| 单词 | speculatively |
| 例句 | The man looked speculatively at Matt, as though he wanted to say more. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z “I do not know. But I would think that if—” he trailed off and peered speculatively into my eyes. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I eye the Roach and the Ghost speculatively. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Bogert first gazed speculatively at his fingernails, and then bit at them in abstracted fashion. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z “My sons,” she said, looking at me speculatively, “are not mine alone.” Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z A few of the masters looked at me speculatively. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z He rolled saliva speculatively round in his mouth. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z He looked speculatively at the walls and pursed his lips. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Before there had always been his polite capping of remarks like this: “Yes, they do, that’s what they call it”—but today he glanced speculatively at me and said nothing. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z “Probably cost you about fifty bucks,” he said speculatively. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He ran his fingers around the base of the rocket, studied carefully the soldered washer, sniffed speculatively at the cured black-powder mix. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He held a small vial up to the light and looked at it speculatively. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z The Labrador would have called it a day and left now, but the terrier was enjoying himself and still eyed the collie speculatively. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z It had to be imaginatively and speculatively reconstructed for a 2009 production at the Berlin State Opera. Ren? Jacobs?s Harmonia Mundi CDs and DVDs 2011-11-20T02:15:30Z How grotesque to be so spoiled by Michael Haneke's continued brilliance that you find yourself looking around speculatively for something else on the horizon. Cannes 2012 roundup: why the jury's Amour for Haneke was an anti-climax 2012-05-28T10:01:04Z For the Examiner, a Connecticut quarterly, he published an admiring review of two translations of “Mein Kampf,” and followed it with the speculatively titled “Are We a Dying People?” Philip Johnson, the Man Who Made Architecture Amoral 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z “Are you even watching this?” my friend asked speculatively; the resounding thump as I jumped at the sound of her voice was probably answer enough. The Sixth Sense: the film that frightened me most 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z He talks, a little speculatively, about slowing down when Zachary reaches school age. Elton John: father figure 2012-06-01T19:00:01Z He speculatively connects that with fantasies about opium dens popularized in stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, among others, which “paved the way for the appearance of symbolic allusions to the unconscious and to death.” Review: ‘Flaming June’ Arrives in New York, Preceded by Its Reputation 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z It's kinder to read Philippe Claudel's The Investigation speculatively, as an interesting and timely experiment, than as what it ultimately is, a banal and rubbishy novel. The Investigation by Philippe Claudel – review 2013-02-07T09:00:02Z When I asked Scottish government sources, speculatively, if she was resigning, no-one would - or perhaps could give a clear answer. How I broke the news of Nicola Sturgeon's resignation 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z As for researching abortion online, Prof Alan Woodward, from University of Surrey, believes it's unlikely that law enforcement will speculatively begin to seek this sort of personal data. The abortion clues that can hide on your phone 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z She said most novels were written speculatively even by writers who already have a profile. Black representation: Parents urged to read diverse books to kids 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z Rather, Musk seems to be speaking speculatively about the long-term significance of a robot that’s able to tackle any physical labor that humans can. Elon Musk says "don’t forget about my robots" as Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck deadlines slip 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Still, the authors admit openly that their examples are cherry-picked, and in some cases interpreted extremely speculatively, because they aren’t writing a science textbook. Review | After 200,000 years, we’re still trying to figure out what humanity is all about 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z And finally, and most speculatively, expectations for inflation play a big role in the dynamics of inflation. Inflation ahead? Even a top economist says it’s complicated 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z They are being built speculatively, meaning no tenants are lined up. A New Crop in Pennsylvania: Warehouses 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z "With such a highly intelligent creature, it's likely to get bored," Ehrlich explained, speculatively deconstructing the titular octopus teacher as one might expect a screenwriter to get into the mind of a human character. Do octopuses have souls? "My Octopus Teacher" and the question of octopus consciousness 2021-05-16T04:00:00Z More speculatively, there are signs in animal studies that the regimens might enhance athletic endurance and cognition, alleviate diabetes and perhaps even help combat other medical conditions. Intermittent fasting and why when you eat makes a difference 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The presenter speculatively tweeted Crowe asking for a birthday message for the sailor - and he obliged. Russell Crowe backs round-the-world sailor Pip Hare 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z “And it was built speculatively because the auto industry was so popular, and it was booming.” Renovated building in Lincoln celebrates auto history 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z “There are tons of risk in development,” Mr. Johnson said, “And building speculatively is one of them.” A New Crop in Pennsylvania: Warehouses 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z And more speculatively, such methods might one day approximate the musings about suspended animation that turn up in the movies. Switch in Mouse Brain Induces a Deep Slumber Similar to Hibernation 2020-06-15T04:00:00Z “Anyone who would be coming out of ground speculatively now without the commitment has got to be thinking about their timing,” Mr. Kirk said. Office Towers Are Still Going Up, but Who Will Fill Them? 2020-06-02T04:00:00Z Even those speculatively identified as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants cannot be sent back home unless Bangladesh accepts them. How Hindu supremacists are tearing India apart 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Some residents in Wuhan spoke speculatively of trying to skirt the blockade by driving on rural back roads to evade police checkpoints. China Expands Virus Lockdown, Encircling 22 Million 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z Optimists speculatively grabbed him as high as the second or third pick in the draft, while pessimists cautiously steered clear. The Ezekiel Elliott Drama Ends: He’s Back With the Cowboys 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z But speculatively held land is still someone’s property. Who Owns South Africa? 2019-05-06T04:00:00Z “There’s going to be an intervention,” one former senior administration official said speculatively. ‘A tailspin’: Under siege, Trump propels the government and markets into crisis 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z These were the blocks that planners assumed would be bought, as so much of Detroit has been, and developed speculatively into faceless buildings that could be anywhere and belong nowhere. How George Orwell Predicted the Challenge of Writing Today 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z "No one cares who's been speculatively arguing or not in their relationships," she wrote in a post. Cheryl hit backs at Brits 'stunt' claims 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z “It appears, from what AMD software engineer Tom Lendacky was suggesting above, that Intel’s CPUs speculatively execute code potentially without performing security checks,” the piece read. Keeping Spectre secret 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z And here’s Spectre: Spectre attacks induce a victim to speculatively perform operations that would not occur during correct program execution and which leak the victim’s confidential information via a side channel to the adversary. Explaining Meltdown with parallel worlds, libraries, and a bank heist 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Regulators’ crackdown was sparked by fears that Chinese investors were speculatively piling into cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin exchange BTCChina to stop trading from Sept. 30 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z The new tower is being constructed speculatively, or without an anchor tenant, and will be ready for occupancy in mid-2019. Downtown Brooklyn’s Dearth of Office Space Beckons Tishman Speyer 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Hence the second conspiracy theory to inspire a speculatively sensationalist headline in a contemporary newspaper: "Murdered by agents from big oil trusts." How Rudolf Diesel's engine changed the world - BBC News 2016-12-18T05:00:00Z Perhaps most speculatively, Bot says, such switches might control and stabilize an aircraft or underwater glider in a completely mechanical way, without the need for electrical sensors and powered control systems. How to fly a pipe 2016-11-28T05:00:00Z Several scholars have proposed a constitutional right to education, which might force increased funding for poor districts, or, even more speculatively, a right to a living wage. The Supreme Court After Scalia 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Regulators’ crackdown was sparked by fears that Chinese investors were speculatively piling into cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin exchange BTCChina to stop trading from Sept. 30 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z Amazon, based in Seattle, received a patent a few years ago for “anticipatory package shipping,” a method of speculatively sending goods to customers before they have actually ordered them. Amazon Widens Its Push-Button E-Commerce Horizons 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Where Prices Start at $115 Million: Bel Air’s Trophy Home Boom: In Los Angeles, price tags for ultra high-end homes—many of them speculatively built—are topping the $100 million mark. Mansion Readers’ Favorite Stories of the Year 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z In Los Angeles, the latest trophy homes—many of them speculatively built—may top the $100 million mark. Where Prices Start at $115 Million: Bel Air’s Trophy Home Boom 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z More speculatively, it has made scientists ponder whether dinosaur DNA might also survive. 75-million-year-old dinosaur blood and collagen discovered in fossil fragments 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z By switching the Navy to running on BP’s oil, Winston Churchill helped ensure the survival of the struggling business that had begun life drilling speculatively in Persia as the First Exploitation Company. Revealed: BP's close ties with the UK government 2015-05-20T04:00:00Z “A lot of people speculatively invested in the Brown campaign and now realize they made the wrong choice,” said Jennifer Bevan-Dangel, executive director of Common Cause Maryland, a group that closely monitors campaign contributions. To the victor go the spoils: Md. Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is raking in the cash, including from lots of Democrats 2015-02-03T05:00:00Z The lack of short-EUR positions would suggest that investors couldn’t afford to wait on a corrective future EUR bounce to speculatively sell. Greenback Rides High After Fed Minutes Show Confidence 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z Loucks added that, more speculatively, physical activity itself might offer greater access to mindfulness, particularly forms that require tuning into our internal landscape. Mindfulness Isn't Just Mind Medicine, It's Also Good For Your Heart 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z Government authorities can’t trawl through your computer speculatively for correspondence in which you reveal you are dealing with a mental health matter, because that’s none of their business without judicial authorisation. You want my metadata, George Brandis? Get a warrant 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z This maxim was so well known in the 18th century that those who sold speculatively were known as bearskin jobbers, and then simply as bears. Essay: The Poetry of the Trading Floor, Going Beyond Bears and Bulls 2014-04-14T00:13:20Z It can convey us into the minds of other people, and even — speculatively — the minds of other species. Environment: New words on the wild 2013-06-12T17:50:33.220Z For those who do want to look at the market speculatively, there are many cautionary tales. Authors who can book you a profit 2013-05-31T23:34:11Z Tiny subregions and crucial pathways in the brain have been identified — blurrily, speculatively. Unexcited? There May Be a Pill for That 2013-05-22T11:01:03Z Mike Gilles, a former president of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, said that he built safe rooms in all his custom homes, and that even many builders who build speculatively now make them standard. Shelter Requirements Resisted in Tornado Alley 2013-05-22T02:53:55Z We need more homes more than we need speculatively built office buildings in central London. Manufacturing sector impeded by snow and Chinese new year celebrations 2013-03-01T17:55:00Z As he turned to go on, he spat speculatively. Question Mark: Why Do I Feel Colder as I Get Older? 2012-11-15T18:35:32Z Rather than speculatively taking a risk in search of a profit, they sought only the return of their capital, and the preservation of the value of their investment relative to dollars, sterling and so on. Energy pricing: the market is manipulation 2012-11-13T20:40:00Z Petraeus' name had circulated speculatively as a possible Republican presidential nominee before Obama tapped him as CIA chief. CIA Director Petraeus resigns, admits extra-marital affair 2012-11-10T00:11:40Z The Volcker Rule, which aims to stop banks from trading speculatively for themselves, allows banks to do trades if they are for hedging. DealBook: JPMorgan's Mystery Number in Derivatives 2012-08-10T01:12:55Z "The speculatively driven highs reached in the wheat crop during that period may not be reached but, in terms of damage to the actual crops, it's worse," Higgins said. Record cereal prices stoke fears of global food crisis 2012-07-19T18:30:40Z "So she writes, among other things, does she?" said he, speculatively, as he turned the packet over and over. The Tree of Knowledge A Novel 2012-04-05T02:00:35.603Z The man turned to look at Ann again, his lower lip caught speculatively between his thumb and forefinger. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Now he stood under the spruce, on three legs, gazing up at Chet speculatively. First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle 2012-02-27T03:00:16.033Z As for competition, Volcker dismisses the argument that banks would be at a competitive disadvantage if unable to trade speculatively with their own capital. Paul Volcker Defends Eponymous Rule 2012-02-14T12:00:37Z In any case, hardly a fortnight after O'Hara's first visit, my lord was standing before his mirror, surveying himself, with his head speculatively on one side and a worried look in his eyes. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Now and then, as the boys and the dog stood in front of the house, loiterers of the night paused in their aimless wanderings and regarded them speculatively, possibly mistaking them for disreputables like themselves. The River Motor Boat Boys on the Mississippi On the Trail to the Gulf 2012-01-20T03:00:10.933Z From time to time he glanced speculatively at the sun; then referred to his watch to affirm his judgment of the day's growth. Bruce of the Circle A 2012-03-06T03:00:27.120Z Both speculatively and practically Cicero appears at a great disadvantage when compared with Lucretius in these respects. The Roman Poets of the Republic 2012-01-15T03:00:14.187Z You forget,' he continued in a different tone, looking at her speculatively, 'that understanding may never come.' Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z He eyed Mr. Chadber speculatively, holding a pinch of snuff to one thin nostril. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z It’s as if the playwright were afraid to take the final plunge of imagining, however speculatively or voyeuristically, just what intimacies his couple might have exchanged in all those rooms they unhappily cohabited.” Michael Hastings, British Playwright, Dies at 73 2011-11-29T04:09:35Z Elizabeth looked at her curiously, and then speculatively toward the church. The Enchanted Barn 2011-10-13T02:00:50.933Z Markham looked at her speculatively, and failed to make an immediate reply. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z She smiled at the scowl in his eyes, then looked speculatively at him. The Ranchman 2011-08-27T02:00:21.017Z Most speculatively, it might even imply a degree of intelligence—for the most intelligent mammals and birds are generally those that live in groups. Prehistoric reptiles: A loving mother 2011-08-10T18:18:00Z A brief silence followed her exit, during which five girls regarded one another speculatively. Marjorie Dean, College Senior 2011-08-01T02:00:12.720Z But Jennings, while shaking hands, drew him into the bunker, pointedly, causing the senator to raise bushy eyebrows and stare at him speculatively. Progress Report 2011-07-29T02:00:31.957Z Rather taken aback by this placid reception, Rowena dropped gracefully into a chair, her dark eyes fixed speculatively on her hostess. Marjorie Dean, High School Junior 2011-07-25T02:00:16.780Z The man smiled and followed her with his eyes, which squinted speculatively. