Lyra Belaqua, the poster child for Victorian naughtiness, is at the center of the battle between those who wish conformity at all costs and those who fight against it. From Wordnik.com. [Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Books into Films] Reference
This firstly puts a stop to unhelpful labels of 'naughtiness' or. From Wordnik.com. [stroppyblog] Reference
It is the inevitable reaction from this state of tension which is responsible for much of the "naughtiness" of children. From Wordnik.com. [What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular] Reference
With the other incidents of childish character, the crowd of impulses called "naughtiness" is perfectly perceptible -- it would seem heartless to say how soon. From Wordnik.com. [Essays] Reference
"naughtiness," and is regarded as a proof of the inborn sinfulness of his "fallen" nature. From Wordnik.com. [What Is and What Might Be A Study of Education in General and Elementary Education in Particular] Reference
Any naughtiness on your part will only injure him. From Wordnik.com. [Little Folks (October 1884) A Magazine for the Young] Reference
I would not say but -- A full stop to all naughtiness!. From Wordnik.com. [The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty] Reference
We will not blame him too severely for his naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Hero of Hill House] Reference
For all her naughtiness and her folly she was wiser than I. From Wordnik.com. [A Sheaf of Corn] Reference
Not that there is any air of naughtiness about the business. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 3rd, 1920] Reference
I see him in Bobbie; I feel him in Bobbie's dearness and naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Man Thou Gavest] Reference
But now the Alcabisas, unable to endure longer the naughtiness of Mayta. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Incas] Reference
Painter for translation depend for their attraction on mere naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [The Palace of Pleasure, Volume 1] Reference
Now I am not referring to kleptomania, that naughtiness of dithering grannies. From Wordnik.com. [LIGHT FINGERS] Reference
But Madge could see that she was dreadfully vexed at Tania's latest naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [Madge Morton's Victory] Reference
How is it that I never visit the nursery without hearing complaints of your naughtiness? '. From Wordnik.com. [Odd] Reference
So mischievous Andy redeemed his naughtiness by teaching a timely lesson of peaceful trust. From Wordnik.com. [All Aboard A Story for Girls] Reference
The spirit of naughtiness possessed me, I think, for I determined to go downstairs and find something. From Wordnik.com. [The Story of the Big Front Door] Reference
Garden and all she does would be a mere flea bite to what we should see of pure and simple naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel] Reference
I know your pride, and the naughtiness of your heart; for you have come down that you might see the battle. From Wordnik.com. [The World English Bible (WEB):] Reference
And, overborne by his naughtiness, I purpose to break his ill-sounding arrows and his bow in his very sight. From Wordnik.com. [The Argonautica] Reference
We then discuss the true extent of Dappy's naughtiness, which, he insists, is talked-up by the tabloid press. From Wordnik.com. [N-Dubz: 'We were naughty. We used to cause madness!'] Reference
"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.". From Wordnik.com. [Usury A Scriptural, Ethical and Economic View] Reference
He will inveigle you to naughtiness to get your good name into his clutches; he will be your pandar to have you on the hip for. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
O, such a little scamp as he is! and yet so full of good nature in his mischief, that it is not easy to scold him for naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [The American Missionary — Volume 43, No. 06, June, 1889] Reference
The youngest should drink his beer and be happy to be with the big boys engaging in the naughtiness of illegal alcohol consumption. From Wordnik.com. [Corpus of a Siam Mosquito] Reference
These vapid, sex-crazed characters may as well be shot — naughtiness just a ploy that's partially redeems their unlovable natures. From Wordnik.com. [A Book Review (parody)] Reference
Women with incomes of one hundred, two hundred, three hundred a year, women who had passed the age either of matrimony or naughtiness. From Wordnik.com. [Impressions of a War Correspondent] Reference
Stories of Franky's naughtiness, even: of his partiality for the neighbourhood of a certain drawer which contained preserved cherries. From Wordnik.com. [Mrs. Day's Daughters] Reference
There is some explanation of her wild escapade besides mere naughtiness, I feel sure, and she shall have every chance that I can give her. From Wordnik.com. [The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius] Reference
"This is for your naughtiness, Sir; will you obey me or not -- Percy -- is that rude thing always going to stick up and defy me like that?". From Wordnik.com. [Forbidden Fruit Luscious and exciting story and More forbidden fruit or Master Percy's progress in and beyond the domestic circle] Reference
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