I have a "chosen family" Christmas at my house each year, taking in all the weird, orphaned adults whose parents live too far away or who have been denied a warm, giving atmosphere around the holidays.
Shakespearean English is in some ways a lot like lower class British English rather than upper class, so bringing a bit of that flavor into the Witch dialogue can help give atmosphere - not so much that they're unintelligible, just enough to give some flavor.
But given the present atmosphere of heightened tension surrounding this issue, such comments are particularly dangerous and revealing.
Given the atmosphere in Washington after 9/11, it was an easy sell.
But given its atmosphere of intimate community, it is also a private studio of sorts where a number of the videos are made.
He signed a contract that is valued at more than $80 million, an enormous sum given the atmosphere of belt-tightening in the music business.
But whether she will move to retrieve the boy is uncertain, given the atmosphere in the neighborhood where he has been living.
Given that atmosphere, BHP executives see the rise and fall of commodity prices as part of the typical economic cycle, stressing that the downward pressure should not prompt panic.
"It's inappropriate for a school setting especially given the atmosphere across the country as a result of the situations we've been having in schools".
Given the atmosphere in the plant, the UAW may file more allegations of unfair labor practices before workers cast ballots, which is not uncommon in heated elections.
