| 单词 | snappish |
| 例句 | I kept hoping that if I was just snappish enough, she would leave me alone. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Pale and shaky, he moved about the laundry working as hard as any of us; but after a while he began to get snappish again, and to sneer at things. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z Over the course of dinner I notice that she can be snappish and short-tempered, and she likes to be the boss. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z All week long Gaines had been nervous, almost snappish, but now he was surprisingly relaxed, glad to be insulated from it all as the car spun its way toward the Midland loop. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well?” said my sister, in her snappish way. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z When Holmes left them, they appeared crestfallen, their demeanor suddenly brittle and snappish. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z I must have been snappish from the night. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z “We’re tolerable, sir, I thank you,” replied Grace, lifting the boiling mess carefully on to the hob: “rather snappish, but not ’rageous.” Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z Sometimes after work she was cross and snappish, complaining that her feet hurt. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z I figured these books would have to live with me as cabin companions since Hamilton was so snappish. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z About half of the time, her tone when responding to him is snappish, sarcastic or dismissive. Perspective | My tween is taking her pandemic frustrations out on her brother. What can I do? 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z His is a black-and-white style of playing that alternates between self-assured snappish strumming and crisp melodic phrasing. Balsom, Karadaglic a cool match at Hollywood Bowl 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z Here’s the problem: By the time I get home at night, my nerves are frayed and I am snappish with everyone. Social Q’s: Social Questions 2012-06-15T19:26:41Z The rest of the cast, including a painfully snappish Elisabeth Moss, are ill-used and, apparently, terribly angry. 2009-12-18T01:18:00Z This is clear in the work of the exhibition’s two star figures, both descendants of the Ming royal line, both Buddhist monks, both singular, snappish personalities. Art Review: ?The Art of Dissent in 17th-Century China? at the Met Museum - Review 2011-09-08T22:36:02Z Brown, in her snappish mode, is wonderfully entertaining, and Ireland brings a sparkly, neurotic wit to the weakest material. Review: Edie Falco Shines as an Everywoman in ‘Morning Sun’ 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z She is hard-working, but also, indeed, a bit snappish and occasionally rude to patients. Grey area 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z And the family’s older daughter, a snappish writer, realizes that she too has ignored Mom’s needs. Books of The Times: A Mother?s Devotion, a Family?s Tearful Regrets 2011-03-30T22:25:15Z Mr. Pryce pours himself into every cranny of his character’s contradictions: sometimes snappish, sometimes pathetic, always transparent. Review: In ‘The Height of the Storm,’ Two Stars and an Enigma 2019-09-24T04:00:00Z But not before they exchange a few snappish words over Martha. 'The Americans' Recap: You Should Trust the Organization 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z Even Rose, once she takes over as housekeeper, has a few snappish moments. Television Review: Like Old Times, Almost, In an English Household 2011-04-07T22:20:14Z He was snappish, acting strangely and drinking too much. 2 Divorce Lawyers Better After Their Own Divorce, but Still Together 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z “The paintings just go on and on,” he said on a snappish winter day this month as he looked around at the Mediterranean palette of the pictures. A Top Architect Settles Into a New Niche 2011-01-30T02:30:04Z “The Town Hall Affair” places Mailer in the center of the action, and reframes it as his psychodrama: the would-be dominant male rendered snappish and helpless by the women he seeks to corral. Norman Mailer’s Snarling Encounter with Feminism, Restaged in Trump’s America 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z Her tone is snappish and funny by accident — which is to say, true. Perspective | Words of wisdom or wishful thinking? The problem with new books that aim to heal us. 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z She can also get snappish when she disagrees with someone. From Don DeLillo to Marilyn Monroe: Lorrie Moore’s First Essay Collection 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z That means that when characters are being snappish, they lack the charm that should keep us rooting for them. Review | ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’: Not quite Jane Austen, but close 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Lulu has been traumatized by her experiences on the front lines and is skittish and snappish. ‘Dog’ review: Channing Tatum hits the road in this well-crafted comedy with teeth 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Her sister, Brigid, played by a genially snappish, quick-witted Feldstein, may be healthier and happier in love, but her discontent — financial woes, artistic aspirations that are going nowhere — remains an unignorable thorn in her side. Review: Spend a hell of a Thanksgiving with Amy Schumer and Steven Yeun in 'The Humans' 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z And everyone knows how snappish these people get over disrespectful eye-rolls. Bigots segregate America on Independence Day 2021-07-05T04:00:00Z He was known for his temper, often turning combative and snappish, especially when managing a story that could cast Biden in a negative light. Deputy White House press secretary resigns amid fallout from contentious phone call with reporter 2021-02-13T05:00:00Z Let me cut to the chase: Jackson was her astringent, snappish self. My brunch with Glenda Jackson: A critic goes another round with Broadway’s King Lear 2019-04-25T04:00:00Z The commissioner and I got snappish with