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Chapter 4 Governess
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 DURING the next few weeks Christie learned the worth of many thingswhich she had valued very lightly until then. Health became a boontoo precious to be trifled with; life assumed a deeper significancewhen death's shadow fell upon its light, and she discovered thatdependence might be made endurable by the sympathy of unsuspectedfriends.

 
  Lucy waited upon her with a remorseful1 devotion which touched hervery much and won entire forgiveness for the past, long before itwas repentantly implored3. All her comrades came with offers of helpand affectionate regrets. Several whom she had most disliked nowearned her gratitude4 by the kindly5 thoughtfulness which filled hersick-room with fruit and flowers, supplied carriages for theconvalescent, and paid her doctor's bill without her knowledge.
 
  Thus Christie learned, like many another needy6 member of the gayprofession, that though often extravagant7 and jovial8 in their way oflife, these men and women give as freely as they spend, wear warm,true hearts under their motley, and make misfortune only anotherlink in the bond of good-fellowship which binds9 them loyallytogether.
 
  Slowly Christie gathered her energies after weeks of suffering, andtook up her life again, grateful for the gift, and anxious to bemore worthy11 of it. Looking back upon the past she felt that she hadmade a mistake and lost more than she had gained in those threeyears. Others might lead that life of alternate excitement and hardwork unharmed, but she could not. The very ardor12 and insight whichgave power to the actress made that mimic13 life unsatisfactory to thewoman, for hers was an earnest nature that took fast hold ofwhatever task she gave herself to do, and lived in it heartily14 whileduty made it right, or novelty lent it charms. But when she saw theerror of a step, the emptiness of a belief, with a like earnestnessshe tried to retrieve15 the one and to replace the other with a bettersubstitute.
 
  In the silence of wakeful nights and the solitude16 of quiet days, shetook counsel with her better self, condemned17 the reckless spiritwhich had possessed18 her, and came at last to the decision whichconscience prompted and much thought confirmed.
 
  "The stage is not the place for me," she said. "I have no genius toglorify the drudgery19, keep me from temptation, and repay me for anysacrifice I make. Other women can lead this life safely and happily:
 
  I cannot, and I must not go back to it, because, with all my pastexperience, and in spite of all my present good resolutions, Ishould do no better, and I might do worse. I'm not wise enough tokeep steady there; I must return to the old ways, dull but safe, andplod along till I find my real place and work."Great was the surprise of Lucy and her mother when Christie told herresolution, adding, in a whisper, to the girl, "I leave the fieldclear for you, dear, and will dance at your wedding with all myheart when St. George asks you to play the 'Honeymoon21' with him, asI'm sure he will before long."Many entreaties22 from friends, as well as secret longings23, tried andtempted Christie sorely, but she withstood them all, carried herpoint, and renounced25 the profession she could not follow withoutself-injury and self-reproach. The season was nearly over when shewas well enough to take her place again, but she refused to return,relinquished her salary, sold her wardrobe, and never crossed thethreshold of the theatre after she had said good-bye.
 
  Then she asked, "What next?" and was speedily answered. Anadvertisement for a governess met her eye, which seemed to combinethe two things she most needed just then,--employment and change ofair.
 
  "Mind you don't mention that you've been an actress or it will beall up with you, me dear," said Mrs. Black, as Christie prepared toinvestigate the matter, for since her last effort in that line shehad increased her knowledge of music, and learned French enough toventure teaching it to very young pupils.
 
  "I'd rather tell in the beginning, for if you keep any thing backit's sure to pop out when you least expect or want it. I don'tbelieve these people will care as long as I'm respectable and teachwell," returned Christie, wishing she looked stronger and rosier28.
 
  "You'll be sorry if you do tell," warned Mrs. Black, who knew theways of the world.
 
  "I shall be sorry if I don't," laughed Christie, and so she was, inthe end.
 
  "L. N. Saltonstall" was the name on the door, and L. N.
 
  Saltonstall's servant was so leisurely29 about answering Christie'smeek solo on the bell, that she had time to pull out herbonnet-strings half-a-dozen times before a very black man in a verywhite jacket condescended32 to conduct her to his mistress.
 
  A frail33, tea-colored lady appeared, displaying such a smallproportion of woman to such a large proportion of purple and finelinen, that she looked as if she was literally34 as well asfiguratively "dressed to death."Christie went to the point in a business-like manner that seemed tosuit Mrs. Saltonstall, because it saved so much trouble, and shereplied, with a languid affability:
 
  "I wish some one to teach the children a little, for they aregetting too old to be left entirely35 to nurse. I am anxious to get tothe sea-shore as soon as possible, for they have been poorly allwinter, and my own health has suffered. Do you feel inclined to trythe place? And what compensation do you require?"Christie had but a vague idea of what wages were usually paid tonursery governesses, and hesitatingly named a sum which seemedreasonable to her, but was so much less than any other applicant36 hadasked, that Mrs. Saltonstall began to think she could not do betterthan secure this cheap young person, who looked firm enough tomanage her rebellious37 son and heir, and well-bred enough to beginthe education of a little fine lady. Her winter had been anextravagant one, and she could economize38 in the governess betterperhaps than elsewhere; so she decided39 to try Christie, and get outof town at once.
 
  "Your terms are quite satisfactory, Miss Devon, and if my brotherapproves, I think we will consider the matter settled. Perhaps youwould like to see the children? They are little darlings, and youwill soon be fond of them, I am sure."A bell was rung, an order given, and presently appeared aneight-year old boy, so excessively Scotch40 in his costume that helooked like an animated41 checkerboard; and a little girl, whopresented the appearance of a miniature opera-dancer staggeringunder the weight of an immense sash.
 
  "Go and speak prettily43 to Miss Devon, my pets, for she is coming toplay with you, and you must mind what she says," commanded mamma.
 
  The pale, fretful-looking little pair went solemnly to Christie'sknee, and stood there staring at her with a dull composure thatquite daunted44 her, it was so sadly unchildlike.
 
  "What is your name, dear?" she asked, laying her hand on the younglady's head.
 
  "Villamena Temmatina Taltentall. You mustn't touch my hair; it'sjust turled," was the somewhat embarrassing reply.
 
  "Mine's Louy 'Poleon Thaltensthall, like papa's," volunteered theother young person, and Christie privately45 wondered if thepossession of names nearly as long as themselves was not a burden tothe poor dears.
 
  Feeling that she must say something, she asked, in her mostpersuasive tone:
 
  "Would you like to have me come and teach you some nice lessons outof your little books?"If she had proposed corporal punishment on the spot it could nothave caused greater dismay. Wilhelmina cast herself upon the floorpassionately, declaring that she "touldn't tuddy," and Saltonstall,Jr., retreated precipitately46 to the door, and from that refugedefied the whole race of governesses and "nasty lessons" jointly47.
 
  "There, run away to Justine. They are sadly out of sorts, and quitepining for sea-air," said mamma, with both hands at her ears, forthe war-cries of her darlings were piercing as they departed,proclaiming their wrongs while swarming48 up stairs, with a skirmishon each landing.
 
  With a few more words Christie took leave, and scandalized the sableretainer by smiling all through the hall, and laughing audibly asthe door closed. The contrast of the plaid boy and beruffled girl'sirritability with their mother's languid affectation, and her ownunfortunate efforts, was too much for her. In the middle of hermerriment she paused suddenly, saying to herself:
 
  "I never told about my acting49. I must go back and have it settled."She retraced50 a few steps, then turned and went on again, thinking,"No; for once I'll be guided by other people's advice, and let wellalone."A note arrived soon after, bidding Miss Devon consider herselfengaged, and desiring her to join the family at the boat on Mondaynext.
 
  At the appointed time Christie was on board, and looked about forher party. Mrs. Saltonstall appeared in the distance with her familyabout her, and Christie took a survey before reporting herself.
 
  Madame looked more like a fashion-plate than ever, in a mass ofgreen flounces, and an impressive bonnet31 flushed with poppies andbristling with wheat-ears. Beside her sat a gentleman, rapt in anewspaper, of course, for to an American man life is a burden tillthe daily news have been absorbed. Mrs. Saltonstall's brother wasthe possessor of a handsome eye without softness, thin lips withoutbenevolence, but plenty of will; a face and figure which somethirty-five years of ease and pleasure had done their best to polishand spoil, and a costume without flaw, from his aristocratic bootsto the summer hat on his head.
 
  The little boy more checkered52 and the little girl more operatic thanbefore, sat on stools eating bonbons53, while a French maid and theAfrican footman hovered54 in the background.
 
  MRS. SALTONSTALL AND FAMILY.
 
  Feeling very much like a meek30 gray moth20 among a flock ofbutterflies, Christie modestly presented herself.
 
  "Good morning," said Madame with a nod, which, slight as it was,caused a great commotion55 among the poppies and the wheat; "I beganto be anxious about you. Miss Devon, my brother, Mr. Fletcher."The gentleman bowed, and as Christie sat down he got up, saying, ashe sauntered away with a bored expression:
 
  "Will you have the paper, Charlotte? There's nothing in it."As Mrs. Saltonstall seemed going to sleep and she felt delicateabout addressing the irritable57 infants in public, Christie amusedherself by watching Mr. Fletcher as he roamed listlessly about, anddeciding, in her usual rash way, that she did not like him becausehe looked both lazy and cross, and ennui58 was evidently his bosomfriend. Soon, however, she forgot every thing but the shimmer60 of thesunshine on the sea, the fresh wind that brought color to her palecheeks, and the happy thoughts that left a smile upon her lips. ThenMr. Fletcher put up his glass and stared at her, shook his head, andsaid, as he lit a cigar:
 
  "Poor little wretch61, what a time she will have of it betweenCharlotte and the brats62!"But Christie needed no pity, and thought herself a fortunate youngwoman when fairly established in her corner of the luxuriousapartments occupied by the family. Her duties seemed light comparedto those she had left, her dreams were almost as bright as of old,and the new life looked pleasant to her, for she was one of thosewho could find little bits of happiness for herself and enjoy themheartily in spite of loneliness or neglect.
 
  One of her amusements was studying her companions, and for a timethis occupied her, for Christie possessed penetration64 and a femininefancy for finding out people.
 
  Mrs. Saltonstall's mission appeared to be the illustration of eachnew fashion as it came, and she performed it with a devotion worthyof a better cause. If a color reigned65 supreme66 she flushed herselfwith scarlet67 or faded into primrose68, made herself pretty in thebluest of blue gowns, or turned livid under a gooseberry coloredbonnet. Her hat-brims went up or down, were preposterously69 wide ordwindled to an inch, as the mode demanded. Her skirts were rampantwith sixteen frills, or picturesque70 with landscapes down each side,and a Greek border or a plain hem10. Her waists were as pointed51 asthose of Queen Bess or as short as Diana's; and it was the opinionof those who knew her that if the autocrat71 who ruled her lifedecreed the wearing of black cats as well as of vegetables, bugs,and birds, the blackest, glossiest72 Puss procurable73 for money wouldhave adorned74 her head in some way.
 
  Her time was spent in dressing56, driving, dining and dancing; inskimming novels, and embroidering75 muslin; going to church with avelvet prayer-book and a new bonnet; and writing to her husband whenshe wanted money, for she had a husband somewhere abroad, who sohappily combined business with pleasure that he never found time tocome home. Her children were inconvenient76 blessings77, but she lovedthem with the love of a shallow heart, and took such good care oftheir little bodies that there was none left for their little souls.
 
  A few days' trial satisfied her as to Christie's capabilities78, and,relieved of that anxiety, she gave herself up to her social duties,leaving the ocean and the governess to make the summer wholesome79 andagreeable to "the darlings."Mr. Fletcher, having tried all sorts of pleasure and found that,like his newspaper, there was "nothing in it," was now paying thepenalty for that unsatisfactory knowledge. Ill health soured histemper and made his life a burden to him. Having few resourceswithin himself to fall back upon, he was very dependent upon otherpeople, and other people were so busy amusing themselves, theyseemed to find little time or inclination80 to amuse a man who hadnever troubled himself about them. He was rich, but while his moneycould hire a servant to supply each want, gratify each caprice, itcould not buy a tender, faithful friend to serve for love, and askno wages but his comfort.
 
  He knew this, and felt the vain regret that inevitably81 comes tothose who waste life and learn the value of good gifts by theirloss. But he was not wise or brave enough to bear his punishmentmanfully, and lay the lesson honestly to heart. Fretful andimperious when in pain, listless and selfish when at ease, his oneaim in life now was to kill time, and any thing that aided him inthis was most gratefully welcomed.
 
  For a long while he took no more notice of Christie than if she hadbeen a shadow, seldom speaking beyond the necessary salutations, andmerely carrying his finger to his hat-brim when he passed her on thebeach with the children. Her first dislike was softened84 by pity whenshe found he was an invalid85, but she troubled herself very littleabout him, and made no romances with him, for all her dreams were ofyounger, nobler lovers.
 
