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Word: ah (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Ah think that Debmode is a pretty hoses," she said, "Just look at her. Now isn't that pretty! Ah guess two dollars wouldn't do any harm to her nose." Debmode paid over eight dollars, followed by two outside long shots...

Author: By Robert J. Schoenberg, | Title: Improving the Bookies | 4/25/1953 | See Source »

...making enemies." A lady who asked him if he thought a certain sketch indecent was told, "No, madam, but your question is." When one of his students who had painted a "red elbow with green shadows" argued, "I am sure I just paint what I see," the Master answered, "Ah, but the shock will come when you see what you paint...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: West Pointer with a Brush | 3/23/1953 | See Source »

...usual, the guilty refuse to accept the blame. Do the good citizens sign and say, "Ah, well, we didn't support the team and new it's gone?" Perish to thought! Rather, they mutter about betrayal and curse Lou Perini for a hypocrite who pretended to be civic minded but cared only for the folding green...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bye, Bye Bravely | 3/20/1953 | See Source »

...takes his time, works his way toward the cage, and then finally lets go a perfect shot to tie things up for us. When he came back to the bench, I asked him why he had taken so much time. Howe tells me, in that drawl of his: 'Ah jes wanted to make sure.'" Adds Coach Ivan: "He usually does make sure...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Out for the Record | 3/2/1953 | See Source »

Shaved to the Hide. After his schooling came military service. "Ah-ha!" barked the first sergeant when Edmond reported. "He's trying to be smart ... He wants to attract attention. Very well! He shall learn . . ." Edmond's head was shaved to the hide, a forage cap was set atop it. "Eyes . . . front!" bawled the sergeant. "Du Chaillu, keep those jaws shut . . . D'you want a bone? . . . I'll learn yer . . . I've broken in tougher bastards than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Capital Offense | 2/16/1953 | See Source »

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