Word: grave
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...hasty action of the U. S. government was contrary to the rules of diplomacy, which provide, (a) that sufficient reasons should always be given.- Pradier Fodere, Cours de Droit Diplomatic, II. 533; (b) that a minister should be dismissed only for very grave reasons.- Calvo, Dictionaries de Driot International...
...Warren contributes "A Comp Fire Story," in which he narrates the adventures of a number of young medical students who took part in a grave-robbing expedition. The story is a ghastly one, the writer giving full rein to his imagination. The story is strong and its interest is well sustained from beginning to end. The style is excellent and the narrative is consistent...
...compulsory rule were enforced, continual explanations would be necessary, wearisome both to the student and the instructor, The old doctrine that compulsion is the only means of bring about perfect attendance at lectures has been tried and has been found wanting-let the obslete theory rest in its grave. The present method seems ta satisfy the parties most interested in its success-why not leave it alone? The further recommendation of "making attendance at daily prayers, or at roll call, for those who do not wish to attend prayers, compulsory," is a relic of the illiberal spirit which was already...
Walt Whitman is seriously ill at his home in Camden, N. J., and grave fears are felt that his strength will not be sufficient for his recovery...
...practice they could without outside interference. Dates for Wednesday should be made witn teams in the neighborhood of Cambridge, as all freshman teams have hitherto done, and the class games will help fill up the other days of the week. Upon the manager rests a grave responsibility, for by practice games only can a team be brought into any sort of shape for the test of paramout importance, the two games which every member of '91 looks forward to, to uphold the athletic honor of his class. If '91 expects to incur anything but disgrace, it is just about time...