awe'-inspiring

Updated: May 24, 2025

We, who went to Miss Bailey's school, were sad degenerates in the way of manners and language; at least so our elders told us. When Lydia Wright said, "Oh my, what an awful snow-storm!" dear Miss Ellen was displeased. "Lydia," said she, "is there anything 'awe'-inspiring in this display of the elements?" "No, 'm," faltered poor Lydia.

- Quaint Courtships