He is known in the neighborhood as a caitiff because of his rude attitude towards others. From LearnThat.org.
That is what grips thee worst, thou caitiff, thou!. From Wordnik.com. [Hippolytus/The Bacchae] Reference
Of caitiff wretched thralls, that wailéd night and day. From Wordnik.com. [English Literature for Boys and Girls] Reference
From Atreus 'loveless brood, this caitiff brace of kings. From Wordnik.com. [The Seven Plays in English Verse] Reference
Arthur looked, and drew at the caitiff who went afoot beside. From Wordnik.com. [The Water of the Wondrous Isles] Reference
'Art thou of that caitiff crew of ladies' knights? 'sneered Sir. From Wordnik.com. [King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls] Reference
''Tis thee, my caitiff boy!' sneered Sir Turquine, for he it was. From Wordnik.com. [King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls] Reference
"Bury me that grinning caitiff there!" he, pointing to the defunct. From Wordnik.com. [Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers] Reference
Each bell that tolled rung out, ‘Shame on the recreant caitiff!’. From Wordnik.com. [The Fair Maid of Perth] Reference
"And do you think I would have given it, traitor-caitiff?" said Master. From Wordnik.com. [Hayslope Grange A Tale of the Civil War] Reference
But I will relieve the guard upon this caitiff companion of yours. —. From Wordnik.com. [Ivanhoe] Reference
She looks both pretty and intelligent to have come of such a caitiff as Anthony. From Wordnik.com. [Kenilworth] Reference
“How, caitiff!” cried Sir Launcelot, “presume to contend with me in argument?”. From Wordnik.com. [The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves] Reference
Who that is not a miserable caitiff will refrain from smiling at the praises of justice?. From Wordnik.com. [The Republic by Plato ; translated by Benjamin Jowett] Reference
'Well,' puffed Hugi, though not so happily, 'ye didna think I'd turn caitiff noo, did ye?'. From Wordnik.com. [Three Hearts and Three Lions]
I had drawn perpetually on a heart overflowing and grateful, -- selfish caitiff that I was!. From Wordnik.com. [The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 41, March, 1861] Reference
“I am a fool,” he instantly added, “to vent my passion upon a caitiff so worthless.”. From Wordnik.com. [The Bride of Lammermoor] Reference
It was necessary for me to correct the flattering picture drawn of her by that caitiff Canning. From Wordnik.com. [Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 330, April 1843] Reference
'He is Owen, the caitiff son of a brave father, who gave him to my care to train in knightly ways. From Wordnik.com. [King Arthur's Knights The Tales Re-told for Boys & Girls] Reference
That tuberculous caitiff was such a towering weight. From Wordnik.com. [The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel] Reference
By my father's soul! the caitiff wretch is rolling in wealth. From Wordnik.com. [The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX.] Reference
"Does no one know this caitiff?" said Henry, looking around him. From Wordnik.com. [The Betrothed] Reference
Irreverent caitiff! is this a discourse for my chaplain and clerk?. From Wordnik.com. [Citation and Examination of William Shakspeare, Euseby Treen, Joseph Carnaby, and Silas Gough, Clerk] Reference
Such terrible resolves passed through the mind of the wretched caitiff. From Wordnik.com. [The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico] Reference
Her eloquent sighs and sobs soon told the caitiff he had nothing to fear. From Wordnik.com. [A Simpleton] Reference
"Surely I have been dreaming again?" muttered the still trembling caitiff. From Wordnik.com. [The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico] Reference
But yonder is a caitiff with my bearings displayed on crest and shield, whom. From Wordnik.com. [Quentin Durward] Reference
"Ned! surely thou meanest not to take the King's life? caitiff though he be!". From Wordnik.com. [The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time] Reference
"I am a fool," he instantly added, "to vent my passion upon a caitiff so worthless.". From Wordnik.com. [The Bride of Lammermoor] Reference
"Fool and caitiff! out of my path! or learn what it is to oppose the wrath of Kings!" cried Pedro. From Wordnik.com. [The Lances of Lynwood] Reference
"Wherefore didst thou not cut the throat of the caitiff, and make in to the rescue of the Knight?". From Wordnik.com. [The Lances of Lynwood] Reference
The towering threat and the flaming eye and the swift rush buffeted the caitiff away: he recoiled. From Wordnik.com. [White Lies] Reference
One day the caitiff knight, Breuse the Pitiless, heard her voice, concealed himself, and drew near. From Wordnik.com. [The Age of Chivalry] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.