Belfield, with great indignation, demanded what he meant by the term impertinent fellow; and Sir Robert yet more insolently repeated it. From Wordnik.com. [Cecilia] Reference
But how malicious and impertinent is this creature to talk to me in such. From Wordnik.com. [Evelina: or, The History of a Young Lady's Entrance Into the World] Reference
True; and how much more impertinent is it to give your advice when you can know nothing about the truth, and admit you could not inquire into it. From Wordnik.com. [Notes on Nursing: What It Is, and What It Is Not] Reference
Both, particularly the former, made numerous corrections, which Fuente, not without reason, calls impertinent, scratching out whole sentences and adding others. From Wordnik.com. [The Interior Castle or The Mansions] Reference
A servant 'answers back,' she is called impertinent and discharged; but. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Country Girl] Reference
"incoherent" rather than "impertinent" -- it might have been drawn up by a. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-07-28] Reference
Mr Buthelezi declined to comment on the origin of his supporters describing the question as "impertinent". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
As to 'impertinent' and 'unmanly,' he would let them go by. From Wordnik.com. [John Caldigate] Reference
I hope you cnn keep asking "impertinent" questions to Obama. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Political Ticker] Reference
On air, Dan Margalit, the host, called Zahalka "impertinent" and ordered him to leave the studio. From Wordnik.com. [Electronic Intifada : Palestine] Reference
CNN seems a little miffed their own Ed Henry's question was treated as "impertinent" in their eyes. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Political Ticker] Reference
On air, Dan Margalit, the host, called Mr Zahalka "impertinent" and ordered him to leave the studio. From Wordnik.com. [Palestine Blogs aggregator] Reference
She was offended by her companion's impertinent tone. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Girls] Reference
"Marquis, you are very impertinent," said the duenna, laughing. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
That the man should offer me that infamous work is very impertinent. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"I didn't mean to be impertinent, Aunt 'Liza," faltered the culprit. From Wordnik.com. [The Heart of Arethusa] Reference
"You will not think me impertinent if I ask you not to talk?" he said. From Wordnik.com. [The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp] Reference
Of affectation of the young fop in the face impertinent an was seen smile. From Wordnik.com. [Higher Lessons in English A work on english grammar and composition] Reference
They have little curiosity themselves, and seldom ask impertinent questions. From Wordnik.com. [Western Characters or Types of Border Life in the Western States] Reference
Let the petty gossips of history debate the ecstasies of impertinent moments. From Wordnik.com. [Being Picasso] Reference
All such questions are extremely impertinent and are likely to meet with rebuke. From Wordnik.com. [Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners A Complete Sexual Science and a Guide to Purity and Physical Manhood, Advice To Maiden, Wife, And Mother, Love, Courtship, And Marriage] Reference
That was an impertinent comment on their divinations, and so they listened seriously. From Wordnik.com. [Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends] Reference
He asked it with that impertinent tilt to his chin which usually angered his opponent in any argument. From Wordnik.com. [Marcia Schuyler] Reference
And yet this impertinent apology for a house cost its original owners more than eight thousand dollars. From Wordnik.com. [The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52] Reference
Neither made the impertinent claim that a right to initiate war is an inherent and routine presidential power. From Wordnik.com. [Once Again, Ike Was Right] Reference
(That one has to do with an impertinent reporter revealing the video-renting habits of Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork.). From Wordnik.com. [Would New Laws Fix The Privacy Mess?] Reference
"Nay, madam," said Sir George, "I consider nothing impertinent that hath procured me the pleasure of an interview with you.". From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866] Reference
I did not dream of such impertinent treatment from a man whom I had cordially received at my apartments; why should he insult me?. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"Go on your way, audacious fellow! otherwise, if your curiosity becomes more impertinent, be assured it will cost you your life.". From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
Something she said kept turning over in his brain and he realized next morning, as he was shaving, that her reply had been impertinent. From Wordnik.com. [Our Nervous Friends — Illustrating the Mastery of Nervousness] Reference
He at first tried to converse with me, but finding I would not reply, he began to question me in the most direct and impertinent manner. From Wordnik.com. [Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal] Reference
The impertinent ways of this robust woman betrayed her position in her master's house, as much as the diamonds that glittered in her ears. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
"And such being your belief, my dear marquis, I have, of course, only to make my adieux, and relieve you from so impertinent an intrusion.". From Wordnik.com. [The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851] Reference
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