单词 | quiet-minded |
释义 | > as lemmasquiet-minded quiet-minded adj. ΚΠ 1594 in T. Rymer & R. Sanderson Fœdera (1715) XVI. 255/2 He should not use in this Treaty anie Men that gayne by War, or rash Wits, but rather wise and quiet minded Men, apt to consider of this matter with Reason and Wisdom. 1681 J. Somers Security Englishmen's Lives 87 Every quiet minded person will be equally exposed unto private injuries. 1718 D. Defoe Family Instructor II. i. iii. 116 The poor old Lady was a good quiet minded Creature, and repented heartily of her Passion. 1849 F. B. Head Stokers & Pokers iii. 39 That variety of free and easy well-worn costumes in which quiet-minded people usually travel. 1919 W. S. Davis Hist. France ii. 26 The convents had become the refuge for the idle as well as for the pious and quiet-minded. 2005 Oklahoman 31 July 20 a We're looking for a good, quiet-minded horse that can stand that kind of stimulus. < as lemmas |
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