O. Henry
O. Henry
William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and surprise endings...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth11 September 1862
CityGreensboro, NC
CountryUnited States of America
almighty brethren bring chains clash course ears forbid gentlemen liberty life next north others peace price purchased stand war
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
break impressed shocked
I was actually really impressed with that. To get out there and break 54 seconds, I was really shocked at that.
enjoyed goal instinct purely
I was able to use my instinct, the goal was a purely instinctive one. I enjoyed myself in this match.
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I was able to get into a little bit of a rhythm there. The biggest thing was getting ahead. Once I got ahead I could start to mix in off-speed stuff, keep them guessing and off-balance. In the first inning I'd be 2-0 and everybody in the park knew I was going to throw a fastball. Once I settled down it made things a lot easier.
everybody team
I will not say what I can do. You will all see. Everybody is going to see what I can do, and what my team can do.
keen
I think they'll be keen to have a look, wouldn't they?
emotions generous money puts
He's a very generous person. He puts his money where his emotions are.
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His presence alone, and the energy he brings to the defense makes us a whole lot better than last year, ... I just love seeing him and the rest of our defense running to the ball and blitzing like crazy. He's a special one. Even though he signed a big contract, he's always striving to get better. His leadership really adds something to this team.
break hold
Hold on, Libby is about to break my world record.
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He's done a terrific job from day one. Being the general manager of a baseball team is a very difficult job. Theo gives it everything he has in a very determined measure and selfless way. And he does it with great intelligence, discipline, honesty and humility. His record of results speaks for itself.
among game ourselves
We may have to have a game among ourselves for those who have not had a lot of rugby.
ball foul game inside men plan pound
Our game plan was to pound the ball inside and we were able to do that especially after two of Concordia's big men got into foul trouble.
games numerous overall versus
Overall the girls, they just did numerous things well versus one thing here. . I really do think it was one of our better games all-around.
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Right now, people are being rescued off roof tops. Houses have been swept away. There's more devastation than I can imagine. I don't know what is going to happen to New Orleans. Right now, athletics are not that important.