30 Metaphors for proceedings

No proceeding which resorts to this power to the extent contemplated by the act can be properly denominated peaceable.

I now suppose that this proceeding on his part was not so much his fault as that of one Ezra Crocker, who received twenty dollars per annum for entertaining the Indians in his house, and who not unfrequently thrust them out of doors.

A far worse, because a corrupt, proceeding, was the scandalously horrid fate that befell the monastic libraries at our disgustingly conducted, even if generally beneficent, Reformation.

His proceedings when he entered it were but a poor compliment to his host.

I agree with the Senator, that the proceedings on abolition petitions, heretofore, have not been the most wise and prudent course.

The proceedings about No. 90 were a declaration of war on the part of the Oxford authorities against the Tractarian party.

The next proceeding of the indefatigable Adelantado was the settlement of the beautiful province of Xaragua, forming the southwestern portion of the island.

The proceeding was a sort of impeachment, framed with the purpose not of bringing Hamilton to trial but of forcing him out of the Cabinet.

What a proceeding was that selection of the centurions!

Valentine proceeding, "And now since I left off learning to farm,for that's no use here,I've got nothing on earth to do.

Should the proceedings of the Covode committee become a precedent, both the letter and spirit of the Constitution will be violated.

Our proceedings, which are supposed to be inspired by a profound knowledge of psychology, are very ridiculous ones, and very often useless.

"This whole proceeding is becoming a nightmare," he said unsteadily.

The fact cannot be concealed that this proceeding on the part of General Lee was a subject of deep regret to the Southern people; but there can be no question that his motive was disinterested and noble, and that he presented, in so doing, the most remarkable evidence of the true greatness of his character.

There can be no doubt that his proceedings were not the result of a sudden impulse, and that his usurpation of the crown was successful through a very powerful organization.

Moreover, this proceeding was a comparative novelty in the law of nations, and, however it might suit the purposes of Great Britain, it was a gross outrage on America.

(Cries of "Go on.") After all, we understand one anotherwe speak the same language, and I tell you that a proceeding of that kind, indefinite detention, is a thing that would not be endured in this country.

Guiraut Riquier applied to a Northern patron for protection, a proceeding unexampled in troubadour history and the patron he selected was the King of France himself.

My behaviour to the bankers is a public instance; and the proceedings between Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Sutton, for private ones, are such convincing evidences, that it will be needless to say any more to't.

" The proceeding is a fine instance of the care which Washington exercised in forming his opinions.

Toleration, in a case of suspected heresy, was an act of the king's which itself required toleration; proceedings against heresy remained the law of the land, constantly hanging over every head.

Till then, in patience our proceeding be. Exeunt.

To say that they are there for the cause of humanity, or for the sake of maintaining the balance of power, these are words of which I cannot understand the connexion with the undenied facts, and with the march of 40,000 or 50,000 troops with 120 guns, which does require satisfactory explanation, because such proceedings are not an adjustment, but a subversion, a destruction of the European balance.

All concurred in this proposition, though a great many considered him as a man undeserving such severe treatment; and that this proceeding was no small infringement of their liberty to begin with.

In these the children were called on to take a part, and we were bidden pray aloud; this proceeding was naturally a sore trial, and being endued with an inordinate amount of "false pride"the fear of appearing ridiculous, i.e., with self conceitit was a great trouble when the summons came: "Annie dear, will you speak to our Lord".

30 Metaphors for  proceedings