Word: afraid
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Oscar Wilde states that Niagara Falls are artistically correct, so they will not have to be reconstructed, and you need not be afraid of showing bad taste if you admire them. - [Post...
...woman's presence to harmonize. There is a kind of masculine individuality in their house furnishing that indicates the fitness of things. The books and pictures are, some of them, of great value. Although the dark, neutral tints of walls and carpets are general, yet they are not afraid of a dash of color; and a sudden blaze of red or gold is more effective from the sombre surroundings. If the occupant of the room is a boating man his oars are crossed upon the walls; his gloves are there, too, if he studies the manly art; and his foils...
...afraid that the large cavity between Boylston and the library, unless soon filled, will be pronounced decidedly "earthy" by the inimitable Oscar when he visits Cambridge...
...note given for $10,000, on which interest was paid at the rate of three and one-half per cent. Now, why does the Dining Association have to pay seven per cent.? Is the association not on a good, solid basis, or is the corporation "afraid of it?" We agree with our correspondent that something ought to be done about this matter at once...
...afraid you might be cold," said Tue, with bashful concern...