Maurice
[mɔ:'ri:s]
Examples
- Understand this, Mr Maurice—you are the scoundrel! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Still, said Maurice pertinently, the sun is still below the eastern side of the mountain, yet the air is quite warm. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Oh, my dear Maurice, he was so terribly wild! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am more tired of that than of anything else, said Maurice emphatically. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Do you think it is likely an eruption will take place, Maurice? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- What do you propose to do, Maurice? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You must stay and meet him, Maurice, for I hear he is a most delightful man. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Gurt kept close beside Maurice, fighting like the old sea-dog he was, and got a nasty stab in the thigh, which brought him to the ground. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Are you hurt, Maurice? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You know my philosophy, Mr Maurice; so why expect me to be false to it? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Now, at least, it will be open war, and not hidden treachery, Maurice! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Maurice, do you recognize that voice? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Helena, remarked Maurice, with mock solemnity, taking her hands, look at me carefully. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- My dear Maurice, you will be happier in the actual battle than in all the statecraft which leads to it. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am glad you have such a good opinion of me, Maurice. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- All seems going smoothly, said the Demarch to Maurice, as they turned away. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Don't you think they will suspect treachery, Maurice? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Maurice drew a long breath of relief. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Now tell me what your schemes are, or I will reveal all I know of you to Maurice Roylands. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Crispin glanced at Maurice significantly, and Justinian caught the look with his accustomed keen-sightedness. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Has Maurice— I have said nothing, sir, cried Maurice, flushing deeply; how can you suspect me of such a thing? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Struck by the significance of his tone, Maurice looked keenly at him, and then turned to Crispin with a puzzled air. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- You must allow him more time, uncle, replied Maurice comfortingly; you know everything may not have gone exactly as we thought. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Maurice took the hint, and addressed himself to the Count with an air of elaborate politeness. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am not listening, Maurice. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The two gentlemen undressed leisurely on the bank, Maurice making fun of the Greek as he revelled in his favorite element. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- It is useless to fight against fate, Maurice. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- She is very beautiful, said Maurice, gazing longingly at this modern Helen. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Maurice, come hither; let me lean on thy shoulder. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Maurice, leaning forward with a sigh, took a handful of nuts, which he proceeded to crack in a listless fashion. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
Typist: Loretta