Word: although
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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This policy will be continued, although these goods pay the minimum of profit. An addition has recently been made to the stock by a purchase of Earl and Wilson collars, because there are men who always ask for these makes...
...Although it is true that dramatic art cannot have its highest value except as the expression of contemporary modes of thought, yet there are some canons of universal application. Aristotle tried to formulate these canons, but he had little influence on the drama, as the greatest poet lived before his time. He was himself largely under the influence of the "Oedipus Tyrannus." These canons are the so-called "three unities" of space, time, and action. The strict limitation of the play to one spot is not authorized by Aristotle. The simplicity of the Greek plays, and the few possible changes...
...stage assisted the unity of the piece by directing the attention to the central figure. The plot itself was almost bodily borrowed from the piece of Neophron, but great skill is shown in leading up to the catastrophe. The poet makes us understand the conduct of Medea, although no real sympathy with her unnatural deed is possible. Medea herself was, in the minds of the Athenians, a real and terrible woman, who could no more be explained away as a moon myth than could Xantippe or Aspasia...
...senior class dinner took place last night at the Parker House. Although the attendance was not so large as at the junior class dinner last year, still about one hundred members of the class were present. Mr. Trafford, as class president, spoke briefly on the past history of Eighty-nine, and then introduced Mr. Darling, the orator of the evening. The latter reviewed the social, intellectual and religious activity of Eighty-nine's college career. After him, Mr. Hunneman read a poem, one of the most attractive incidents of the evening, fully of witty sallies on the prominent members...
...secure a full attendance at the senior class dinner. And yet not half the class has as yet signified its intention of being present. There are, doubtless, many men whose intention it is to be present, but who have neglected to sign the blue book at Leavitt's. Although each man will be welcomed at the Parker House tonight, nevertheless it would make the duties of the committee much easier if they could get an approximate idea of the number to be present. All who have not signed are earnestly requested to do so in the course...