Word: bogging
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Will they accept the challenge of continue to drift no-whither in the bottomless bog of threatening anarchy...
...obtained a model of the famous Viking boat at Kiel, which, in spite of its name, probably dates from the fourth of fifth century, and is thus some centuries earlier than the real Viking era. This boat was found in a remarkably good state of preservation in a bog near the present Danish boundary, together with the arms and armor of the warriors who used it, and the thirty oars which were used to propel...
...effective of these two pictures of peasant life on account of the simplicity of the subject and the valuations of the lights and shadows. The "Storm Clearing Off" is a good example of what can be done toward bringing out the effect of a mingling of clouds, rain and bog. In this picture the author has brought in a group of sheep which brings out the contrast of Nature with Life. Other pictures of mention are "Primrose Time," "A Nor' Easter," and "A Chat with the Miller...
...state of things, so often spoken of and so well known, ought to receive at least a trifling consideration from the authorities. If our rustic gardener is ignorant of the state of the walks, our geographical editor will conduct him to the "Chapel Morass," the "Holyoke Pond," the "Library Bog," and many other noted spots. We want this taken seriously; - it will deprive us of many editorials in the future if it is, but we are willing to sacrifice them to the public good...
...assembly of over 200 enthusiastic students watched yesterday's game between the seniors and sophomores. Jarvis Field was so thoroughly soaked by the rain of the past three days that it bore more resemblance to a bog than to a foot-ball ground. Along the base lines of the old diamond ran turbulent little rivers, continually replenished by the driving rain. On each side of the field were clusters of umbrellas that seemed to have sprung into existence like a mushroom crop...