Word: deeps
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...long ago with a cutlass of pointed wit. He has worked along lines made familiar to the great American audience by Captain Applejack.. He swashes more, however, than did the creators of that popular satire. He dramatizes his burlesque rather than burlesquing his drama. He maintains a beautiful, deep blue background of sea and sky, and salts his situations with oaths and the glitter of daggers at every course...
...ability of the Moors to penetrate through the deep ravines between the positions and isolate any one of them from the remainder whenever they feel so inclined; 3) the innumerable advanced posts of the front line, containing small garrisons which must be kept constantly supplied with fresh food and ammunition. Taking these forward means the frequent employment of strong convoying columns, which always are open to attack from a lurking enemy lying in wait in rocky fastnesses where it is impossible to locate them by means of airplanes; 4) malaria and dysentery...
...That," replied Birkenhead with assumed gravity, " is a matter which is causing me deep concern...
...that the attackers may try the experiment of hiding in the smoke and choosing their own height for bombing. The critics will gather data on the accuracy and effectiveness of different bombs at various heights-until the two old battleships sleep, 20 miles off Hatteras and 50 fathoms deep...
...went to England for his wife's health, and there in 1873- 1875 his revivals were attended by unprecedented crowds. His ability to phrase the thoughts of the common man, and to give imaginary conversations between Bible characters and God, created uncommon interest. With all his popularity went deep spirituality, which made him one of the greatest preachers of all time. On his return to the United States, money and gifts showered upon him, and upon his hymn writer, Ira D. Sankey, whose book netted millions . In the use of money Moody showed his famous " consecrated common sense." Himself...