Cogan

Cited as Cogan. — 9 quotations

Affection

Affection is applicable to an unpleasant as well as a pleasant state of the mind, when impressed by any object or quality.

Caraway

Caraways, or biscuits, or some other [comfits].

Expedience

Divine wisdom discovers no expediency in vice.

Indignation

Indignation expresses a strong and elevated disapprobation of mind, which is also inspired by something flagitious in the conduct of another.

malice

in some connections, malignity seems rather more pertinently applied to a radical depravity of nature, and malignancy to indications of this depravity, in temper and conduct in particular instances.

Passion

The term passion, and its adverb passionately, often express a very strong predilection for any pursuit, or object of taste -- a kind of enthusiastic fondness for anything.

Rancor

Rancor is that degree of malice which preys upon the possessor.

Resentment

Resentment . . . is a deep, reflective displeasure against the conduct of the offender.

Tease

In disappointments, where the affections have been strongly placed, and the expectations sanguine, particularly where the agency of others is concerned, sorrow may degenerate into vexation and chagrin.