Word: grayish
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...have a shaving brush "of stiff hair, grayish in color . . . four-and-a-half inches over all, the handles three-quarters of an inch in diameter . . . stamped [on top] 'Japan 33²' and on the side . . . 'Imperial - sterilized' " put on your gloves, wrap it up, and bring it at once to your local health department...
...could be so learned and wise and clever as Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler is certified to be by practically all the universities in the world. It's too much." And he can still clap down the nutshell on the elusive generality-this one is Life: "Dusty grayish events with a lot of rather forced laughter and streaks of downright painful and disagreeable experiences. Uncalled for inflictions. And a perpetual menace...
...painting was done late in Theotocopuli's career, and is permeated with the grayish tinge and mystical atmosphere typical of this period of the artist's work. It is unknown whether it is a sketch for a larger picture or stands finished in its present condition...
...Although the room was free from odor, turning down the bed-clothes brought forth the smell of illuminating gas. An examination of the blood showed it to be of the bright magenta color peculiar to victims of gas asphyxia. The ordinary color of blood encountered in autopsies is a grayish blue. Dr. Magrath went out into the hall where the sister was waiting, and turning to her suddenly, shouted, "Who turned off the gas?" Taken off her guard, the girl finally admitted removing a rubber hose, which she had found connecting the gas jet with the boy's mouth...
...keep a sharp lookout for any person resembling him or acting in a conspicuous manner. Neff's description follows: Age 21. Height 5 ft. 10 in. Weight 165. Medium brown hair, out short. Bluish-grey eyes. Believed to be wearing a single-breasted suit of dark brown or grayish mixture. He is known to have been wearing a hat but no overcoat. No luggage. Those having any information are asked to communicate by phone or wire to J. R. Hamlen, Lehman Hall, Cambridge, Telephone, University...