Word: constantions
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...before the crews were ready to start, making the launching of the boats quite difficult; this with the coldness of the weather and sharpness of the wind shortened the rows somewhat and made the men quite willing to get back to a warm room. Both pair-oars were in constant demand, being used principally by the seniors and juniors...
...idea that tobacco allays nervousness is exploded; as although by constant use of it the system becomes so accustomed to it as not at the time to exhibit any effect, yet it tends to irritate the nervous system. If it were not for the action of the liver and kidneys in throwing off the tobacco poison, a user of the weed could not live. The action of these organs is shown by the yellowish tint and puffed condition of the skin of the habitual tobacco user. Although it has been much discussed whether or not tobacco is good...
...Harvard the game has been steadily growing in favor, and the university team has well vindicated its claim to popular regard by its uniform success throughout its entire career. The organization of a freshman team assures the university organization a constant supply of trained material and gives it good assurance of permanent strength...
...heart will be constant, dear Science, to thee...
...rhetoric has been so settled for the year that the lectures cannot be continued; for, notwithstanding Prof. Hill's remarks, encouraging all to set aside and employ certain hours in reading and studying the English authors, we fear that by many this will not be done. Owing to the constant pressure of work, one's good resolutions to employ one's time in outside reading are seldom realized, and it is only when urged on by some present necessity that we are induced to make the reading a part of our regular work. Many never take any English course...