| 单词 | staunchness |
| 例句 | A race of giants had lived then, fearless men, men of a staunchness unknown in this day. The Red Pony 1937-01-01T00:00:00Z “I just try to channel her staunchness and sweetness at the same time,” McKinnon told TIME. The 8 Best Impressions of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z His friends were a band of fellow-Afghan boys who clung together with a staunchness that was directly proportional to their lack of parental protection. Europe’s Child-Refugee Crisis 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z I just try to channel her staunchness and sweetness at the same time. How Saturday Night Live Creates Hillary Clinton 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z I don't wish you to do anything against your conscience, Bosham, and I'm obliged to you and your brother for your staunchness. The Great House 2012-03-30T02:00:14.973Z Even in her folly of the previous day, even in her reckless self-abandonment to a silly passion, Sophia had not lacked the qualities that make for sacrifice--courage, generosity, staunchness. Sophia A Romance 2012-03-18T02:00:22.773Z Their argument, in the last analysis, resolves itself into this: that war, though bad, has redeeming qualities, as teaching staunchness, courage, and the rest. The Great Illusion A Study of the Relation of Military Power to National Advantage 2012-01-11T03:00:19.077Z My object in all this is twofold—to let you feel something of the substance of power that will be yours when you have consented; and secondly to test a little more thoroughly your staunchness. By Right of Sword 2011-12-22T03:00:24.563Z “I just try to channel her staunchness and sweetness at the same time,” McKinnon says. How Saturday Night Live Creates Hillary Clinton 2015-10-08T04:00:00Z It was spoken lightly; because the man was serious, but Vane knew he had an ally who would support him with unflinching staunchness. The Protector 2011-12-14T03:00:17.460Z Then there was huge "Moro," Don Gasp�r's half-mastiff, half-bloodhound, whose staunchness was tested of old, and others of lesser note. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z But it was nevertheless in such a trait that the staunchness of his love found its true food. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z This renewed assurance of the staunchness of my tight little tin pan was by no means unwelcome. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z I never saw such fine lines; and best of all, I don’t think the builder has sacrificed anything in the way of staunchness to speed. Harry Watson's High School Days The Rivals of Rivertown 2011-06-16T02:00:20.053Z Disband these trusty followers of yours—whose staunchness ought to recommend them for better service. The White Gauntlet 2011-03-30T02:00:16.130Z By her splendid courage and staunchness Belgium has saved Europe, and the civilization of the world is her debtor. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France 2011-02-19T03:01:09.157Z Dawson, in his turn, provided similar moments of staunchness. Harry Redknapp's England contingent on course for South Africa as well 2010-05-06T06:00:00Z He was an upstanding fellow, of commanding height, and the tapering staunchness of a timber wedge. The Tempering She had no room in her heart for staunchness: it was all submerged in love. The Heart of a Woman The gallant regulars resisted with the staunchness of their professional esprit, and refused to yield an inch. The Regular Brigade of the Fourteenth Army Corps, the Army of the Cumberland, in the Battle of Stone River, or Murfreesboro', Tennessee To them I shall ever feel myself indebted, more particularly in view of their harsh treatment at the hands of their fellow-countrymen and enemy diplomatists, as a result of their staunchness. My Three Years in America He gazed anxiously at the dark bulk before him, and saw that the sailor had lost his staunchness of outline, his aspect of invincible determination. Wild Oranges All that structure finds its support and staunchness in what they call the cates, which are the buoys of which we have spoken. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 - Volume 40 of 55 1690-1691 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century He wondered if the day would ever come when she would exercise the same loyalty and staunchness on his behalf. The Law-Breakers “A pretty risky voyage,—one that tests the staunchness of a boat and the seamanship of the captain.” Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America But her staunchness made it easier to talk to her. The Prisoner I never doubted your staunchness, but I wonder whether you quite realize what the defence may cost you. Blake's Burden Given a cause and a leader, and they will bring to it an almost pathetic eagerness, staunchness, loyalty, enthusiasm and unselfish effort. Why I Believe in Scouting for Girls In fact, it was almost equal to the dreaded typhoon, and there were times when, despite the staunchness of the vessel, the faces of the captain and the officers were lined with anxiety. Baseball Joe Around the World Pitching on a Grand Tour "You cling hard to your faith!" he retorts savagely, her staunchness to Carol awaking a fever of indignation within him. When the Birds Begin to Sing It was old Frank's staunchness that brought calamity upon him. Frank of Freedom Hill It really looks as if staunchness were one of my virtues; but you see I venture to act on my opinions without paying much attention to what other people think. Prescott of Saskatchewan It had added to the natural frankness of her modest, unsophisticated nature a staunchness of character, a womanliness, and a nobility of soul that gave her the admiration and respect of all true hearts. The Transformation of Job A Tale of the High Sierras Being reassured in respect of the staunchness of the hull, I returned to the fire and proceeded to equip myself for a prolonged watch on deck. The Frozen Pirate I felt sure that, in spite of the staunchness of our men, we must inevitably be overpowered. James Braithwaite, the Supercargo The Story of his Adventures Ashore and Afloat It is a compliment to your staunchness, my poor boy, if nothing else. Jack Haydon's Quest To this the priest made a stately defence of his office, and declaration of his staunchness. By What Authority? She had lost her pursuers, thanks to the staunchness of her pony, and her knowledge of the country about her. The Forfeit Kindly assure my dear English friends of my heartfelt appreciation of their staunchness, their renewed activity, their self-sacrificing endeavours. Unfolding Destiny The lodestone which will attract this grace is staunchness in the Covenant. Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá I hail the staunchness and fidelity distinguishing the winners of such superb victories. Messages to America Their staunchness, however, has been admirable and their sincerity deeply rooted. The Light of Divine Guidance (Volume 2) From every quarter I hear acts of the so-called "staunchness" of the population. Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. He had not fired a shot and between himself and his enemies stood the staunchness of walls against which their rifle bullets would pelt as harmlessly as hailstones. A Pagan of the Hills By nightfall the wind had increased to a half-gale but the "Starlight" rode through the sea in splendid defiance, sure of her staunchness and steady in her purpose. Swirling Waters "All the year round.—It's cheaper," she added with that little touch of staunchness that had become hers. The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story "And rightly," exclaimed Manasseh, surprised and pleased at the staunchness with which his cousin took his new stand. The Days of Mohammed Though unfruitful in substantial results, Parker's action merits commemoration; for, after all, even where skill does its utmost, staunchness such as his shows the sound constitution of a military body. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence But to his friends he has left a memory and an example of invincible courage, and unceasing cheerfulness in the face of misfortune, of constant helpfulness, and unflinching staunchness. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 26, 1892 That admiration, however, was purely personal, and did not affect in any degree the staunchness of Froude's principles. The Life of Froude For the most part, they were far from effusive; some of their ways were primitive and perhaps slightly barbarous, but there was vigor and staunchness in them. Ranching for Sylvia The old sovereign had very many claims on the gratitude of the German race, for his staunchness of character, singleness of aim, and homely good sense had made the triumphs of his reign possible. The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) I never doubted your staunchness; but I wonder whether you quite realize what the defense may cost you. The Intriguers I ought to thank you for your staunchness to my friends, to whom you show a very good spirit," he says, "if you have the strength to stand by it. David Balfour, Second Part Being Memoirs Of His Adventures At Home And Abroad, The Second Part: In Which Are Set Forth His Misfortunes Anent The Appin Murder; His Troubles With Lord Advocate Grant; Captivity On The Bass Rock; Journey Into Holland And France; And Singular Relations With James More Drummond Or Macgregor, A Son Of The Notorious Rob Roy, And His Daughter Catriona Looking up into her eyes, he was struck by their tender staunchness. Nedra Ralston on his part was kind to the boy partly because he liked him and admired his staunchness, and partly because his wife's unwilling departure had left him lonely. The Lamp in the Desert To think that by merely setting certain noble creatures to exhibit their speed and staunchness, we should have ended by establishing in our midst a veritable Inferno! The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour Perhaps with any other man I might be a little anxious; but among the very few virtues possessed by your family and mine, dear, I think I may set staunchness. Jude the Obscure It was spoken lightly, because the man was serious, but Vane knew that