self-reproof

Example Sentences

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"I meant to have my hair cut yesterday," said Alan, in grave and reflective self-reproof.

From Sinister Street, vol. 2 by MacKenzie, Compton

The cloud of perplexity rolled away from Aunt Jane's face, "Why, of course it was," she ejaculated, with an accent of self-reproof for her forgetfulness.

From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert

The instant after her challenge Fleda had faced him again in self-reproof.

From The Spoils of Poynton by James, Henry

When the idea, the mere idea, of her loving him presented itself, from whatever quarter suggested, he turned from it with shame and self-reproof: the thought was in its own nature too unfit.

From Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 by Various

It has endeared us more than anything to your good lady, and your own self-reproof that follows delighted us.

From The Best Letters of Charles Lamb by Lamb, Charles