10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STANDOFFISHLY»
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standoffishly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
standoffishly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Trade of the Tricks: Inside the Magician's Craft
All: [laugh] Peter: The spectator's response? “[standoffishly] Oh yeah? Prove it!”
You're necessarily—you're necessarily in a dangerous position at that point. By
contrast, if you do things naturally, without specifying that you're doing magic,
then ...
I demanded, lifting my chin defiantly as I took a step back from him, standing
standoffishly. "Who was in on this? Don't tell me you came up with this entire
thing on your own, Van." “Jionni," he answered in a small voice, completely
flooring me.
... she explained standoffishly. But Ramón didn't release her. “Will you put me
down already? I have to finish getting dressed,” she said playfully. “I'll put you
down as soon as I find out what is under this robe.” “Ask me when you put me
down.
4
Blood-Dark Track: A Family History
Years later, when Atatürk requisitioned the residence and the Tahintzi family
standoffishly withdrew into a wing of the house, the Gazi (warrior of Islam) took
offence and demanded, '\\"here is the lady of the house?' My grandmother had a
tale ...
29 They completed introductions all around, both sets of children standoffishly
sizing up their counterparts as all youngsters are prone to do. Then Looks Far
called her eldest over to her, unknotting the string of a canvas apron around
Joshua's ...
I can't think why," she began one day, when the latter was away on some hunting
expedition with most of the men, and the two ladies were alone together, " I can't
think why you treat the poor fellow so standoffishly, Yseulte. I'm sure he ...
7
The martial adventures of Henry and me
Four or five tables, cases and stands, backed standoffishly against the tapestry
on the walls, and the legs and bases of this furniture were great — unbelievably
great, rococo gilded legs — legs that writhed and twisted themselves in a
sheening ...
William Allen White, 1919
“But you're a straight boy. It's different.” Dana was still speaking in his soft, “I'm
conscious people could be listening” voice. “I guess you're right. I don't really
understand that decision. But it's yours to make,” Jason replied rather
standoffishly.
“Yes about money,” I put in, holding the line of no retreat and standoffishly
demanding attention. “Charge twice what you would normally ask, three times if
that suits you better, but let's see some trucks rolling into town in the next few
days.
10
Yevgeny Vakhtangov: A Critical Portrait
Their frozen puppet-like figures create a stagnant, lifeless and standoffishly
foolish sensation. [Secondly,] Vakhtangov utilizes the monotony of fixed
movements to convey the characters of Sender himself, the groom, his teacher,
and the ...
Andrei Malaev-Babel, 2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STANDOFFISHLY»
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standoffishly is used in the context of the following news items.
Going for a Ride on Uni-Cub, Honda's Take on the Segway (Video)
Asimo was there, but placed somewhat standoffishly behind a rope line. However, reporters were allowed to play around with Uni-Cub, something of a slower ... «Re/code, Jul 15»
Neil Diamond review – a show so smooth it could be on rails
I'm a Believer, Love on the Rocks and Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon pad out a standoffishly received first third. Then practically the whole arena is hoisted to its ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Review: Alt-J at Madison Square Garden
Alt-J knows how to build a pop song but — a little standoffishly, yet also idealistically — it has artier plans. A version of this review appears in print on April 1, ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
Happy Days: The Sixth Season
... up and make sense of his life, comedically hampered by dumbasses Potsie and Ralph, and guided, albeit standoffishly, by both incongruous "hoodlum" friend, ... «DVD Talk, Jan 15»
Pasties and pies made with hot-water crust pastry | Ruby Tandoh
It couldn't be less like the fragile, standoffishly cold pastry doughs we're so used to. It doesn't bake to quite the same crispness as shortcrust pastry, but it is far ... «NDTV, Jun 14»
Hans Christian Andersen by Paul Binding – review
Binding emphasises one of the central episodes of Andersen's life: the receipt of a letter from Edvard, standoffishly declining Andersen's suggestion that they ... «The Guardian, May 14»
Lorde Forgives, We Don't: Highs and Lows of the 2014 Grammys
Speaking of: When Vampy Weeks picked up their Best Alternative Music Album award, Ezra Koenig's speech was standoffishly short ("Thanks a lot. [Gestures to ... «Pitchfork Media, Jan 14»
Taiwan Seeks Dominance In 3D Printing. Will Its Plan Stand Up?
The 90 alliance members must form an efficient supply chain and share knowhow rather than standoffishly compete per the Taiwan tech industry's tradition, ... «Forbes, Jan 14»
The Next Frontier for Pipeline Organizing Is Your Backyard
... oil men will refuse to patronize local businesses, break promises to provide local jobs, condescend standoffishly to local citizens. “You go through the cafes… «The Nation., Nov 13»
Reel Big Fish – Candy Coated Fury Review
... of the World, the almost college rock bitter break up song I Know You Too Well to Like You Anymore, the standoffishly Summery I Dare You To Break My Heart, ... «WhatCulture!, Jul 12»
