| 单词 | night letter |
| 例句 | Shortly after Time magazine chose Roya Mahboob as one of the 100 most influential people of 2013, the Taliban dropped the first of three “night letters” at her parents’ house in Herat, Afghanistan. “If I teach them, no one can stop them”: Roya Mahboob is fighting to educate the girls of Afghanistan 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z In a Tuesday night letter to Pelosi, he claimed that had been more mistreated in this metaphorical “witch hunt” than the women who were tortured and hanged in 17th-century Massachusetts during an actual witch hunt. ‘THIS IS AN ASSAULT’: History collides with Trump 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z In a Sunday night letter to the committee chair, Bennie Thompson of Mississippi, the Trump ally accused the panel of “an outrageous abuse” of its authority. Democrats look to renew push for voting rights protections bill – live 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z “I know there have been night letters that have been posted on doors marking people for interrogation or assassination,” said Representative Abigail Spanberger, Democrat of Virginia. ‘We Did Not Inherit a Plan’: Blinken Is Grilled in Congress Over Afghanistan Exit 2021-09-13T04:00:00Z His family had begun receiving "night letters" - handwritten threats from the militants meant to discourage cooperation with US forces. From Afghan interpreter to US homeless - until reaching the American dream 2021-07-30T04:00:00Z In a Wednesday night letter, prosecutors asked U.S. U.S. wants 'El Chapo' in prison for life after murder plot target... 2019-07-11T04:00:00Z He also pointed to a Tuesday night letter from the White House which urged lawmakers to focus on passing the president’s renegotiated free trade agreement ahead of infrastructure. Trump did not try to 'trap' Democrats with White House meeting: Kellyanne Conway 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z He said in a Friday night letter to May that the talks are just a delaying tactic. Labour Party seeks ‘frank debate’ on UK’s Brexit plan 2019-01-19T05:00:00Z In the Tuesday night letter, Wuerl repeated versions of those defenses but said it didn’t matter. Cardinal Wuerl apologizes to priests, McCarrick victim, says he forgot he knew about harassment allegations 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z In his Friday night letter, Nikias wrote that school officials didn’t hear about the overdose until they received an “unsubstantiated tip” months after Puliafito stepped down as dean. Complaints of drinking, abusive behavior dogged USC medical school dean for years 2017-07-30T04:00:00Z The Thursday night letter from Corbett’s top human resources officer, Secretary of Administration Kelly Powell Logan, was sent hours after Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s office identified the eight ex-employees and disclosed contents of the emails. Corbett seeks details in porn office emails case 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z You sent `night letters’ to the enemy, further drawing dangerous attention to yourself and subordinates. The Fall of the Green Berets’ Lawrence of Afghanistan 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z So Florence received a long night letter in the morning. The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan 2012-03-15T02:00:21.153Z Their idea was to co-opt the infamous Taliban practice of intimidating government sympathizers with night letters threatening execution. The Hard Way Out of Afghanistan 2012-02-01T22:05:17Z Others receive "night letters" warning them to quit their jobs or they will be killed. Visa program for Afghan allies comes up empty 2011-11-22T06:49:46Z The night letter is very useful to the merchant. Business English A Practice Book 2011-11-19T03:00:25.507Z “Who brought it, and when?” he asked finally, having read the lawyer’s night letter. Carolyn of the Corners 2011-08-10T02:00:14.997Z Taking a page from the Taliban’s book, someone taped a night letter on the wall of the Duck and Cover. Cat fight at U.S. Embassy in Kabul 2011-08-04T00:42:00Z “I’d need a night letter to get all that information,” Walter retorted. The Motor Girls at Camp Surprise The Cave in the Mountains 2011-06-16T02:00:18.377Z Answers to the telegrams Chester Kent had despatched arrived in the form of night letters, bringing information regarding the Blairs of Hedgerow House: not sufficient information to satisfy the seeker, however. The Secret of Lonesome Cove 2011-06-07T02:00:12.563Z Afghan police, accompanied by Alpha Co. of Third Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, search a house while handing out “night letters” in Rhamidad Kala, Afghanistan, in late January. At War: Vantage Point: Restraint After Dark 2011-03-02T18:51:41Z They issue curfews and order local residents, by way of “night letters,” not to talk to foreign forces. Taliban Challenge U.S. in Eastern Afghanistan 2010-12-25T19:24:20Z And the group Human Rights Watch documented instances of night