Word: direction
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...from that time disturbance waves came at nearly regular intervals of about 18 seconds, until the maximum was reached on the fourth or fifth wave. Then the impulses declined in force and died away about as they had come. In addition to the screen Prof. Rogers made use of direct observation of the mercury surface through a microscope, thus giving him the added advantage of judging the wave's length, etc. which a direct view of them would furnish...
...book sellers in this country charge anywhere from 30 to 35 cents for the franc. The lowest rate at which the society itself has been able to furnish books to members through importers in Boston and New York is 27 or 28 cents to the franc. By ordering direct importation, a member saves from twenty to twenty-five per cent. The saving on German books is about the same. Members who wish to get this advantage must put in immediately their orders for books which they want for next January...
...test of so many seasons that it has ceased to be a subject of more than passing thought to anyone. Now, when a man; in the face and eyes of the world, or at least so much of the world as is contained within the walls of Memorial; in direct opposition to all the behests of reason, boldly attempts, not only to make time wait but also to go back and retrace his steps, is it a matter of surprise that wonder and amazement fall upon all beholders...
IMPORTED BOOKS.French and German Books. The Society takes orders for the direct importation of French and German Books. Orders for the second invoice, for books to arrive by January 1, 1886, must be handed in not later than October...
...rule in a university for the government of the conduct of students, - and that rule would be something like this: that whenever at any time any student is found to be not fulfilling the purpose for which he came to the university, the president of the university shall direct the parent or guardian to withdraw him therefrom, and if he is not withdrawn within a reasonable time he will be dismissed...