reproaching

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Reproaching herself, even angry with herself for allowing her mind to stray upon such subjects in the face of their present desperate condition, she rose to meet him, and make tea.

From Desperate Remedies by Hardy, Thomas

Reproaching himself, therefore, with his pusillanimity, he left his cavern and went straight to the town, as a soldier, who, feeling ashamed of having fled, returns intrepidly to the charge.

From The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi by Chalippe, Father Candide

Reproaching herself with having forgotten the little thing, she took it up in her arms and hushed it when it awoke and began to whine.

From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir

Reproaching himself fiercely for a fool, a dolt, he posted himself at the approach to the dock and strained his eyes and ears for the first sight of Grace Vernon.

From Nedra by McCutcheon, George Barr

Reproaching himself for having hitherto neglected to inquire about him, he charged Eric to find the man, who was now a soldier in his regiment here, and bring him to his room.

From Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine by Auerbach, Berthold