutionist Though her sister, the archdeacon's wife, had spoken slightingly of her charms, Eleanor was very beautiful when seen aright. The Warden "It is not proper that I should hear it spoken of slightingly." The Shuttle And although I know and daily hear many people, who think slightingly of my poverty, and say that I write only little pamphlets and German sermons for the unlearned laity, this shall not disturb me. A Treatise on Good Works It could not have been a very healthy lesson," Hope replied, severely, "if it makes you speak of your work slightingly, as you did then. Soldiers of Fortune God forbid that any man should think so slightingly of my favourite penitent. Merry Men First, the Indian does not speak of these deep matters so long as he believes in them, and when he has ceased to believe he speaks inaccurately and slightingly. The Soul of the Indian She is not a clever girl, but she has better sense than you are aware of, and does not deserve to have her understanding spoken of so slightingly. Emma It seemed magnificent to Rosamond to be able to speak so slightingly of a baronet's family, and she felt much contentment in the prospect of being able to estimate them contemptuously on her own account. Middlemarch You talked to us slightingly about your wife. The Damnation of Theron Ware The clever and witty Sydney Smith spoke slightingly of it as the 'nonsensical penny postage scheme.' Queen Victoria Story of Her Life and Reign, 1819-1901 Some French historians of these later days have written so slightingly of the little Army of the Vosges, that I am sorry my brother did not leave any permanent record of his experiences. My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 The world may think slightingly of the craft of song-making if they please; but, as Job says—"O that mine adversary had written a book!"—let them try. The Letters of Robert Burns I can never hear him referred to slightingly without feeling myself a rotter not to explain. Star-Dust It was much the fashion then for the British officers to speak slightingly of their enemies; and Sarah took all the idle vaporing of her danglers to be truths. The Spy Carlyle himself, partly perhaps from the spirit of contradiction, was inclined to speak slightingly of this high-toned and sympathetic biography: "It is," said he, "in the wrong vein, laborious, partly affected, meagre, bombastic." Thomas Carlyle Sylvia longed to write Austin all about it, but she could not bring herself to spoil his trip by speaking slightingly, and perhaps unjustly, of his favorite sister's conduct. The Old Gray Homestead "Do not for a moment believe that I would speak slightingly of your sister," Fareham resumed, after that silent interval. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Of my last poem you speak slightingly; surely the longer stanzas were pretty tolerable; at least there was one good line in it, "Thick-shaded trees, with dark green leaf rich clad." The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 Johnson, upon repeated occasions, while I was at Ashbourne, talked slightingly of Hamilton. Life of Johnson, Volume 3 1776-1780 He had been wont to speak slightingly of music and musicians. Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 Johnson, who, as has been already mentioned, thought slightingly of Sheridan's art, upon hearing that he was also pensioned, exclaimed, 'What! have they given him a pension? Life of Johnson, Volume 1 1709-1765 You make me hate you when you talk so slightingly of that so ill-used King. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Has not Master Southey spoke very slightingly in his preface and disparagingly of Cowper's Homer?—what makes him reluctant to give Cowper his fame? The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 He had, moreover, changed the law of treason so that to write or speak slightingly of the emperor was interpreted as conspiracy to bring the commonwealth into contempt and was punished with death. Outline of Universal History I am not writing a guide book; and I enter into these details here solely because the guide books pass over the cathedral very slightingly, and concern themselves chiefly with the Roman antiquities. In Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and Languedoc "Birds of a feather," they maintained; then spoke of her slightingly in public places, and sent her bouquets innumerable. The Heavenly Twins But although he himself speaks slightingly, in one of his latter poems, of his ministerial labours, he at least played his part with outward decorum. Poetical Works It followed that when, one wet evening, yellow-headed little Mr. Farge had advised himself to speak slightingly of the cedar tree, Iglesias was prepared to defend it, if necessary, with some warmth. The Far Horizon He was sad that she spoke so slightingly of his art, and reflected whether it would not be better to give up whistling altogether. Dame Care I shrug my shoulders contemptuously, and look slightingly at them according as they pass. Hunger God forbid that I should seem to be speaking slightingly of the exceeding sinfulness of such sin, or to be pouring contempt upon the laws of common morality. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke Fifteen years ago it was customary to speak slightingly of the Old Masters, and it was thought that their mistakes could be easily rectified. Modern Painting Perhaps I spoke slightingly of your courage, which I don't doubt—by Heaven, I don't doubt: it may be, she has erred, too, regarding you. The Virginians "No, you're not the figure your mother is, and never will be," Stuart said, almost slightingly. Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories Even in riper years, when the consciousness of his own deficiencies ought to have convinced him of the importance of early study, he speaks slightingly of college honors. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography Perhaps this is why he officially spoke slightingly of them at times, why he walked in some days, flung down a manuscript, and said: "Here's a rotten story." A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago Then he began to speak slightingly of his wife, and say what a fool he had been to marry a poor, silly nonentity, when he might have wedded a beauty. A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day Besides, he was fond enough of Regina already to feel offended when she was referred to slightingly. The Fallen Leaves He complimented the officers on their valor, spoke as if they had won a victory—which would have been a fact had others done their duty—and talked slightingly of Jackson. The Sword of Antietam A Story of the Nation's Crisis Such being the case, he did not like to hear the West Cork with the Ballydehob branch spoken of so slightingly. The Three Clerks What! must we see them on all sides pressing forward to lay their hearts at her feet, whilst they pass our charms slightingly by? Psyche I spoke of the trees I noticed between Chester and London somewhat slightingly. Our Hundred Days in Europe You accuse me of having spoken slightingly of you seven years ago, when I was a mere boy. Tom Cringle's Log With regard to the story which has been slightingly criticised, I can only say that to me it is quite satisfactory. The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne Horace, indeed, speaks slightingly of the literary merit of Laberius' Mimes, either on account of the arbitrary nature of their composition, or of the negligent manner in which they were worked out. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature He felt that the Duke had spoken slightingly of Esperance to wound him. The Idol of Paris Edith had heard the girl who sat in the workroom with her speak slightingly of them. Marching Men The men themselves write slightingly of the feat. The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work This becoming known in Rome brought Claudius into so much discredit both with the senate and people, that to his great mortification and displeasure, he was slightingly spoken of by the whole city. Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius You, I suppose, may be forgiven for speaking slightingly of the Rose, being a rival candidate for the beauty prize. Chantecler Play in Four Acts Make a thorough review of the work which you covered slightingly, making sure that every step is clear. How to Use Your Mind A Psychology of Study: Being a Manual for the Use of Students and Teachers in the Administration of Supervised Study There are those who speak slightingly of boyhood and its feelings, scoffing at the early yearnings of the heart, and finding only food for jest in those innocent and childish raptures and regrets. The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier I was afraid of a quarrel between Dr. Johnson and Mr. M'Aulay, who talked slightingly of the lower English clergy. Life of Johnson, Volume 5 Tour to the Hebrides (1773) and Journey into North Wales (1774) And the man looked down, slightingly, on the boyish figure beside him. Burnham Breaker She could make better lemonade herself, and she murmured slightingly of the stuff to Aunt Delia McCormick. The Boss of Little Arcady Has not Master Southey spoke very slightingly in his preface and disparagingly of Cowper's Homer? The Best Letters of Charles Lamb Carlyle somewhere speaks slightingly of the fact that the Americans double their numbers every twenty years, as if to have forty million dollar-hunters in the world were any better than to have twenty million dollar-hunters! American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History He is fond of gossip, and apt to speak slightingly of some of his friends, but is loyal to others. Byron He believed in the immortality of the soul and in a Supreme Ruler of the universe, but sometimes spoke slightingly of the temples and the popular deities. General History for Colleges and High Schools We have never had the honor of being his guest, so it is neither our right nor our duty to pass him by slightingly, even under the stress of important events. The Social Cancer Sir Walter made no pretence to original research, and even spoke slightingly of this particular work; but it has all the charm of his practised and genial pen. Fielding Nay, he speaks slightingly of worship, of prayer and praise, especially of congregational worship. The Coming of the Friars He "offered some reasons of his own in which he mentioned the Church slightingly." The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 Again, why should 'simple' be used slightingly, and 'simpleton' more slightingly still? On the Study of Words Yet ethical Americans shake their heads over such philosophies, and some of them even speak slightingly of philosophers. A Handbook of Ethical Theory Nay, the more strenuously did she seek to entice his good offices, the more troubled was he to imagine why another of her sex should so slightingly regard him. Once Aboard the Lugger De Bois-Guilbert seemed to speak slightingly of the English warriors, while giving the place of honour to the Knights of the Temple. The Junior Classics — Volume 5 Nay more, though the writer had not given his name, the licenser, Mr. Joseph Caryl, had, in his prefixed "Imprimatur," applauded the sentiments of the tract, and spoken slightingly of Milton. The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 I have, indeed, been in company where