Word: digging
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...which, if we hope to pass at all fairly, we shall be obliged to spend nearly the whole of the two days allowed? For even if it is argued that we should be prepared at all times for examination, every one knows that not even the most persistent "dig" - and perhaps he least of all - would wish to go in without having read over connectedly what he is to be examined in; yet this is a season when a man's time is not entirely his own, - certain duties are expected of him, - so that even...
SCENE, History Recitation. Instructor and dig in the foreground; populace asleep...
...DIG (wistfully). Are n't there any other works to be obtained...
...fact, these signs of new life and vigor are seen in all; from the dig who emerges from his den to breathe the tonic air of the Port, to John Reed at his work in the Yard. This general wave of new life and vigor which has passed through the whole College is encouraging, as it seems the forerunner of events which will bring honor and reputation...
Fallen, indeed, is this the beau-ideal of a virtuous and simple-minded "dig," the pride of the Faculty...