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z He eyed the ugly, powerful young features of his boss speculatively while he made a swift mental calculation. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z He broke off, studying the girl's pretty face speculatively. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z And one and all watched me curiously, speculatively—or so it seemed to me. Men, Women and Guns 2011-05-27T02:00:17.367Z Only her wide eyes looked up to the top of the cliff, looked questioningly, speculatively, calmly. The Snow-Burner 2011-05-17T02:00:21.527Z He mounted and Hepburn, walking slowly toward the stable, twirled his mustache speculatively, one eye lid drooped as though he saw faintly a plan which promised to solve perplexities. The Last Straw 2011-06-27T02:00:58.100Z But Bob Thorpe put the notion aside as foolishness—or tenderness—and walked closer to the corral, chewing his cigar speculatively. I Conquered 2011-04-15T02:00:19.800Z He stared at the woman for a moment speculatively, then his eyes circled the room, and he stared at the broken safe. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z The little man's eyes were surveying the other speculatively. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z "We often get asked to build something speculatively for a client and it's great fun to let your imagination run wild, especially if the app ends up being given the green light," he explains. A working life: The app developer 2011-03-05T00:01:00Z Andy thought speculatively of one of the cages in which the muskrats had been shipped. Swamp Cat 2011-03-06T03:00:20.453Z "Evidently heavily laden; might be horses, though," he continued speculatively. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z He closed it, and stood for a moment staring at it speculatively. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z He strode up to Austin Leyburn, who sat watching him speculatively, who was waiting for whatever development was yet to come. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z Presumption is joined with unbelief whenever it proceeds from a speculatively false judgment about matters of faith. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z Harry looked speculatively at the Kid, who was standing first on one bare foot, then on the other. The Westerners 2011-02-14T03:00:39.347Z Burke did not content himself with pointing out speculatively the evils which he foreboded for the French. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z And you, Sally—” His keen eyes narrowed speculatively, took in the little flushed face, the big eyes sparkling. Girl Alone 2011-01-27T03:00:36.117Z She was distinctly unbirdlike—apart from that trick of tipping her head sidewise and gazing speculatively at whatsoever interested her. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z She eyed Penny speculatively to note how the figure struck her. Guilt of the Brass Thieves 2011-01-04T03:01:18.213Z The Journalist started to laugh, then changed his mind and narrowed his eyes speculatively toward something across the room. The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z Louise gazed speculatively at her chum, realizing that Penny had some plan in mind. The Wishing Well 2010-12-20T17:12:27.090Z It was built speculatively, without tenants already lined up, and is now seeking to fill its floors amid competition from other buildings, including those going up at ground zero. After 30 Years, Times Sq. Rebirth Is Complete 2010-12-03T20:10:00Z What might tip off regulators when a bank is trading speculatively in violation of the Volcker rule? U.S. banks starting to develop plans for complying with financial overhaul law 2010-08-13T18:05:00Z The judge called some of the SEC's allegations "speculatively and flimsy." SEC faces setbacks, skepticism in trying to reform its enforcement image 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z In "The Hidden Brain," Vedantam reviews this new science and applies it speculatively to practical circumstances in which our subconscious leanings might mislead us. 2010-01-24T05:00:00Z She looked up at him speculatively for a moment before she commenced to trace an intricate pattern on his stout stick with a pink-tipped finger. The Trail of Conflict He loved gold for gold's sake; not for the enjoyments it procured,—he was a stoic; not for the enjoyments it might procure,—he was not sufficiently poetical to enjoy speculatively, like some misers. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 "He's the best hand with figures and his pen it's ever been my luck to meet," said Carleton, kind of speculatively. The Night Operator “Wonder how he got back,” grunted Gid speculatively; “he must have looked a sight when he crawled out of that swamp.” The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship As she was eying the hound speculatively, Penny heard another sound directly behind her. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery He looked back at the buildings of the B C ranch, then speculatively at the hill behind them. The Trail of Conflict For just a moment Wallingford eyed that money speculatively, then he picked up one of the bills and slid it through his fingers. Young Wallingford The question began to shine speculatively in the faces of the onlookers. Asteroid of Fear He eyed Lindsay speculatively, added, "You don't seem much impressed by your danger, Zalen." The Ambassador He rubbed his forehead, felt the bruise at his temple and gazed speculatively at the sky. Deepfreeze I feel fairly sure I can keep him interested for—" she glanced speculatively at Tensor "—a half hour at least. Fair and Warmer The other let him change the subject, but he found himself studying Clifford speculatively every now and then. Young Wallingford Ted looked at her speculatively for a moment, wondering if he had better rebuke her again for her folly, so that she should not commit it a second time. The Torch Bearer The officer eyed it speculatively for a moment. World Without War "Well," said the widow, putting her head on the side and gazing at him speculatively, "you wear a derby hat." The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man Anselm Brevoort, watching him speculatively through a fragrant cloud of cigar smoke, suddenly sprang a bomb. The Song of the Wolf Barter was now watching the two with interest, studying them in turn speculatively, unmindful of the impertinence of his studious regard and silence. Astounding Stories, June, 1931 Pem was staring intently at the speaker, her black brows drawn together over eyes as speculatively blue as ever they had been in Toandoah’s laboratory when grasping, or trying to, grave problems of the air. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl Hank looked speculatively back along the narrow pathway, with its numerous bends, and then glanced pityingly at his anxious friend. Bring Me His Ears "Well," said the bachelor, turning on his back and looking up at the widow speculatively, "let me see—you could have the violet room." The Widow To Say Nothing of the Man She looked at him speculatively, her lips tightening with a sudden determination. The Song of the Wolf She mused upon them speculatively for awhile, and then consulted Lysander. Stories of the Foot-hills “I wonder if she sees what there is to the Camp Fire now,” said Dolly, speculatively. A Campfire Girl's Happiness The professional looked Pat over speculatively, and again made a suggestion. Bred of the Desert A Horse and a Romance He scowled speculatively at Denver who waited and worried. Master of the Moondog Tim said speculatively; but with little apparent interest in the subject. Aunt Hannah and Seth Then he paused a moment before attempting the hazardous work of coming ashore, and looked at me speculatively. Happy Days for Boys and Girls Religious ideas were regarded as true regulatively, not speculatively. History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion One there saw that his gaiety was only on the surface, and that he eyed Meredith closely and speculatively when he thought himself unobserved. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The red-headed man unfastened the lugs of the rim, kicked the tire speculatively, and said, “Gone to hell.” Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 The dark eyed officer's eye fell speculatively upon his bound and dust-covered prisoner. Astounding Stories, March, 1931 “I donno,” said Arsene speculatively, as he and the Bishop took up their tramp behind the sled; “Dat Long Tom Lansing; he don’ like Canuck. The Shepherd of the North Religion, vain speculatively, is resolved by him into ethics. History of Free Thought in Reference to The Christian Religion The miller stroked his chin and looked speculatively at the little dog. A Dear Little Girl's Thanksgiving Holidays And they were all of fifteen feet above the ground when they speculatively looked over the ring of fires and the ragged, degraded men within them. Astounding Stories of Super-Science January 1931 “Not till to-morrow,” said Julia Cloud, looking around the empty kitchen speculatively, and wondering how in the world she was going to cook with all the cooking-utensils packed in the attic. Cloudy Jewel Hilary's eyes flicked speculatively to the tiny cigar-shaped boat in which the dead guard had flown down to them. Slaves of Mercury He was scowling while he stared speculatively at the mouth of the twenty-inch bore—a vertical tunnel that led from the drilling floor down, down to some inner vault. Two Thousand Miles Below Helen folded her hands in her lap, and for a moment gazed speculatively at the sister she knew she adored. The Law-Breakers The brown eyes regarded him still more speculatively. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, May, 1930 Kerr sat looking speculatively into the glowing pit below, the firelight red over him in strong contrast of gleam and shadow. The Duke Of Chimney Butte Chet was staring speculatively at that waiting dark when the first flash came. The Finding of Haldgren Mrs. Standish pursed speculatively her thin, well-made-up lips and visibly took thought, according to the habit of her sex, by means of a series of intuitive explosions. Nobody All this time his eyes were watching me shrewdly, speculatively. The Law-Breakers “If dad’ll buy me out then,” she said, speculatively, doubtfully, carrying on her thought in a disjointed way. The Flockmaster of Poison Creek "Ye-es, I saw him," said the Duke speculatively, watching the squabble at the distant gate keenly, turning his horse to head that way by a pressure of his knee. The Duke Of Chimney Butte And—and," he looked up at his companion rather speculatively, and added in a burst of boyish confidence—"I don't think you're so bad as that woman said, anyhow. Mixed Faces Blaine leaned back easily in his chair, and after a slight pause he added speculatively, with deliberate intent, “I didn’t know you had interests there!” The Crevice And his red eyes took in the flushed beauty of the panting girl speculatively. Pirates of the Gorm I could not bear this any longer, nor to discuss Courvoisier with Frau Lutzler, and the words “his wife,” uttered in that speculatively gossiping tone, repelled me. The First Violin A Novel The ruddy man scowled at the boy speculatively. Foundling on Venus Certain gentlemen, speculatively inclined, would have given much more than a penny for the old man's thoughts; having bought them at any price, they would have felt themselves defrauded. Old Man Curry Race Track Stories But I shall best prove that respect by saying plainly that I do not like this paper as well as those in which he writes argumentatively, speculatively, and from the resources of his own mind. The Life of Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, Bart., K.C.S.I. A Judge of the High Court of Justice As he turned it speculatively in his hand, wondering how he was supposed to use it, a few grains sifted between Chris's fingers and fell over the side into the sea. Mr. Wicker's Window Then he looked up the mountain side speculatively. Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy We wonder," we continued, speculatively, "why we always suspect the society satirist of suffering from a social snub? Imaginary Interviews Susanna rather reluctantly yielded the toaster, looking speculatively over her spectacles at her would-be helper. The Brass Bound Box He turned away to find the sheriff and almost collided with Brit Hunter, who was glancing speculatively from him to Lone Morgan. Sawtooth Ranch At the door she stopped, and for the second time considered her hands speculatively. Seven Miles to Arden He felt speculatively certain that Horace Endicott sat before him, and he knew Sonia to be a guilty woman. The Art of Disappearing She watched him speculatively for a few moments, and wondered what change would come over him when her tale was told. Captain Desmond, V.C. "Suppose it was arranged that your debts be cancelled," Hawkes said speculatively. Starman's Quest Briefly he explained what he had done, and then paused, eying the young fellow speculatively. Shoe-Bar Stratton Corrie teased, speculatively eyeing the heap of wet, unsavory clothing. From the Car Behind Jim stopped his pacing, and stared speculatively at the wall of their cell. The Raid on the Termites His Excellency, however, made no move to open and read his despatches, but fell to staring at me speculatively. A Virginia Scout On Monday morning Jack met Brassy Bangs in one of the corridors and noticed that the loud-spoken youth looked at him rather speculatively. The Rover Boys at Big Horn Ranch The Cowboys' Double Round-Up She brought to him one of the familiar-looking missives, and Bobby, as he took it, looked speculatively at the big fireplace, in which, as it was early fall, comfortable-looking real logs were crackling. The Making of Bobby Burnit Being a Record of the Adventures of a Live American Young Man The man's gaze followed hers, speculatively, roaming over the costly objects. A Sheaf of Corn People realising immense sums of money, imaginatively—speculatively—counting their chickens before hatched. The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete And all the time his sister had watched us speculatively, her gaze as cold and impersonal as though she had been looking at a rock. A Virginia Scout "You better not go pullin' up no anchors in this pocket," advised Doc, as he saw Locke look over the bows speculatively. Isle o' Dreams She looked speculatively at the indignant old face opposite, then made a vague little gesture toward her hair, and dropped her eyes. Black Oxen The windows were open now, and usually some one was speculatively looking down to the life on the pavement, eight stories below. The Job An American Novel He viewed it speculatively, as one outside it all. Stubble It is speculatively interested in a kind of being which it defines as spiritual, and in terms of which it proposes to define the universe. The Approach to Philosophy As they took their seats in the coach, Isabelle gazed at her father speculatively. The Cricket Nesta eyed some other families of children speculatively, wondering how much good they would prove as friends on the voyage. Queensland Cousins He looked speculatively out of the window for a few moments. The Stars, My Brothers Bond looked at him speculatively for a moment, then held out his cap and one of the headbands. Final Weapon Her grey eyes were fixed on Mrs. Fleming speculatively. A harum-scarum schoolgirl "By the way," asked Jenner, speculatively, "how come you ordered the ship stocked and provisioned, for the test?" Faithfully Yours He paused, looking at the young man speculatively. The Unnecessary Man He exhaled smoke and looked speculatively at Lansing. Criminal Negligence But McPherson was looking speculatively down at Willem, and did not accept nor even hear the challenge to combat. The Return of Peter Grimm Novelised From the Play Harrah looked at him speculatively, without resentment, then his lips parted in a grin which showed two sharp, white, prominent front teeth. The Man from the Bitter Roots The goat regarded me speculatively through rectangular pupils, but did not offer, in true capricious fashion, to gambol with me. Greener Than You Think It was a dreadful thought, even though only speculatively uttered, and my heart rejected it; rejected it with indignation that rather surprised me. The Eye of Osiris A clerk was holding a handkerchief, saturated with a drug of some kind, to his nostrils, and a bluecoat was standing near, twirling his club and looking down at Hiram speculatively. Owen Clancy's Happy Trail or, The Motor Wizard in California He grunted a greeting and looked at them speculatively. The Pirates of Ersatz “There might be somethin’ good over yonder if ’twas looked into right,” went on Uncle Bill easily, as he stood with the ball of his feet hanging over a precipice, staring speculatively. The Man from the Bitter Roots Miss Huntress eyed Lena speculatively for a moment. Jewel Weed "Possibly I had no right to forecast the action of the government, even speculatively, in a contingency that may not arise." A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike Now and then the surgeon paused in his busy round within to glance speculatively from the doorway and each time Gentleman Geoff nodded reassuringly to him. The Fifth Ace And then his thought shifted once more, attaching itself curiously, speculatively, to individual objects. The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance He looked at her speculatively, as if wondering what note to strike for the continuation of their talk. The Squirrel-Cage “But I don’t think you would,” she went on speculatively. Jewel Weed He measured the distance speculatively between his own fist and the man's jaw and upper cut to the point as neatly as you could please. Men of Affairs She paused before lifting the pail from the spout of the wooden pump and gazed speculatively at the tote-sled. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest Why didn't you, I wonder,' she said speculatively. The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy Almost every day since her arrival, she had visited it, viewing it speculatively and with a curious kind of apprehension. Marjorie Dean, High School Freshman Kate looked after him speculatively as he made his escape in a relief that was rather obvious. The Fighting Shepherdess Tracy looked at Moncure, speculatively, then dipped into his pockets for pipe and tobacco. Subversive The boy paused and glanced speculatively at the falling snow. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest "How would you like to work in a company like that?" he asked speculatively. No Great Magic When she heard of the handsome sister in New York, and of her former relations with David Spafford, her eyes narrowed speculatively, and her fair brow drew into puzzled frowns. Marcia Schuyler The sheepherder looked at him speculatively, with no trace of resentment in his mild eyes. The Fighting Shepherdess Venus was looking him up and down speculatively, and Forrester suddenly thought a new test was coming. Pagan Passions My friend looked at his cigar tip speculatively. The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure He replaced the pocket secretary and looked at me edgewise, speculatively. Measure for a Loner The letter was in his pocket, still pinned fast, and he brought it forth and gazed at it speculatively. From Farm to Fortune or Nat Nason's Strange Experience His roving eyes came back to the greasewood flat and rested there speculatively. The Fighting Shepherdess Well-dressed men with shaven faces and marks of culture studied the Americans speculatively. The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 "As a matter of fact," Malone said, speculatively eying Lynch's figure, dressed in a pair of trousers and a T-shirt, "you're right." The Impossibles His eyes narrowed speculatively when they came to rest on a peculiar egg-shaped object that stood out there in the open. Creatures of Vibration Not only is religious Morality not opposed to the idea of duty for duty's sake: it is speculatively the only reasonable basis of it; practically and emotionally the great safeguard of it. Philosophy and Religion Six Lectures Delivered at Cambridge "I wonder what has become of him," he suggested speculatively, and Conscience shook her head as she answered, "It's been a long while since I've heard of him." The Tyranny of Weakness So did a quartet of predatory young females eyeing them speculatively from a table only twenty feet away. Legacy He paused and examined the end of his fountain pen speculatively, and then ran through the pile of clippings before him. The Four Pools Mystery Miles’ face was a study as he gazed upon it, and turned it speculatively to and fro. Betty Trevor Arcot looked speculatively at the star field in the great broad window before him. Islands of Space "Don't you think we could get our mothers something pretty nice with two dollars apiece?" asked Harry Hazelton speculatively. The Grammar School Boys Snowbound or, Dick & Co. at Winter Sports "No, I'm not an editor," Morgan repeated, speculatively, as if he saw possibilities of distinction in that road. Trail's End He, too, seemed to be conscious that there was something odd about his prospective father-in-law, and he was gazing speculatively at him as if in wonder. The Borough Treasurer Without waiting for an answer, Grace slipped from the room, leaving Patience to stare speculatively after her, then at the tense little figure in the window. Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College "I think she has more to learn than I had when I came here," said Elfreda speculatively, "and unless I am very much mistaken it will take her longer to learn it." Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College If attentions are not shown him, he must not betray surprise or resentment, nor look around speculatively for the hymn-book that is not forthcoming. Etiquette She glanced speculatively at her roommate, but the latter’s calm, impassive expression told her nothing. Grace Harlowe's Problem She left her perch on the railings, and stood erect, in an unconscious attitude of defiance; and Garth watched her speculatively through narrowed lids. The Great Amulet Glancing up from this innocent triumph, she encountered the eyes of the Master of the House fixed speculatively on the big turkey. Peace on Earth, Good-will to Dogs He opened the blade and drew it speculatively across his calloused old thumb, while with his mild blue eyes, which his spectacles enormously exaggerated, he fixed the humbled Willie. The Calico Cat As a piece of sanguinary satire on royalty as an institution "The King" is most interesting—that is, royalty logically and speculatively considered, without reference to its historical basis and development. Essays on Scandinavian Literature His eyes, peering out of the jungle of beard that covered his face, were fixed speculatively on the three boys. Frank Merriwell, Junior's, Golden Trail or, The Fugitive Professor The fire duplicated their number with their shadows, and occasionally he eyed these semblances speculatively as they stretched on the sandy ground or skulked in the underbrush behind their unconscious principals. The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee Again he glanced speculatively at the sleeping forms round him and then eased warily out of bed. Where the Sun Swings North The truths which this "disposition of nature" obliges us to accept can be neither proved nor disproved; they are practically followed even by those who reject them speculatively. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" The little doctor pursed his wrinkled lips and considered for a moment, eyeing the body stretched upon the chaise longue speculatively. Murder at Bridge She turned, reluctant yet relieved at the release from the tension, and looked at him speculatively. The Plunderer Their opinions are the direct result of the Hegelian philosophy applied speculatively to the obsolete, destructive Rationalism of Germany. History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology He stood back from the gutted precincts and gazed speculatively upon the picture. The Forfeit Her own four armed attendants seemed to take the whole affair rather speculatively. The Lion of Petra He looked about the company, as if speculatively, but his mind was already made up. Murder at Bridge "Always," he answered her very earnestly, and looked her in the eyes so speculatively, albeit unconsciously so, that she found herself battling with a tendency to grow pink. The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story But under Bessy's eye she certainly was—it continued to rest on her curiously, speculatively, with an under-gleam of malicious significance. The Fruit of the Tree His eyes were gazing curiously, speculatively at the figure of the man who ruled the local cattle industry. The Forfeit He unfastened the bronze chain-belt still buckled in his kilt tunic, swinging the length speculatively in one hand. The Time Traders The chemist who confines his studies exclusively within his own province, when he reflects on the probable sequence of life, will speculatively see himself vanish in his blowpipes and retorts. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life "Where—where are you going?" asked one of the men, looking at the closet speculatively. The Revolt on Venus Once Betty stood in the kitchen door for fully a minute, watching him speculatively, and twice old Malcolm passed him on the way to do some chore, eyeing him curiously. The Boss of the Lazy Y "It looks as though Marian were guilty," she continued speculatively. Jane Allen: Right Guard His eyes narrowed and stared speculatively when in a little she came in again. Wolf Breed Her brows lifted and she looked at him speculatively. The Short Cut Then, his face suddenly serious again, he considered her speculatively. Man to Man He abruptly broke off and urged his pony about, leaving the puncher to look after him speculatively. The Boss of the Lazy Y Thought cannot proceed otherwise; namely, it cannot proceed without the ideal bare ‘it’ which is speculatively demonstrated. The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 "You are within your rights, Mr. Brett," he said, eying the man speculatively. Treachery in Outer Space He continued to look at her speculatively, his pipe between his teeth. The Swindler and Other Stories It is against those clear principles of psychology and ethics which are not only speculatively evident, but practically necessary to maintain the fabric of human society. Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence Then he gazed speculatively into her eyes and speaking in dull, soft tones of Teutonic sentiment, said confidentially, "If you will marry me, you shall see them some day." King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties Thus a demonstrative phrase demonstrates an entity speculatively. The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 "It just wanted to be twenty feet lower," said some one speculatively. "Contemptible", by "Casualty" "There must be some way," Grace said speculatively, "and some day we'll find it out." Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College Both are sane but philosophic, and not very far apart as philosophers, I understand; but some recent productions of Balfour send him far afield speculatively—a field which Morley never attempts. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie "You mean, then, shouldn't I worry you——" "I suppose I did mean that," she said, viewing him speculatively. King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties All that can be done is to use language which may speculatively demonstrate it, and also to express the relation of this factor in nature to other factors. The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 "Perhaps he is some really great musician," Mrs. Vanderlyn said, speculatively. The Old Flute-Player A Romance of To-day Carroll glanced speculatively at the ostentatiously squared shoulders of the other man as he passed through the car. The Debtor A Novel He has speculative knowledge as regards the mode; for whatever we know speculatively in things by defining and dividing, God knows all this much more perfectly. Summa Theologica, Part I (Prima Pars) From the Complete American Edition “He could not have gotten into the house, in any way,” she heard one man remark speculatively. The Adventures of Ann Stories of Colonial Times My eyes met those of Boston and Blackie, eyeing me speculatively, and the contact brought my musing to a sharp turn. The Blood Ship He drank, doubtless eying the buffaloes speculatively; some other time. The Adventures of Kathlyn He had thought speculatively of the possible complicity of the other women of the household, but never of hers. The Debtor A Novel The general manager had taken his burned-out corn-cob pipe from his pocket and was looking at it speculatively. The Quickening "You are not really any fonder of her than I am," commented Osborn, after regarding her speculatively a few moments. Emily Fox-Seton Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The Methods of Lady Walderhurst" My imaginary world is practically impossible but speculatively possible, in the sense that it contradicts no single principle of necessary and immutable reason. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil Her glances from time to time were directed at Lee's countenance somewhat speculatively. The Iron Furrow Kirby looked at him quietly, speculatively, undisturbed by the heaviness of his frown. Tangled Trails A Western Detective Story The modest English in these matters take shelter under the wing of science speculatively extended, or traditional religion prudently rationalised: the scope of the spirit, like its psychological distribution, is conceived realistically. Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy Five Essays "Wonder if he's lost much?" said the underling speculatively. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories Practically this might do, but speculatively it was most disturbing. Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil Leslie looked at him now over his large cigar a little speculatively. The Lee Shore This kind of boy is not unlikely to interest himself, speculatively, in horse-races. Lost Leaders Our minds are therefore naturally dissatisfied with their lot and speculatively directed upon an outspread universe in which our persons count for almost nothing. Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy Five Essays I don't think"— looking at her speculatively—"that you've any conception what your voice is going to do for you. The Splendid Folly He was looking at her speculatively, as if there were something about her that he found hard to understand. The Odds And Other Stories Then he took off his hat, gazing at it speculatively. Sundown Slim At the same moment Gordon Strange was sitting on the bench at the foot of the flag-staff, smoking, and gazing speculatively across the river at the teepee village. The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest The change presented by the constant error can here be interpreted only speculatively. Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. Awhile the party gazed speculatively at the habitation of him—the undoubted perpetrator of the deadly deeds—for whom they had sought so long. The Luck of the Mounted A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police His glance roamed speculatively about the place, taking in the layout critically, then finally Bart was conscious that his shrewd, burrowing eyes were scanning him closely. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent He stretched out his hands, regarding them speculatively. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man He sought to divest them indeed of that which was speculatively untrue, though he saw in them only symbols of the great moral truths which lie at the heart of religion. An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant And as Cathewe did not speak at once, there was a tableau during which each was speculatively busy with the eyes. A Splendid Hazard Out of her diminutiveness, out of her leanness, out of her extraordinary litheness, little Eve Edgarton stared up speculatively at Barton's great hulking helplessness. Little Eve Edgarton Bart stood still thinking, looking around speculatively, his fingers mechanically touching the bank note in his pocket which Mr. Leslie had given him in trust. Bart Stirling's Road to Success Or, The Young Express Agent My mother watched the secretary's comings and goings at the Parish House speculatively. Slippy McGee, Sometimes Known as the Butterfly Man Corinna gazed at her speculatively for a moment; and in her speculation there was the faintest tinge of contempt, the contempt which, in spite of her pity, she felt for all weakness. One Man in His Time Howard, when he met them all at supper long after dark, noted how their sunburned eyes turned upon him speculatively. The Desert Valley "I believe," she continued, speculatively—"I believe I am going to begin to think things and do them again; and what's more, I believe I am going to like doing them." The Primrose Ring But he paused speculatively before Punching Bags, for he had the clean pride of body, typical of lusty Western youth, and loved all forms of exercise. Success A Novel They looked at her gravely, speculatively and with frankly unhidden interest. Six Feet Four She emptied her coffee cup, and speculatively fingered one of the thin cigars in the box at his hand. The Three Black Pennys A Novel "Dear me," Kit said, looking around her speculatively. Kit of Greenacre Farm To answer these questions, as they may be answered speculatively and provisionally by an individual, is the purpose of the following work. The Life of Reason Half turning on the bench she gazed speculatively at the lax figure on the rug. Success A Novel Mr. Marsh remarked speculatively, as though they were speaking of some quite abstract topic, "It may also be possibly that you are succumbing to habit and inertia and routine." The Brimming Cup Once about the noon hour they saw a smoke far to the south, and both regarded it speculatively. The Forest Runners A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky The faces of the court favorites were turned back toward Paris, and individual fortunes were speculatively weighed in the balance with the possibilities of the new King's whims and fancies. The Story of Versailles He turned, and his steady eyes regarded the dark face of the lumberman speculatively. The Man in the Twilight Three works more speculatively complete, and more practically useful in their way, the production of one consistent architectural mind, are, in the history of literature, not easily to be found. