Word: chagrinned
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...final denouement, the fierce Abu Abdela, at the point of the sword, makes the Grand Inquisitor take Kazooka for his bride, much to the stately official's chagrin, while Gitana and her mother lead off poor Carlos by the ears. The ending, like that of all comic operas, is, of course, most happy, and Don Manuel, the virtuous Alcayde finally wins the hand of the orphan maid, Farina...
...Smith, who planned a new road, crossing the river twice, and passing just out of reach of the Confederate guns on Lookout Mountain to Bridgewater, the terminus of the Northern railroad. A footing was secretly gained on the hills commanding this line, much to Bragg's chagrin, and supplies soon poured...
...first half of Saturday's game the Harvard men clearly outplayed their opponents; then, when reasonable hope ran high, an unexpected weakness gave Princeton the chance of victory which she was still able to take. This particular disappointment is very trying. Former games have somewhat accustomed Harvard to chagrin at the sight of "star" backs helpless for lack of proper interference; but it is hard to accept the fact that the staying power of the team has been overestimated. Still, though the physical training of the men is a point in which much pride has been taken, the lesson...
...Friday, at the latest, fully three hundred dollars. This must be given by the class, for the Athletic Committee will not allow it to be borrowed. Unless, then, Ninety-six will come forward within the next few days to the support of her nine, she must bear the chagrin of seeing the Princeton game cancelled for lack of funds to pay for the travelling expenses. This is no idle threat. Other classes have been placed in similar predicaments, but they have managed to extricate themselves by subscribing liberally. We wish to state the facts plainly and accurately to the members...
...result of the games was a bitter disappointment to Exeter, and was due more to over-confidence on her part than to any inferiority to her opponent. Her chagrin was only intensified by realizing that one more third prize would have made the score...