Word: braved
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...praised the Chinese for being generous and brave, but then coupled that with a sentiment not heard in China since the Communists took over: "As a people, the Americans are very generous and brave. In the sphere of scientific knowledge the Americans have developed to such an extent that they can make this world a happy and prosperous place to live in." He would, he said, now like to visit...
...invite the danger you appear to apprehend"). Cooper still stands out as master of action-Indian wars, deer hunts, sleigh rides, combat with wild beasts, the spring run of bass-action in which the great American wilderness is always a majestic participant. There is the bold Delaware brave Chingachgook, father of Uncas. Above all, there is Natty Bumppo. Shooting out a turkey's eye at 100 yards and escaping from the Iroquois beside Glimmerglass, showing a pioneer's contempt for newcomers who "strip the airth of its lawful covering," and at last retreating to die proudly...
...masters are utterly wet weeds, but "Bumblie" [Nov. 29], as are all boys, is brave, super and noble-cheers, cheers, cheers. Britain's future is assured! Anxiously awaiting further word of this rising young statesman...
...eyes, you must be a Communist, a Communist sympathizer, or a fool who has been duped by the Communist line." Bush defended Censure Committee Chairman Arthur Watkins from the abuse suffered at Joe's hands. Said he: "Mr. President, if I have ever met a brave and noble Senator, Arthur Watkins is that man. And, Mr. President, I for one will not walk off and leave him standing in this chamber with a coward tag on him-not without protest...
...half a century, the people of Buganda, richest of four divisions in the British protectorate of Uganda, lived in a state of unrivaled harmony with their white protectors. "Kwini Elizabeth is a very brave woman; truly we love Kwini Elizabeth," sang the soldiers of Buganda when Britain's new Queen was crowned. The Baganda were proud that they alone of African tribes had not been conquered, but had voluntarily asked Britain's protection...