high-tuned

The German character is without mountains or valleys; its favorite food is roast veal; and in other lines it prefers whatever may be the analogue thereof -- all which gives life here a certain flatness to the high-tuned

Familiar Letters of William James I 1920

He was a knight of the saddle, the uncrowned king of the woods, and Bruce, riding along beside him now, regarding him, enjoying him, would not have exchanged comradeship with the boy's simple, high-tuned relish of life for comradeship with kings.

Sally of Missouri 1905

"Ah, Shelton!" he said in high-tuned tones, halting his legs in such an easy attitude that it was impossible to interrupt it: "come to take the air?"

The Island Pharisees John Galsworthy 1900

"Ah, Shelton!" he said in high-tuned tones, halting his legs in such an easy attitude that it was impossible to interrupt it: "come to take the air?"

Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900

So then the chaplain retired sorrowfully to his private room, and here, sustained no longer by action, his high-tuned nature gave way.

It Is Never Too Late to Mend Charles Reade 1849

All his motions toward the creature were half dead, like the vital motions of a crucified man half out of the world, and his acts of faith were lively and vital, and high-tuned, like the highest note in the music-song.

The Tryal & Triumph of Faith: or An Exposition of the History of Christs dispossessing of the daughter of the woman of Canaan. 1600-1661 1645

Over 70 cars are promised including high-tuned and exotic super cars, while tracks include both real-world and fictional locales.

Computer And Video Games 2009

Over 70 cars are promised including high-tuned and exotic super cars, while tracks include both real-world and fictional locales.

Computer And Video Games 2009