Word: attempts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...been committed in the rue de Lourcine. The two listeners find coal upon their hands, and all the evidence points to their having committed the crime during hours of which they remember nothing. Panic-stricken, they proceed to drown their fear in curacoa, which proves very effective. They attempt to murder all the inmates of the house and thus destroy all evidence. Happily they are too intoxicated to carry out their purpose, and they finally discover with infinite joy that the newspaper referring to the crime is over twenty years old. The readers soothe their excited nerves by falling asleep...
...this, the artist would be given a chance to paint the greatest beauty that the world provides. Young, energetic men are wanted for this search for the North Pole; and money is absolutely essential for its success. When both are at hand, we shall be ready for a final attempt...
...secrecy. In the spring of 59, murderers sank the ship on which Nero had persuaded Agrippina to go. But Agrippina escaped by swimming and hastened back to Rome. Nero was afraid of his mother and at first did not dare to return to Rome. Later, however, his second attempt on his mother's life was successful. Nero, now free from restraint, surrounded himself with musicians and singers, and lived in a continuous orgy. His lavish expenditures and desire for pleasure alarmed the people. The conflagration of Rome on July 19, 64; added to their fears and Nero's downfall resulted...
...purpose of this comment to attempt an accurate definition of a complete and successful football system, either in the abstract or in relation to this season's work. Perhaps a definition in words of theoretical explanation would be less intelligible than a simple analysis of that organization which has proved itself the best adapted to successful football in the past twenty years. There is one element in the Harvard organization in effect this year which has already proved its worth. For the first time since we can remember the Freshman team has been included as one of the units...
...line was recovered on the Seniors' 35-yard line. From this point 1911 rushed the ball to the 20-yard line, where an unsuccessful forward pass gave the ball to the Seniors. Later Floyd punted to the Sophomores' 40-yard line, where Remick made a fair catch. Jones's attempt at a goal from placement fell short. At the end of the half the ball was in the Sophomores' possession on their own 20-yard line...