  Busied with her own affairs, the days though monotonous86 were notunhappy. She prospered87 in her work and the children soon believed inher as devoutly88 as young Turks in their Prophet. She devisedamusements for herself as well as for them; walked, bathed, drove,and romped89 with the little people till her own eyes shone liketheirs, her cheek grew rosy90, and her thin figure rounded with thepromise of vigorous health again.
 
  Christie was at her best that summer, physically91 speaking, forsickness had refined her face, giving it that indescribableexpression which pain often leaves upon a countenance92 as if incompensation for the bloom it takes away. The frank eyes had asofter shadow in their depths, the firm lips smiled less often, butwhen it came the smile was the sweeter for the gravity that wentbefore, and in her voice there was a new undertone of that subtlemusic, called sympathy, which steals into the heart and nestlesthere.
 
  She was unconscious of this gracious change, but others saw and feltit, and to some a face bright with health, intelligence, and modestywas more attractive than mere82 beauty. Thanks to this and her quiet,cordial manners, she found friends here and there to add charms tothat summer by the sea.
 
  The dashing young men took no more notice of her than if she hadbeen a little gray peep on the sands; not so much, for they shotpeeps now and then, but a governess was not worth bringing down. Thefashionable belles93 and beauties were not even aware of herexistence, being too entirely absorbed in their yearly husband-huntto think of any one but themselves and their prey95. The dowagers hadmore interesting topics to discuss, and found nothing in Christie'shumble fortunes worthy of a thought, for they liked their gossipstrong and highly flavored, like their tea.
 
  But a kind-hearted girl or two found her out, several lively oldmaids, as full of the romance of the past as ancient novels, abashful boy, three or four invalids96, and all the children, forChristie had a motherly heart and could find charms in the plainest,crossest baby that ever squalled.
 
  Of her old friends she saw nothing, as her theatrical97 ones were offon their vacations, Hepsey had left her place for one in anothercity, and Aunt Betsey seldom wrote.
 
  But one day a letter came, telling her that the dear old lady wouldnever write again, and Christie felt as if her nearest and dearestfriend was lost. She had gone away to a quiet spot among the rocksto get over her first grief alone, but found it very hard to checkher tears, as memory brought back the past, tenderly recalling everykind act, every loving word, and familiar scene. She seldom wept,but when any thing did unseal the fountains that lay so deep, shecried with all her heart, and felt the better for it.
 
  With the letter crumpled98 in her hand, her head on her knees, and herhat at her feet, she was sobbing99 like a child, when steps startledher, and, looking up, she saw Mr. Fletcher regarding her with anastonished countenance from under his big sun umbrella.
 
  Something in the flushed, wet face, with its tremulous lips andgreat tears rolling down, seemed to touch even lazy Mr. Fletcher,for he furled his umbrella with unusual rapidity, and came up,saying, anxiously:
 
  "My dear Miss Devon, what's the matter? Are you hurt? Has Mrs. S.
 
  been scolding? Or have the children been too much for you?""No; oh, no! it's bad news from home," and Christie's head went downagain, for a kind word was more than she could bear just then.
 
  "Some one ill, I fancy? I'm sorry to hear it, but you must hope forthe best, you know," replied Mr. Fletcher, really quite exertinghimself to remember and present this well-worn consolation100.
 
  "There is no hope; Aunt Betsey's dead!""Dear me! that's very sad."Mr. Fletcher tried not to smile as Christie sobbed101 out theold-fashioned name, but a minute afterward102 there were actually tearsin his eyes, for, as if won by his sympathy, she poured out thehomely little story of Aunt Betsey's life and love, unconsciouslypronouncing the kind old lady's best epitaph in the unaffected griefthat made her broken words so eloquent103.
 
  For a minute Mr. Fletcher forgot himself, and felt as he rememberedfeeling long ago, when, a warm-hearted boy, he had comforted hislittle sister for a lost kitten or a broken doll. It was a newsensation, therefore interesting and agreeable while it lasted, andwhen it vanished, which it speedily did, he sighed, then shruggedhis shoulders and wished "the girl would stop crying like awater-spout.""It's hard, but we all have to bear it, you know; and sometimes Ifancy if half the pity we give the dead, who don't need it, wasgiven to the living, who do, they'd bear their troubles morecomfortably. I know I should," added Mr. Fletcher, returning to hisown afflictions, and vaguely104 wondering if any one would cry likethat when he departed this life.
 
  Christie minded little what he said, for his voice was pitiful andit comforted her. She dried her tears, put back her hair, andthanked him with a grateful smile, which gave him another pleasantsensation; for, though young ladies showered smiles upon him withmidsummer radiance, they seemed cool and pale beside the sweetsincerity of this one given by a girl whose eyes were red withtender tears.
 
  "That's right, cheer up, take a little run on the beach, and forgetall about it," he said, with a heartiness106 that surprised himself asmuch as it did Christie.
 
  "I will, thank you. Please don't speak of this; I'm used to bearingmy troubles alone, and time will help me to do it cheerfully.""That's brave! If I can do any thing, let me know; I shall be mosthappy." And Mr. Fletcher evidently meant what he said.
 
  Christie gave him another grateful "Thank you," then picked up herhat and went away along the sands to try his prescription107; while Mr.
 
  Fletcher walked the other way, so rapt in thought that he forgot toput up his umbrella till the end of his aristocratic nose was burnta deep red.
 
  That was the beginning of it; for when Mr. Fletcher found a newamusement, he usually pursued it regardless of consequences.
 
  Christie took his pity for what it was worth, and thought no more ofthat little interview, for her heart was very heavy. But heremembered it, and, when they met on the beach next day, wonderedhow the governess would behave. She was reading as she walked, and,with a mute acknowledgment of his nod, tranquilly108 turned a page andread on without a pause, a smile, or change of color.
 
  Mr. Fletcher laughed as he strolled away; but Christie was all themore amusing for her want of coquetry, and soon after he tried heragain. The great hotel was all astir one evening with bustle109, light,and music; for the young people had a hop42, as an appropriateentertainment for a melting July night. With no taste for suchfolly, even if health had not forbidden it, Mr. Fletcher loungedabout the piazzas111, tantalizing112 the fair fowlers who spread theirnets for him, and goading113 sundry114 desperate spinsters to despair byhis erratic115 movements. Coming to a quiet nook, where a long windowgave a fine view of the brilliant scene, he found Christie leaningin, with a bright, wistful face, while her hand kept time to theenchanting music of a waltz.
 
  "Wisely watching the lunatics, instead of joining in their antics,"he said, sitting down with a sigh.
 
  Christie looked around and answered, with the wistful look still inher eyes:
 
  "I'm very fond of that sort of insanity116; but there is no place forme in Bedlam117 at present.""I daresay I can find you one, if you care to try it. I don'tindulge myself." And Mr. Fletcher's eye went from the rose inChristie's brown hair to the silvery folds of her best gown, put onmerely for the pleasure of wearing it because every one else was infestival array.
 
  She shook her head. "No, thank you. Governesses are very kindlytreated in America; but ball-rooms like that are not for them. Ienjoy looking on, fortunately; so I have my share of fun after all.""I shan't get any complaints out of her. Plucky118 little soul! Irather like that," said Mr. Fletcher to himself; and, finding hisseat comfortable, the corner cool, and his companion pleasant tolook at, with the moonlight doing its best for her, he went ontalking for his own satisfaction.
 
  Christie would rather have been left in peace; but fancying that hedid it out of kindness to her, and that she had done him injusticebefore, she was grateful now, and exerted herself to seem so; inwhich endeavor she succeeded so well that Mr. Fletcher proved hecould be a very agreeable companion when he chose. He talked well;and Christie was a good listener. Soon interest conquered herreserve, and she ventured to ask a question, make a criticism, orexpress an opinion in her own simple way. Unconsciously she piquedthe curiosity of the man; for, though he knew many lovely, wise, andwitty women, he had never chanced to meet with one like this before;and novelty was the desire of his life. Of course he did not findmoonlight, music, and agreeable chat as delightful119 as she did; butthere was something animating120 in the fresh face opposite, somethingflattering in the eager interest she showed, and something mostattractive in the glimpses unconsciously given him of a naturegenuine in its womanly sincerity105 and strength. Something about thisgirl seemed to appeal to the old self, so long neglected that hethought it dead. He could not analyze121 the feeling, but was consciousof a desire to seem better than he was as he looked into thosehonest eyes; to talk well, that he might bring that frank smile tothe lips that grew either sad or scornful when he tried worldlygossip or bitter satire122; and to prove himself a man under all theelegance and polish of the gentleman.
 
  He was discovering then, what Christie learned when her turn came,that fine natures seldom fail to draw out the finer traits of thosewho approach them, as the little witch-hazel wand, even in the handof a child, detects and points to hidden springs in unsuspectedspots. Women often possess this gift, and when used worthily123 find itas powerful as beauty; for, if less alluring124, it is more lasting125 andmore helpful, since it appeals, not to the senses, but the souls ofmen.
 
  Christie was one of these; and in proportion as her own nature wassound and sweet so was its power as a touchstone for the genuinenessof others. It was this unconscious gift that made her wonder at theunexpected kindness she found in Mr. Fletcher, and this which madehim, for an hour or two at least, heartily wish he could live hislife over again and do it better.
 
  After that evening Mr. Fletcher spoke126 to Christie when he met her,turned and joined her sometimes as she walked with the children, andfell into the way of lounging near when she sat reading aloud to aninvalid friend on piazza110 or sea-shore. Christie much preferred tohave no auditor127 but kind Miss Tudor; but finding the old ladyenjoyed his chat she resigned herself, and when he brought them newbooks as well as himself, she became quite cordial.
 
  Everybody sauntered and lounged, so no one minded the little groupthat met day after day among the rocks. Christie read aloud, whilethe children revelled128 in sand, shells, and puddles129; Miss Tudor spunendless webs of gay silk and wool; and Mr. Fletcher, with his hatover his eyes, lay sunning himself like a luxurious63 lizard130, as hewatched the face that grew daily fairer in his sight, and listenedto the pleasant voice that went reading on till all his ills andennui seemed lulled131 to sleep as by a spell.
 
  A week or two of this new caprice set Christie to thinking. She knewthat Uncle Philip was not fond of "the darlings;" it was evidentthat good Miss Tudor, with her mild twaddle and eternal knitting,was not the attraction, so she was forced to believe that he camefor her sake alone. She laughed at herself for this fancy at first;but not possessing the sweet unconsciousness of those heroines whocan live through three volumes with a burning passion before theireyes, and never see it till the proper moment comes, and Eugene goesdown upon his knees, she soon felt sure that Mr. Pletcher found hersociety agreeable, and wished her to know it.
 
  Being a mortal woman, her vanity was flattered, and she foundherself showing that she liked it by those small signs and symbolswhich lovers' eyes are so quick to see and understand,--an artfulbow on her hat, a flower in her belt, fresh muslin gowns, and themost becoming arrangement of her hair.
 
  "Poor man, he has so few pleasures I'm sure I needn't grudge132 himsuch a small one as looking at and listening to me if he likes it,"she said to herself one day, as she was preparing for her dailystroll with unusual care. "But how will it end? If he only wants amild flirtation134 he is welcome to it; but if he really cares for me,I must make up my mind about it, and not deceive him. I don'tbelieve he loves me: how can he? such an insignificant135 creature as Iam."Here she looked in the glass, and as she looked the color deepenedin her cheek, her eyes shone, and a smile would sit upon her lips,for the reflection showed her a very winning face under thecoquettish hat put on to captivate.
 
  "Don't be foolish, Christie! Mind what you do, and be sure vanitydoesn't delude136 you, for you are only a woman, and in tilings of thissort we are so blind and silly. I'll think of this possibilitysoberly, but I won't flirt133, and then which ever way I decide I shallhave nothing to reproach myself with."Armed with this virtuous137 resolution, Christie sternly replaced thepretty hat with her old brown one, fastened up a becoming curl,which of late she had worn behind her ear, and put on a pair ofstout, rusty138 boots, much fitter for rocks and sand than the smartslippers she was preparing to sacrifice. Then she trudged139 away toMiss Tudor, bent140 on being very quiet and reserved, as became a meekand lowly governess.
 
  But, dear heart, how feeble are the resolutions of womankind! Whenshe found herself sitting in her favorite nook, with the wide, bluesea glittering below, the fresh wind making her blood dance in herveins, and all the earth and sky so full of summer life andloveliness, her heart would sing for joy, her face would shine withthe mere bliss141 of living, and underneath142 all this natural contentthe new thought, half confessed, yet very sweet, would whisper,"Somebody cares for me."If she had doubted it, the expression of Mr. Fletcher's face thatmorning would have dispelled143 the doubt, for, as she read, he wassaying to himself: "Yes, this healthful, cheery, helpful creature iswhat I want to make life pleasant. Every thing else is used up; whynot try this, and make the most of my last chance? She does me good,and I don't seem to get tired of her. I can't have a long life, theytell me, nor an easy one, with the devil to pay with my vitalsgenerally; so it would be a wise thing to provide myself with agood-tempered, faithful soul to take care of me. My fortune wouldpay for loss of time, and my death leave her a bonny widow. I won'tbe rash, but I think I'll try it,"With this mixture of tender, selfish, and regretful thoughts in hismind, it is no wonder Mr. Fletchcr's eyes betrayed him, as he laylooking at Christie. Never had she read so badly, for she could notkeep her mind on her book. It would wander to that new andtroublesome fancy of hers; she could not help thinking that Mr.
 