each other a few times. Dan Jenkins: The Golf Digest Interview - Golf Digest 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z Bennett himself has a temper; he can be snappish with other players and with the press. Michael Bennett’s Political Football 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump has been snappish with aides most of the week, according to administration officials, miffed in part by so many ceremonial events not related to him. In Funeral of Pomp and Pageantry, Nation Bids Farewell to George Bush 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Even after a victory, he might be snappish. Perspective | Dave Anderson was simply the best of the best 2018-10-05T04:00:00Z But Mr. Trump was already snappish with aides in the West Wing before the Manafort verdict was announced and before Mr. Cohen pleaded guilty, according to people familiar with his conversations. A One-Two Punch Puts Trump Back on His Heels 2018-08-22T04:00:00Z Martin said Ellis was never “snappish” with clerks the way he was with attorneys; although his standards remain high, his manner is far more gentle. ‘He has torn my head off’: Manafort judge known for being tough during trials 2018-07-31T04:00:00Z On the plane, Mr. Trump’s mood vacillated from snappish to upbeat. Trump Signals Consequences for Michael Cohen Over Secret Recording 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z When I returned from a monthlong work trip with my son in late July, I was exhausted, unwell and snappish. Lessons in Stillness From One of the Quietest Places on Earth 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z The family dynamics are persuasive enough, particularly Slate and Quinn’s snappish, sisterly rapport. Sundance: ‘Landline’ doesn’t connect, but ‘Novitiate’ is worthy of praise 2017-01-21T05:00:00Z When Bush, on Thursday, prefaced his belated definitive answer with a sighing, snappish “If we’re all supposed to answer hypotheticals,” the effect was unpleasant. Five Ways That Jeb Bush Makes it Hard for Himself 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Ms. Pailet is engaging and amusing, but also loud and snappish. With Intensive Swim Lessons, a Man Attacks His Fear of Water 2014-08-29T04:00:00Z The snappish exchange quickly became the topic of choice in political circles and on social media, as video of the showdown whipped around the Internet. Threat by Staten Island Lawmaker Adds to His Reputation as Hot-Tempered 2014-01-30T01:47:20Z All three men grew cranky, snappish and downright mutinous, even breaking mission rules by refusing to wear their helmets during re-entry, lest their already clogged ears pop painfully. Don't Sneeze in Space: When Astronauts Get Sick 2012-10-22T05:35:00Z But Rooney apologized, suggesting that he was snappish because his father, Wayne Sr., had been arrested days before in charges that he was involved in a betting scam. Euro 2012: England 1, Ukraine 0: Wayne Rooney Returns, and England Wins 2012-06-19T21:33:01Z As a fact, however, the snappish little doctor had never found his friend so morose and unpleasant as when he tried to sound him on this subject. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z She found the house, new as all things in it were to her, dull and over-quiet; she found Lady Betty, once so lively, no company; she found Tom snappish and ill-tempered. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z He fretted up and down the counter, and addressed some snappish remarks to the apprentice in the window. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z "What are you?" he continued, presently, in the same snappish, churlish tone. Shrewsbury A Romance 2012-03-15T02:00:22.177Z In the end the bonnet was put away, but it is to be feared that that evening Jos was a little snappish with Miss Peacock when arraigned for some act of forgetfulness. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z Meanwhile Mr. Bonamy went home, and finding his family already at breakfast, sat down to the meal in a very snappish humor. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z Concealed anxiety made calm Clovis querulous and snappish, and Gabrielle was not slow to perceive that he was suffering, though the cause she could not guess. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z Her spouse wished heartily that she would retire to the family vault, or be less ill-tempered; for what can be more odious than a snappish better-half? My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z "That has nothing to do with you," she said, following her mood of snappish domination over him. The Honour of the Clintons 2012-01-24T03:00:25.947Z Arthur's moody brow, his silence, or his snappish answers, no less than Mrs. Bourdillon's scared manner, left her in no doubt of that. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z He was all good-temper this morning; the unfortunate point about this being that his good nature was a shade more unpleasant than his usual snappish manner. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "Cross and snappish; unaccountably so: and showing her temper to me rather unbearably." The Story of Charles Strange, Vol. 3 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:22.303Z He came across a little hole and wanted to explore it—he simply loved poking and prying into other people's holes,—and Mr. Red Vole came out very snappish and snarlish. Robin's Rambles 2012-01-07T03:00:14.617Z He looked snappish enough to take a bite at her—or her farm—as he answered: 'England, indeed! The Making of William Edwards or The Story of the Bridge of Beauty 2011-12-07T03:00:17.867Z Poodles are generally peevish, whining, and snappish, prone to get under chairs and bite at feet, and to writhe about the skirts of dresses. The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book 2011-11-13T03:00:12.183Z I am not sure, indeed, that he had not a sneaking liking and respect for the rugged, snappish, self-made man. The New Rector 2012-03-22T02:00:35.997Z "Wish you happiness?" he rapped out in a hard snappish voice. Across the Stream 2011-11-05T02:00:11.673Z From a bright, happy cat she became a snappish, nervous creature, all the time in fear for her kittens. