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Word: copiously (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...candidates who appear before them. But to the end of time, there will be humor mixed with the grave concerns of testing knowledge, which is, for both sides, a hard enough task. The student who, when asked by a stern examiner what he would recommend in order to produce copious perspiration in a patient, replied, "I'd make him try to pass an examination before you, sir!" had a keen sense of humor, which it is to be hoped the examiner appreciated. His answer was in keeping with the question which has been argued by us and by others, whether...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HUMOR IN EXAMINATIONS. | 3/28/1883 | See Source »

Each subject is accompanied by a copious list of references to various works to aid in preparation of the theses...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SUBJECTS FOR THESES IN GREEK 7. | 11/17/1882 | See Source »

...Pratt, who attended the chapel exercises yesterday, paid careful attention to Rev. Thos. Hill's sermon, and took copious notes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 5/15/1882 | See Source »

...blooming fresh., suspected of being cheeky, was greeted with a copious shower of water as he sallied forth for church in gorgeous attire, some Sundays since. Let the good work go on. [Orient...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NOTES AND COMMENTS. | 5/12/1882 | See Source »

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