  Fletcher must have been a handsome man before he was so ill;wondering if his temper was very bad, and fancying that he mightprove both generous and kind and true to one who loved and servedhim well. At this point she was suddenly checked by a slip of thetongue that covered her with confusion.
 
  She was reading "John Halifax," and instead of saying "PhineasFletcher" she said Philip, and then colored to her forehead, andlost her place. Miss Tudor did not mind it, but Mr. Fletcherlaughed, and Christie thanked Heaven that her face was half hiddenby the old brown hat.
 
  Nothing was said, but she was much relieved to find that Mr.
 
  Fletcher had joined a yachting party next day and he would be awayfor a week. During that week Christie thought over the matter, andfancied she had made up her mind. She recalled certain speeches shehad heard, and which had more weight with her than she suspected.
 
  One dowager had said to another: "P. F. intends to marry, I assureyou, for his sister told me so, with tears in her eyes. Men who havebeen gay in their youth make very good husbands when their wild oatsare sowed. Clara could not do better, and I should be quite contentto give her to him.""Well, dear, I should be sorry to see my Augusta his wife, forwhoever he marries will be a perfect slave to him. His fortune wouldbe a nice thing if he did not live long; but even for that myAugusta shall not be sacrificed," returned the other matron whoseAugusta had vainly tried to captivate "P. F.," and revenged herselfby calling him "a wreck144, my dear, a perfect wreck."At another time Christie heard some girls discussing the eligibilityof several gentlemen, and Mr. Fletcher was considered the best matchamong; them.
 
  "You can do any thing you like with a husband a good deal older thanyourself. He's happy with his business, his club, and his dinner,and leaves you to do what you please; just keep him comfortable andhe'll pay your bills without much fuss," said one young thing whohad seen life at twenty.
 
  "I'd take him if I had the chance, just because everybody wants him.
 
  Don't admire him a particle, but it will make a jolly stir wheneverhe does marry, and I wouldn't mind having a hand in it," said thesecond budding belle94.
 
  "I'd take him for the diamonds alone. Mamma says they are splendid,and have been in the family for ages. He won't let Mrs. S. wearthem, for they always go to the eldest145 son's wife. Hope he'll choosea handsome woman who will show them off well," said a third sweetgirl, glancing at her own fine neck.
 
  "He won't; he'll take some poky old maid who will cuddle him when heis sick, and keep out of his way when he is well. See if he don't.""I saw him dawdling146 round with old Tudor, perhaps he means to takeher: she's a capital nurse, got ill herself taking care of herfather, you know.""Perhaps he's after the governess; she's rather nice looking, thoughshe hasn't a bit of style.""Gracious, no! she's a dowdy147 thing, always trailing round with abook and those horrid148 children. No danger of his marrying her." Anda derisive149 laugh seemed to settle that question beyond a doubt.
 
  "Oh, indeed!" said Christie, as the girls went trooping out of thebath-house, where this pleasing chatter150 had been carried onregardless of listeners. She called them "mercenary, worldly,unwomanly flirts," and felt herself much their superior. Yet thememory of their gossip haunted her, and had its influence upon herdecision, though she thought she came to it through her own goodjudgment and discretion151.
 
  "If he really cares for me I will listen, and not refuse till I knowhim well enough to decide. I'm tired of being alone, and shouldenjoy ease and pleasure so much. He's going abroad for the winter,and that would be charming. I'll try not to be worldly-minded andmarry without love, but it does look tempting152 to a poor soul likeme."So Christie made up her mind to accept, if this promotion153 wasoffered her; and while she waited, went through so many alternationsof feeling, and was so harassed154 by doubts and fears that shesometimes found herself wishing it had never occurred to her.
 
  Mr. Pletcher, meantime, with the help of many meditative155 cigars, wasmaking up his mind. Absence only proved to him how much he needed abetter156 time-killer than billiards157, horses, or newspapers, for thelong, listless days seemed endless without the cheerful governess totone him up, like a new and agreeable sort of bitters. A graduallyincreasing desire to secure this satisfaction had taken possessionof him, and the thought of always having a pleasant companion, withno nerves, nonsense, or affectation about her, was an inviting158 ideato a man tired of fashionable follies159 and tormented160 with the ennuiof his own society.
 
  The gossip, wonder, and chagrin161 such a step would cause ratherpleased his fancy; the excitement of trying almost the only thing asyet untried allured162 him; and deeper than all the desire to forgetthe past in a better future led him to Christie by the noblerinstincts that never wholly die in any soul. He wanted her as he hadwanted many other things in his life, and had little doubt that hecould have her for the asking. Even if love was not abounding,surely his fortune, which hitherto had procured163 him all he wished(except health and happiness) could buy him a wife, when his friendsmade better bargains every day. So, having settled the question, hecame home again, and every one said the trip had done him a world ofgood.
 
  Christie sat in her favorite nook one bright September morning, withthe inevitable164 children hunting hapless crabs165 in a pool near by. Abook lay on her knee, but she was not reading; her eyes were lookingfar across the blue waste before her with an eager gaze, and herface was bright with some happy thought. The sound of approachingsteps disturbed her reverie, and, recognizing them, she plunged166 intothe heart of the story, reading as if utterly167 absorbed, till ashadow fell athwart the page, and the voice she had expected to hearasked blandly168:
 
  "What book now, Miss Devon?""'Jane Eyre,' sir."Mr. Fletcher sat down just where her hat-brim was no screen, pulledoff his gloves, and leisurely composed himself for a comfortablelounge.
 
  "What is your opinion of Rochester?" he asked, presently.
 
  "Not a very high one.""Then you think Jane was a fool to love and try to make a saint ofhim, I suppose?""I like Jane, but never can forgive her marrying that man, as Ihaven't much faith in the saints such sinners make.""But don't you think a man who had only follies to regret mightexpect a good woman to lend him a hand and make him happy?""If he has wasted his life he must take the consequences, and becontent with pity and indifference169, instead of respect and love.
 
  Many good women do 'lend a hand,' as you say, and it is quiteChristian and amiable170, I 've no doubt; but I cannot think it a fairbargain."Mr. Fletcher liked to make Christie talk, for in the interest of thesubject she forgot herself, and her chief charm for him was herearnestness. But just then the earnestness did not seem to suit him,and he said, rather sharply:
 
  "What hard-hearted creatures you women are sometimes! Now, I fanciedyou were one of those who wouldn't leave a poor fellow to his fate,if his salvation171 lay in your hands.""I can't say what I should do in such a case; but it always seemedto me that a man should have energy enough to save himself, and notexpect the 'weaker vessel,' as he calls her, to do it for him,"answered Christie, with a conscious look, for Mr. Fletcher's facemade her feel as if something was going to happen.
 
  Evidently anxious to know what she would do in aforesaid case, Mr.
 
  Fletcher decided to put one before her as speedily as possible, sohe said, in a pensive172 tone, and with a wistful glance:
 
  "You looked very happy just now when I came up. I wish I couldbelieve that my return had any thing to do with it."Christie wished she could control her tell-tale color, but findingshe could not, looked hard at the sea, and, ignoring his tenderinsinuation, said, with suspicious enthusiasm:
 
  "I was thinking of what Mrs. Saltonstall said this morning. Sheasked me if I would like to go to Paris with her for the winter. Ithas always been one of my dreams to go abroad, and I do hope I shallnot be disappointed."Christie's blush seemed to be a truer answer than her words, and,leaning a little nearer, Mr. Fletcher said, in his most persuasivetone:
 
  "Will you go to Paris as my governess, instead of Charlotte's?"Christie thought her reply was all ready; but when the moment came,she found it was not, and sat silent, feeling as if that "Yes" wouldpromise far more than she could give. Mr. Fletcher had no doubt whatthe answer would be, and was in no haste to get it, for that was oneof the moments that are so pleasant and so short-lived they shouldbe enjoyed to the uttermost. He liked to watch her color come andgo, to see the asters on her bosom59 tremble with the quickenedbeating of her heart, and tasted, in anticipation173, the satisfactionof the moment when that pleasant voice of hers would falter174 out itsgrateful assent175. Drawing yet nearer, he went on, still in thepersuasive tone that would have been more lover-like if it had beenless assured.
 
  "I think I am not mistaken in believing that you care for me alittle. You must know how fond I am of you, how much I need you, andhow glad I should be to give all I have if I might keep you alwaysto make my hard life happy. May I, Christie?""You would soon tire of me. I have no beauty, no accomplishments176, nofortune,--nothing but my heart, and my hand to give the man I marry.
 
  Is that enough?" asked Christie, looking at him with eyes thatbetrayed the hunger of an empty heart longing24 to be fed with genuinefood.
 
  But Mr. Fletcher did not understand its meaning; he saw the humilityin her face, thought she was overcome by the weight of the honor hedid her, and tried to reassure177 her with the gracious air of one whowishes to lighten the favor he confers.
 
  "It might not be for some men, but it is for me, because I want youvery much. Let people say what they will, if you say yes I amsatisfied. You shall not regret it, Christie; I'll do my best tomake you happy; you shall travel wherever I can go with you, havewhat you like, if possible, and when we come back by and by, youshall take your place in the world as my wife. You will fill itwell, I fancy, and I shall be a happy man. I've had my own way allmy life, and I mean to have it now, so smile, and say, 'Yes,Philip,' like a sweet soul, as you are."But Christie did not smile, and felt no inclination to say "Yes,Philip," for that last speech of his jarred on her ear. The tone ofunconscious condescension178 in it wounded the woman's sensitive pride;self was too apparent, and the most generous words seemed to herlike bribes179. This was not the lover she had dreamed of, the brave,true man who gave her all, and felt it could not half repay thetreasure of her innocent, first love. This was not the happiness shehad hoped for, the perfect faith, the glad surrender, the sweetcontent that made all things possible, and changed this work-a-dayworld into a heaven while the joy lasted.
 
  She had decided to say "yes," but her heart said "no" decidedly, andwith instinctive180 loyalty181 she obeyed it, even while she seemed toyield to the temptation which appeals to three of the strongestfoibles in most women's nature,--vanity, ambition, and the love ofpleasure.
 
  "You are very kind, but you may repent2 it, you know so little ofme," she began, trying to soften83 her refusal, but sadly hindered bya feeling of contempt.
 
  "I know more about you than you think; but it makes no difference,"interrupted Mr. Fletcher, with a smile that irritated Christie, evenbefore she understood its significance. "I thought it would atfirst, but I found I couldn't get on without you, so I made up mymind to forgive and forget that my wife had ever been an actress."Christie had forgotten it, and it would have been well for him if hehad held his tongue. Now she understood the tone that had chilledher, the smile that angered her, and Mr. Fletcher's fate was settledin the drawing of a breath.
 
  "Who told you that?" she asked, quickly, while every nerve tingledwith the mortification182 of being found out then and there in the onesecret of her life.
 
  "I saw you dancing on the beach with the children one day, and itreminded me of an actress I had once seen. I should not haveremembered it but for the accident which impressed it on my mind.
 
  Powder, paint, and costume made 'Miss Douglas' a very differentwoman from Miss Devon, but a few cautious inquiries183 settled thematter, and I then understood where you got that slight soupcon ofdash and daring which makes our demure184 governess so charming whenwith me."As he spoke, Mr. Fletcher smiled again, and kissed his hand to herwith a dramatic little gesture that exasperated185 Christie beyondmeasure. She would not make light of it, as he did, and submit to beforgiven for a past she was not ashamed of. Heartily wishing she hadbeen frank at first, she resolved to have it out now, and acceptnothing Mr. Fletcher offered her, not even silence.
 
  "Yes," she said, as steadily186 as she could, "I was an actress forthree years, and though it was a hard life it was an honest one, andI'm not ashamed of it. I ought to have told Mrs. Saltonstall, but Iwas warned that if I did it would be difficult to find a place,people are so prejudiced. I sincerely regret it now, and shall tellher at once, so you may save yourself the trouble.""My dear girl, I never dreamed of telling any one!" cried Mr.
 
  Fletcher in an injured tone. "I beg you won't speak, but trust me,and let it be a little secret between us two. I assure you it makesno difference to me, for I should marry an opera dancer if I chose,so forget it, as I do, and set my mind at rest upon the other point.
 
  I'm still waiting for my answer, you know.""It is ready.""A kind one, I'm sure. What is it, Christie?""No, I thank you.""But you are not in earnest?""Perfectly187 so."Mr. Fletcher got up suddenly and set his back against the rock,saying in a tone of such unaffected surprise and disappointment thather heart reproached her:
 
  "NO, I THANK YOU.""Am I to understand that as your final answer, Miss Devon?""Distinctly and decidedly my final answer, Mr, Pletcher."Christie tried to speak kindly, but she was angry with herself andhim, and unconsciously showed it both in face and voice, for she wasno actress off the stage, and wanted to be very true just then as alate atonement for that earlier want of candor188.
 