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z An hour or so later there was a snappish kind of knock on it. The Postmaster 2011-09-21T02:00:28.863Z This seldom occurred, but it did sometimes happen; and on these occasions the doctor's short and snappish answers gave sufficient intimation of the provoking fact. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 2011-09-09T02:01:06.280Z Cherry alone was in the kitchen when she arrived, and Cherry was in a very snappish humor. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z But I am glad that you have apologized, and am glad to express my forgiveness, and to regret that I was so snappish. The Locusts' Years 2011-08-16T02:00:41.777Z Ever since his ears were pierced, Adonis had been fretful and snappish. Daisy the autobiography of a cat 2011-10-25T02:00:24.887Z This was readily believed, as they knew his illness had made him exceptionally snappish. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z She only arose, and, turning her back, would not speak to them, or spoke in such a snappish manner that the butterflies were frightened, and flew away. Minnie; or, The Little Woman A Fairy Story 2011-07-18T02:00:19.717Z Now, this queen—well! she was no better than step-mothers are wont to be, snappish and spiteful she always was to her step-daughter. Tales from the Fjeld A Second Series of Popular Tales 2011-06-13T02:00:24.710Z There are books new and old, rare and common, choice editions and ordinary manuals of reference, ponderous tomes of controversial theology and snappish little pamphlets on the currency, with other equally light and pleasant subjects. The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography 2011-05-29T02:00:07.883Z "You can't come in, then!" she said, looking at him from behind the door, as sharp and as snappish as a young pup learning to keep watch. Daisy Burns (Volume 1) 2011-05-20T02:00:34.097Z My mother was scared, miserable and alternatively whiny and snappish. The New Old Age: Time Demands on a Caregiver 2011-04-22T14:36:19Z She met her mother at breakfast, and the good woman, thinking her daughter not altogether in her right senses, was disposed to be somewhat snappish. The Late Tenant 2011-03-28T02:00:25.153Z I had an interview with Ofalia on the subject uppermost in my mind; I found him morose and snappish. The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] 2011-03-27T02:00:17.093Z He was very quiet and reserved when I went in at seven; quite snappish, I might say. The Haute Noblesse A Novel 2011-03-10T03:00:50.577Z "Yes, nicer for me than you, I suppose"—the words were snappish, but Ralph looked at the boy with a kind of look which plainly said: "You will do." The Little Missis 2011-02-26T03:00:44.830Z A German bear, gigantic, snappish, awkward, into whose wooden head a sort of national antipathy against us seems to have entered. A Hero of the Pen 2011-02-04T03:00:19.217Z The boys refrained from their usual snappish behavior, the mother was less peevish, and her father's face wore a look of quiet approval. The Hazeley Family 2011-01-24T03:00:16.447Z Hyenas of different species alternatively howled, chattered, and laughed, while jackals contributed their snappish bark to the fear-inspiring din. The Vee-Boers A Tale of Adventure in Southern Africa 2010-12-20T17:12:24.303Z I says, quite snappish; for I didn’t feel in a humour to joke; and then, when I’d got all as I thought right, I drives up, keeping the lid open, as I said afore. Original Penny Readings A Series of Short Sketches 2010-12-20T17:11:48.837Z And don't be surprised if you're more snappish: Irritability, depression, and inability to handle everyday stress are travel companions of low-cal diets. Can Crash Diets Be a Good Way to Lose Weight? 2010-08-24T15:48:00Z The postmen have to face the snappish terrier and the ferocious-looking bulldog. The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone Old people like me, with the rheumatism, are apt to be snappish. The Hazeley Family 2011-01-24T03:00:16.447Z A very quaint old saw against boasting and pretension is this, "We hounds killed the hare, quoth the lap-dog"; while another good doggy adage is the warning that "A snappish cur must be tied short." Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources You seem to be a snappish little lady. The Undying Past “You can believe what you like,” was the snappish answer. By Birth a Lady None of us have ever set foot across his threshold; and, the moment any one asks where he lodges, he grows as snappish as a bear, just as you saw him a few minutes ago. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. You!—with your fierce little snappish ways of a virgin! The Moonlit Way Waterman and Van Vort occasionally tried to chaff him, but he was so snappish in his manner that they wisely decided to let him alone. With Edge Tools "Ah, is he indeed?" said Lord Kilgoff, in a snappish asperity. Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) She had been capricious all day—moody, petulant—snappish, in vulgar phrase. Love's Usuries This seemed to incite the fellows to strike up an acquaintance with her, and the short, snappish way in which she repelled their advances only fanned their impudence the higher. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. “How do I know anything?” was the snappish answer. Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind Even the fretful fire seemed to hold for the time its snappish red tongue, and the wind without to lean against the door and listen. First Fam'lies of the Sierras Neither, indeed, for any of the "comites" or sub-officers, who consequently grew snappish and drove their slaves to the very limit of endurance, so that they might the sooner reach the harbour. The White Plumes of Navarre A Romance of the Wars of Religion How demulcent the effect of a gracious voice, and how rasping that of a snappish one! The Voice and Spiritual Education I dislike Mr. Cleremont; he is always saying snappish things, and is never happy, no matter how merry we are. That Boy Of Norcott's “Oh–don’t talk to me!” returned her older sister, who seemed to be rather snappish this morning. The Girls of Hillcrest Farm The Secret of the Rocks He feels nasty; dissatisfied with everything; vexed without a reason; and, greatly against his better nature, very snappish. The Dog The captain of the ship, too, reviled creation generally, and was rather snappish with officers of