"The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Colomber"

“I’ve already talked about everything,” Woods said, with palpable irritation. New York Times (Feb 29, 2012)

The men lead a very indolent life; for, besides the chase and war, their only occupations are eating, smoking, sleeping, and making their weapons. Maximilian, Alexander Philipp

He had such a disarming smile and such kind, honest eyes. Douglas, O.

To respond, hotels are adjusting their amenities and layouts and studying what younger travelers like. New York Times (Jun 18, 2012)

“Some employees were provided incentives to take imprudent risks,” the Fed said. BusinessWeek (Oct 5, 2011)

He had no scruples about trespassing, and taking his axe he hacked down some branches, and cleared himself a way through the hedge. Brazil, Angela

Appearing in a tasselled gold dress and high leather boots, Swift is like a cool, talented big sister: approachably attractive, warmly solicitous, modestly self-assured.

Nature had always soothed and uplifted him, been like an opiate to anger or pain. Bonner, Geraldine

Prosecutors later described the condition in the apartment as “deplorable, with cockroaches, filth everywhere.” New York Times (Dec 13, 2011)

Washed out roads grounded trucks in the muck, and precarious mountain passes were in some cases too risky to navigate. New York Times (Dec 27, 2011)

All day, we had dodged intermittent storms, but as night falls the sea is calm. New York Times (Jul 24, 2012)

Now and then he would give Cristina a quick, scrutinizing glance. Palacio Vald?s, Armando

For two days he would touch neither food nor drink, persisting always in his obstinate silence. Seaman, Augusta Huiell

I walked along the street, turning over every possible expedient in my mind. Harper, Various (magazine)

Queen Elizabeth heard the appeal, but her Majesty was inexorable. Burke, Oliver J.

Clearly he must have slipped, fallen over into the tremendous abyss beneath. Buck, Walter J.

Investors will pay more for some other categories of funds, but intrepid shoppers can find good deals on those, too. Wall Street Journal (Jul 6, 2012)

He was climbing over a metal fence when he nearly severed a finger.

He exhibited “indomitable spirit, exceptional loyalty, and continuous heroic actions.” New York Times (Jun 15, 2012)

Firecrackers could be heard going off in placid St. John's Wood at 3:30 a.m. Wall Street Journal (Aug 5, 2012)