10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEPRECATINGLY»
Discover the use of
deprecatingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
deprecatingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan
(deprecatingly). Siamo gondolieri. (To Fia. and Vit.) Signorina, io t' amo! GIRLS. (
deprecatingly). Contadine siamo. MAR. and GIU. Signorine! GIRLS (
deprecatingly). Contadine! (Curtseying to Mar. and Giu.) Cavalieri. MAR. and GIU
.
Arthur Sullivan, William Schwenck Gilbert, 1940
2
Quarterly Review: A Journal of University Perspectives
I have never seen such ugly women." "You have seen them then?" "Once," said
Mr. Ho unwillingly. "It was a long time ago." He shook his hand deprecatingly. "
Those are not sing-song girls, not like the ones in the poems I have brought.
He glanced deprecatingly athisvisitor. "I think you'll be sorry—on reflection—that
you said that, Miss Mallathorpe," he answered. "You'rea little—shall we say—
upset? A little—shall we say—angry?If you were calmer, you wouldn't say such ...
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Selected Short Stories: Stories by The Best Known Writers
Presently, it slowlyraised itselfon its hindlegs, and vaguely and deprecatingly [
Footnote: Deprecatingly: regretfully, entreatingly.] waved ababy paw, fringed with
littlehooks of steel. Itookthe paw, and shook it gravely. From that moment wewere
...
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The Linwoods; or, 'Sixty years since' in America
raised her hands deprecatingly, and passed on unmolested. At a short distance
below the Point there is a remarkable spot, scooped out by nature in the rocky
bank, always beautiful, and now a consecrated shrine— a " Mecca of the mind.
Catharine Maria Sedgwick, 1835
He glanced deprecatingly at his visitor. "I think you'llbe sorry—on reflection—
thatyou said that, Miss Mallathorpe," he answered. "You're a little—shall we say—
upset? A little—shall wesay—angry? If you were calmer, you wouldn't saysuch ...
Joseph Smith Fletcher, 1930
But perhaps Ishalltake a little turn first. Such ismyway, Mrs. Bunting; after I have
been studying all day I require alittle exercise." "Oh, I wouldn't go outto‐night,"
shesaid deprecatingly. "'Tisn't fit for anyonetobeout in the bitter cold." "And yet—
and ...
Marie Adelaide Lowndes, 2014
"This is a horrid day,” she said deprecatingly. She reached over for another of the
thick, shining jars, took a dab of fragrant cream and spread it over her hands,
then studied them thoughtfully. Annie watched her, wanting in some way to feel ...
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Garner's Modern American Usage
The first word has increasingly encroached on the figurative senses of the
second, while the second has retreated into financial contexts. Deprecate means
“to disapprove earnestly”—e.g.: • “'Well,' he admitted, deprecatingly, 'one can't ...
She looked anxiously, deprecatingly, at his long, bent back. “Good-night, sir,”she
said at last. Mr. Sleuth turned round. His face looked sad andworn. “I hope you'll
sleep well,sir.” “Yes, I'msureIshall sleep well. But perhaps I shall take a little turn ...
Marie Belloc-Lowndes, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEPRECATINGLY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
deprecatingly is used in the context of the following news items.
After the mob has moved on, we learn Nobel scientist Tim Hunt isn't …
... prefaced them by self-deprecatingly calling himself a “chauvinist monster” and rounded them out with a commendation of women scientists:. «Hot Air, Jul 15»
Ashes 2015: Bad omens aplenty for Australia at Sophia Gardens
The former England player turned elegant essayist, Ed Smith, has self-deprecatingly recalled the numerous arcane rituals which he observed ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Chelsea Handler Posts a Topless Instagram Video
“Happy Independence Day!!” wrote Chelsea about the 15-second long snippet, which is actually pretty comical. It self-deprecatingly switches to ... «Wetpaint, Jul 15»
Adelaide Crow's Phil Walsh remembered as a man who gave as …
... found beauty and inspiration in Van Gogh's art, learned to speak Japanese and still called himself, self-deprecatingly, a "Hamilton bogan". «Warrnambool Standard, Jul 15»
Night at the End of the Tunnel
Which Edmund self-deprecatingly denies: “I'm like the guy who is always panhandling for a smoke. He hasn't even got the makings. He's got ... «A News Cafe, Jul 15»
Suede Storm 'By The Sea' In Bexhill – 25/06/15 | Live Review
“It had to be done” mutters singer Brett Anderson self-deprecatingly as he introduces 'By The Sea' to the faithful who have gathered in throngs ... «Hit The Floor Magazine, Jul 15»
Times Critics' Guide: What to Do This Week
It sounds like the best pop album of 1993, just after Nirvana yanked what was once deprecatingly called alt-rock into the mainstream, a flock of ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
DVD Review: 'Appropriate Behaviour'
... Akhavan imbues her character with an engaging form of hopeless endearment, delivering each of her witty bromides and self-deprecatingly revealing epithets ... «CineVue, Jun 15»
The kind of movies I'm in, you're lucky if your mum sees it
“The kind of movies I'm in, you're lucky if your agent and your mum see it,” she says self-deprecatingly. Although it's too early to tell whether The ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Review: The Emperor's New Clothes
... the bad boy of Essex whose triumph over drug addiction and low self-worth has been hilariously and self-deprecatingly documented, you will ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
