low-spirited

Example Sentences

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Laugh as I would, however, I could not laugh her out of her belief, and seeing how low-spirited she was, I offered to pass the night with her.

From There is no Death by Marryatt, Florence

The man who would not forbid these interviews, would be considered a low-spirited wretch, unworthy the society of all honorable men.

From Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete by Hogan, William

He was an angular swayback, leggy, low-spirited, thick-headed, and as fast as a caterpillar.

From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.

I was not so low-spirited as on the last celebration of this memorable day.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)

When we reached England she was, as I was, thankful indeed; but now that she would be so quickly with her mother, she became very low-spirited and anxious.

From A Claim on Klondyke A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado by Roper, Edward