Word: ages
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...regular courses which always have been, and it is hoped always will be taught. No. 8 is exclusively the imperial, and 9 the republican authors. The first presents a thorough picture of Rome under the Emperors, from the hands of the greatest writers of that age. The second introduces the student to Lucretius, by many regarded as the greatest Latin poet, and much talked about now for the profundity and power of his philosophical speculation. Few writers are more amusing than Plautus. A restriction with reference to 9 will be noticed on the scheme of study...
...power, and in nothing else. Remarkable aptitude to discovery of new and astonishing theories, usually founded upon a priori reasoning. Conversation varied, and covering all topics, but sure to assume witheringly sarcastic tone, if opposing theories or arguments not strictly original are advanced. Great admiration for "lights of the age," and desire to be considered as such. Amusing for short time, but apt to become a bore. Generally honest, but utterly destitute of practical ability. Have no pecuniary dealings with...
...average age of the crew is nineteen years and four months, and the average weight...
...Age. Height. Weight...
...condition of the Freshmen crew is very satisfactory. In another column we give the weights and the ages of the different men; for a Freshman crew they are unusually heavy, while their average age, by a singular coincidence, is exactly the same as that of the last Freshman crew we sent to the intercollegiate race...