Word: reproacheing
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...seems to me," the wrote, "that such an inaccurate and unwarranted generalization, as I am profoundly convinced it is, ought not to be cited with the imprimatur of Harvard University, to be here and abroad quoted by sensational writers in the press and bring reproach and discredit upon the administration of justice in our country. It is true that we are in need of reform in all branches of our procedural and substantive law to meet new conditions, but our present conditions. I do not believe, are a disgrace to civilization, but rather the inevitable outgrowth of the changes which...
...rhetoric. So the custom of the maiden speech has arisen, and last week one of the three ladies of the House, elected more than a year ago and present in Congress since last December, spoke forth in formal words for the first time?and her first words were a reproach. She was Mrs. Julius (Florence) Kahn, whose late husband was one of the military experts of the House. Speaker Longworth graciously introduced...
...Mussolini's will stayed Fascist hands. II Duce had retained his ice-calm resolution, even while the powder burns stung him and the extent of his injury was not known. Before his wound could be dressed, he rapped out an order: "Let nothing be done which will bring reproach to our beloved Italy. I desire that the country be not alarmed. I do not want reprisals. It is my will. . . . If dangers confront us, I will face them with all equanimity. Now go home quietly without using violence...
...subject. Some beautiful half-tones, mostly of clouds, but also including a few of frost, fog, and lightning and an especially good one of a corona, certainly add to the interest of the book. The press-work and the binding, it is hardly necessary to add, are above reproach...
Undoubtedly, such publications are now unfortunately extreme. They cannot be defended in their gross descents into pornography. Though vulgar they are rarely vicious. The moral they ostensibly convey, however inartistic, is usually above reproach. Only a few which contain rehashed drummer's tales and ribald witticisms are coarse. The pseudo-art magazines despite their unmistakably sexual appeal may not be without some value in creating a whole some frankness...