  A quick change passed over Mr. Fletcher's face; his cold eyeskindled with an angry spark, his lips were pale with anger, and hisvoice was very bitter, as he slowly said:
 
  "I've made many blunders in my life, and this is one of thegreatest; for I believed in a woman, was fool enough to care for herwith the sincerest love I ever knew, and fancied that she would begrateful for the sacrifice I made."He got no further, for Christie rose straight up and answered himwith all the indignation she felt burning in her face and stirringthe voice she tried in vain to keep as steady as his own.
 
  "The sacrifice would not have been all yours, for it is what we are,not what we have, that makes one human being superior to another. Iam as well-born as you in spite of my poverty; my life, I think, hasbeen a better one than yours; my heart, I know, is fresher, and mymemory has fewer faults and follies to reproach me with. What canyou give me but money and position in return for the youth andfreedom I should sacrifice in marrying you? Not love, for you countthe cost of your bargain, as no true lover could, and you reproachme for deceit when in your heart you know you only cared for mebecause I can amuse and serve you. I too deceived myself, I too seemy mistake, and I decline the honor you would do me, since it is sogreat in your eyes that you must remind me of it as you offer it."In the excitement of the moment Christie unconsciously spoke withsomething of her old dramatic fervor189 in voice and gesture; Mr.
 
  Fletcher saw it, and, while he never had admired her so much, couldnot resist avenging190 himself for the words that angered him, the moredeeply for their truth. Wounded vanity and baffled will can make anungenerous man as spiteful as a woman; and Mr. Fletcher proved itthen, for he saw where Christie's pride was sorest, and touched thewound with the skill of a resentful nature.
 
  As she paused, he softly clapped his hands, saying, with a smilethat made her eyes flash:
 
  "Very well done! infinitely191 superior to your 'Woffington,' MissDevon. I am disappointed in the woman, but I make my compliment tothe actress, and leave the stage free for another and a moresuccessful Romeo." Still smiling, he bowed and went away apparentlyquite calm and much amused, but a more wrathful, disappointed mannever crossed those sands than the one who kicked his dog and sworeat himself for a fool that day when no one saw him.
 
  For a minute Christie stood and watched him, then, feeling that shemust either laugh or cry, wisely chose the former vent26 for heremotions, and sat down feeling inclined to look at the whole scenefrom a ludicrous point of view.
 
  "My second love affair is a worse failure than my first, for I didpity poor Joe, but this man is detestable, and I never will forgivehim that last insult. I dare say I was absurdly tragical192, I'm apt tobe when very angry, but what a temper he has got! The white, coldkind, that smoulders and stabs, instead of blazing up and being overin a minute. Thank Heaven, I'm not his wife! Well, I've made anenemy and lost my place, for of course Mrs. Saltonstall won't keepme after this awful discovery. I'll tell her at once, for I willhave no 'little secrets' with him. No Paris either, and that's theworst of it all! Never mind, I haven't sold my liberty for theFletcher diamonds, and that's a comfort. Now a short scene with mylady and then exit governess."But though she laughed, Christie felt troubled at the part she hadplayed in this affair; repented193 of her worldly aspirations;confessed her vanity; accepted her mortification and disappointmentas a just punishment for her sins; and yet at the bottom of herheart she did enjoy it mightily194.
 
  She tried to spare Mr. Fletcher in her interview with his sister,and only betrayed her own iniquities195. But, to her surprise, Mrs.
 
  Saltonstall, though much disturbed at the discovery, valued Christieas a governess, and respected her as a woman, so she was willing tobury the past, she said, and still hoped Miss Devon would remain.
 
  Then Christie was forced to tell her why it was impossible for herto do so; and, in her secret soul, she took a naughty satisfactionin demurely196 mentioning that she had refused my lord.
 
  Mrs. Saltonstall's consternation197 was comical, for she had been soabsorbed in her own affairs she had suspected nothing; and horrorfell upon her when she learned how near dear Philip had been to thefate from which she jealously guarded him, that his property mightone day benefit the darlings.
 
  In a moment every thing was changed; and it was evident to Christiethat the sooner she left the better it would suit madame. Theproprieties were preserved to the end, and Mrs. Saltonstall treatedher with unusual respect, for she had come to honor, and alsoconducted herself in a most praiseworthy manner. How she couldrefuse a Fletcher visibly amazed the lady; but she forgave theslight, and gently insinuated198 that "my brother" was, perhaps, onlyamusing himself.
 
  Christie was but too glad to be off; and when Mrs. Saltonstall askedwhen she would prefer to leave, promptly199 replied, "To-morrow,"received her salary, which was forthcoming with unusual punctuality,and packed her trunks with delightful rapidity.
 
  As the family was to leave in a week, her sudden departure caused nosurprise to the few who knew her, and with kind farewells to such ofher summer friends as still remained, she went to bed that night allready for an early start. She saw nothing more of Mr. Fletcher thatday, but the sound of excited voices in the drawing-room assured herthat madame was having it out with her brother; and with trulyfeminine inconsistency Christie hoped that she would not be too hardupon the poor man, for, after all, it was kind of him to overlookthe actress, and ask the governess to share his good things withhim.
 
  She did not repent, but she got herself to sleep, imagining a bridaltrip to Paris, and dreamed so delightfully200 of lost splendors201 thatthe awakening202 was rather blank, the future rather cold and hard.
 
  She was early astir, meaning to take the first boat and so escapeall disagreeable rencontres, and having kissed the children in theirlittle beds, with tender promises not to forget them, she took ahasty breakfast and stepped into the carriage waiting at the door.
 
  The sleepy waiters stared, a friendly housemaid nodded, and MissWalker, the hearty203 English lady who did her ten miles a day, criedout, as she tramped by, blooming and bedraggled:
 
  "Bless me, are you off?""Yes, thank Heaven!" answered Christie; but as she spoke Mr.
 
  Fletcher came down the steps looking as wan27 and heavy-eyed as if asleepless night had been added to his day's defeat. Leaning in atthe window, he asked abruptly204, but with a look she never couldforget:
 
  "Will nothing change your answer, Christie?""Nothing."His eyes said, "Forgive me," but his lips only said, "Good-by," andthe carriage rolled away.
 
  Then, being a woman, two great tears fell on the hand still red withthe lingering grasp he had given it, and Christie said, as pitifullyas if she loved him:
 
  "He has got a heart, after all, and perhaps I might have been gladto fill it if he had only shown it to me sooner. Now it is toolate."