the watches; hinting that the yards were not trimmed, ship steered properly, and other legal animadversions. Los Gringos Or, An Inside View of Mexico and California, with Wanderings in Peru, Chili, and Polynesia The voice was neither shrill nor snappish, but pitched in a sort of good-natured urgency. Under Boy Scout Colors One night I was awakened by Prin growling, and, after a time, giving a snappish bark underneath me. Dog Stories from the "Spectator" being anecdotes of the intelligence, reasoning power, affection and sympathy of dogs, selected from the correspondence columns of "The Spectator" He had a rough exterior and spoke in short, curt, snappish sentences, but behind it all he had a big heart full of kindly human feeling. My Lady of the Chimney Corner My uncle was grumpy, snappish, silent, giving his visitor most unmistakably to understand that his calls were anything but a pleasure to him; but it was all of no use. The Serapion Brethren. Vol. II Ulpian loves quiet and amiable people, who are never rude and snappish; and it appears to me that you are trying to see how hateful and spiteful you can be. Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part "Do you want anything?" she again asked, in the same snappish tone. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 93, July, 1865 He vainly endeavoured to enter into conversation with the other occupant of the carriage; her answers were invariably curt and snappish. Railway Adventures and Anecdotes extending over more than fifty years The old squire, we are sorry to say, has grown of late years queer and snappish, and does not look on this visit quite as gratefully as he should. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, September, 1850 He added that Lord Grey would rather see Wharncliffe alone, without Harrowby, whose manner was so snappish and unpleasant that he could not talk so much at his ease as he would to Wharncliffe alone. The Greville Memoirs A Journal of the Reigns of King George IV and King William IV, Vol. II But his wife was not pleasant; she grumbled all day long, and snapped at him and his visitors; being especially snappish this day, because she had lost her big coal. The Adventures of A Brownie As Told to My Child by Miss Mulock Mrs. Jones began to get snappish, and by ten o'clock she had bitten all the ends from her taper fingers, besides dreadfully scolding the servants, all around. The Humors of Falconbridge A Collection of Humorous and Every Day Scenes I'm afraid young Simpson had rather a snappish partner. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 89, March, 1865 I said it real tender and good, but he snapped me up real snappish. Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now. Trading I found the doctor packing, very snappish, very sorry for himself. The Million-Dollar Suitcase I think he felt snappish and thought he would relieve his feelings that way. Love and Lucy While Mary was helping him to dress, she seemed very snappish and impatient. The Big Nightcap Letters Being the Fifth Book of the Series "My daughter has plenty of admirers," said Irma, in her bitter-toned, snappish way, "and has no reason to wait for one who only may be rich some day." A Bride of the Plains Your aunt, Mrs. Aylmer, is a little more snappish than usual. The Time of Roses He hates it; and when I tried to force him to-day, he was that sharp and snappish I was afraid. Divided Skates "He's only a snappish little demon, and you spoil him so," said the other voice. The Marriage of Elinor You and George Alcott have such a snappish thread in you!" said Mr. Motley yawning—"only it sits better on George than it does on you. Say and Seal, Volume II You were very snappish and peevish with me just now, Conrad, without waiting to hear what I had to say. Somehow Good Should my children be a little trying, I would speak to them in a cross, snappish way. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity "If I chose to meddle at all, I should be much more likely to help her to come back," returned Tims, getting snappish. The Invader A Novel What it was that had caused it she could not say, but he grew nervous and moody, often absent-minded, and sometimes even short-tempered and snappish, a thing she had never known before. The Red Triangle Being Some Further Chronicles of Martin Hewitt, Investigator Don’t take any notice of my snappish way.” The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War Perhaps the houris got tired and snappish, poor things! and used up their artificial smiles on the customers. Somehow Good Before the public they like to appear gentle, mild and sweet tempered, while in the privacy of their homes they are snarly, snappish and cross. The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity But when he asked Hawkes whether he should take out a Free Status registration, the gambler replied with a quick, snappish, "Not yet." Starman's Quest He could see that what Miss Symons was in his drawing-room, touchy, incompetent, and snappish she would be in any work she did in the parish. The Third Miss Symons But he would not meet them half-way; his repeated repulses by the Doctor and all the difficulties that beset his return to freedom had made him very sulky and snappish. Vice Versa or A Lesson to Fathers They are in a half-wild state, and very surly and snappish. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests Remember how snappish I was just this evening.” The Indifference of Juliet This generally occurs during breakfast, when folk are sometimes apt to be snappish and irritable. Stand By! Naval Sketches and Stories When Caroline had freely spoken to him about it, he made some little snappish remark as to the fickleness of women; but he at the same time signified that he would not object. The Bertrams She was not usually snappish in her conversation. The Mission of Janice Day Patty had hard work to keep her own temper when her employer was unreasonably cross and snappish, but she stuck to her plan of flattering her, and it worked well more often than not. Patty's Success Good fortune sent him a gentle, wise, and noble woman as superintendent; but the other teachers were less capable, some snappish, some without authority. Emily Brontë On that very day the parson dined with them, and early in the evening the Squire was cold, and silent, and then snappish. Ralph the Heir There was a drawn, discontented look about her mouth, that made the lips look thin and snappish; it even spoiled the shape of her really pretty nose, which was straight and finely cut. Six Girls A Home Story And she was not in the least daunted, only inclined to feel very cross and snappish. Little Folks A Magazine for the Young (Date of issue unknown) Torn by a Cur, a man was led To throw the snappish thief some bread Dipt in the blood, which, he was told, Had been a remedy of old. The Fables of Phædrus Literally translated into English prose with notes He was less impatient and snappish than usual; said nothing about "stupidity" and "blundering," as was his habit. Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim He was cross and snappish at trifles; irritable and out of humour with himself. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 Instead, she was almost snappish to her idol, and the Princess soon went out again in something of a huff. Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1896 to 1901 Very early in the war he was in command of the "Hornet," a snappish vessel with more stings than one, and while cruising in South American waters he met the British man-of-war "Peacock." Stories of New Jersey “He is clever enough to please thee, very likely!” was the rather snappish answer. Earl Hubert's Daughter The Polishing of the Pearl - A Tale of the 13th Century “The wind doesn’t break sticks,” was the snappish reply. The Moving Picture Boys on the Coast To see Peggy cross and snappish like—any other ordinary mortal was an extraordinary event, and quite alarming to her placid mind. About Peggy Saville Another, who at home flourished deservedly under the sobriquet of "Clever Billy," became, in a few brief months of service, the most surly, snappish, and selfish of his mess. Red-Tape and Pigeon-Hole Generals As Seen From the Ranks During a Campaign in the Army of the Potomac "It would be simpler to tell me what you have heard," she says in a very snappish accent. Lippincott's Magazine, Volume 11, No. 26, May, 1873 The "Siwash" dog is the common Indian dog; generally undersized, uncared for, half starved most of the time, and snappish because not handled save with roughness. Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled A Narrative of Winter Travel in Interior Alaska Unhappily, their victim being merely human, is likely to grow a bit snappish under infliction. Pipefuls "Yes," she answered in a snappish tone, and said no more. The Expressman and the Detective I remember, however, the captain, and his amiable consort, Mrs Podgers, and the snappish cruel way she spoke to sweet Miss Kitty and Edward Falconer. Charley Laurel A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land Then turning to me again—“Come and sit near us in the cabin; I shan’t be so nasty and snappish when I’ve had my breakfast.” Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea One always feels a bit snappish first thing. Old Gold The Cruise of the "Jason" Brig He made short snappish questions, gave little hums at the answers, and seemed to be thinking of anything but the subject before him. The Adventures of Hajji Baba of Ispahan “No wonder he was snappish to me, then.” In Honour's Cause A Tale of the Days of George the First “Of course not; and I’m a donkey to make so much fuss over you,” said the doctor, changing his manner directly, and speaking in his customary snappish, decisive manner. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East “I wish I hadn’t been so snappish with him,” he said rather remorsefully. Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer Angry growls shot up here and there, snappish, menacing, and bestial. Clayhanger “Awakened me, eh?” snorted the old gentleman in a snappish tone. Bob Strong's Holidays Adrift in the Channel When her feelings were touched she had a way of growing curt and terse, sometimes even snappish. Grandmother Dear A Book for Boys and Girls Not less exasperating was the constant interceding voice of Touchwood, who, in tones alternately plaintive and snappish, kept on a string of expostulations. St. Ronan's Well Wherever he went he was so disagreeable and snappish that there wasn't a single person in the whole village that didn't wish Timothy had stayed away from that place. The Tale of Timothy Turtle Even this fresh-faced girl, not twenty, he was sure, was resentful, snappish without cause, inclined to quarrel if a word got crosswise in a man's mouth. Trail's End If, with these advantages, a girl or woman, boy or man, is still snappish or surly, why it must be due to her or his total depravity. How to Succeed or, Stepping-Stones to Fame and Fortune A call-boy ushered us into the presence of the great actor and manager, who greeted us with a snappish "Good morning!" Shakspere, Personal Recollections Miss Daphne was flushed and a little snappish when spoken to; and the young man looked embarrassed. Marriage à la mode There never was a time when he Wasn't snappish, when he wouldn't rather bite a body than not. The Tale of Timothy Turtle "It's no good being so cross with a fellow; I tell you I'll get the orders next week, if I possibly can," said William, one afternoon, when Marion was more than usually snappish. Kate's Ordeal "Who are you calling 'my lad'?" asked Mont. "You're one of the crew, I suppose, and you needn't be so snappish." The Wizard of the Sea A Trip Under the Ocean "I'll thank you to let me alone!" was the snappish retort. The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp Glorious Days on Skates and Ice Boats Oh! it can't be any thing really, only I never knew him to be snappish. The Story of the Big Front Door But they did not get snappish nor lose their tempers. The Tale of Timothy Turtle So did Katy!” mocked Dunk, and his voice was rather snappish. Andy at Yale Or, The Great Quadrangle Mystery It is often snappish, petulant, ill-humored, unfair, and sometimes malicious in the extreme. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 4, April, 1864 Cardo still waited until he saw in the kitchen the blaze of freshly-piled logs on the culm fire, Gwen's voice still reaching him in snappish, reproving tones through the closed door. By Berwen Banks These energetic doings bred alarm in both Matzai and Mr. Pickwick, evoking snappish protests from the latter, who, being of a nocturnal turn, held that the day was meant for sleep. The President A novel These two, instead of dismissing him as a snappish airman continually at variance with the builder, took his inventions seriously and strove to meet his requirements. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air This man—he says he’s a detective, and——” “So I am a detective, and I don’t want any of your funny work!” was the snappish retort. Andy at Yale Or, The Great Quadrangle Mystery Many dogs are naturally of an affectionate nature, but have been made snappish by ill treatment, or teasing. The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog Indeed, he was by no means so companionable just now as in happier times, and was sometimes confoundedly morose and snappish—for, as you perceive, things had not gone well with him latterly. The House by the Church-Yard The undisguised contempt on the girl's face as she took in her surroundings rather nettled the old man, and he gave her a snappish answer, then picked himself up, and went off to his warehouse. The Guinea Stamp A Tale of Modern Glasgow She was snappish with hunger, and did not trouble to restrain her temper before me. The Motor Maid Oh, you don't know how often I've wanted to tell you so too,—always prying into this, asking questions about that, finding fault, forever cross and snappish and suspicious. On With Torchy The ladies got snappish on account of their husbands, and in turn pitched into the officers of the Princeton with their—eyes. The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth I could stamp, I am so impatient of doing nothing but lounge about; I am as snappish as a chained cur, as cross as a caged bear. Autumn Leaves Original Pieces in Prose and Verse My Dear, Dear Mother, I do humbly beg your pardon for having written such scrappish, snappish, selfish letters! Juliana Horatia Ewing And Her Books Probably he was snappish and selfish; he was suffering very much. The Disentanglers Her tone is snappish, and her fingers stiffen in his. Eastern Standard Tribe The two were laughing: Mrs. Gum seemed in a less depressed state than usual, and the other less snappish. Elster's Folly Hector was so snappish about it, and would not tell her name, that it makes me sure he is very much in love with her, and Jack thinks so too. Beyond The Rocks A Love Story All I can say is," said Strout in snappish tones, "if the man who bought them knew that you got them for me, he was no gentleman to take the whole box. Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks A Picture of New England Home Life The collie was handsome, beautifully groomed, and rather snappish. Jan A Dog and a Romance "Sorry I was so snappish before," she said. Eastern Standard Tribe No snappish word greets him; and he is incapable of being ill-natured with the kind soul whom he worships in his rough way. Side Lights And I'll not be so snappish with Eugenia, and make her feel that she was most to blame about our getting the measles. The Little Colonel's House Party The whole business of her life appeared to be to grumble, to be cross, snappish, fretful. Verner's Pride We are a pair of snappish old dogs and need a young man like you to look after us. In the Days of Poor Richard When he came again the old man was very snappish to him, and he found it so unpleasant in the house that he made all the haste he could to get his business done. The Pilot and his Wife She might be snappish, limited, and say ugly things during half the week, but there was something underneath all that which was in communication with the skies. Miriam's Schooling and Other Papers So he tried another question, after a while, very cautiously, and was surprised to find Mr. Crittenden no longer snappish, but quite friendly. The Brimming Cup He took a chair at our luncheon, found fault with everything in his own laconic dialect, ate a good deal notwithstanding, and was sulky, and with Milly snappish. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh What with one thing—packing and unpacking, traveling, perhaps less obvious troubles—Lady Claudia was in a state which, if it manifested itself in a less attractive person, might be called snappish. Father Stafford First man, who has had Green Chartreuse with his coffee and seems snappish, annoyed at this, and says, "it's dam nonsense going on like that." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 11, 1892 It may be witty at dinner; it must be snappish at breakfast. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 21, 1892 He would get too hot under the collar and be snappish, afterwards. The Brimming Cup Viggo Hansen was the enemy of a great deal in this world, and his snappish tongue was well known all over Copenhagen. Norse Tales and Sketches His wife had no sympathy with him; and he became cross, snappish, morose. Thrift "He's very snappish, to be sure," Felix said, with a smile, trying once more to push forward one hand to stroke the bird cautiously. The Great Taboo The vicar had come downstairs that morning in a mood of depression, irritable—almost snappish depression. Harvest Carlyle eased his indigestion and snappish temper by perpetual pipes. Shandygaff "We're tolerable, sir, I thank you," replied Grace, lifting the boiling mess carefully on to the hob: "rather snappish, but not 'rageous." Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 6 It was long since she had heard so snappish a tone. Elizabeth's Campaign "Oh, you needn't be so snappish about her," insisted Maria. The Captain's Toll-Gate I never heard a mother confess in family prayer that she was irritable and snappish. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 “This genial writer,” as the newspapers call me, would show but little geniality: I am aware, indeed, that I have already been writing in a style which, to say the least, is snappish. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 53, March, 1862 His verses have brazen "go" and lively colour and something of the music of travel; but they are too illiberal, too snappish, too knowing, to afford deep or permanent pleasure to the human spirit. Old and New Masters A mistress observing something peculiar in her maid's manner, addressed her, "Dear me, Tibbie, what are you so snappish about, that you go knocking the things as you dust them?" Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character She was so attentive to the lame old aunt, and though the poor lady, being rather in pain, was decidedly snappish, she did not betray any feeling of disapproval. Fated to Be Free The snappish, petulant humor of the Chinese can certainly be ascribed to their immoderate fondness for tea.—Dr. Science in the Kitchen. For the heat had made the High Chancellor a little snappish, as well perhaps as the length of the way. Red Axe But as the romantically impatient and sometimes a bit snappish Mrs. Penniman would say, he had never gone far. The Wrong Twin His conversation, when he condescended to lay aside his snappish, rude, and abrupt half-sentences, became flowing in diction, and uncommonly amusing with regard to its substance. Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are Oh Miss Edith, take my word for it, if ever you have to live where folks are cross and snappish, be you good-humoured. Emilie the Peacemaker "Ah, indeed—snappish, are you?" said the young man, attempting to turn himself a little, the better to see his companion. Maggie Miller "No—not a thing!" was the rather snappish answer, and the man turned his face away. Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, or, the Hidden City of the Andes "You're too young to understand if I told you," she replied with a snappish dignity. The Wrong Twin But it is years ago, and I dare say they have both grown stout and snappish since that time. Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow To these interrogations Mr. Bumble returned very brief and snappish replies; for the temporary blandness which gin-and-water awakens in some bosoms had by this time evaporated; and he was once again a beadle. Oliver Twist Bidding the other passengers good-night, in a rather snappish manner, the stranger alighted. The Pickwick Papers Lulu’s relative, who lived at the Court of Monaco, got quite a snappish answer when she wrote recommending some further invention in the realm of marine research. Beasts and Super-Beasts So he spake; but the Knight of the Sun did but put in a word here and there, and that most often a sour and snappish word. The Well at the World's End: a tale Mr. and Mrs. Lyddell tried in vain to talk, he answered them in a short snappish way which he was apt to assume whenever his father made any attempt to check his extravagance. The Two Guardians or, Home in This World His reply to my "Howdy, Will?" sounded somewhat snappish. The Fortune Hunter "I'm rejoiced you take it so philosophically, my dear Emilia!"—the tone was a little snappish—"I confess I thought you would have been much distressed." The Coryston Family A Novel The fly proceeded on its way; Mrs. Jenkins, with her snappish manner, though really not unkind heart, lecturing Jenkins on his various shortcomings until it drew up at their own door. The Channings They consist of coffee and rolls, and are served by a droll, snappish little garçon with no teeth, and an Italian-French patois which is very hard to understand when he sputters. What Katy Did Next For you must know he had an old wife, so cross and snappish, it was not long between each time that she boxed his ears. Popular Tales from the Norse But at last he grows weary of his excessive work: so he procures a snappish dog, and puts it in a sack. Filipino Popular Tales What the deuce moved him to be so snappish and depravedly bent against the good fathers of the true religion? Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 3 If you talk that snappish I shall never get out what I've to say. Esther Waters "I am your mother," repeated the lady, in a tone that she intended to be impressive, but it was only snappish; "your benefactress, your more than mamma; forget that you ever had any but me." The Old Homestead She was an angular person, with a greyish-brown complexion, a prominent mouth and teeth, and a generally snappish, alert look. The History of David Grieve The sarcastic rival barmaid said little snappish things to him, offered him a bit of green ribbon, and told him that if he 'minded hisself,' somebody might, perhaps, take him yet. The Three Clerks All this made doubt, and darkness, and the sense of not being her own mistress, very snappish things to her, and she gained relief—sweet-tempered as she was when pleased—by a snap at others. Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War He had, in fact, been by no means pleased with the commission, and had arrived in an unusually aggressive and snappish humor. Rujub, the Juggler "If I was snappish, it wasn't because I meant it," said aunt Hannah, sinking to her dejected position again; "you said something about that night—what was it?" The Old Homestead Her manner, in a girl less noticeably pretty, might almost have been called snappish. The Clicking of Cuthbert TEMPERAMENT—Dogs that are very game are usually surly or snappish. Dogs and All about Them Her father started, and raising his expressionless face to hers, asked in almost a snappish tone, "Well, and who has heard them now, pray?" The House of Whispers There are also some distant relations, named Chestnut and Pine, who can be employed in the same way, at a much lower rate; but they are all snappish and uncertain in temper. Bits about Home Matters She had been as careful as ever of her toilet—as hard to please; as—dare we say snappish with her maids? The Sowers "Oh, poh!" th' instructed monarch snappish cried, "I need not that—I need not that be told." The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe A passionate man will keep all his animals in moral fear of him, making them, snappish, and liable to hurt those of whom they are not afraid. American Woman's Home "No," he replied in a manner which was almost snappish. The House of Whispers When he made his offering, it was received in a snappish and threatening manner, but swallowed with a facility that sufficiently proclaimed how much it was relished. The Prairie "You act under orders from the—the—" "Anti-Christ," put in a snappish little fellow on his right. The Splendid Spur She had a tabby of her own,— A snappish mongrel christened Grog,— What d'ye think of that, my cat? The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe One of the men was snappish, the other good-natured but full of goods. A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" But she is more and more snappish and cross; and tauntingly calls me Mrs. Williams, and any thing she thinks will vex me. Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded At last he quite startled them all by throwing down the cards and saying, in the most snappish of tones, "I wish the blockhead would come home." From Jest to Earnest Take heed of giving thy sweet parents one snappish word, or one unseemly carriage. Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 "Hold your nonsense, do," replied Mrs. D____, scarcely able to restrain her snappish humour, but, fearful of losing the jaunt, politically added, "Suppose, love, we go to-day—no time like the present, dear." Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 Other men start in rather snappish, as if the salesman was a nuisance, but gradually grow sociable, and if they give him an order he is forever their friend. A Man of Samples Something about the men he met "On the Road" After Master Villon had told his tale Huguette had been glum enough, and her comrades finding her snappish wisely left her to herself. If I Were King Even Cecily, the meek and mild, was snappish, and complained of headache. The Story Girl Hardly, however, has he fairly started his first daydream when the snappish ``ting'' of a bellkin recalls him to realities. Pagan Papers The conductor, several trainmen and a few eager passengers came up, the former crusty and snappish. Graustark Lilly always seemed to take him wrong, and his treatment of her was most disagreeable, snappish, and quarrelsome to the last degree. What Katy Did at School "Now, Duke can be ever so snappish and peevish; I'm not half so much afraid for him." Magnum Bonum When sober, an indistinct remembrance of his cruelties and other bad conduct, instead of softening his feelings towards his family, made him moodily silent, or cross and snappish if a word were said to him. The Lights and Shadows of Real Life Then he remembered with dismay that Susan had been irritable and snappish just before parting yester eve—a trait she had never exhibited to him before. It Is Never Too Late to Mend He was very reluctant to speak at all; and when compelled to do so, his remarks were curt and almost snappish, so much so that my wife made a laughing comment on his behavior. Vendetta: a story of one forgotten His snappish feelings are just like a sore that is smarting and aching all the time, and when you get in their way it hurts as if you rubbed the sore. Nerves and Common Sense Consider the snappish tenacity with which they preach Christianity still. A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers When they are surly, or snappish, or violent, or insolent, I know exactly what to do, and have no trouble; but hang me, if I can cope with this lady—there it is out! At the Mercy of Tiberius "Madame," said he, in a low, but snappish voice, "do you know that your lady of the bedchamber is dancing with the Prince of Savoy?" Prince Eugene and His Times Nevertheless they tease and worry, poke and tickle the animal continually, so that he is surly and snappish. The Golden Bough If we receive a snappish answer, let us not resent it, but blame the illness and be grateful if, along with the snappishness, we find out what suits our patient best. Nerves and Common Sense Vickers found his wife extravagant, vain, and snappish, and she found him harsh, disenchanted, and commonplace. For the Term of His Natural Life Calm myself!" repeated the gentle lady, in a tone half snappish, half harsh, "do you think I am made of iron, to tell you my story and be calm? The Midnight Queen Sometimes his utterance is snappish and quick to the last degree; sometimes it is remarkable for rotundity and mellowness. Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay Volume 1 Agnes, on the way back, noted that her hostess was a little snappish. The Longest Journey Yet, in their apathy, even this would have passed them unnoticed, but that on the second night he disappeared suddenly, returning after two hours' absence with bloody jaws—replete, but still slinking and snappish. Under the Redwoods And she took no pains to mask her snappish first-sight aversion to the lanky Cyril. Further Adventures of Lad Again, I would try to get him to talk about his children, but always he cut me short in his old snappish way, and passed to another subject. The Gambler He was himself, as has been said, in Mr Templer’s form, who was snappish, but not downright wicked, and was very easy to crib under. The Way of All Flesh I could only repeat my rather snappish "O!" and ask if I might be favored with the last communication. The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Old Time English She gets the wildest horses in that buggy, and a horrid snappish little cur belonging to the German sitting in front, and then she drives out alone. The Story of an African Farm, a novel She wrote at great length the same day; cried profusely over her own epistolary composition; and was remarkably ill-tempered and snappish toward me, when we met in the evening. No Name My dear Monsieur Michaud," replied Sibilet, in a snappish tone, "I have told Monsieur le comte that I would rather lose twelve hundred francs a year than my life. Sons of the Soil "Well?" said my sister, in her snappish way. Great Expectations "Right! of course I am right!" replied the snappish professor. Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space "He's a nasty, snappish little cur!" said Gregory, calculating from her manner that the remark would be endorsed. The Story of an African Farm, a novel It reminded one of nothing so much as a sturdy mastiff contemplating a snappish terrier. Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 1 I could only repeat my rather snappish “O!” and ask if I might be favoured with the last communication. Three Ghost Stories “We’re tolerable, sir, I thank you,” replied Grace, lifting the boiling mess carefully on to the hob: “rather snappish, but not ‘rageous.” Jane Eyre Perhaps it was that which made him so snappish, hey, Freya? 'Twixt Land and Sea What I said was petulant and snappish enough, and Hunsden only replied by looking in my face and laughing. The Professor |
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