The persistent obtrusion of the noxious substance changes that aversion into a specific craving. From Wordnik.com. [Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics] Reference
He was breathing shallowly, clearly trying to make as little obtrusion of his presence as possible. From Wordnik.com. [A Breath of Snow and Ashes]
A lovely site; and one whjich shows very well what a forced and bloody obtrusion upon England and its people the bloody "Reformation" was. From Wordnik.com. [An Interesting site] Reference
The obtrusion of national party lines into state and municipal affairs has continually confused issues and blocked reforms in the narrower spheres. From Wordnik.com. [Problems of Conduct] Reference
A less pardonable eccentricity is the cold and gratuitous obtrusion of licentious images, not so much the suggestion of merriment as of bitterness. From Wordnik.com. [Uncollected Prose] Reference
Any obtrusion of self, any appearance of self-love, self-interest, self-conceit, or self-applause, tends to expose a man to dislike, perhaps to contempt. From Wordnik.com. [Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford In Ten Letters, From an Uncle to His Nephew] Reference
Somewhat similar considerations apply to the claim that the obtrusion of accidental or chance happenings into history represents a refutation of deterministic assumptions. From Wordnik.com. [CAUSATION IN HISTORY] Reference
Well-meant efforts to save the heathen in a spiritual way have sometimes resulted in their physical destruction, through the stealthy obtrusion of the pests of civilization. From Wordnik.com. [The Continental Monthly, Vol. 5, No. 3, March, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy] Reference
He shows himself to be one who, like Wordsworth, "does not much or oft delight in personal talk"; there is no gossip between the covers of his book, no impertinent self-obtrusion. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860] Reference
The obtrusion is brought about in many other ways. From Wordnik.com. [The Arena Volume 4, No. 23, October, 1891] Reference
We are not alone in this heartless and uncharitable obtrusion. From Wordnik.com. [The Man from Brodney's] Reference
Nothing is so odious as the obtrusion of technic in any work of art. From Wordnik.com. [Great Pianists on Piano Playing Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A Series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression] Reference
For it was this obtrusion of a personality that vaguely troubled him. From Wordnik.com. [Cressy] Reference
Where he sat with his Mary they were sheltered from any but chance obtrusion. From Wordnik.com. [Once Aboard the Lugger] Reference
I have no right to mar the great end of a great history, by any obtrusion of my own weak self. From Wordnik.com. [Dombey and Son] Reference
Mr. HERRINGTON objected to the obtrusion of such trifling matter upon the House, which had business to do. From Wordnik.com. [History of Woman Suffrage, Volume III (of III)] Reference
It appears to us as a certain disproportion in the picture, caused by the obtrusion of the whims of the painter. From Wordnik.com. [Past and Present] Reference
'Money isn't no object whatever to me,' said the lady, 'so much as living in a state of retirement and obtrusion.'. From Wordnik.com. [Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people] Reference
Emperor's arbitrary edicts and arrogant obtrusion of his personal will, and by the insolence of the official class. From Wordnik.com. [The Message] Reference
The aeronaut, a little offended at his obtrusion, sharply replied, "No, Sir, I will not; I beg that you will retire.". From Wordnik.com. [The Stranger in France or, a Tour from Devonshire to Paris Illustrated by Engravings in Aqua Tint of Sketches Taken on the Spot.] Reference
It seemed that there was to be no end to the obtrusion of "side issues" upon the little drama going on under Fred Ashman's eyes. From Wordnik.com. [The Land of Mystery] Reference
The reader will of course notice the clever obtrusion of the stars in the speech; yet its real craft was in the reservations covered. From Wordnik.com. [The Prince of India — Volume 01] Reference
The ponderous mass of material, and the power of the pen, do not compensate for the weary obtrusion of the author's doctrine and design. From Wordnik.com. [Lectures on the French Revolution] Reference
I cannot see how it can be contended that the perpetual obtrusion of a life-philosophy of any special kind is other than a fault in art. From Wordnik.com. [A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century] Reference
Anyway, I actually enjoy your posts; but repetition weighs the mind with the same and obtrusion can make the reader move back rather than down. From Wordnik.com. [Blog a Bull] Reference
No doubt the Joyeuse family is an obtrusion and an artistic blemish, since they do not logically belong in the scheme of the story; and yet they. From Wordnik.com. [The Nabob, Volume 1 (of 2)] Reference
Therefore, I entreat you so to arrange for me, and break it to Mr. Darrell in such terms as may not needlessly pain him by the obtrusion of my sufferings. From Wordnik.com. [What Will He Do with It? — Complete] Reference
At last I happened to hit on an effective means of stopping this annoying obtrusion: during my lonely walks I sang with great emphasis the first theme from the. From Wordnik.com. [My Life — Volume 1] Reference
But the wife's absence disappointed the husband strung to meet her, and an obtrusion of her practical motherhood blurred the prospect demanded by his present step. From Wordnik.com. [The Amazing Marriage — Complete] Reference
His manners were such as secured him from indelicate obtrusion; and he sought no other protection from over-familiarity, than what these and his ready wit afforded him. From Wordnik.com. [Peveril of the Peak] Reference
Polonius's volunteer obtrusion of himself into this business, while it is appropriate to his character, still itching after former importance, removes all likelihood that. From Wordnik.com. [Literary Remains, Volume 2] Reference
Among the many neat little marks upon the French uniforms which indicate with precision but without obtrusion the rank and arm of the wearer, there was one which puzzled me. From Wordnik.com. [A Visit to Three Fronts June 1916] Reference
Once over-romantic, his character now was so entirely imbued with the neutral tints of life that romance offended his taste as an obtrusion of violent colour into a sober woof. From Wordnik.com. [Kenelm Chillingly — Complete] Reference
From any obtrusion of Emily's I felt safe, for her mind whirls here with old oak carvings, Flaxman sculptures, ancient vestments, carven tombs, and, above all, choral services. From Wordnik.com. [Set in Silver] Reference
As a controversial pamphlet it evinces none of the want of judgment with which Hallam charges Ralegh, though the defect appears plainly in his obtrusion of such views upon James. From Wordnik.com. [Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography] Reference
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