Word: downs
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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We learn that he was of a "singularly amiable and compliant disposition," so much so that his friends would occasionally persuade him to take their water-pails and go down two flights of stairs to the college pump for their water.
"It is pleasant," I said to myself, as I looked down upon the scene below. "I think I can give up tough dinde aux truffes for this beef, which must be good judging from the way in which that classmate of mine is devouring it. There is a charm in...
"Pardon my emotion," said he; "but look down upon this brilliant assembly, - gaze upon the youth and beauty gathered here."
The practice of taking notes in recitations should be avoided, as it gives the appearance of paying attention; it is much better to remember what you can, and put it down in your own room, where no one will see you.
"How is it," said the stout gentleman, "that you Cambridge people hold off so, with your whole families, from the students? When our girls were at Andover, they used to see the Academy students, and have honest, healthy fun with them; and when my girl was getting ready to come...