he had an ally who would support him with unflinching staunchness. Vane of the Timberlands Fortunately, although the wind was strong, the ocean, protected by the coast, was not very rough, and there was no danger from heavy seas, which would have tried the staunchness of the little craft. The Mysterious Island Tommy with all his staunchness could not lift that overwhelming cloud. The Lamp in the Desert Meanwhile the little garrison maintained with gallant staunchness hour after hour the all but hopeless defence.' The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 But to cross the ocean in an emigrant steamer, though, to go to an unknown country, even to make a personal experiment and all that—by Jove... there really is a large-hearted staunchness about it.... The Possessed (The Devils) Of all his qualities none was more attractive than the staunchness of his friendship. Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 Kit, however, had known that Adam's staunchness might cost him much, and something might, perhaps, be saved. The Buccaneer Farmer Published in England under the Title "Askew's Victory" Then, grieving so to cross her in her weakness and pain, with all his tenderness in his voice, he hastened to atone for the firmness of the declaration which had sufficiently proved his staunchness. A Golden Book of Venice Will they not by their very height and staunchness be more difficult for their rowers to move and less obedient to their pilots? Dio's Rome, Volume 3 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus He knew the young fellow's staunchness as he knew Barbara's, and, because his need was great, had not hesitated to use him and the girl. Lister's Great Adventure Built rather for staunchness than beauty, she was no ideal of a mariner's dream as she unobtrusively cleared from her wharf one gray, chilly morning which held a promise of snow in its leaden sky. The Boy Aviators' Polar Dash or Facing Death in the Antarctic They heard the kitchen door open and close and Striker's voice loudly proclaiming the staunchness of his outbuildings, a speech cut short by Eliza's exasperation. Viola Gwyn I can hardly accept M. du Chaillu's explanation, that the Mpongwe, who attack the beasts with trade muskets and pebbles, will not venture into the anthropoid's haunts unless certain of their white employer's staunchness. Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo Volume 1 And as to our partners of the battlefield, how little we have ever said that is hearty as to the splendid staunchness of the Prussians at Waterloo. Through the Magic Door She would risk all for her lover and not grumble if she were forced to pay for her staunchness. Lister's Great Adventure Sherman, with all his staunchness and the valor of his men, was compelled to give way. The Guns of Shiloh A Story of the Great Western Campaign Since we have been beset her staunchness and endurance have been almost past belief again and again. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition With Federal staunchness, and without any attempts at punctilious unison, they proceeded to play some of my compositions in a loud and irrefutable manner. My Life — Volume 2 The game just now Goes all against us; and if staunchness fail But for one moment with these thinning foot, Defeat succeeds! The Dynasts We won't grumble about his staunchness, but we are entitled to weigh his arguments, which are not altogether sound. Lister's Great Adventure It's obvious that Helen agreed, and Sadie and I will always be grateful for her staunchness in sticking to us, although you disliked it. The Girl from Keller's Something in the loneliness and staunchness of the little girl appealed to him. Peg O' My Heart Thus Ethelberta laughed off the awkward conjuncture, inwardly deploring the unconscionable maternal meddling which had led to this, though not resentfully, for she had too much staunchness of heart to decry a parent’s misdirected zeal. The Hand of Ethelberta Lord of the thin peaks, Reared amid the thunders; Keeper of the headlands Holding up the harvest, Keeper of the strong rocks Hear a prayer for staunchness. Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy She had latterly begun to doubt her admirer’s staunchness, fancying his love to be going off in mere attentions which neither committed him nor herself very deeply. A Group of Noble Dames Crouched away in a corner, with Red Wull beside him, the little man would sit watching and listening as the Dalesmen talked of Owd Bob's doings, his staunchness, sagacity, and coming victory. Bob, Son of Battle English gold, English steel, English pluck, stand today as always; but English integrity, English staunchness, English love, where are they? Gala-days And with that, without more, fairly conquered by her staunchness, he saluted her, gave the word to the sergeant, turned and went down the path. Under the Red Robe But she would muse when neighbours praised her face, Her services, and staunchness to her mate: Knowing by some dim trace, The change might bear a date. Poems — Volume 2 |
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