Word: broom
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...have it on good authority that the layer of dust on the seats in some of the examination rooms would require a new and vigorous broom in order to be removed...
...students prizes for care and good taste displayed in arranging rooms. A study of elegance is noticed already, and the traditional confusion of a college room is disappearing. Students who do not shine in the recitation-room now have a chance to lead their class in another direction. The broom is mightier than the lexicon...
...said Dingus recently, "Why is the Columbia College Press like a performance at Tony Pastor's?" "Because a bird in hand is worth two in a bush," replied Suipee. "Wrong," said Dingus, "it's because it is composed of Actors and Spectators." Suipee swept the floor, Dingus was the broom. - Acta Columbiana...
...pursuit of knowledge, but simply pleasure. The janitors and goodies expect to give a ball every year. They feel that they are overworked in taking care of students' rooms, and that they must have some relaxation to bring back their health, shattered by almost constant application of the broom and duster. There is another reason, too, which prompts, them to give a ball. The janitors are yearly paid a large sum by the College, and they think it their duty to spend a certain part of this for the entertainment of the Faculty, which has been so generous...
...grew very mad, and leaned on her broom...