Word: disgustful
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...neatly pressed officers corps uniform on the bed and began to polish the brass buttons. Things were going to be different this year, he had decided last summer. No more demerits for cutting drill or for sloppy shoes. The next time the commanding officer shook his head in disgust, muttering about the shame of being assigned to teach Harvard men the art of war, it wouldn't be on account of Vag's dull brass or stubbly chin. If you're going to do something, do it right, Vag reasoned...
Having just completed a trying reading of the commentary accompanying the pictures in this year's Radcliffe Freshman Register we cannot help but choke back a feeling of disgust. Undoubtedly sundry Square merchants are deeply indebted, in view of the subtle plugs for their respective products. We will even venture a prediction that the bewildered freshmen will sleep more soundly this year, secure in the knowledge that, "the Harvard Typewriter Exchange is prepared to meet emergencies," all her Christmas shopping "is easily accomplished at the Upper Story on Church street," and that the Ambassador Taxi Company is waiting to relieve...
...down. In their desire to reward technical specialists and keep men re-enlisting, the armed forces have passed out ratings far too liberally. Moves to "democratize" the services have also reduced the N.C.O.s' authority. With the resultant loss of respect for noncommissioned rank, many veteran N.C.O.s quit in disgust...
...White House never submitted Edelman's name to the Senate; Reuther stubbornly refused to submit any other name to Durkin; Durkin held off submitting other names to the White House. The awkward silence dragged on for months, while rumors drifted about that Durkin was ready to resign in disgust...
...draping a leopard skin about her shoulders, she picked up an assagai (spear) to fling it into the Royal Kraal gatepost-the traditional demand for admission to the Gaika tribe. The jam of whites spoiled her aim: she missed. Bridegroom Anthorpe, in a long leopard skin, gave up in disgust and returned to his dressing room. Not for another hour did Anthorpe confront his bride. At an open-air altar, flanked by the mayors of nearby cities and other distinguished guests, the Bishop of Grahamstown tried to perform the Anglican marriage ceremony. But a gaggle of more than 70 camera...