Word: accost
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...likely that two men who have never before met should be induced by the sight of a button to become close friends. They may, however, be led to recognize each other as members of the same class, and if occasion is offered will be more likely to accost a follow classman than a stranger without the class insignia...
Even in the summer, when the grounds are carefully placarded with notices to to the effect that only authorized guides are permitted, there are objectionable features, since the guides apparently accost every will-appearing person who enters the Yard. It seems as if it should be possible to secure the services of one or two students, whose rooms are easily accessible, to act in the capacity of guides during certain hours of the day. A few notices, directing visitors to such students, might be posted, and thus the services of trustworthy persons as guides would be assured...