Word: brightly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...reputation for intelligence and fairmindedness so far as to make himself responsible for such words. If he was not acquainted with the facts of the case, he is not justified in trying to prejudice the public by a method so small and unmanly. If he tried to be bright and to establish a reputation as a funny man, he had best give up at once and try a hand at something which requires less general intelligence and appreciation of humor...
...outlook for a successful Cricket Club this spring is very bright. There are thirty candidates for positions among whom are several men who have played on teams in Canada and Philadelphia...
...Professor Searle went on to describe the motion of the moon with the reference to the earth and sun, and so came to the subject of eclipses. Eclipses of the sun, though generally partial, are sometimes total. In such cases the bright light which is visible around the sun is called the corona, and is supposed to be due to the reflection of light from floating particles in the sun's atmosphere. This, however, is only one of several theories about the matter. In a total eclipse, too, we notice certain red spots around the edge of the moon...
...Ganschen von Buchenan" is a bright, attractive young girl, who lives with her grand parents, the Baron and Baroness von Buchenan. Von Fink, a dashing young man from the capital is visiting the family, in order to become acquainted with Agnes, the "Ganschen," whom his uncle wants him to marry. He would like to satisfy his uncle's demands, but he has heard from an acquaintance, a certain Silberling, that Agnes is a stupid uneducated girl, and has therefore made up his mind to appear so coarse and ill-bred himself, that the grandparents will send him home. On becoming...
...popular as an opening chorus will be taken up again together with the "Northman's Song" which has not been sung since the spring of ninety-one. The Club has among its new candidates several excellent voices, and the prospects for good work this spring are at present very bright. The men are taking hold of the drudgery of rehearsals with enthusiasm, and if this spirit remains the Club will soon be in excellent form...