vehemence

• Then with a little burst of vehemence--"Dear Aunt Judith, I wish to enjoy myself so very, very much to-day, and be ever so happy All looked startled at the passion in the girl's voice, with the exception of Aunt Debby, who viewed everything in a practical light So, so! —  Aunt Judith The Story of a Loving Life
• She gripped his wrist in her vehemence, and he thought she was going to break down, but again, with an extraordinary effort of will which excited his secret admiration, she controlled herself You're going to think very badly of me," she said, "and I hate the thought, Mr. Tarling--you don't know how I hate it. —  The Daffodil Mystery
• Venza's extravagant vehemence was always refreshing. —  Wandl the Invader
• He sees Kate loses wherever that girl is admitted This speech was accompanied by immoderate vehemence, and energetic gestures, but it failed to produce the slightest effect upon the phlegmatic doctor, who, having finished his orange, settled himself comfortably in his easy-chair, and took a cigar and the morning paper to assist his digestion Thirteen increase from last week. —  Eventide A Series of Tales and Poems
• She drew Alette to her with a kind of vehemence, kissed her, and then wept silently, leaning on her shoulder. —  Strife and Peace

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