Word: facing
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...watch thy firelit face the while...
...incurred a serious deficit of $2,245.24, and was in debt to the general treasury, August 1, 1878, to the amount of $16,56484, an amount largely exceeding the value of the building which it occupies, and which is practically the only security for the debt. In the face of the deficit and debt the professors will forego their scanty salaries, and other expenses can be somewhat reduced; but it is doubtful whether the school can be carried on entirely without endowment. The school has no endowment whatever, not even a building. It pays rent, in the form of interest...
...audience, embracing the "tone" of the city, were profuse in their applause, and showed great appreciation of the efforts of the actors. The role of "King Henry the Two" was most majestically filled by Mr. Sherwood, who deserves great credit for his perseverance in organizing the theatricals in the face of so many obstacles...
...about to try to soothe his excitement, when a fresh expression of woe came over his face; a man was coming down stairs, five steps at a time, another was ascending to the tune of "Marching to Georgia," the Glee Club man below began a song, and the Sophomore above renewed his hornpipe. We seized our hats in silence, and fled to Adams's for refuge...
...turned to fly with burning face...