Word: detachedness
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∙ENGLAND. With all due respect to "the great English people," De Gaulle firmly insisted that "union" of Europe, meaning apparently the Gaullist proposal for closer ties between governments, cannot wait for Britain. "One day, perhaps," England will be admitted to Europe-after it has "detached itself from its ties...
Waring is not the work of a young man trying to find his way: Powell is already the detached, well-informed, amused observer, a masterful mimic and the most shameless juggler of coincidence since Dickens.
Eliot House, a large Georgian polygon bordered by Boyston St. and Memorial Drive, has the best formed image of any Harvard house. Supposedly the domain of "Preppies," the House appears somewhat exclusive and detached from the rest of the University. This detachment is enhanced by its location; with the exception...
Besides, Mather and Claverly residents use the common facilities of the Big House--its convivial grill, semi-detached library, photo dark room, music listening room, practice pianos, pool table, two recreation rooms, gymnasium, tool room, and art studio.
On March 6 or 7, the volunteers will start detached, or "street-corner, social work. Their job will be to create a more positive image for the agency among the street image for the agency among the street gangs in the area. They will also try to organize recreational activities...