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Example sentences for "recriminations"

Lexicographically close words:
recreational; recreations; recreative; recriminate; recrimination; recross; recrossed; recrosses; recrossing; recrudescence
  1. The recriminations of the nuns at Easebourne recall a picture drawn about this time by Langland (c.

  2. But these recriminations were not accepted by the bishop.

  3. But I must confess it has been painful to me to hear the recriminations that have taken place on this occasion.

  4. The recriminations of these two champions of Young Irelandism showed what little prospect there ever had been of any harmony existing in an Irish provisional government, if success had attended the efforts of these men.

  5. Mutual recriminations and explanations followed; but the matter resulted in Mr. Smith's withdrawing the note, which was allowed by the consent of all parties.

  6. As soon as Cavalier and Roland met they burst out into recriminations and reproaches, but through the efforts of d'Aygaliers they soon became more friendly, and even embraced on parting.

  7. When once the recriminations begin, every old cause of difference is dragged in to support one or other side; and the vision of a lasting union between the two greatest English-speaking peoples fades from sight and even from imagination.

  8. Deeply regretting the recriminations and recriminations to which these events have given rise, I believe the public interest will best be consulted by discarding them altogether from the discussion of the subject.

  9. During the whole of 1811 remonstrances and recriminations had passed between the courts.

  10. As Keppel was in opposition, and Pallisser a Lord of the Admiralty, the recriminations of the admirals were taken up by their respective parties, and a vehement parliamentary war arose.

  11. This disastrous attack upon Savannah was followed by mutual recriminations between the French and American officers and soldiers.

  12. They furnish an example of one of these dreadful recriminations of Providence which have sometimes been inflicted on atrocious sinners in their collective and national capacities.

  13. They spent two whole months in disputes and debates, in which the fiercest invectives and the most angry criminations and recriminations were uttered continually on both sides.

  14. A series of debates ensued, in which the friends of the two parties respectively brought criminations and recriminations against each other without end.

  15. The only thing visible in Percy's room for several minutes was dust--out of which proceeded yells, and howls, and recriminations which would have done credit to Pandemonium.

  16. Despite these pleasant recriminations the business went on merrily.

  17. Her recriminations were just then interrupted by a vigorous peal of the bell, and she hurried off to open the door.

  18. One can easily imagine the bitter reproaches and recriminations that were interchanged between the baron and his wife and sister after returning from the entertainment, where their secret plans had been so ruthlessly unveiled.

  19. Subdued, but not changed, she not only instinctively retained all her elegant habits, but her passionate nature was unchanged, and burst forth into recriminations against all whom she thought implicated in her son's misfortunes.

  20. The Pontifical treasury subjected itself to considerable sacrifices, in order to diminish the losses and silence the recriminations of those who were compelled to stop its money, which could no longer be circulated.

  21. An anonymous paper on the right of custom, addressed to the episcopate, now added to all these subjects of controversy the recriminations of Gallicanism, which was almost extinct.

  22. Mauteuffel alone, the Prussian representative, sternly observed that such recriminations as M.

  23. The general complained that he was restricted by peremptory orders from the regency of Hanover; and they were reported to have used recriminations in their defence.

  24. These being perused, were found to be recriminations between the Oxonians and the officers of the regiment.

  25. These recriminations served only to inflame the difference.

  26. Both girls had developed to a high pitch in their mutual recriminations a gift for damaging retort, and he found it an altogether deadlier thing than the power of the raised voice that had always cowed my aunt.

  27. Separated from her, and with the resonance of an evening of angry recriminations with Mrs. Larrimer echoing in my mind, I discovered myself to be quite passionately in love with Margaret.

  28. It will thus be seen that mutual recriminations regarding national peculiarities are not likely to be convincing to either party.

  29. Meanwhile, the professor and Dick turned their attention to the dying man, whilst the others resumed the clamor of questions and recriminations which the arrival of the police had interrupted.

  30. Jelder flushed angrily, and drawing his key out by the thin gold chain that secured it beneath his vest, shook it in Gilderman's face, when mutual recriminations began without undue loss of time.

  31. Their mutual recriminations had degenerated into mere platitudes.

  32. Where would be the fun of a union without mutual recriminations and sweet reconciliations?

  33. Now things had turned out differently, and there was no lack of recriminations from London.

  34. Of course these bitter recriminations accomplished nothing in changing the action of the diet, and Maximilian was thrown upon the Austrian States alone for supplies.

  35. He conferred upon Ferdinand exalted dignities; appointed him to preside in his stead at a diet at Ratisbon, and issued a proclamation full of most bitter recriminations against Matthias.

  36. After fierce recriminations the two men each produce a pipe, and it is good practice for the impatient Westerner to see them sit on their heels and talk the matter over.


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