scheming

• But those close to Hagman say he's the antithesis of the scheming, arrogant head of the wealthy but dysfunctional Ewing clan. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz
• This girl is handsome and scheming, and has infatuated you in your innocence. —  The Bishop's Secret
• And, do you know, captain," added Ruth, with a slightly perplexed look, "I find scheming a very troublesome business I should think you did, Miss Ruth, and it seems to me that it's always better to go straight at what you've got to do without scheming--all fair an' aboveboard. —  The Young Trawler
• The women were represented as worse than the men--scheming, ignorant, and corrupt. —  Brief History of English and American Literature
• She is never happy unless she is scheming, and you will see she will not be long before she begins to make trouble, again The news spread quickly through Canterbury that Philip Fletcher had returned, and the next day many of his old friends came up to see him. —  Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS

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