Word: sunkenness
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Recognized immediately by every visitor was a Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) Washington showing the President's sunken cheeks caused by the wooden false teeth which Painter Charles Willson Peale made for him. Less known was a Washington at the Battle of Trenton by Stuart's contemporary, John Trumbull (1756-1843), moody son of a Connecticut Governor, who once refused a commission in Washington's army because a clerk misdated it. Best known of Painter Trumbull's works are his four big panels (The Declaration of Independence, The Surrender of Burgoyne, The Surrender of Cornwallis, The Resignation...
...Apted and the day force of John Connolly and James Reddin that the pursuit began in earnest. The strategy of an enveloping flank movement brought the skunk to bay at 4.30 o'clock at Johnston Gate, and a few minutes later he was making his final stand in the sunken window of Massachusetts Hall...
...room in Wonder Bar is one of the most versatile yet employed as a cinema set. It gives the appearance of containing innumerable tables, an extensive bar, a sunken dance floor, and an enormous stage. Mirrors and revolving floors enable Dance...
Height, 6 ft. 3 in. Weight, about 200 lb. Form, very erect; unusually long limbs, big hands, feet and joints; slightly sunken chest; large head (26⅞ in. around...
...calamities and has created many victims, but Insull was in reality a hero fighting against the Depression and a benefactor of mankind." While Greek cheers and hand-clapping by Insull sympathizers rocked the court his three lawyers jostled each other in their efforts to be first to kiss his sunken cheeks and the close of Presiding Judge Panegyrakis' decision refusing extradition was lost in pandemonium. "I am very disappointed," said rueful Hunter Harness. "I am sorry for young Mr. Harness," cried generous Quarry Insull. "These Greek judges are ideal! I am more than satisfied. I shall stay here...