"You've never met this girl in your life!" she scolded.
On April 15th, Yemeni president for life Ali Abdullah Saleh scolded women for "inappropriately" mixing in public with men at the huge demonstrations then being staged in the capital, Sanaa, as well as in the cities of Taiz and Aden.
"Mr. Tapley," Michelle scolds, "life insurance is meant to preserve an estate, not create one".
Mabanckou's mother died in 1995; he recreates her in Maman Pauline, an irascible life force who scolds Michel for his targets of fun ("if a woman's big it means she has a big heart").
Mr. Money Mustache, a life-style guru who espouses a frugal and Spartan way of life ("The Scold," February 29th).
If they get into smoking or drinking, instead of giving them a lecture and scolding show them a movie or a real life example.
For the past two Saturdays, Mr. Feller has been in his glory, and also in despair, alternately regaling friends and scolding customers as he prepared to pack up his life.
This is the most uncomfortable night of my life, I thought, then scolded myself for being dramatic.
Scolding us to "let reality walk you in the door", he edited the world toward beauty, humor and a happy life.
