Word: awe
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...recent criticism of that institution, in your periodical, with a good deal of sorrow. I don't believe that you have all the facts that we have; for instance, take the eclipse. You saw it of course? Although not all of us had the privilege to be among that awe-stricken multitude who stood on tip-toe on the hills of Westerly, there are certain results that go far to convince one that you are quite wrong...
From earliest times the eclipse has been an occasion of awe and wonder. Savages used to abase themselves before the frown of God, and a religious ritual is still celebrated by Mohammedans on these days. Civilized man smiles at primitive superstition, and yet he is not different from his ancestor, for he still feels within himself the same quiver of respect. But with it is mingled a vast pride in man-made science which charts out and predicts even the minutest movements of the planets. The scientist, on this day, receives the full meed of popular awe before his divination...
...more precious. As the academic profession falls within the grasp of efficient doers, the triple-distilled essence of Copey's individuality is the more highly prized. His is a distinct personality which stimulates in those whom he touches a wide gamut of emotional vibration, ranging from admiration to awe...
...Berman describes the cretin, his hideous characteristics and precarious destiny, he is now sure of an attentive audience. When he elucidates the cures that have been wrought upon the cretin, he is now certain that society appreciates while applauding, and that medicos share his enthusiasm as well as his awe...
...regally through France on the glory of his title. Once, on a country road, when her carriage was checked by some marching soldiers, the indomitable old bluffer stood up in her carriage and cried: "Place á la veuve du Vice Président des États-Unis!" And the awe-struck military, not being expected to be conversant with so much American history, promptly stood at attention as she drove imperially past...