" The two of you had best surrender obediently." That cold voice rang out once more from the forest, and the ten or so archers also laughed arrogantly.
Only someone who doesn't know anything about the size and scope of these issues could so arrogantly say that they could solve them in that way and on that timeframe.
The book was filled with stipulations and dictations about proper building practices, reminding Johan of the days when he would arrogantly argue with younger builders who didn't understand the importance of quality work.
Her nickname " Goody Two Shoes" wasn't meant in a disapproving way like it is often used today about people who are obnoxiously self-righteous, arrogantly virtuous, and haughtily think they are better than others.
她绰号“Goody Two Shoes” 并不带有贬义, 不像今天们常用绰号那样,用来形容那些令讨厌自以为是、傲慢有德行、傲慢地认为自己比别优秀。
If you take pride in your own power and behave arrogantly towards your clients, even if they have loyal advice to offer, is it possible that they would open their mouths in your presence?
" Reynolds immediately began to laugh loudly, as he said arrogantly, " Rand, do you actually believe that just because you won the first grade tournament, you really are the strongest amongst the first graders?
You sent signs and wonders against Pharaoh, against all his officials and all the people of his land, for you knew how arrogantly the Egyptians treated them. You made a name for yourself, which remains to this day.
Somewhat crest-fallen, then, they put away all the finery in which they had strutted so arrogantly; but they saw the wisdom of doing so after they had talked with the Utopians enough to learn their customs and opinions.