Reports by witnesses at the scene of the shooting vary, some claiming Leftman was a victim, others saying she was a hero, still others alleging she was involved in a
Reports by witnesses at the scene of the shooting vary, some claiming Leftman was a victim, others saying she was a hero, still others alleging she was involved in a
Farmers also set deliberate, controlled fires, usually to clear crop residue in preparation for a new planting season.
Scientific American
(Apr 22, 2013)
The scene in the Garvin High School cafeteria, known as the Commons, is being described as “grim” by investigators who are working to identify the victims of a shooting spree that erupted Friday morning.
Monday's Vatican statement expressed gratitude for the "great contribution" American Catholic nuns had made in teaching and caring for the sick and poor.
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
The scene in the Garvin High School cafeteria, known as the Commons, is being described as “grim” by investigators who are working to identify the victims of a shooting spree that erupted Friday morning.
Not to mention I was the idiot who had no idea that the guy I loved was going to shoot up the school, even though he basically told me so, like, every day.
Komodo dragons are quite intimidating when feeding, ripping apart their prey quickly with their 60-some serrated teeth, according to the Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Scientific American
(Apr 1, 2013)
I never came out, not even when my mom started pounding on the door, begging in “company-voice” for me to be polite and come downstairs. tried to muster up a smile to reassure her, but found that I couldn’t do it.
That Dad, whose jaw tightened angrily every time someone brought up the possibility of our family having to move to a new town, shouldn’t have to build a new law firm after working so hard to build his.
a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
Naturally, I’d taken other precautions to keep my family safe, like covering electrical outlets from a toddler’s tiny, prying fingers and learning the Heimlich maneuver.
I never came out, not even when my mom started pounding on the door, begging in “company-voice” for me to be polite and come downstairs. tried to muster up a smile to reassure her, but found that I couldn’t do it.
an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
Doctors at all the hospitals where victims were taken reported similar trauma for many patients: legs shredded by shrapnel and skin burnt by the blast.
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
In that moment, he certainly demonstrated the essential qualities of compassion and worldliness, both of which are desperately needed in today’s spiritual leaders.