Word: almost
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...general idea of German poetry from the classic period to the middle ages. The language of the middle high German, he said, has undergone a considerable change owing to the period of sterility previous to the close of the high German period. The literature of the mediaeval period is almost wholly in vers. Its subjects, which are of a national, popular and lyric character, originated in songs celebrating the deeds of heroes and come almost directly from the French. Among these subjects are "King Arthur's Round table," the "Holy Grail," and "Virgil's Aeneid...
...inconvenience will of course increase as the winter advances. Particularly is the difficulty felt in the lack of set tubs and shower jets; so much so, in fact, that from five to half past five in the afternoon anywhere from a half to a dozen men are almost constantly in waiting The need in which the gymnasium stands is obvious; the matter, therefore, should be attended to as soon as possible...
Reform in the municipal government is necessary but difficult. There is such a combination of errors, that it is almost impossible to solve the question satisfactorily. A great step would consist in determining the responsibility for every action of city officials...
...finished last week and it was expected that the building would be ready for occupancy last Friday On inspection, however, it was found that the painting in the entries was not acceptable. The painting is now being done again, and will surely be finished this week. It is almost certain that students will be permitted to take possession next Monday...
Several new buildings are now in process of erection. The electrical building, which is almost finished, is situated in the corner of the President's grounds facing the public road. The new dormitory, Brown hall, is going up rapidly. Its site is on the knoll just beyond Edwards, and back of the Art school...