letters meant to scare women into staying at home. Afghan Women Fear Loss of Rights if the Taliban Return 2010-07-30T20:23:00Z April 29, 2007: Men who identified themselves as “We the Mujahedeen” posted so-called night letters on a mosque. Strategic Plans Spawned Bitter End for a Lonely Outpost 2010-07-26T00:26:00Z He also signed, along with Captain Powers, a letter about the attack that would be distributed in the area after dark: a counterpoint to the Taliban’s infamous “night letters.” Fighting 'Hard' and 'Soft' Counterinsurgency on Holy Ground 2010-07-08T22:59:00Z But then the Taliban leave a night letter at the mosque and say if you work on this project, you will pay the penalty.” Afghanistan?s Civic War 2010-06-16T03:05:00Z Sometimes they send threatening "night letters" to intimidate people seen working with or for the coalition. Bearing fruit 2010-03-12T10:21:00Z Day letters, night letters and telegrams poured into Congress at such a rate that the national president, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, referred to them as the "heavy artillery down in Texas." The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI In response to a night letter from Gregory he had arrived on time with the Richard, bringing with him a full equipment of heavy gear. El Diablo And I'm going to send what they call a night letter to dad. The Mission of Janice Day Yes, I received a long night letter from home, this afternoon. Polly's Business Venture One morning in June Mr. Conant was just seating himself at the breakfast table when a messenger-boy delivered a telegram—a "night letter" from New York. Mary Louise Solves a Mystery There had been two more telegrams, the previous evening, and a night letter had followed them. The Brentons At the suggestion of Mr. Reed the following night letter was sent to Dr. Morris who has been confined to his home for a long time and has not been able to attend the conventions. Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Twenty-Fourth Annual Meeting Downington, Pennsylvania, September 11 and 12, 1933 Already he was reading the first of the night letters: Barry Houston, Empire Lake Mill and Lumber Co., The White Desert It was a night letter, and had been filed in Hamilton April 24—the third day after Nita's arrival. Murder at Bridge There was a night letter, sir, read by the agent at Barton to the mistress quite early, sir. Lady Larkspur The telegram—a night letter and a long one—hinted of things of which she had not even dreamed, an prepared her for financial disappointments. The She Boss A Western Story Postoffice officials estimate that the average cost of telegraphic day and night letters now going over the wires is close to one dollar each. History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War I get a night letter every morning, and, of course, if one of them got the sniffles I'd be off home like a shot. The Real Adventure After all, it takes more than one night letter to explain a move that is going to change eight lives. Half Portions It is usual in Canada to allow lengthy telegrams, called night letters, to be sent at a very moderate charge when the lines are disengaged after business hours, and the treasurer picked up a form. Carmen's Messenger He even sent a night letter to a big company at Santa Barbara. The Phantom Herd In business life the night letter and day letter have likewise established a distinct place for themselves. Masters of Space Morse, Thompson, Bell, Marconi, Carty It was a night letter, and glancing at the signature Cleggett saw that it was from his brother who lived in Boston. The Cruise of the Jasper B. The gist of it was that a long night letter had just arrived from her father, saying that he had landed in San Francisco and was taking the first homeward bound train. Georgina of the Rainbows Before J.W. got his chance to speak, the leader read a night letter from an Institute far away, conveying the greetings of six hundred young people to their fellow Epworthians. John Wesley, Jr. The Story of an Experiment A final device for escaping wordiness you will have discovered for yourself while composing telegrams and telegraphic night letters. The Century Vocabulary Builder Another is to be found in the recognition of the convenience of the night letter and day letter. Masters of Space Morse, Thompson, Bell, Marconi, Carty He sent a night letter to Dr. Prescott, and she got it this morning. Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch It was a night letter, delivered in the morning. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley Craig impatiently seized the pencil, signed his name in the book, and tore open a night letter. The Silent Bullet Compare your first night letter in 6 and your first telegram in 7 with the versions given below. The Century Vocabulary Builder Sir:—Your night letter of the fifth is before me and treasured for its unparalleled effrontery. Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley |
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