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1 remorseful IBBzo     
adj.悔恨的
参考例句:
  • He represented to the court that the accused was very remorseful.他代被告向法庭陈情说被告十分懊悔。
  • The minister well knew--subtle,but remorseful hypocrite that he was!牧师深知这一切——他是一个多么难以捉摸又懊悔不迭的伪君子啊!
2 repent 1CIyT     
v.悔悟,悔改,忏悔,后悔
参考例句:
  • He has nothing to repent of.他没有什么要懊悔的。
  • Remission of sins is promised to those who repent.悔罪者可得到赦免。
3 implored 0b089ebf3591e554caa381773b194ff1     
恳求或乞求(某人)( implore的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • She implored him to stay. 她恳求他留下。
  • She implored him with tears in her eyes to forgive her. 她含泪哀求他原谅她。
4 gratitude p6wyS     
adj.感激,感谢
参考例句:
  • I have expressed the depth of my gratitude to him.我向他表示了深切的谢意。
  • She could not help her tears of gratitude rolling down her face.她感激的泪珠禁不住沿着面颊流了下来。
5 kindly tpUzhQ     
adj.和蔼的,温和的,爽快的;adv.温和地,亲切地
参考例句:
  • Her neighbours spoke of her as kindly and hospitable.她的邻居都说她和蔼可亲、热情好客。
  • A shadow passed over the kindly face of the old woman.一道阴影掠过老太太慈祥的面孔。
6 needy wG7xh     
adj.贫穷的,贫困的,生活艰苦的
参考例句:
  • Although he was poor,he was quite generous to his needy friends.他虽穷,但对贫苦的朋友很慷慨。
  • They awarded scholarships to needy students.他们给贫苦学生颁发奖学金。
7 extravagant M7zya     
adj.奢侈的;过分的;(言行等)放肆的
参考例句:
  • They tried to please him with fulsome compliments and extravagant gifts.他们想用溢美之词和奢华的礼品来取悦他。
  • He is extravagant in behaviour.他行为放肆。
8 jovial TabzG     
adj.快乐的,好交际的
参考例句:
  • He seemed jovial,but his eyes avoided ours.他显得很高兴,但他的眼光却避开了我们的眼光。
  • Grandma was plump and jovial.祖母身材圆胖,整天乐呵呵的。
9 binds c1d4f6440575ef07da0adc7e8adbb66c     
v.约束( bind的第三人称单数 );装订;捆绑;(用长布条)缠绕
参考例句:
  • Frost binds the soil. 霜使土壤凝结。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Stones and cement binds strongly. 石头和水泥凝固得很牢。 来自《简明英汉词典》
10 hem 7dIxa     
n.贴边,镶边;vt.缝贴边;(in)包围,限制
参考例句:
  • The hem on her skirt needs sewing.她裙子上的褶边需要缝一缝。
  • The hem of your dress needs to be let down an inch.你衣服的折边有必要放长1英寸。
11 worthy vftwB     
adj.(of)值得的,配得上的;有价值的
参考例句:
  • I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
  • There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。
12 ardor 5NQy8     
n.热情,狂热
参考例句:
  • His political ardor led him into many arguments.他的政治狂热使他多次卷入争论中。
  • He took up his pursuit with ardor.他满腔热忱地从事工作。
13 mimic PD2xc     
v.模仿,戏弄;n.模仿他人言行的人
参考例句:
  • A parrot can mimic a person's voice.鹦鹉能学人的声音。
  • He used to mimic speech peculiarities of another.他过去总是模仿别人讲话的特点。
14 heartily Ld3xp     
adv.衷心地,诚恳地,十分,很
参考例句:
  • He ate heartily and went out to look for his horse.他痛快地吃了一顿,就出去找他的马。
  • The host seized my hand and shook it heartily.主人抓住我的手,热情地和我握手。
15 retrieve ZsYyp     
vt.重新得到,收回;挽回,补救;检索
参考例句:
  • He was determined to retrieve his honor.他决心恢复名誉。
  • The men were trying to retrieve weapons left when the army abandoned the island.士兵们正试图找回军队从该岛撤退时留下的武器。
16 solitude xF9yw     
n. 孤独; 独居,荒僻之地,幽静的地方
参考例句:
  • People need a chance to reflect on spiritual matters in solitude. 人们需要独处的机会来反思精神上的事情。
  • They searched for a place where they could live in solitude. 他们寻找一个可以过隐居生活的地方。
17 condemned condemned     
adj. 被责难的, 被宣告有罪的 动词condemn的过去式和过去分词
参考例句:
  • He condemned the hypocrisy of those politicians who do one thing and say another. 他谴责了那些说一套做一套的政客的虚伪。
  • The policy has been condemned as a regressive step. 这项政策被认为是一种倒退而受到谴责。
18 possessed xuyyQ     
adj.疯狂的;拥有的,占有的
参考例句:
  • He flew out of the room like a man possessed.他像着了魔似地猛然冲出房门。
  • He behaved like someone possessed.他行为举止像是魔怔了。
19 drudgery CkUz2     
n.苦工,重活,单调乏味的工作
参考例句:
  • People want to get away from the drudgery of their everyday lives.人们想摆脱日常生活中单调乏味的工作。
  • He spent his life in pointlessly tiresome drudgery.他的一生都在做毫无意义的烦人的苦差事。
20 moth a10y1     
n.蛾,蛀虫
参考例句:
  • A moth was fluttering round the lamp.有一只蛾子扑打着翅膀绕着灯飞。
  • The sweater is moth-eaten.毛衣让蛀虫咬坏了。
21 honeymoon ucnxc     
n.蜜月(假期);vi.度蜜月
参考例句:
  • While on honeymoon in Bali,she learned to scuba dive.她在巴厘岛度蜜月时学会了带水肺潜水。
  • The happy pair are leaving for their honeymoon.这幸福的一对就要去度蜜月了。
22 entreaties d56c170cf2a22c1ecef1ae585b702562     
n.恳求,乞求( entreaty的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • He began with entreaties and ended with a threat. 他先是恳求,最后是威胁。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The tyrant was deaf to the entreaties of the slaves. 暴君听不到奴隶们的哀鸣。 来自《简明英汉词典》
23 longings 093806503fd3e66647eab74915c055e7     
渴望,盼望( longing的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • Ah, those foolish days of noble longings and of noble strivings! 啊,那些充满高贵憧憬和高尚奋斗的傻乎乎的时光!
  • I paint you and fashion you ever with my love longings. 我永远用爱恋的渴想来描画你。
24 longing 98bzd     
n.(for)渴望
参考例句:
  • Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
  • His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。
25 renounced 795c0b0adbaedf23557e95abe647849c     
v.声明放弃( renounce的过去式和过去分词 );宣布放弃;宣布与…决裂;宣布摒弃
参考例句:
  • We have renounced the use of force to settle our disputes. 我们已再次宣布放弃使用武力来解决争端。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Andrew renounced his claim to the property. 安德鲁放弃了财产的所有权。 来自《简明英汉词典》
26 vent yiPwE     
n.通风口,排放口;开衩;vt.表达,发泄
参考例句:
  • He gave vent to his anger by swearing loudly.他高声咒骂以发泄他的愤怒。
  • When the vent became plugged,the engine would stop.当通风口被堵塞时,发动机就会停转。
27 wan np5yT     
(wide area network)广域网
参考例句:
  • The shared connection can be an Ethernet,wireless LAN,or wireless WAN connection.提供共享的网络连接可以是以太网、无线局域网或无线广域网。
28 rosier c5f556af64144e368d0d66bd10521a50     
Rosieresite
参考例句:
  • Rosier for an instant forgot the delicacy of his position. 罗齐尔一时间忘记了他的微妙处境。
  • A meeting had immediately taken place between the Countess and Mr. Rosier. 伯爵夫人和罗齐尔先生已经搭讪上了。
29 leisurely 51Txb     
adj.悠闲的;从容的,慢慢的
参考例句:
  • We walked in a leisurely manner,looking in all the windows.我们慢悠悠地走着,看遍所有的橱窗。
  • He had a leisurely breakfast and drove cheerfully to work.他从容的吃了早餐,高兴的开车去工作。
30 meek x7qz9     
adj.温顺的,逆来顺受的
参考例句:
  • He expects his wife to be meek and submissive.他期望妻子温顺而且听他摆布。
  • The little girl is as meek as a lamb.那个小姑娘像羔羊一般温顺。
31 bonnet AtSzQ     
n.无边女帽;童帽
参考例句:
  • The baby's bonnet keeps the sun out of her eyes.婴孩的帽子遮住阳光,使之不刺眼。
  • She wore a faded black bonnet garnished with faded artificial flowers.她戴着一顶褪了色的黑色无边帽,帽上缀着褪了色的假花。
32 condescended 6a4524ede64ac055dc5095ccadbc49cd     
屈尊,俯就( condescend的过去式和过去分词 ); 故意表示和蔼可亲
参考例句:
  • We had to wait almost an hour before he condescended to see us. 我们等了几乎一小时他才屈尊大驾来见我们。
  • The king condescended to take advice from his servants. 国王屈驾向仆人征求意见。
33 frail yz3yD     
adj.身体虚弱的;易损坏的
参考例句:
  • Mrs. Warner is already 96 and too frail to live by herself.华纳太太已经九十六岁了,身体虚弱,不便独居。
  • She lay in bed looking particularly frail.她躺在床上,看上去特别虚弱。
34 literally 28Wzv     
adv.照字面意义,逐字地;确实
参考例句:
  • He translated the passage literally.他逐字逐句地翻译这段文字。
  • Sometimes she would not sit down till she was literally faint.有时候,她不走到真正要昏厥了,决不肯坐下来。
35 entirely entirely     
ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地
参考例句:
  • The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
  • His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。
36 applicant 1MlyX     
n.申请人,求职者,请求者
参考例句:
  • He was the hundredth applicant for the job. 他是第100个申请这项工作的人。
  • In my estimation, the applicant is well qualified for this job. 据我看, 这位应征者完全具备这项工作的条件。
37 rebellious CtbyI     
adj.造反的,反抗的,难控制的
参考例句:
  • They will be in danger if they are rebellious.如果他们造反,他们就要发生危险。
  • Her reply was mild enough,but her thoughts were rebellious.她的回答虽然很温和,但她的心里十分反感。
38 economize Sr3xZ     
v.节约,节省
参考例句:
  • We're going to have to economize from now on. 从现在开始,我们不得不节约开支。
  • We have to economize on water during the dry season. 我们在旱季不得不节约用水。
39 decided lvqzZd     
adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的
参考例句:
  • This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
  • There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
40 scotch ZZ3x8     
n.伤口,刻痕;苏格兰威士忌酒;v.粉碎,消灭,阻止;adj.苏格兰(人)的
参考例句:
  • Facts will eventually scotch these rumours.这种谣言在事实面前将不攻自破。
  • Italy was full of fine views and virtually empty of Scotch whiskey.意大利多的是美景,真正缺的是苏格兰威士忌。
41 animated Cz7zMa     
adj.生气勃勃的,活跃的,愉快的
参考例句:
  • His observations gave rise to an animated and lively discussion.他的言论引起了一场气氛热烈而活跃的讨论。
  • We had an animated discussion over current events last evening.昨天晚上我们热烈地讨论时事。
42 hop vdJzL     
n.单脚跳,跳跃;vi.单脚跳,跳跃;着手做某事;vt.跳跃,跃过
参考例句:
  • The children had a competition to see who could hop the fastest.孩子们举行比赛,看谁单足跳跃最快。
  • How long can you hop on your right foot?你用右脚能跳多远?
43 prettily xQAxh     
adv.优美地;可爱地
参考例句:
  • It was prettily engraved with flowers on the back.此件雕刻精美,背面有花饰图案。
  • She pouted prettily at him.她冲他撅着嘴,样子很可爱。
44 daunted 7ffb5e5ffb0aa17a7b2333d90b452257     
使(某人)气馁,威吓( daunt的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task ahead. 她是一个勇敢的女人,但对面前的任务却感到信心不足。
  • He was daunted by the high quality of work they expected. 他被他们对工作的高品质的要求吓倒了。
45 privately IkpzwT     
adv.以私人的身份,悄悄地,私下地
参考例句:
  • Some ministers admit privately that unemployment could continue to rise.一些部长私下承认失业率可能继续升高。
  • The man privately admits that his motive is profits.那人私下承认他的动机是为了牟利。
46 precipitately 32f0fef0d325137464db99513594782a     
adv.猛进地
参考例句:
  • The number of civil wars continued to rise until about 1990 and then fell precipitately. 而国内战争的数量在1990年以前都有增加,1990年后则锐减。 来自互联网
  • His wife and mistress, until an hour ago and inviolate were slipping precipitately from his control. 他的妻子和情妇,直到一小时前还是安安稳稳、不可侵犯的,现在却猛不防正从他的控制下溜走。 来自互联网
47 jointly jp9zvS     
ad.联合地,共同地
参考例句:
  • Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
  • She owns the house jointly with her husband. 她和丈夫共同拥有这所房子。
48 swarming db600a2d08b872102efc8fbe05f047f9     
密集( swarm的现在分词 ); 云集; 成群地移动; 蜜蜂或其他飞行昆虫成群地飞来飞去
参考例句:
  • The sacks of rice were swarming with bugs. 一袋袋的米里长满了虫子。
  • The beach is swarming with bathers. 海滩满是海水浴的人。
49 acting czRzoc     
n.演戏,行为,假装;adj.代理的,临时的,演出用的
参考例句:
  • Ignore her,she's just acting.别理她,她只是假装的。
  • During the seventies,her acting career was in eclipse.在七十年代,她的表演生涯黯然失色。
50 retraced 321f3e113f2767b1b567ca8360d9c6b9     
v.折回( retrace的过去式和过去分词 );回忆;回顾;追溯
参考例句:
  • We retraced our steps to where we started. 我们折回我们出发的地方。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
  • We retraced our route in an attempt to get back on the right path. 我们折返,想回到正确的路上。 来自《简明英汉词典》
51 pointed Il8zB4     
adj.尖的,直截了当的
参考例句:
  • He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
  • She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。
52 checkered twbzdA     
adj.有方格图案的
参考例句:
  • The ground under the trees was checkered with sunlight and shade.林地光影交错。
  • He’d had a checkered past in the government.他过去在政界浮沉。
53 bonbons 6cf9a8ce494d82427ecd90e8fdd8fd22     
