Word: dreading
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...preparations for a flag raising ceromony which is to take place shortly before 9 o'clock this morning were in progress. Those who seemed to be acting in the capacity of officials were careful to give out no definite information on this subject, perhaps having through previous experience a dread of too much publicity. The CRIMSON reporter, however, succeeded in gathering that something unusual was likely to transpire in the course of the next 24 hours. It was even rumored that Lampy had some villainous trick up his sleeve and that the flag would be of a verdant...
...cherish the hope that some day all Ireland will be loyal, united within itself, and united to the Empire. . . . You may believe that this is only a dream, but it is my belief that the Irish question has entered a stable phase and that the suspense, apprehension and dread of disturbance have passed away...
Thus at London. At Melton Mowbray, the Prince's hunting centre, he was having his own troubles. Stealthy and insidious, the dread "hoof and mouth disease" has been blighting English cattle in many counties of late. It was feared that the Prince's horses and hunting dogs might spread the disease as they swooped in full cry after an elusive fox. Therefore, the Prince did not hunt...
When I was looking for some evidence that I was remembered by those far from the folds of learning and was hunting some mail I came upon the only thing which I dread worse than a bill--a card from my tutor. So I had to chase up to the pleasant-scented, airy, and roomy bulk called Holyoke House and visit "my friend and my severest critic." Needless to say he was surprised and delighted to see me, even offered me a cigarette which I refused, remembering to fear the Greeks even bearing gifts, as Shakespeare said. At once...
...whose hearts are young and memories keen and younger men whose blood is hot and spirits high, should read this book; but especially are its pages commended to anxious parents and college professors who are earnestly seeking to follow where the light of duty leads and who sincerely dread best interest in play and recreation smother and stifle the intellectual life...