Word: contempts
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When only the larger nations are left armed, public opinion will either force them to join their smaller brethren in a policy of disarmament, or will make them accept responsibility for future trouble. And the nation which will brave the scorn and contempt of a peacefully inclined world will indeed be an all powerful...
Both Spanish public and Moors have long since become used to such state ments from a long succession of Spanish Governments. The Moorish rebels showed their contempt for such drivel by cutting Spanish communications between Tetuan, capital of Spanish Morocco, and Tangier, international zone lying at the extreme northwest corner of Morocco and opposite the great rock of Gilbraltar. This was by far the most decisive victory for the rebels in this year's fighting* and a serious setback to the Spaniards...
Rumors from the rebel side were based upon the usual journalistic "trustworthy information." This information was exclusively to the effect that the rebels were gaining; that they were stronger than was supposed; that they awaited the Federal's attack with serene contempt; that they were entirely confident that they could hold the city of Sao Paulo against their enemy until further orders; and much more of this kind of news...
...this time, of course, Mr. Cromartie is torn with anxiety as to whether or not Josephine will come to view him. He resolves that he will not look at her if she does. He resolves he will look at her?just one lofty glance of proud contempt, as if to say: "Well, I've kept my word." He hopes she will repent and weep for her heartlessness. He hopes she will not repent...
...Adopted a resolution directing that an appeal be brought in the case of Mai Daugherty, brother of the former Attorney General, who was acquitted on a charge of contempt for refusing to bring various records before the Daugherty investigating committee...