Word: anxious
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...absence of Argante, his son Octave marries Hyacinthe, without his father's knowledge. Geronte is also away, and Leandre is anxious to marry Zerbinette before his father's return, but is prevented by his poverty. Both the young men are in need of money. They call Scapin to their assistance, and beg him to procure money from their respective fathers. Scapin readily consents, as he is fond of tricks and hates the miserly ways of Geronte. With the aid of Sylvestre, he so scares old Argante that he gladly hands over the desired amount...
...which was to have been played Wednesday has been postponed until Thursday afternoon. The hour has also been changed to 3.30 instead of 3.45 o'clock as announced. There are far more men who have half-past three lectures on Wednesday than on Thursday, and, as the eleven was anxious to have more time to play the change was decided upon...
...Maratime Canal Co., 1887: Sen. Rep. 50 Cong., 1 Sess., No. 221. - (y) Company incorporated by Congress, 1889: Statutes at Large, XXV, 673. - (2) Scheme demonstrated to be plain and feasible: The "Nicaragua Canal," 18, 59.-(c) The present not a sincere private company attempt. - (1) Company too anxious for government aid and control: Sen. Rep. 50 Cong. 1 Sess...
...Harvard backs, George Gray, ran into a group of Andover men and broke his left leg below the knee. This misfortune will deprive the team of one of its surest and most valuable backs. Gray had the support and confidence of most of the students, who were anxious to have him play in the important games. Considering his injuries last year, this accident will come doubly hard...
...hoped many men will join the company. The only expense connected with it is the price of the uniform, which is very moderate. Men may join the company at any time. The time set for the drill need not interfere, because Lieutenant Robinson is anxious to have it whenever the men may say. The drill is entirely separate from the course of lectures on Military Science. Either or both may be taken, the course of lectures only counting towards the degree of A. B., however...