n.小糖果( bonbon的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • For St. Valentine's Day, Mother received a heart-shaped box of delicious bonbons. 情人节的时候,母亲收到一份心形盒装的美味棒棒糖。 来自互联网
  • On the first floor is a pretty café offering take-away bonbons in teeny paper handbags. 博物馆底层是一家漂亮的咖啡厅,提供可以外带的糖果,它们都用精小的纸制手袋包装。 来自互联网
54 hovered d194b7e43467f867f4b4380809ba6b19     
鸟( hover的过去式和过去分词 ); 靠近(某事物); (人)徘徊; 犹豫
参考例句:
  • A hawk hovered over the hill. 一只鹰在小山的上空翱翔。
  • A hawk hovered in the blue sky. 一只老鹰在蓝色的天空中翱翔。
55 commotion 3X3yo     
n.骚动,动乱
参考例句:
  • They made a commotion by yelling at each other in the theatre.他们在剧院里相互争吵,引起了一阵骚乱。
  • Suddenly the whole street was in commotion.突然间,整条街道变得一片混乱。
56 dressing 1uOzJG     
n.(食物)调料;包扎伤口的用品,敷料
参考例句:
  • Don't spend such a lot of time in dressing yourself.别花那么多时间来打扮自己。
  • The children enjoy dressing up in mother's old clothes.孩子们喜欢穿上妈妈旧时的衣服玩。
57 irritable LRuzn     
adj.急躁的;过敏的;易怒的
参考例句:
  • He gets irritable when he's got toothache.他牙一疼就很容易发脾气。
  • Our teacher is an irritable old lady.She gets angry easily.我们的老师是位脾气急躁的老太太。她很容易生气。
58 ennui 3mTyU     
n.怠倦,无聊
参考例句:
  • Since losing his job,he has often experienced a profound sense of ennui.他自从失业以来,常觉百无聊赖。
  • Took up a hobby to relieve the ennui of retirement.养成一种嗜好以消除退休后的无聊。
59 bosom Lt9zW     
n.胸,胸部;胸怀;内心;adj.亲密的
参考例句:
  • She drew a little book from her bosom.她从怀里取出一本小册子。
  • A dark jealousy stirred in his bosom.他内心生出一阵恶毒的嫉妒。
60 shimmer 7T8z7     
v./n.发微光,发闪光;微光
参考例句:
  • The room was dark,but there was a shimmer of moonlight at the window.屋子里很黑,但靠近窗户的地方有点微光。
  • Nor is there anything more virginal than the shimmer of young foliage.没有什么比新叶的微光更纯洁无瑕了。
61 wretch EIPyl     
n.可怜的人,不幸的人;卑鄙的人
参考例句:
  • You are really an ungrateful wretch to complain instead of thanking him.你不但不谢他,还埋怨他,真不知好歹。
  • The dead husband is not the dishonoured wretch they fancied him.死去的丈夫不是他们所想象的不光彩的坏蛋。
62 brats 956fd5630fab420f5dae8ea887f83cd9     
n.调皮捣蛋的孩子( brat的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • I've been waiting to get my hands on you brats. 我等着干你们这些小毛头已经很久了。 来自电影对白
  • The charming family had turned into a parcel of brats. 那个可爱的家庭一下子变成了一窝臭小子。 来自互联网
63 luxurious S2pyv     
adj.精美而昂贵的;豪华的
参考例句:
  • This is a luxurious car complete with air conditioning and telephone.这是一辆附有空调设备和电话的豪华轿车。
  • The rich man lives in luxurious surroundings.这位富人生活在奢侈的环境中。
64 penetration 1M8xw     
n.穿透,穿人,渗透
参考例句:
  • He is a man of penetration.他是一个富有洞察力的人。
  • Our aim is to achieve greater market penetration.我们的目标是进一步打入市场。
65 reigned d99f19ecce82a94e1b24a320d3629de5     
vi.当政,统治(reign的过去式形式)
参考例句:
  • Silence reigned in the hall. 全场肃静。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • Night was deep and dead silence reigned everywhere. 夜深人静,一片死寂。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
66 supreme PHqzc     
adj.极度的,最重要的;至高的,最高的
参考例句:
  • It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
  • He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。
67 scarlet zD8zv     
n.深红色,绯红色,红衣;adj.绯红色的
参考例句:
  • The scarlet leaves of the maples contrast well with the dark green of the pines.深红的枫叶和暗绿的松树形成了明显的对比。
  • The glowing clouds are growing slowly pale,scarlet,bright red,and then light red.天空的霞光渐渐地淡下去了,深红的颜色变成了绯红,绯红又变为浅红。
68 primrose ctxyr     
n.樱草,最佳部分,
参考例句:
  • She is in the primrose of her life.她正处在她一生的最盛期。
  • The primrose is set off by its nest of green.一窝绿叶衬托着一朵樱草花。
69 preposterously 63c7147c29608334305c7aa25640733f     
adv.反常地;荒谬地;荒谬可笑地;不合理地
参考例句:
  • That is a preposterously high price! 那价格高得出奇! 来自辞典例句
70 picturesque qlSzeJ     
adj.美丽如画的,(语言)生动的,绘声绘色的
参考例句:
  • You can see the picturesque shores beside the river.在河边你可以看到景色如画的两岸。
  • That was a picturesque phrase.那是一个形象化的说法。
71 autocrat 7uMzo     
n.独裁者;专横的人
参考例句:
  • He was an accomplished politician and a crafty autocrat.他是个有造诣的政治家,也是个狡黠的独裁者。
  • The nobles tried to limit the powers of the autocrat without success.贵族企图限制专制君主的权力,但没有成功。
72 glossiest 3b53335e4d1bbf01ea1f91863e1267eb     
光滑的( glossy的最高级 ); 虚有其表的; 浮华的
参考例句:
73 procurable 7c315b8d45791dc9143198f1611a6df1     
adj.可得到的,得手的
参考例句:
  • Just began, 3 suspects rob the vanity of effeminate woman technically, procurable hind sneak away. 刚开始,三名疑犯专门抢劫柔弱女子的手袋,得手后就溜之大吉。
74 adorned 1e50de930eb057fcf0ac85ca485114c8     
[计]被修饰的
参考例句:
  • The walls were adorned with paintings. 墙上装饰了绘画。
  • And his coat was adorned with a flamboyant bunch of flowers. 他的外套上面装饰着一束艳丽刺目的鲜花。
75 embroidering fdc8bed218777bd98c3fde7c261249b6     
v.(在织物上)绣花( embroider的现在分词 );刺绣;对…加以渲染(或修饰);给…添枝加叶
参考例句:
  • He always had a way of embroidering. 他总爱添油加醋。 来自辞典例句
  • Zhao Junxin learned the craft of embroidering from his grandmother. 赵俊信从奶奶那里学到了刺绣的手艺。 来自互联网
76 inconvenient m4hy5     
adj.不方便的,令人感到麻烦的
参考例句:
  • You have come at a very inconvenient time.你来得最不适时。
  • Will it be inconvenient for him to attend that meeting?他参加那次会议会不方便吗?
77 blessings 52a399b218b9208cade790a26255db6b     
n.(上帝的)祝福( blessing的名词复数 );好事;福分;因祸得福
参考例句:
  • Afflictions are sometimes blessings in disguise. 塞翁失马,焉知非福。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • We don't rely on blessings from Heaven. 我们不靠老天保佑。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
78 capabilities f7b11037f2050959293aafb493b7653c     
n.能力( capability的名词复数 );可能;容量;[复数]潜在能力
参考例句:
  • He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大,自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
  • Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为,标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
79 wholesome Uowyz     
adj.适合;卫生的;有益健康的;显示身心健康的
参考例句:
  • In actual fact the things I like doing are mostly wholesome.实际上我喜欢做的事大都是有助于增进身体健康的。
  • It is not wholesome to eat without washing your hands.不洗手吃饭是不卫生的。
80 inclination Gkwyj     
n.倾斜;点头;弯腰;斜坡;倾度;倾向;爱好
参考例句:
  • She greeted us with a slight inclination of the head.她微微点头向我们致意。
  • I did not feel the slightest inclination to hurry.我没有丝毫着急的意思。
81 inevitably x7axc     
adv.不可避免地;必然发生地
参考例句:
  • In the way you go on,you are inevitably coming apart.照你们这样下去,毫无疑问是会散伙的。
  • Technological changes will inevitably lead to unemployment.技术变革必然会导致失业。
82 mere rC1xE     
adj.纯粹的;仅仅,只不过
参考例句:
  • That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
  • It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。
83 soften 6w0wk     
v.(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
参考例句:
  • Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.塑料适当加热就可以软化。
  • This special cream will help to soften up our skin.这种特殊的护肤霜有助于使皮肤变得柔软。
84 softened 19151c4e3297eb1618bed6a05d92b4fe     
(使)变软( soften的过去式和过去分词 ); 缓解打击; 缓和; 安慰
参考例句:
  • His smile softened slightly. 他的微笑稍柔和了些。
  • The ice cream softened and began to melt. 冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。
85 invalid V4Oxh     
n.病人,伤残人;adj.有病的,伤残的;无效的
参考例句:
  • He will visit an invalid.他将要去看望一个病人。
  • A passport that is out of date is invalid.护照过期是无效的。
86 monotonous FwQyJ     
adj.单调的,一成不变的,使人厌倦的
参考例句:
  • She thought life in the small town was monotonous.她觉得小镇上的生活单调而乏味。
  • His articles are fixed in form and monotonous in content.他的文章千篇一律,一个调调儿。
87 prospered ce2c414688e59180b21f9ecc7d882425     
成功,兴旺( prosper的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • The organization certainly prospered under his stewardship. 不可否认,这个组织在他的管理下兴旺了起来。
  • Mr. Black prospered from his wise investments. 布莱克先生由于巧妙的投资赚了不少钱。
88 devoutly b33f384e23a3148a94d9de5213bd205f     
adv.虔诚地,虔敬地,衷心地
参考例句:
  • She was a devoutly Catholic. 她是一个虔诚地天主教徒。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • This was not a boast, but a hope, at once bold and devoutly humble. 这不是夸夸其谈,而是一个即大胆而又诚心、谦虚的希望。 来自辞典例句
89 romped a149dce21df9642361dd80e6862f86bd     
v.嬉笑玩闹( romp的过去式和过去分词 );(尤指在赛跑或竞选等中)轻易获胜
参考例句:
  • Children romped on the playground. 孩子们在操场上嬉笑玩闹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • John romped home well ahead of all the other runners. 约翰赛马跑时轻而易举地战胜了所有的选手。 来自辞典例句
90 rosy kDAy9     
adj.美好的,乐观的,玫瑰色的
参考例句:
  • She got a new job and her life looks rosy.她找到一份新工作,生活看上去很美好。
  • She always takes a rosy view of life.她总是对生活持乐观态度。
91 physically iNix5     
adj.物质上,体格上,身体上,按自然规律
参考例句:
  • He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服,心绪也很乱。
  • Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。
92 countenance iztxc     
n.脸色,面容;面部表情;vt.支持,赞同
参考例句:
  • At the sight of this photograph he changed his countenance.他一看见这张照片脸色就变了。
  • I made a fierce countenance as if I would eat him alive.我脸色恶狠狠地,仿佛要把他活生生地吞下去。
93 belles 35634a17dac7d7e83a3c14948372f50e     
n.美女( belle的名词复数 );最美的美女
参考例句:
  • Every girl in Atlanta was knee deep in men,even the plainest girls were carrying on like belles. 亚特兰大的女孩子个个都有许多男人追求,就连最不出色的也像美人一样被男人紧紧缠住。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • Even lot of belles, remand me next the United States! 还要很多美女,然后把我送回美国! 来自互联网
94 belle MQly5     
n.靓女
参考例句:
  • She was the belle of her Sunday School class.在主日学校她是她们班的班花。
  • She was the belle of the ball.她是那个舞会中的美女。
95 prey g1czH     
n.被掠食者,牺牲者,掠食;v.捕食,掠夺,折磨
参考例句:
  • Stronger animals prey on weaker ones.弱肉强食。
  • The lion was hunting for its prey.狮子在寻找猎物。
96 invalids 9666855fd5f6325a21809edf4ef7233e     
病人,残疾者( invalid的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • The invention will confer a benefit on all invalids. 这项发明将有助于所有的残疾人。
  • H?tel National Des Invalids is a majestic building with a golden hemispherical housetop. 荣军院是有着半球形镀金屋顶的宏伟建筑。
97 theatrical pIRzF     
adj.剧场的,演戏的;做戏似的,做作的
参考例句:
  • The final scene was dismayingly lacking in theatrical effect.最后一场缺乏戏剧效果,叫人失望。
  • She always makes some theatrical gesture.她老在做些夸张的手势。
98 crumpled crumpled     
adj. 弯扭的, 变皱的 动词crumple的过去式和过去分词形式
参考例句:
  • She crumpled the letter up into a ball and threw it on the fire. 她把那封信揉成一团扔进了火里。
  • She flattened out the crumpled letter on the desk. 她在写字台上把皱巴巴的信展平。
99 sobbing df75b14f92e64fc9e1d7eaf6dcfc083a     
<主方>Ⅰ adj.湿透的
参考例句:
  • I heard a child sobbing loudly. 我听见有个孩子在呜呜地哭。
  • Her eyes were red with recent sobbing. 她的眼睛因刚哭过而发红。
100 consolation WpbzC     
n.安慰,慰问
参考例句:
  • The children were a great consolation to me at that time.那时孩子们成了我的莫大安慰。
  • This news was of little consolation to us.这个消息对我们来说没有什么安慰。
101 sobbed 4a153e2bbe39eef90bf6a4beb2dba759     
哭泣,啜泣( sob的过去式和过去分词 ); 哭诉,呜咽地说
参考例句:
  • She sobbed out the story of her son's death. 她哭诉着她儿子的死。
  • She sobbed out the sad story of her son's death. 她哽咽着诉说她儿子死去的悲惨经过。
102 afterward fK6y3     
adv.后来;以后
参考例句:
  • Let's go to the theatre first and eat afterward. 让我们先去看戏,然后吃饭。
  • Afterward,the boy became a very famous artist.后来,这男孩成为一个很有名的艺术家。
103 eloquent ymLyN     
adj.雄辩的,口才流利的;明白显示出的
参考例句:
  • He was so eloquent that he cut down the finest orator.他能言善辩,胜过最好的演说家。
  • These ruins are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.这些废墟形象地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。
104 vaguely BfuzOy     
adv.含糊地,暖昧地
参考例句:
