rhodomontade
Americannoun
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We are not forgetful of the fact that Mrs. Hemans, who wrote some creditable verse, and the placid Wordsworth, discussed this ode, and agreed that it was little else than the rhodomontade of a schoolboy.
From Robert Burns Famous Scots Series by Gabriel Setoun
But coldly recited now, I admit the rhodomontade to be exceedingly tiresome.
From The Message by H. M. (Henry Matthew) Brock
Were it not for the gravity of the situation, Gaspar’s young companions would be greatly amused at his quaint rhodomontade.
From Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco by F.C. Tilney
Perhaps this was the explanation of the rhodomontade about the batteries in El Cuartel Real.
From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) by John Augustus O'Shea
It was "the height of rhodomontade," an offer, quite an inconceivable offer—Mr. George came to ask the hand of Emily in marriage!
From Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen by H. C. (Hans Christian) Andersen
But as luncheon is coming and we must go directly to the Admiralty to see Captain Beaufort, and then to the Carrs'—no more rhodomontading to-day.
From The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2 by Augustus J. C. Hare
If he's never so much upon the stilts, that's always a sure way to bring him down, by reason he soon finds there's nothing to be got by rhodomontading.
From Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 by Fanny Burney
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