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 335, September 1843 "That's in Bayonne," she said, and paused, her eyes speculatively on him. The Brimming Cup "I'm going back to Mother McNeil's," she said, presently, and the large and half-worn rubbers which she had tied on over her shoes were looked at speculatively. How It Happened "I cannot imagine," said the old man speculatively. The Mystery of Mary Cautiously the Little Girl crept forward on her hands and knees to the edge of the car and peered speculatively through the great yellow wheel-spokes. The White Linen Nurse "Fly at it," said Johnny, eyeing the huts speculatively. The Thunder Bird These remarks are not made speculatively, but because they express the sentiments common throughout the British Islands at the time, and explain what followed. The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 I looked at her fatuously, and she looked speculatively at a sharp ridge of the divide as if that sketch were the only thing around there that could possibly interest her. The Range Dwellers The professional man looked at the boy speculatively. A Man Four-Square A trifle speculatively for an instant she glanced at the Superintendent's face and then back again to the Senior Surgeon's. The White Linen Nurse He stepped down to the ground, pulled a handful of silver from his pocket and eyed it speculatively, glancing now and then after the receding Mexican. The Thunder Bird But Panhandle had crumpled down suddenly, silently, and Wishful had stood over him, gazing down speculatively and swinging his gun back and forth before he returned it to the holster. Partners of Chance The next morning he was speculatively quiet and she was brightly talkative as they ate breakfast. Nedra She looked up at him speculatively, and in a moment tossed back the short golden curls that clustered at her neck. Rosa Mundi and Other Stories She felt in the momentary pause that followed that the eyes behind the veil were looking at her strangely, speculatively. The Lamp in the Desert The most ridiculous and most aukward of men are, therefore, the speculatively well bred monks of all religions and all professions. The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant She glanced at him speculatively; her panic was beginning to subside. The Rocks of Valpre Both garages replied that they hadn't seen the car and the Chief looked back at Amy speculatively. Left Tackle Thayer He got up and stood looking down at him speculatively, too astonished to be angry. Greatheart A great gray wolf stood contemptuously near on a hillock, gazing speculatively at the strange new creature, the white woman, new come in his lands. The Covered Wagon He was regarding, speculatively, the back of young Ovid Nixon, the assistant cashier. Scattergood Baines Men may need to be brought into the knowledge of God speculatively; but what they do need is to be brought into the knowledge of themselves practically. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4 "That what he's been doing!" asked Detweiler sympathetically, his hands in his pockets and his gaze fixed speculatively on the squad that was dashing past. Left Tackle Thayer He fell silent, and Bob eyed him speculatively. The Rules of the Game Then the ram commenced to walk around the shed, viewing it speculatively from all sides. Young Hunters of the Lake Scattergood gazed after them speculatively, and as he gazed his hands went automatically to his shoes, which he removed to give play to his reflective toes. Scattergood Baines The other nodded as he drained the last drop in his tin cup and looked speculatively at the battered coffee pot. The Lilac Girl Drivers of taxicabs looked the young man over speculatively, as though wondering whether he might be inveigled into going on a, to them, profitable round of New York's night sights. Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz As the two midshipmen lifted their caps and hastened away, Fields gazed after them speculatively: "There goes the Navy's strength in to-day's game," he announced. Dave Darrin's Fourth Year at Annapolis Into his picture he began to fit these two speculatively, with a purely tentative adjustment of their personalities to his requirements. The Phantom Herd Mrs. Hemingway, he noted, looked at him speculatively. The Purple Heights He had been eyeing the new buggy speculatively, and at last he spoke of it in that admiring tone which warms the heart of the listener. Starr, of the Desert He tapped speculatively on the desk with his pencil. Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts He laid a hand upon his brother's arm and felt it speculatively. The Knave of Diamonds A sack of tobacco was making the rounds as they came on, and Luck watched them through speculatively narrowed lids. The Phantom Herd He was looking at her oddly, almost speculatively. The Top of the World Estenega handed him money for the burial, and looked at him speculatively. The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California Mr. Dill was silent a minute, looking speculatively across to the Hardup Saloon which was practically empty and therefore quite peaceful. The Long Shadow Often they chattered speculatively of the storm beyond. O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1919 In fact, even the countrymen of Racine have long since admitted both,—speculatively, at least,—though practically their temperament will always confine them to artificial models. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 20, June, 1859 "Might get you a visiting job, perhaps," said Mr. Blendershin speculatively. Love and Mr. Lewisham He glanced fondly across the table, where the girl had leaned her chin in her hands to watch him, speculatively. The Lions of the Lord A Tale of the Old West He paused a moment looking speculatively at Jack's complacent face. The Obstacle Race He stood in the entrance gazing about him, blinking speculatively through the folds of fat surrounding his bright eyes. Jimgrim and Allah's Peace Carroll's eyes narrowed speculatively, "are you sure he was in Nashville all that time?" Midnight Baumberger eyed him speculatively while he smoked, and chuckled to himself. Good Indian He looked at her speculatively and spoke quietly as if the matter were of no great importance. Her Father's Daughter "Yes," said Amory speculatively, "but I'm more than bored; I am restless." This Side of Paradise "That, I suppose," said Mr. Jackson, speculatively, "is the line the Mingotts mean to take." The Age of Innocence "Perhaps old brick could be bought somewhere," replied the young lady speculatively. The Shuttle The nearest he ever came to elucidation, perhaps, was when he turned from them and let his pale-blue eyes dwell speculatively upon the face of his wife, Phoebe. Good Indian It did not show much on the surface, but Eileen really had a conscience, she really had a soul; Linda's eyes, resting rather speculatively on her, were honest eyes, and Eileen knew what she knew. Her Father's Daughter After a time he paused an instant and rested, and as he did so he looked speculatively at his work. The Harvester He hitched at the string which held his trousers and watched Elnora speculatively. A Girl of the Limberlost Mr. Penzance quietly, speculatively, looked him over, and reflected aloud—or, so it sounded. The Shuttle Before this time he had known it but speculatively; now he thought he knew it as a practical man; though perhaps he did not, even yet. Tess of the d'Urbervilles He looked at the cheque speculatively, and then laid it aside and read the letter. Her Father's Daughter "Yes, sir," said the servant, glancing speculatively at the neat but coarse garments of our hero. Brave and Bold The Fortunes of Robert Rushton She moved irresolutely toward the communicating door, paused in its frame, eyeing him speculatively from under level brows. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf She eyed Grace speculatively, but made no effort to rise. Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus But even then he hesitated as he turned the note over, speculatively now, in his fingers. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale Schiller looked up to Schröder with genuine admiration and speculatively promised himself great gain from association with 'the one man in Germany who could realize all his ideas of art.' The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller If I look speculatively on the world, there is nothing but dimness and mystery. A Dish of Orts : Chiefly Papers on the Imagination, and on Shakespeare "I shall be only too glad—" she began, but fell silent and, in a silence that seemed almost apprehensive, eyed him speculatively throughout the remainder of the journey. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama "So long as one does not get the idea of growing old into one's head," Rachel began speculatively…. The Best British Short Stories of 1922 And she threw back her head and looked speculatively at her visitor. Roden's Corner Before they reached the doors of the hospital, a man came up to Ayscough: a solid, substantial-looking person, of cautious manner and watchful eye, whose glance wandered speculatively from the detective to his companion. The Orange-Yellow Diamond "I wonder," he said speculatively, "whether he has brought any chocolate creams?" The Slave of the Lamp "Career?" she went on, looking him in the eyes speculatively, and allowing her gaze to sink deep into his. The Gray Dawn What in the name of common sense can this mean, that is, speculatively? The Literary Remains of Samuel Taylor Coleridge She stopped and looked at him speculatively, absolutely without emotion. Lonesome Land He put his thumbs in the armholes of his waistcoat, assumed an easy attitude as he leaned against the door, and looked speculatively at the new comer. The Orange-Yellow Diamond I have met Englishmen," he said speculatively, "of a type similar—I think—to this man. The Slave of the Lamp During the four minutes that ensued Darrow examined the reporter speculatively. The Sign at Six As the young man leaned still farther forward, his hand touching her arm, Conny's large brown eyes opened speculatively on him…. Together She clasped her hands behind her and regarded him speculatively. Lonesome Land He is aware speculatively of the importance of the religious