Word: expression
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Post discussed Oscar and his critics at some length in its editorial columns, and speaking of the freshmen, moralized as follows: "At Music Hall, for instance, he dealt with a situation so embarrassing that it should not have been permitted except by his own express consent, which very likely was given, in a practical and highly sensible manner, which robbed the conceited bumptiousness of a number of young cubs - of more importance now in their own eyes than they will ever be hereafter - of many of the strong effects which they expected it to have." "The conceited bumptiousness...
...gather from our exchanges that many people have an idea that to a certain degree co-education exists at Harvard. All fail to express just how far this degree extends, but it seems to be the general impression that Harvard possesses a department devoted to the instruction of women, and that that department is termed the Annex. It is difficult to see what should give rise to this thought; from the reports of the authorities certainly nothing can be construed, even by the liveliest imagination, to justify it, and it is well known that even the personal taste and desire...
...express train on the Toronto road ran off the track. Four cars ditched and several passengers injured...
When Mr. McCullough was in England, be saw a handsome silver jug, and ordered one like it to be sent to him by express, marked C. O. D. A few days ago we saw the cup which had been sent, beautifully engraved with the letters...
...express train was wrecked yesterday at New Albion, Iowa. Two persons killed and many wounded...