1 It was very provoking to be arrested in the act of a first trying-on, and ordered out to make calls in her best array on a warm July day.
2 He left the house as he spoke, and went back to Piraeus who gave him welcome, but the suitors kept looking at one another and provoking Telemachus by laughing at the strangers.
3 This is all very provoking to Miss Scatcherd, who is naturally neat, punctual, and particular.
4 I remember being in the parlour after they had quarrelled, and Edgar being cruelly provoking, and me running into this room desperate.
5 The complaints and lamentations which politeness had hitherto restrained, now burst forth universally; and they all agreed again and again how provoking it was to be so disappointed.
6 My dear," said he to his lady, "it is very provoking that we should be so few.
7 And I can't bear to hear you provoking the gentlemen, and endangering of yourself more.
David Copperfield By Charles DickensContext Highlight In CHAPTER 52. I ASSIST AT AN EXPLOSION 8 She drew herself into an attitude not of defiance, but of resolution, as one that would avoid provoking assault, yet was resolute to repel it, being offered, to the utmost of her power.
9 He surmised my secret, and has presumed ever since upon the claim which he has upon me, and upon his power of provoking a scandal which would be abhorrent to me.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL 10 I could not go there by daylight without provoking comment, but as soon as night fell I hurried off to see my dear Arthur.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In V. THE ADVENTURE OF THE PRIORY SCHOOL 11 Gregor remained all this time on the floor, largely because he feared his father might see it as especially provoking if he fled onto the wall or ceiling.
12 This second man was standing with his legs crossed and his elbows on the backrest of the chair, provoking much laughter.
The Trial By Franz KafkaContext Highlight In Chapter Two First Cross-examination 13 de Morcerf, and that of the whole House, he proposed to defend, by provoking a debate on personal questions, which are always such painful themes of discussion.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 86. The Trial. 14 "You do really try to be provoking," said Marie.
15 You are a provoking little witch, Louka.