Word: behinds
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...about the music can be answered. Second, the crowd must be kept back so that the dancers may have more room. As it is now the spectators keep eagerly pushing to the front until they work their way nearly half way down the hall, leaving a large empty space behind them. If a double or triple line of benches or chairs fastened firmly together were placed at a convenient distance from the door, the crowd would be stayed. These seats, which would be quickly filled, would make a barrier not easily to be pushed forward. There should be, of course...
Greenleaf's time for the nine miles was 36 minutes, 23 4-5 seconds, which is very fast considering the condition of the roads. Norton and Williston of Technology were very close to him at the finish. The others were some distance behind as they were delayed at the railway crossing in West Newton. Bradley of Technology took a bad header near the finish and was unable...
...necessary to go behind and say much in general about the value of books. Through them we learn man, the chief interest to all mankind...
...there has been a struggle between Christianity and Islam. In early times when courage, dash, and enthusiasm were the qualities which led to victory, the followers of the prophet led the way. At the present time, When cold science and skilful strategy overcome all opposition, the Semites have fallen behind. The splendid charge of Moslem cavalry, and the rock-like firmness of the infantry, have been rendered useless by modern firearms...
Trophies are being made for the members of Yale's victorious nine of last year. The foreground of the medals will be a representation of a base wrought in Roman gold and behind the base two bats will rest crossing each other. The bats will be long enough to protrude beyond the base, and between the upper ends will be a miniature base-bail made of platinum. The bats will be constructed of polished gold, and upon the front of the base the words, "Yale, Champions 1888," will be inscribed. The other side will contain the owner's name with...