Word: ardor
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...months there came a change in his attitude. His apathy, his air of defeat, his sad expression gave way to a vivacity of movement and a belligerent and combative spirit. . . . Instead of the indifference he had previously shown in the presence of the sheep he exhibited impetuosity and juvenile ardor. Isolated in a stable with a ewe he became the father of a lamb. Four years after the grafting operation he gave proof of good health...
...debate Senators Willis and Fess, Republicans of Ohio, were the only outspoken defenders of Mr. Daugherty, although Senator Bruce, Democrat of Maryland, attempted to restrain the ardor of the Democrats and radicals who cried loudest for the investigation. Mr. Fess exclaimed: "It strikes me that the Senate is reaching rather a low level. I hope this is not a school of scandal...
...ourselves in the position to overcome this offensive, it is necessary that we strike our balance in all sincerity. For our great asset we have the daily increasing production of French industry in all its branches. Our industrialists, our merchants and our farmers have returned with ardor to their tasks. Work has been resumed throughout the country with a spirit of order and calm which agitators have been unable to disturb...
...tablets of Moses and a broken scepter, has been the subject of violent controversy between the civil authorities and prominent Jews who regard it as an insult to their faith. The identity of the ink-thrower is as yet unrevealed, but His aim was not equal to his ardor. The damage to the canvas is confined to some dozen splashes on less vital parts and will doubtless yield easily to the expert manipulation of a restorer...
...functions of the M. O. P. R. are to take care of Red prisoners in foreign prisons, to "support and encourage them materially and spiritually lest their revolutionary ardor should flag...