crookedness

Now sticks are bent by the fire, because that draws the moisture, and so the crookedness is a violent distortion; but the natural heat nourishes and preserves the body.

Essays and Miscellanies 2004

Now sticks are bent by the fire, because that draws the moisture, and so the crookedness is a violent distortion; but the natural heat nourishes and preserves the body.

Symposiacs 2004

He may be innocent of one kind of crookedness, and be so mixed up in another that he cannot prove he is innocent of either.

Jack O' Judgment Edgar Wallace 1903

In the many poolrooms then existing throughout the country and especially in the larger cities great sums of money were wagered on the result of the various contests, and as a result "crookedness" on the part of various players was being charged, and though these charges were vigorously denied by those interested the denials carried but little weight in view of the in-and-out performances of the teams in which they were engaged.

A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson Adrian Constantine Anson 1887

He had one redeeming feature, however -- a pair of blue eyes that looked straight at you and made you feel that there was no "crookedness" behind them.

Driven Back to Eden Edward Payson Roe 1863

"crookedness" of others 'crooked little homes and cats, and straighten our own soap dishes every time we pass them?

regle - French Word-A-Day 2008

"crookedness" of others' crooked little homes and cats, and straighten our own soap dishes every time we pass them?

regle - French Word-A-Day 2008

Since Doral, there had been a steady regression in ball striking back to the kind of crookedness that characterized his 2004 season, during which he was learning Haney’s unique principles.

Unplayable Robert Lusetich 2010

"crookedness" or dishonesty in his dealings to slam him with.

unknown title 2009

"crookedness" or dishonesty in his dealings to slam him with.

unknown title 2009