Word: close
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...result of the examinations will not be communicated this year to the candidates personally, at the close of the examination on Saturday, as heretofore, but will be communicated to them by mail, in the following week...
...apply the blacking and rouge. Our helmets and lances are supplied, and we are ready for the drill. Coming down the mountain-side is particularly trying; the narrow path cracks beneath our strides, while we hear from our critics a medley of "Slow step!" "Far apart!" "Never do!" "Close up!" The orchestra begins, and we await our cue; but one, a body-guardsman, anxious for a solo, steps out from the wings, sees his mistake, and retires in confusion. Another one is told to "pick up that hat," and, too proud to stoop, pulls it in with...
...Bostons opened the season Fast Day, by a game with a picked nine, in which four of the Harvards played. The weather was very favorable for the time of year, and the game was close and interesting, resulting in a score of ten to eight. To-morrow the Bostons and Harvards play the first game of a series, in Boston...
Appeared to close an orifice...
...heels of Hatred followed close...