Word: prided
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...course this is very little compared with the great work of relief carried on by the Red Cross in hospitals and battlefields, and among the civilian population in war-ridden France and Serbia and Italy and Roumania. However, it brings a thrill of pride to Americans and emphasizes the fact that the present drive for new members is simply another means afforded the people to aid this great cause. --Boston Herald...
...know I am expressing the feelings of all when I say that we shall miss him much in the future. I must add that we extend our deepest sympathy to Lieutenant Greene's family in their loss; and that we shall always take pride in having known and worked with him. CHARLES BLUM...
Every American shrinks from the thought of being linked politically with Europe. He feels the selfishness and the pride of nationality which are his rightful heritage. He will squirm at the many dissertations sure to come on the subject of European and American political union. --New York...
...measure which will make an allowance that was a fortune a short time ago, a pittance now? In the first place there is the three cent postage. This may be a most opportune excuse for fewer letters home, provided a tendency toward economy makes fond parents swell with pride. On the other hand, it may cause great embarrassment to a Lethario with sailor-like qualities, when he finds his few coppers will not keep the various maids in various ports informed about his successes at college, social and otherwise...
...believe in the Volunteer system. It promotes the individuality of men and allows them the pride which comes from having done that which one is compelled by no exterior law to do. The volunteer system allows for the slacker who trusts that his own shirking will be overlooked in the generosity of others...