Word: dismissing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...cannot but ask for an explanation. Doubtless a member of the upper classes would say: - "They are freshmen and so know no better. But as a freshman I dismiss this answer with the contempt it deserves. For my own part, I can devise but one explanation. Probably the men who converse are so thoroughly familiar with the principles of English composition and are so skilled in the practice of it that little, if anything can be added to the knowledge and skill they already possess. Being thus raised so far above us who have not attained this intellectual height...
...Hart will dismiss the selection in History 13, at half-past twelve, on the next two Saturdays, for the accommodation of the men wishing to attend the winter games...
...four o'clock. As long as our instructors will persist, intentionally or not, in keeping their men over the hour, so long will there be a just claim for this demand, for often the instructor, becoming interested in his work, forgets how rapidly the time flies and does not dismiss the section until his attention is called to the time. But as there seems little chance for any change, as our oft-repeated calls for this ringing of the bell have hither-to been refused, we hope the instructors will hereafter be more careful in regard to extending the hour...
...discharge the duties of his position conscientiously, or if he is not in the country he must forward a written deposition to the same effect. But the candidate is not yet assured of his seat until the German Parliament, which reserves the right to recall rejected candidates and to dismiss the others in case of an illegal election, has looked into his case and confirmed his election. From the decision of the German Parliament there is absolutely no appeal. After election but little attention is paid the member by his constituents, until the time for another campaign arrives...
...will give us food that we can eat. The repeated assertions of the directors, that they have full confidence in Mr. Balch, does not inspire the other boarders with confidence. The directors say that they know of no grounds on which to base Mr. Balch's dismissal. Is it necessary to have proofs in black and white that Mr. Balch does not manage the hall in the interests of the students? Is it not sufficient grounds for dismissal that he does not give satisfaction - nay, that he gives general dissatisfaction? The mildness of the directors is ascribed by some...