  • He had talked vaguely of going to work abroad.他含糊其词地说了到国外工作的事。
  • He looked vaguely before him with unseeing eyes.他迷迷糊糊的望着前面,对一切都视而不见。
105 sincerity zyZwY     
n.真诚,诚意;真实
参考例句:
  • His sincerity added much more authority to the story.他的真诚更增加了故事的说服力。
  • He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.他竭力让我了解他的诚意。
106 heartiness 6f75b254a04302d633e3c8c743724849     
诚实,热心
参考例句:
  • However, he realized the air of empty-headed heartiness might also mask a shrewd mind. 但他知道,盲目的热情可能使伶俐的头脑发昏。
  • There was in him the heartiness and intolerant joviality of the prosperous farmer. 在他身上有种生意昌隆的农场主常常表现出的春风得意欢天喜地的劲头,叫人消受不了。
107 prescription u1vzA     
n.处方,开药;指示,规定
参考例句:
  • The physician made a prescription against sea- sickness for him.医生给他开了个治晕船的药方。
  • The drug is available on prescription only.这种药只能凭处方购买。
108 tranquilly d9b4cfee69489dde2ee29b9be8b5fb9c     
adv. 宁静地
参考例句:
  • He took up his brush and went tranquilly to work. 他拿起刷子,一声不响地干了起来。
  • The evening was closing down tranquilly. 暮色正在静悄悄地笼罩下来。
109 bustle esazC     
v.喧扰地忙乱,匆忙,奔忙;n.忙碌;喧闹
参考例句:
  • The bustle and din gradually faded to silence as night advanced.随着夜越来越深,喧闹声逐渐沉寂。
  • There is a lot of hustle and bustle in the railway station.火车站里非常拥挤。
110 piazza UNVx1     
n.广场;走廊
参考例句:
  • Siena's main piazza was one of the sights of Italy.锡耶纳的主要广场是意大利的名胜之一。
  • They walked out of the cafeteria,and across the piazzadj.他们走出自助餐厅,穿过广场。
111 piazzas 65c5d30adf75380f3e2a0e60acb19814     
n.广场,市场( piazza的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • In the cities of Italy, piazzas are the acknowledged centers of local activity. 在意大利的城市里,广场是公认的群众活动中心。 来自互联网
  • Alleyways wind through the city like a maze, opening up into surprising, sunny fountained piazzas. 小巷子像迷宫一般蜿蜒穿过这座城市,出现在令人惊讶、绚烂的喷泉广场上。 来自互联网
112 tantalizing 3gnzn9     
adj.逗人的;惹弄人的;撩人的;煽情的v.逗弄,引诱,折磨( tantalize的现在分词 )
参考例句:
  • This was my first tantalizing glimpse of the islands. 这是我第一眼看见的这些岛屿的动人美景。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • We have only vague and tantalizing glimpses of his power. 我们只能隐隐约约地领略他的威力,的确有一种可望不可及的感觉。 来自英汉非文学 - 历史
113 goading 0f73dafb9b183becad22f5b7096acca0     
v.刺激( goad的现在分词 );激励;(用尖棒)驱赶;驱使(或怂恿、刺激)某人
参考例句:
  • Charles was always goading me. 查尔斯总是招惹我。 来自辞典例句
  • He kept goading me to fight. 他不断煽动我去打架。 来自辞典例句
114 sundry CswwL     
adj.各式各样的,种种的
参考例句:
  • This cream can be used to treat sundry minor injuries.这种药膏可用来治各种轻伤。
  • We can see the rich man on sundry occasions.我们能在各种场合见到那个富豪。
115 erratic ainzj     
adj.古怪的,反复无常的,不稳定的
参考例句:
  • The old man had always been cranky and erratic.那老头儿性情古怪,反复无常。
  • The erratic fluctuation of market prices is in consequence of unstable economy.经济波动致使市场物价忽起忽落。
116 insanity H6xxf     
n.疯狂,精神错乱;极端的愚蠢,荒唐
参考例句:
  • In his defense he alleged temporary insanity.他伪称一时精神错乱,为自己辩解。
  • He remained in his cell,and this visit only increased the belief in his insanity.他依旧还是住在他的地牢里,这次视察只是更加使人相信他是个疯子了。
117 bedlam wdZyh     
n.混乱,骚乱;疯人院
参考例句:
  • He is causing bedlam at the hotel.他正搅得旅馆鸡犬不宁。
  • When the teacher was called away the classroom was a regular bedlam.当老师被叫走的时候,教室便喧闹不堪。
118 plucky RBOyw     
adj.勇敢的
参考例句:
  • The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life for nearly two months.这名勇敢的女生坚持不放弃生命近两个月的精神令医生感到震惊。
  • This story featured a plucky heroine.这个故事描述了一个勇敢的女英雄。
119 delightful 6xzxT     
adj.令人高兴的,使人快乐的
参考例句:
  • We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
  • Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。
120 animating HzizMt     
v.使有生气( animate的现在分词 );驱动;使栩栩如生地动作;赋予…以生命
参考例句:
  • Nature has her animating spirit as well as man who is nature's child. 大自然就象它的孩子――人类一样,有活生生的灵魂。 来自辞典例句
  • They were doubtlessly the animating principle of many hours that superficially seemed vacant. 在表面看来无所事事的许多时刻中,它们无疑是活跃的因素。 来自辞典例句
121 analyze RwUzm     
vt.分析,解析 (=analyse)
参考例句:
  • We should analyze the cause and effect of this event.我们应该分析这场事变的因果。
  • The teacher tried to analyze the cause of our failure.老师设法分析我们失败的原因。
122 satire BCtzM     
n.讽刺,讽刺文学,讽刺作品
参考例句:
  • The movie is a clever satire on the advertising industry.那部影片是关于广告业的一部巧妙的讽刺作品。
  • Satire is often a form of protest against injustice.讽刺往往是一种对不公正的抗议形式。
123 worthily 80b0231574c2065d9379b86fcdfd9be2     
重要地,可敬地,正当地
参考例句:
  • Many daughters have done worthily, But you surpass them all. 29行事有才德的女子很多,惟独你超过众人。
  • Then as my gift, which your true love has worthily purchased, take mydaughter. 那么,就作为我的礼物,把我的女儿接受下来吧--这也是你的真实爱情应得的报偿。
124 alluring zzUz1U     
adj.吸引人的,迷人的
参考例句:
  • The life in a big city is alluring for the young people. 大都市的生活对年轻人颇具诱惑力。
  • Lisette's large red mouth broke into a most alluring smile. 莉莎特的鲜红的大嘴露出了一副极为诱人的微笑。
125 lasting IpCz02     
adj.永久的,永恒的;vbl.持续,维持
参考例句:
  • The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
  • We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
126 spoke XryyC     
n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
参考例句:
  • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
  • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
127 auditor My5ziV     
n.审计员,旁听着
参考例句:
  • The auditor was required to produce his working papers.那个审计员被要求提供其工作底稿。
  • The auditor examines the accounts of all county officers and departments.审计员查对所有县官员及各部门的帐目。
128 revelled 3945e33567182dd7cea0e01a208cc70f     
v.作乐( revel的过去式和过去分词 );狂欢;着迷;陶醉
参考例句:
  • The foreign guests revelled in the scenery of the lake. 外宾们十分喜爱湖上的景色。 来自辞典例句
  • He revelled in those moments of idleness stolen from his work. 他喜爱学习之余的闲暇时刻。 来自辞典例句
129 puddles 38bcfd2b26c90ae36551f1fa3e14c14c     
n.水坑, (尤指道路上的)雨水坑( puddle的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • The puddles had coalesced into a small stream. 地面上水洼子里的水汇流成了一条小溪。
  • The road was filled with puddles from the rain. 雨后路面到处是一坑坑的积水。 来自《简明英汉词典》
130 lizard P0Ex0     
n.蜥蜴,壁虎
参考例句:
  • A chameleon is a kind of lizard.变色龙是一种蜥蜴。
  • The lizard darted out its tongue at the insect.蜥蜴伸出舌头去吃小昆虫。
131 lulled c799460fe7029a292576ebc15da4e955     
vt.使镇静,使安静(lull的过去式与过去分词形式)
参考例句:
  • They lulled her into a false sense of security. 他们哄骗她,使她产生一种虚假的安全感。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The movement of the train lulled me to sleep. 火车轻微的震动催我进入梦乡。 来自《简明英汉词典》
132 grudge hedzG     
n.不满,怨恨,妒嫉;vt.勉强给,不情愿做
参考例句:
  • I grudge paying so much for such inferior goods.我不愿花这么多钱买次品。
  • I do not grudge him his success.我不嫉妒他的成功。
133 flirt zgwzA     
v.调情,挑逗,调戏;n.调情者,卖俏者
参考例句:
  • He used to flirt with every girl he met.过去他总是看到一个姑娘便跟她调情。
  • He watched the stranger flirt with his girlfriend and got fighting mad.看着那个陌生人和他女朋友调情,他都要抓狂了。
134 flirtation 2164535d978e5272e6ed1b033acfb7d9     
n.调情,调戏,挑逗
参考例句:
  • a brief and unsuccessful flirtation with the property market 对房地产市场一时兴起、并不成功的介入
  • At recess Tom continued his flirtation with Amy with jubilant self-satisfaction. 课间休息的时候,汤姆继续和艾美逗乐,一副得意洋洋、心满意足的样子。 来自英汉文学 - 汤姆历险
135 insignificant k6Mx1     
adj.无关紧要的,可忽略的,无意义的
参考例句:
  • In winter the effect was found to be insignificant.在冬季,这种作用是不明显的。
  • This problem was insignificant compared to others she faced.这一问题与她面临的其他问题比较起来算不得什么。
136 delude lmEzj     
vt.欺骗;哄骗
参考例句:
  • You won't delude him into believing it.你不能诱使他相信此事。
  • Don't delude yourself into believing that she will marry you.不要自欺,别以为她会嫁给你。
137 virtuous upCyI     
adj.有品德的,善良的,贞洁的,有效力的
参考例句:
  • She was such a virtuous woman that everybody respected her.她是个有道德的女性,人人都尊敬她。
  • My uncle is always proud of having a virtuous wife.叔叔一直为娶到一位贤德的妻子而骄傲。
138 rusty hYlxq     
adj.生锈的;锈色的;荒废了的
参考例句:
  • The lock on the door is rusty and won't open.门上的锁锈住了。
  • I haven't practiced my French for months and it's getting rusty.几个月不用,我的法语又荒疏了。
139 trudged e830eb9ac9fd5a70bf67387e070a9616     
vt.& vi.跋涉,吃力地走(trudge的过去式与过去分词形式)
参考例句:
  • He trudged the last two miles to the town. 他步履艰难地走完最后两英里到了城里。
  • He trudged wearily along the path. 他沿着小路疲惫地走去。 来自《简明英汉词典》
140 bent QQ8yD     
n.爱好,癖好;adj.弯的;决心的,一心的
参考例句:
  • He was fully bent upon the project.他一心扑在这项计划上。
  • We bent over backward to help them.我们尽了最大努力帮助他们。
141 bliss JtXz4     
n.狂喜,福佑,天赐的福
参考例句:
  • It's sheer bliss to be able to spend the day in bed.整天都可以躺在床上真是幸福。
  • He's in bliss that he's won the Nobel Prize.他非常高兴,因为获得了诺贝尔奖金。
142 underneath VKRz2     
adj.在...下面,在...底下;adv.在下面
参考例句:
  • Working underneath the car is always a messy job.在汽车底下工作是件脏活。
  • She wore a coat with a dress underneath.她穿着一件大衣,里面套着一条连衣裙。
143 dispelled 7e96c70e1d822dbda8e7a89ae71a8e9a     
v.驱散,赶跑( dispel的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • His speech dispelled any fears about his health. 他的发言消除了人们对他身体健康的担心。
  • The sun soon dispelled the thick fog. 太阳很快驱散了浓雾。 来自《简明英汉词典》
144 wreck QMjzE     
n.失事,遇难;沉船;vt.(船等)失事,遇难
参考例句:
  • Weather may have been a factor in the wreck.天气可能是造成这次失事的原因之一。
  • No one can wreck the friendship between us.没有人能够破坏我们之间的友谊。
145 eldest bqkx6     
adj.最年长的,最年老的
参考例句:
  • The King's eldest son is the heir to the throne.国王的长子是王位的继承人。
  • The castle and the land are entailed on the eldest son.城堡和土地限定由长子继承。
146 dawdling 9685b05ad25caee5c16a092f6e575992     
adj.闲逛的,懒散的v.混(时间)( dawdle的现在分词 )
参考例句:
  • Stop dawdling! We're going to be late! 别磨蹭了,咱们快迟到了!
  • It was all because of your dawdling that we were late. 都是你老磨蹭,害得我们迟到了。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
147 dowdy ZsdxQ     
adj.不整洁的;过旧的
参考例句:
  • She was in a dowdy blue frock.她穿了件不大洁净的蓝上衣。
  • She looked very plain and dowdy.她长得非常普通,衣也过时。
148 horrid arozZj     
adj.可怕的;令人惊恐的;恐怖的;极讨厌的
参考例句:
  • I'm not going to the horrid dinner party.我不打算去参加这次讨厌的宴会。
  • The medicine is horrid and she couldn't get it down.这种药很难吃,她咽不下去。
149 derisive ImCzF     
adj.嘲弄的
参考例句:
  • A storm of derisive applause broke out.一阵暴风雨般的哄笑声轰然响起。
  • They flushed,however,when she burst into a shout of derisive laughter.然而,当地大声嘲笑起来的时候,她们的脸不禁涨红了。
150 chatter BUfyN     
vi./n.喋喋不休;短促尖叫;(牙齿)打战
参考例句:
  • Her continuous chatter vexes me.她的喋喋不休使我烦透了。
  • I've had enough of their continual chatter.我已厌烦了他们喋喋不休的闲谈。
151 discretion FZQzm     
n.谨慎;随意处理
参考例句:
  • You must show discretion in choosing your friend.你择友时必须慎重。
  • Please use your best discretion to handle the matter.请慎重处理此事。
152 tempting wgAzd4     
a.诱人的, 吸引人的
参考例句:
  • It is tempting to idealize the past. 人都爱把过去的日子说得那么美好。
  • It was a tempting offer. 这是个诱人的提议。
153 promotion eRLxn     
n.提升,晋级;促销,宣传
参考例句:
  • The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
  • The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级,加了薪。
154 harassed 50b529f688471b862d0991a96b6a1e55     
adj. 疲倦的,厌烦的 动词harass的过去式和过去分词
参考例句:
  • He has complained of being harassed by the police. 他投诉受到警方侵扰。
  • harassed mothers with their children 带着孩子的疲惫不堪的母亲们
155 meditative Djpyr     
adj.沉思的,冥想的
参考例句:
  • A stupid fellow is talkative;a wise man is meditative.蠢人饶舌,智者思虑。
  • Music can induce a meditative state in the listener.音乐能够引导倾听者沉思。