question; but his heart is not in religion at all. Moral Philosophy The laugh ceased suddenly as he caught sight of the Provincial, and across the potato-bed the two strong men looked speculatively into each other's eyes in the peaceful twilight. The Slave of the Lamp Jimmy and Herb himself caught the idea, at the same time, and they gazed speculatively at each other. The Radio Boys' First Wireless Or Winning the Ferberton Prize Mr. Longdon, with his clear eyes so untouched by time, speculatively murmured. The Awkward Age Practically, it is the most directly valuable of all forms of knowledge, but speculatively, it is limited and criticised by that which precedes and by that which follows it in my order of enumeration. Science & Education Thus it is speculatively probable that a Catholic might without sin remain years without confession, never having any grievous sins to confess, grievous sin alone being necessary matter for that sacrament. Moral Philosophy He was an elderly man with a tender heart, and he wondered speculatively what the girl in the next room would have to pay for her own indiscretion in allowing her voice to be heard. The Sheik It follows then, that Pantheism is equivalent to Atheism, and that there is no other Atheism actually existing, or speculatively conceivable, but Pantheism. Coleridge's Literary Remains, Volume 4. I suppose," he added speculatively, "that when this war ends these people will replant their trees. Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front "If there came a big slide here it would block the Canal," observed Mr. Alcando, speculatively. The Moving Picture Boys at Panama Stirring Adventures Along the Great Canal "Perhaps it was a second detachment of the same crowd that came out here?" suggested Andy, speculatively. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup It was a dreadful thought, even though only speculatively uttered, and my heart rejected it; rejected it with an indignation that rather surprised me. The Vanishing Man Racey stared speculatively at the long man and the short man. The Heart of the Range The level gaze of the police officer studied him speculatively. Man Size The teacher left the room, and the Rover boys looked speculatively at each other. The Rover Boys at College Or, The Right Road and the Wrong He himself has almost ceased to think critically of the past or speculatively of the future, but just lives and works in the present. With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement But the mackinaw man was glancing speculatively over at another group. The Magnetic North He turned half away, looking up speculatively at the yellow Indian moon. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories "You belong to Canada, I suppose?" she began looking at me speculatively from head to foot. The Doctor's Daughter Gould testified in 1870 that he had made a private loan to Butterfield, and that he had carried speculatively $1,500,000 for Butterfield's benefit. Great Fortunes from Railroads Both officers looked Frank over speculatively and suspiciously. The Boys of Bellwood School An Indian stood there, gazing at him speculatively. On the Trail of Pontiac You have no accent,” replied Miss Cheyne; and, despite that other suite of cards that she held, she looked at him speculatively. Tomaso's Fortune and Other Stories He looked speculatively at Mr. Jones, who, of course, had never for a moment taken his eyes from his intended victim. Victory An Island Tale His eyes rested speculatively on the three lifeboats still hanging above the starboard rail. West Wind Drift "You are a remarkably well preserved man, General," he ventured speculatively. Her Weight in Gold She was meanwhile unclasping her pearl necklace, and at this point she held it in her hands taking the fourth bead between her fingers, and smiled speculatively. The Maid of Maiden Lane "Why is it," the novelist continued speculatively, "that, whenever we take another man's wife out, we think it necessary to order red roses?" The Evil Shepherd A very fusty and unpleasant smell was more noticeable at this point than elsewhere in the room, and he found himself staring speculatively up the wide, carpeted stairs. Tales of Chinatown He was regarding this speculatively when the purser knocked, then entered at his call. The Ne'er-Do-Well But once settled down, he looked at him speculatively. The Paradise Mystery He opened his lips to speak, then closed them, and for a long time kept his eyes fixed speculatively in the direction of the canyon. The Iron Trail "I don't believe mine ever broke like that," he said, speculatively. Graustark Alaire regarded him speculatively, then shook her head as if in answer to some thought. Heart of the Sunset "How would Rapport use the death thought, I wonder?" asked Craig speculatively, breaking the silence. The War Terror Kazan had never brought in anything like this, and for a full half-minute he remained very quiet, eying it speculatively. Baree, Son of Kazan Noozak eyed him speculatively for some moments, then reared herself slowly and went to him. Nomads of the North A Story of Romance and Adventure under the Open Stars The old woman speculatively measured the girl's superb figure, her glowing strength, her eager, resolute face. Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby A half dozen soldiers stood in the plaza, glancing speculatively about. The Valiant Runaways Cowperwood looked at her speculatively, and after a momentary return glance she dropped her eyes. The Titan Again Lawford, even though he did not turn to confront it, became conscious of the black veil turned towards him tentatively, speculatively, impenetrably. The Return Flat on his belly near the warm box stove Miki watched his new-found master speculatively as he pulled on his boots. Nomads of the North A Story of Romance and Adventure under the Open Stars "It will be a very fine thing for this nephew," he added speculatively. Garrison's Finish : a romance of the race course It had been his creed, his delight, his business, too, to try and put himself in everybody's place, so that now there were but few places where he did not, speculatively speaking, feel at home. Fraternity Mr. Thorpe paused and looked speculatively at the boy. Long Live the King! He looked at her so speculatively for a moment after this that she wondered whether he had something more to say. T. Tembarom As he turned to go on, he spat speculatively. Lost Face Do you think it is right, fair," continued the girl slowly, her brow wrinkled speculatively, "to break your uncle's and aunt's hearts for the sake of a girl? Garrison's Finish : a romance of the race course She was looking at him speculatively, as if considering the best place to hit him first. Active Service I knew nothing about Erie speculatively and was irritated at being still further delayed for my meeting. My Memories of Eighty Years Her eyes were clear and speculatively thoughtful, notwithstanding her lack of color. T. Tembarom Assimilated by the friendly darkness which the lesser Spanish guns were speculatively stabbing, the escaping ships fired never another shot that might assist their baffled and bewildered enemies to locate them. Captain Blood She eyed the blindfolded men speculatively, swung out of bed, and put on her stockings and sandals; then she sat on the edge of the bed and waited for the sequence. The Drums of Jeopardy "You see, he wasn't a robber," Beatrice remarked, staring after him speculatively. Her Prairie Knight "If it was me," he added speculatively, "and I thought I was far enough in the lead, I'd stop there till morning." Rowdy of the Cross L "Has it struck you that he has been in low spirits?" he inquired speculatively. T. Tembarom He stood looking at his mother speculatively, a little grin on his face. Cow-Country He rushed into the street, his automatic ready, eyed the taxicab speculatively, wheeled suddenly, and ran south at a dog-trot. The Drums of Jeopardy "Helps some," Big Medicine admitted, his eyes going speculatively to the rise that looked perfectly level. The Heritage of the Sioux For some time they continued the argument, and then the intervals between one statement and the next became longer and longer, and they spoke more speculatively and less pugnaciously, and at last fell silent. Night and Day But as he rummaged, his eyes held speculatively on the boat astern. The Adventures of Jimmie Dale Bud glanced speculatively up at the sun, and Honey, catching his meaning, shook her head and smiled. Cow-Country "They're pretty thin," Cash observed speculatively, as though he was measuring them mentally for some particular need. Cabin Fever Suddenly Applehead, eyeing the rocks speculatively, turned his head suddenly to look behind and to either side like one who seeks a way of escape from sudden peril. The Heritage of the Sioux They walked along in silence for several minutes, staring speculatively at Master Chitten. Penrod and Sam Bud glanced somberly across at Frank, who was sitting by the stove with his jaws between his palms and his hair toweled, regarding his guest speculatively. Cabin Fever |
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