Word: closes
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...come to the conclusion that, after going to church, a man ought never to play billiards or cards, or drink anything stronger than H2O, enlivened by a little soda-water, alleging that nothing is more detrimental to orthodox principles than having the mind occupied on the Sabbath. So they close the library and close the cafes and close the shops, thus obliging you to seek refuge in some church - or apothecary's (I generally choose the apothecary...
...reading-room, sir, - that first door on the left, - you may peruse these volumes at your leisure. We close at five...
Clings to it close as an icicle
...musician of the community, to employ this opportunity of enabling the public to hear piano-forte music of a high order. Be that as it may, these of us who do attend could then, at least, enjoy the concert under more favorable conditions. Boylston Hall must either be oppressively close and warm, especially in the back part, or those sitting in that part of the room must be in danger of freezing. Furthermore, the arrangement of lights is extremely disagreeable and very trying to the eyes. If the recitals must be continued in this hall, we would suggest that something...
...their respective clubs, and are no longer recognized as amateurs. W. O'Keefe and J. H. Noonen, both rather fast walkers, are also expelled. Armstrong was the amateur champion of America, and had a mile record of 6.44, if memory serves us, and Mott could also do his mile close to seven minutes. Their loss is a serious one to the amateur athletic interest of the country...