156 abetter 999d32cd84e6e0159dd404f8e529edb1     
n.教唆者,怂恿者
参考例句:
  • Make them SMAART goals andand you'll have abetter chance of attaining them. 制定SMAART目标,那么你实现这些目标的机会将更大。 来自互联网
  • Betty beat abit of butter to make abetter butter. 贝蒂敲打一小块奶油要做一块更好的奶油面。 来自互联网
157 billiards DyBzVP     
n.台球
参考例句:
  • John used to divert himself with billiards.约翰过去总打台球自娱。
  • Billiards isn't popular in here.这里不流行台球。
158 inviting CqIzNp     
adj.诱人的,引人注目的
参考例句:
  • An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.一股诱人的咖啡香味飘进了房间。
  • The kitchen smelled warm and inviting and blessedly familiar.这间厨房的味道温暖诱人,使人感到亲切温馨。
159 follies e0e754f59d4df445818b863ea1aa3eba     
罪恶,时事讽刺剧; 愚蠢,蠢笨,愚蠢的行为、思想或做法( folly的名词复数 )
参考例句:
  • He has given up youthful follies. 他不再做年轻人的荒唐事了。
  • The writings of Swift mocked the follies of his age. 斯威夫特的作品嘲弄了他那个时代的愚人。
160 tormented b017cc8a8957c07bc6b20230800888d0     
饱受折磨的
参考例句:
  • The knowledge of his guilt tormented him. 知道了自己的罪责使他非常痛苦。
  • He had lain awake all night, tormented by jealousy. 他彻夜未眠,深受嫉妒的折磨。
161 chagrin 1cyyX     
n.懊恼;气愤;委屈
参考例句:
  • His increasingly visible chagrin sets up a vicious circle.他的明显的不满引起了一种恶性循环。
  • Much to his chagrin,he did not win the race.使他大为懊恼的是他赛跑没获胜。
162 allured 20660ad1de0bc3cf3f242f7df8641b3e     
诱引,吸引( allure的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • They allured her into a snare. 他们诱她落入圈套。
  • Many settlers were allured by promises of easy wealth. 很多安家落户的人都是受了诱惑,以为转眼就能发财而来的。
163 procured 493ee52a2e975a52c94933bb12ecc52b     
v.(努力)取得, (设法)获得( procure的过去式和过去分词 );拉皮条
参考例句:
  • These cars are to be procured through open tender. 这些汽车要用公开招标的办法购买。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • A friend procured a position in the bank for my big brother. 一位朋友为我哥哥谋得了一个银行的职位。 来自《用法词典》
164 inevitable 5xcyq     
adj.不可避免的,必然发生的
参考例句:
  • Mary was wearing her inevitable large hat.玛丽戴着她总是戴的那顶大帽子。
  • The defeat had inevitable consequences for British policy.战败对英国政策不可避免地产生了影响。
165 crabs a26cc3db05581d7cfc36d59943c77523     
n.蟹( crab的名词复数 );阴虱寄生病;蟹肉v.捕蟹( crab的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • As we walked along the seashore we saw lots of tiny crabs. 我们在海岸上散步时看到很多小蟹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The fish and crabs scavenge for decaying tissue. 鱼和蟹搜寻腐烂的组织为食。 来自《简明英汉词典》
166 plunged 06a599a54b33c9d941718dccc7739582     
v.颠簸( plunge的过去式和过去分词 );暴跌;骤降;突降
参考例句:
  • The train derailed and plunged into the river. 火车脱轨栽进了河里。
  • She lost her balance and plunged 100 feet to her death. 她没有站稳,从100英尺的高处跌下摔死了。
167 utterly ZfpzM1     
adv.完全地,绝对地
参考例句:
  • Utterly devoted to the people,he gave his life in saving his patients.他忠于人民,把毕生精力用于挽救患者的生命。
  • I was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.她的微笑使我完全陶醉了。
168 blandly f411bffb7a3b98af8224e543d5078eb9     
adv.温和地,殷勤地
参考例句:
  • There is a class of men in Bristol monstrously prejudiced against Blandly. 布里斯托尔有那么一帮人为此恨透了布兰德利。 来自英汉文学 - 金银岛
  • \"Maybe you could get something in the stage line?\" he blandly suggested. “也许你能在戏剧这一行里找些事做,\"他和蔼地提议道。 来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
169 indifference k8DxO     
n.不感兴趣,不关心,冷淡,不在乎
参考例句:
  • I was disappointed by his indifference more than somewhat.他的漠不关心使我很失望。
  • He feigned indifference to criticism of his work.他假装毫不在意别人批评他的作品。
170 amiable hxAzZ     
adj.和蔼可亲的,友善的,亲切的
参考例句:
  • She was a very kind and amiable old woman.她是个善良和气的老太太。
  • We have a very amiable companionship.我们之间存在一种友好的关系。
171 salvation nC2zC     
n.(尤指基督)救世,超度,拯救,解困
参考例句:
  • Salvation lay in political reform.解救办法在于政治改革。
  • Christians hope and pray for salvation.基督教徒希望并祈祷灵魂得救。
172 pensive 2uTys     
a.沉思的,哀思的,忧沉的
参考例句:
  • He looked suddenly sombre,pensive.他突然看起来很阴郁,一副忧虑的样子。
  • He became so pensive that she didn't like to break into his thought.他陷入沉思之中,她不想打断他的思路。
173 anticipation iMTyh     
n.预期,预料,期望
参考例句:
  • We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival.我们在车站等着,期待她的到来。
  • The animals grew restless as if in anticipation of an earthquake.各种动物都变得焦躁不安,像是感到了地震即将发生。
174 falter qhlzP     
vi.(嗓音)颤抖,结巴地说;犹豫;蹒跚
参考例句:
  • His voice began to falter.他的声音开始发颤。
  • As he neared the house his steps faltered.当他走近房子时,脚步迟疑了起来。
175 assent Hv6zL     
v.批准,认可;n.批准,认可
参考例句:
  • I cannot assent to what you ask.我不能应允你的要求。
  • The new bill passed by Parliament has received Royal Assent.议会所通过的新方案已获国王批准。
176 accomplishments 1c15077db46e4d6425b6f78720939d54     
n.造诣;完成( accomplishment的名词复数 );技能;成绩;成就
参考例句:
  • It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. 那是总统最伟大的成就之一。
  • Among her accomplishments were sewing,cooking,playing the piano and dancing. 她的才能包括缝纫、烹调、弹钢琴和跳舞。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
177 reassure 9TgxW     
v.使放心,使消除疑虑
参考例句:
  • This seemed to reassure him and he continued more confidently.这似乎使他放心一点,于是他更有信心地继续说了下去。
  • The airline tried to reassure the customers that the planes were safe.航空公司尽力让乘客相信飞机是安全的。
178 condescension JYMzw     
n.自以为高人一等,贬低(别人)
参考例句:
  • His politeness smacks of condescension. 他的客气带有屈尊俯就的意味。
  • Despite its condescension toward the Bennet family, the letter begins to allay Elizabeth's prejudice against Darcy. 尽管这封信对班纳特家的态度很高傲,但它开始消除伊丽莎白对达西的偏见。
179 bribes f3132f875c572eefabf4271b3ea7b2ca     
n.贿赂( bribe的名词复数 );向(某人)行贿,贿赂v.贿赂( bribe的第三人称单数 );向(某人)行贿,贿赂
参考例句:
  • It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
  • corrupt officials accepting bribes 接受贿赂的贪官污吏
180 instinctive c6jxT     
adj.(出于)本能的;直觉的;(出于)天性的
参考例句:
  • He tried to conceal his instinctive revulsion at the idea.他试图饰盖自己对这一想法本能的厌恶。
  • Animals have an instinctive fear of fire.动物本能地怕火。
181 loyalty gA9xu     
n.忠诚,忠心
参考例句:
  • She told him the truth from a sense of loyalty.她告诉他真相是出于忠诚。
  • His loyalty to his friends was never in doubt.他对朋友的一片忠心从来没受到怀疑。
182 mortification mwIyN     
n.耻辱,屈辱
参考例句:
  • To my mortification, my manuscript was rejected. 使我感到失面子的是:我的稿件被退了回来。
  • The chairman tried to disguise his mortification. 主席试图掩饰自己的窘迫。
183 inquiries 86a54c7f2b27c02acf9fcb16a31c4b57     
n.调查( inquiry的名词复数 );疑问;探究;打听
参考例句:
  • He was released on bail pending further inquiries. 他获得保释,等候进一步调查。
  • I have failed to reach them by postal inquiries. 我未能通过邮政查询与他们取得联系。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
184 demure 3mNzb     
adj.严肃的;端庄的
参考例句:
  • She's very demure and sweet.她非常娴静可爱。
  • The luscious Miss Wharton gave me a demure but knowing smile.性感迷人的沃顿小姐对我羞涩地会心一笑。
185 exasperated ltAz6H     
adj.恼怒的
参考例句:
  • We were exasperated at his ill behaviour. 我们对他的恶劣行为感到非常恼怒。
  • Constant interruption of his work exasperated him. 对他工作不断的干扰使他恼怒。
186 steadily Qukw6     
adv.稳定地;不变地;持续地
参考例句:
  • The scope of man's use of natural resources will steadily grow.人类利用自然资源的广度将日益扩大。
  • Our educational reform was steadily led onto the correct path.我们的教学改革慢慢上轨道了。
187 perfectly 8Mzxb     
adv.完美地,无可非议地,彻底地
参考例句:
  • The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
  • Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。
188 candor CN8zZ     
n.坦白,率真
参考例句:
  • He covered a wide range of topics with unusual candor.他极其坦率地谈了许多问题。
  • He and his wife had avoided candor,and they had drained their marriage.他们夫妻间不坦率,已使婚姻奄奄一息。
189 fervor sgEzr     
n.热诚;热心;炽热
参考例句:
  • They were concerned only with their own religious fervor.他们只关心自己的宗教热诚。
  • The speech aroused nationalist fervor.这个演讲喚起了民族主义热情。
190 avenging 4c436498f794cbaf30fc9a4ef601cf7b     
adj.报仇的,复仇的v.为…复仇,报…之仇( avenge的现在分词 );为…报复
参考例句:
  • He has devoted the past five years to avenging his daughter's death. 他过去5年一心报丧女之仇。 来自辞典例句
  • His disfigured face was like some avenging nemesis of gargoyle design. 他那张破了相的脸,活象面目狰狞的复仇之神。 来自辞典例句
191 infinitely 0qhz2I     
adv.无限地,无穷地
参考例句:
  • There is an infinitely bright future ahead of us.我们有无限光明的前途。
  • The universe is infinitely large.宇宙是无限大的。
192 tragical 661d0a4e0a69ba99a09486c46f0e4d24     
adj. 悲剧的, 悲剧性的
参考例句:
  • One day she was pink and flawless; another pale and tragical. 有的时候,她就娇妍、完美;另有的时候,她就灰白戚楚。
  • Even Mr. Clare began to feel tragical at the dairyman's desperation. 连克莱先生看到牛奶商这样无计奈何的样子,都觉得凄惨起来。
193 repented c24481167c6695923be1511247ed3c08     
对(自己的所为)感到懊悔或忏悔( repent的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句:
  • He repented his thoughtlessness. 他后悔自己的轻率。
  • Darren repented having shot the bird. 达伦后悔射杀了那只鸟。
194 mightily ZoXzT6     
ad.强烈地;非常地
参考例句:
  • He hit the peg mightily on the top with a mallet. 他用木槌猛敲木栓顶。
  • This seemed mightily to relieve him. 干完这件事后,他似乎轻松了许多。
195 iniquities 64116d334f7ffbcd1b5716b03314bda3     
n.邪恶( iniquity的名词复数 );极不公正
参考例句:
  • The preacher asked God to forgive us our sins and wash away our iniquities. 牧师乞求上帝赦免我们的罪过,涤荡我们的罪孽。 来自辞典例句
  • If thou, Lord shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? 3主―耶和华啊,你若究察罪孽,谁能站得住呢? 来自互联网
196 demurely demurely     
adv.装成端庄地,认真地
参考例句:
  • "On the forehead, like a good brother,'she answered demurely. "吻前额,像个好哥哥那样,"她故作正经地回答说。 来自飘(部分)
  • Punctuation is the way one bats one's eyes, lowers one's voice or blushes demurely. 标点就像人眨眨眼睛,低声细语,或伍犯作态。 来自名作英译部分
197 consternation 8OfzB     
n.大为吃惊,惊骇
参考例句:
  • He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.他听说朋友病得那么厉害,感到非常震惊。
  • Sam stared at him in consternation.萨姆惊恐不安地注视着他。
198 insinuated fb2be88f6607d5f4855260a7ebafb1e3     
v.暗示( insinuate的过去式和过去分词 );巧妙或迂回地潜入;(使)缓慢进入;慢慢伸入
参考例句:
  • The article insinuated that he was having an affair with his friend's wife. 文章含沙射影地点出他和朋友的妻子有染。
  • She cleverly insinuated herself into his family. 她巧妙地混进了他的家庭。 来自《简明英汉词典》
199 promptly LRMxm     
adv.及时地,敏捷地
参考例句:
  • He paid the money back promptly.他立即还了钱。
  • She promptly seized the opportunity his absence gave her.她立即抓住了因他不在场给她创造的机会。
200 delightfully f0fe7d605b75a4c00aae2f25714e3131     
大喜,欣然
参考例句:
  • The room is delightfully appointed. 这房子的设备令人舒适愉快。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
  • The evening is delightfully cool. 晚间凉爽宜人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
201 splendors 9604948927e16d12b7c4507da39c016a     
n.华丽( splendor的名词复数 );壮丽;光辉;显赫
参考例句:
  • The sun rose presently and sent its unobstructed splendors over the land. 没多大工夫,太阳就出来了,毫无阻碍,把它的光华异彩散布在大地之上。 来自辞典例句
  • Her mortal frame could not endure the splendors of the immortal radiance. 她那世人的肉身禁不住炽热的神光。 来自辞典例句
202 awakening 9ytzdV     
n.觉醒,醒悟 adj.觉醒中的;唤醒的
参考例句:
  • the awakening of interest in the environment 对环境产生的兴趣
  • People are gradually awakening to their rights. 人们正逐渐意识到自己的权利。
203 hearty Od1zn     
adj.热情友好的;衷心的;尽情的,纵情的
参考例句:
  • After work they made a hearty meal in the worker's canteen.工作完了,他们在工人食堂饱餐了一顿。
  • We accorded him a hearty welcome.我们给他热忱的欢迎。
204 abruptly iINyJ     
adv.突然地,出其不意地
参考例句:
  • He gestured abruptly for Virginia to get in the car.他粗鲁地示意弗吉尼亚上车。
  • I was abruptly notified that a half-hour speech was expected of me.我突然被通知要讲半个小时的话。


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