gumptious

However, as miserable as I was, I was not gumptious and presumptious enough to seek a change in my own life.

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However, as miserable as I was, I was not gumptious and presumptious enough to seek a change in my own life.

ick... I really shouldn't try to write steampunk 2007

Gumption is knowing; but when I say that sum un is gumptious, I mean -- though that's more vulgar like -- sum un who does not think small beer of hisself.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

"She was always -- not exactly proud like, but what I calls gumptious."

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

"In course, sir, all gumptious folks are; they value themselves on their respectability, and looks down on their neighbors."

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

"Bumptious is bumptious, and gumptious is gumptious," said the landlord, delighted to puzzle a Parson.

The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 1, April, 1851 Various

"In course, sir, all gumptious folks are; they value themselves on their respectability, and looks down on their neighbours."

My Novel — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

"Bumptious is bumptious, and gumptious is Bumptious," said the landlord, delighted to puzzle a parson.

My Novel — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

Gumption is knowing; but when I say that sum 'un is gumptious, I mean -- though that's more vulgar like -- sum' un who does not think small beer of hisself.

My Novel — Volume 04 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

Gumption is knowing; but when I say that sum 'un is gumptious, I mean -- though that's more vulgar like -- sum' un who does not think small beer of hisself.

My Novel — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838