Word: idea
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...idea!" cried Sue; "that shows that you are sure of it. Ah, is n't he too extremely glorious! I can think of nothing but him from morning till night...
Lampy unfolded the roll of paper. "This selection," said he, "was handed in by a Freshman who wanted to be an editor. The idea is not original, for it appeared in the last number of my sheet, having previously been worked up in Puck, Punch, the Advocate, and other so-called funny papers...
...door, but it was of no use. The fiend was in the way. "What was it the racquet?" Wellnigh stupefied, still I chanced to remember an old legend I had once heard. Perhaps the Lamia had reappeared in the form of Lampy. I caught on to the idea, and played the philosopher. I stared. Slowly but surely Lampy drooped. His legs elongated, his arms became wings, his nose became a beak. It was - it was the Ibis. Still he could talk. "Who did lemonade?" he squeaked. I took the only rope I had - my tennis net - and tied...
...very glad to hear that the Athletic Association proposes giving a fall meeting this year, and hope that it will prove successful as regards the number of starters in the different events. The idea of limit races has never before been attempted at Harvard, and we are sure that it will meet with the approval of all who are interested in the success of track athletics in our University. The 100-yards dash and 1/4-mile run, limit races, ought to bring out a large field of entries, since from the former Wendell, Mitchell, Mandell, Soren, &c., are barred...
...benefit for Mr. Riddle was suggested they gladly embraced the opportunity of showing their personal regard for him and their appreciation of his efforts. The readiness with which the proposal was met, and the enthusiasm displayed, suggested to the minds of some who were interested in the play the idea of a performance in aid of an Archaeological Institute in Athens. This, though at first hesitatingly agreed to by the actors, has now been given up, and we have doubtless had the last of our year's excitement in the Greek play...