His confession, told in frankness, with the spirit of revolt behind, had repelled her. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 19] Reference
All this, in frankness, to show my first impression, after long denial, of women in general and of. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 18] Reference
Simple, honest frankness, is the most maidenly thing in the world, when it is a woman's time to speak. From Wordnik.com. [The Old Helmet] Reference
If Ms. Gillard's frankness is any indication, that's a missed opportunity to meet an ally who understands the Afghan stakes. From Wordnik.com. [Australia Explains Afghanistan] Reference
All this, in frankness, to show my first impression, after long denial of women in general and of Maud Brewster in particular. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 18] Reference
For, in frankness, it is not an easy thing for someone holding public office to depart in any radical sense from what appears to be the common wisdom. From Wordnik.com. [Ontario and the National Dream] Reference
There was a certain frankness about him that pleased, and though he might be spendthrift and heedless, and colossally selfish, Richard felt a genuine affection for him. From Wordnik.com. [The Black Moth: A Romance of the XVIII Century] Reference
His frankness was a little embarrassing to the girl and she flushed slightly. From Wordnik.com. [The Clue of the Twisted Candle] Reference
And in all frankness, that is condescending to the sweat of the work that goes on here. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
The frankness was a departure for the company, which has been extremely reluctant to open up. From Wordnik.com. [Los Angeles Business News - Local Los Angeles News | Los Angeles Business from bizjournals] Reference
It is this simplicity, or what it is the fashion of the day to call frankness, which gives a singular charm to his writing. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Book of Profitable Tales] Reference
'And there is my System mutely addressing you just above your head, under a form of exposition which I venture to describe as frankness itself. From Wordnik.com. [Armadale] Reference
Thank you for the "" frankness "" in these forums .... sooo, am. From Wordnik.com. [What would you do differently?] Reference
And that kind of frankness help to give his book a relevance that extends beyond the personal. From Wordnik.com. [Phillip Hoose Remembers When His Cousin, Don Larsen, Pitched the Only Perfect Game in World Series History « One-Minute Book Reviews] Reference
"Are you going to blind me?" she asked, with the kind of frankness that absolute fear produces. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of Heaven] Reference
"My dear," he said, "your frankness is your salvation. From Wordnik.com. [The Keeper of the Door] Reference
What was called frankness in Switzerland became egotism at Paris. ". From Wordnik.com. [A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6] Reference
"It is not from sincerity that this kind of frankness proceeds," replied. From Wordnik.com. [Corinne, Volume 1 (of 2) Or Italy] Reference
Madame Colonna was not witty, but she had that sweet Roman frankness which is so charming. From Wordnik.com. [Coningsby] Reference
For the no-longer "World's Leader in News and Information ™," this kind of frankness is refreshing. From Wordnik.com. [Liblogs.ca latest blog entries] Reference
He was very weary and he spoke with frankness which is only permissible among people of exactly the same age. From Wordnik.com. [Coroner's Pidgin]
I would call the atmosphere brotherly, if brotherliness did not often mean the sort of frankness which is so unpleasant to strangers. From Wordnik.com. [Father Payne]
“Excuse my frankness,” I say, “but give me a break!”. From Wordnik.com. [The Sylvia Plath Foreclosure Sale] Reference
Now Donald Rumsfeld, with his characteristic frankness, has explained why. From Wordnik.com. [Here's A Bet For Mr. Rumsfeld] Reference
A casual bit of frankness can be hung around a candidate's neck like a badge of shame. From Wordnik.com. [Candidates Think Flip-Flopping is the Only Way to Win Elections] Reference
"You'd be shocked at the level of frankness you can have with a nationalist insurgent.". From Wordnik.com. ['Tipping Point'] Reference
Two or three soldiers traveling together who were friends would talk with remarkable frankness. From Wordnik.com. ['The Stakes Are Huge'] Reference
Marco knew the actor would be shocked, at least by the suddenness — if not by the frankness — of this question. From Wordnik.com. [The Arab Bank] Reference
Years from now, the nation may look back upon these moments of extraordinary frankness as a turning point-but which way?. From Wordnik.com. [Sex Crimes: Women On Trial] Reference
Openness and transparency can convey an air of frankness, a rare quality among those whose jobs depend on them staying on message. From Wordnik.com. [@Foot in Mouth] Reference
So who better to argue the "Israel as a liability" side than Freeman, who has shown a rare frankness on this subject over his career. From Wordnik.com. [Sharmine Narwani: Chas Freeman Lets Rip on Israel as a Strategic Liability] Reference
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