young men, professing to be painters, spoke slightingly of Hogarth. Charles Lamb After having been treated slightingly and written down at the East for ten years or more, it is now steadily winning its way toward the front rank. Success with Small Fruits He spoke very slightingly of Kotzebue, as an immoral author in the first place, and next, as deficient in power. Biographia Literaria "Never touched me," said Ned, more to keep up his own spirits than with the intent to speak slightingly of the Professor's effort. The Pony Rider Boys in Montana Or, the Mystery of the Old Custer Trail The poor girl was utterly frightened, and began to fear that she had disgraced herself, though she knew that she dearly loved the man of whom her mother spoke so slightingly. Castle Richmond The little Chevalier's heart rose high within him, as he attempted to speak slightingly of his own services. La Vendée In private, Socrates was rather apt to speak slightingly of his attainments. Hector's Inheritance, Or, the Boys of Smith Institute His application of arithmetic in the first of these essays to a census of the population at the Day of Judgment he himself spoke of slightingly. Essays on Mankind and Political Arithmetic If your cousin had not flamed after them like an avenging sword you might have cried loudly enough for the one of whom, in your fit of unseemly petulance, you can speak so slightingly. Miss Lou As one writer says, "it has become almost fashionable" to speak slightingly of legislatures and their members, and to talk of them as if they were wholly corrupt and dishonorable. Community Civics and Rural Life "I didn't mean to speak slightingly of your church, and I'm—sorry—" "Don't be troubled, Jennie, dear; I am not offended," said Katherine, smiling reassuringly. Katherine's Sheaves I believe the less that our opinions will coincide, as you speak so slightingly of the situation of Lee, which I admire. The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 She spoke slightingly of Bryan Masters, the leading man. The Heart of Rachael I merely meant that he and those with him in what you slightingly term an unpleasantness can never be friendly to you. Miss Lou The probable reason of this is, that the two articles of domestic use are applied slightingly, not seriously, to the purposes of punishment. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 1 But it is only in such inconsequent moments that I allow myself to think thus slightingly of Latin Prose. The Upton Letters I have spoken something slightingly of the acquirements and doings of the family; and indeed their acquirements had been few and their doings little. The Small House at Allington The second time, he spoke slightingly of my courage, saying that the reason I did not go in my father's Viking ship this spring was because I was wont to be afraid in battle. The Thrall of Leif the Lucky A Story of Viking Days Mary understood no cause for it, and often looked, as she did then, with a distressful wonder at her grandmother when she seemed to hold her sister so slightingly. The Heart's Highway He had a rooted objection to talking lightly of other people's lives; he was not exactly reverent, but a feeling of kindly decent citizenship prevented him from thinking or speaking slightingly of other people. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Nancy was excusable for supposing that he viewed her slightingly. In the Year of Jubilee Seclusion from all strangers, from all who, learning her origin, would regard her slightingly, was what her soul desired. Veranilda More than that; the decline of interest was accompanied by a tendency to speak of Lashmar as though pityingly, or perhaps even slightingly; and this it was that manifested itself in May's last remark. Our Friend the Charlatan And in the same breath she spoke slightingly, if not contemptuously, of England and everything English. The Whirlpool Another man might pass it slightingly; to him it spoke as no other face had ever spoken. Eve's Ransom Pollnitz considered that he belonged to the royal family; he was an adopted member; they could not think slightingly of him, or set him aside. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends I owe my idea to those very naturalists you speak about so slightingly. Monsieur Lecoq The Lady watches him in silence, somewhat slightingly. The Man of Destiny Sibyl, however, was not above accepting Mrs. Strangeways' invitations, though she continued to speak of her slightingly; and Redgrave had known the lady for a long time—even, it appeared, before her first marriage. The Whirlpool Speak not slightingly of gold," cried Olympia, laughing; "it has probably saved my life to-day. Prince Eugene and His Times So saying, Amelia bowed slightingly, and, turning aside, she summoned Madame von Kleist, and commenced a merry chat with her. Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends You speak too slightingly of yourself; this is the first time that an agent has brought me a report as complete as yours. Monsieur Lecoq "It's only that it upsets Richard if people speak slightingly of our house, and that upsets me—and I musn't be worried just now, you know," she added with a somewhat shaky smile. Australia Felix It is told how, one day at a banquet when every one talked of these wonderful deeds, one of the guests spoke slightingly of them. This Country of Ours And how was it, if my father so revered the Republican Party that he would not suffer it to be mentioned slightingly in his presence, that he had refused contemptuously to be its mayor?... A Far Country — Complete He spoke slightingly of Dickens as a novelist. Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1 She gave her sisters the tips of her fingers and she bowed very slightingly to the two youths. The King of Ireland's Son ‘I don’t like to hear you talk so slightingly of what poor father did.’ The Hand of Ethelberta Signor Rivarez," said the Cardinal with unruffled composure, "I have not insulted you as yet, or spoken slightingly of your beliefs or friends. The Gadfly When he went up into that pulpit last Sunday, his studied object was to give offence to men who had grown old in reverence of those things of which he dared to speak so slightingly. Barchester Towers "Oh, they are Jews half of them," slightingly spoke Mr. Warburton. East Lynne Now, don’t think slightingly of what so many good men have laid down as necessary to be done. Two on a Tower "Recollect that Mark Fytton, the butcher, was hanged for speaking slightingly of the Lady Anne Boleyn; and you may share his fate if you disparage her beauty." Windsor Castle That is not the case in regard even to virtue itself; for many people speak slightingly of virtue as though it were mere puffing and self-glorification. Treatises on Friendship and Old Age "Nor after you do know all will you rest!" replied La Corriveau slightingly, for she despised the evident trepidation of Ang�lique. The Golden Dog If you speak slightingly of my husband, I shall turn you out of the house. A Doll's House : a play But the young man glanced slightingly at these; the changes overhead had all his attention. Two on a Tower He only remembered that I had spoken slightingly of the lady, and he now hinted that it behoved me to amend my opinion. Eugene Pickering Those stupid Holsters, who ought to be only too proud of having such a girl for their cousin, ignore her existence, and spoke slightingly of her father only the very last time I dined there. A Dark Night's Work But as Haldin could not be slightingly dismissed Razumov adopted the tone of hospitality, asking him to sit down and smoke. Under Western Eyes The imminent danger he had spoken of, half slightingly, he evidently considered as past. The Crusade of the Excelsior It is my doubt of the result to you that makes me speak so slightingly.’ Two on a Tower When he went up into that pulpit last Sunday, his studied object was to give offence to men who had grown old in reverence to those things of which he dared to speak so slightingly. Barchester Towers It never occurred to me that the Apostle meant to speak of their melody slightingly. A New England girlhood, outlined from memory (Beverly, MA) It is better that you found out now, than later on, that you could not possibly be happy with a man who spoke slightingly of the patriarchs and their wives. Phyllis of Philistia The men spoke slightingly of her to their wives, lightly of her to each other, and made idiots of themselves when they were alone with her. Novel Notes "I saw no bigness about HIM," Bill cried slightingly. Lahoma His wife and daughter, perhaps, thought somewhat slightingly of him, for he had no literary tastes, and had never been at a theatre since he took his bride from one. Men's Wives I found that my uncle's surviving relatives now spoke of him slightingly and carelessly. The Queen of Hearts "Jasper is a worthy lad, Mabel; ay, and a comely," returned the guileless guide, looking earnestly at the girl, as if he distrusted her judgment in speaking slightingly of his friend. Pathfinder; or, the inland sea I beseech you to believe that it was not the bill and the bugs at the inn which induced the writer hereof to speak so slightingly of the residence of Basileus. From Cornhill to Grand Cairo In the Passage de l'Opera he chanced to meet a man who had spoken slightingly of him, elbowed him as he passed, and then turned and jostled him a second time. A Prince of Bohemia Johnson, who, as has been already mentioned, thought slightingly of Sheridan's art, upon hearing that he was also pensioned, exclaimed, 'What! have they given HIM a pension? Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood The other apostles do not speak so slightingly of the Law. Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians If the anniversaries of people are slightingly treated in the land of the sunrise, the same cannot be said of plants. The Soul of the Far East She said them slightingly, but not with displeasure. Great Expectations He had spoken slightingly of women's education in general, and had said that Hannah, Anna's English protegée, had not the slightest need to know anything of physics. Anna Karenina He spoke slightingly of Dyer's Fleece.—'The subject, Sir, cannot be made poetical. Boswell's Life of Johnson Abridged and edited, with an introduction by Charles Grosvenor Osgood Me?" said Tommy, slightingly; "gave it up years ago; too empty a life for me. Lin McLean He turned it back and forth in his hand, looking it over; he chucked and caught it slightingly in the air, and handed it back. The Virginian, a Horseman of the Plains Some writers speak slightingly of this progress, the results of which they are too apt to compare with those of our own time. Alexandria and Her Schools; four lectures delivered at the Philosophical Institution, Edinburgh "You don't need to call out the troops for that job; one man is enough to put the fear uh the Lord into then herders," Andy remarked slightingly. The Flying U Ranch Cash looked slightingly down at the assayer's report. Cabin Fever Among English anglers, Sir Humphry Davy is one of whom Christopher North speaks rather slightingly. Fisherman's Luck and Some Other Uncertain Things “Well, then,” I said, eyeing him slightingly, “there’s nothing for it, Mr. Jacobus, but you must wait on board till I come off to settle with you.” 'Twixt Land and Sea |
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