Word: keeping
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...grates, which are acknowledged to be of a peculiar make, are not proof against this combined attack of the wintry blast. To leave open our outer doors is an utter impossibility, that is, if we object at all to having our feet frozen; and as we are forced to keep our portals closed in self-defence, we are fast gaining the unenviable reputation of "sporting" constantly. To make us comfortable would involve but little trouble and no great expense, so, at least, I am assured on good authority. And it seems to me not unreasonable to expect the Faculty...
GENTLEMEN having a knowledge of fencing, and desiring to keep in practice, will be made welcome at 2 Grays, on Thursday evenings...
...seventh heaven; four years seem such a long time that he never thinks of looking beyond; he gives himself up wholly to college life; he becomes careless and unmethodical; he has not the faintest idea of what business habits are; he is utterly unable to keep an account of his own expenses; he fails to make any distinction between the meum and the tuum; in short, while he develops intellectually and, let us hope, morally, he remains at a stand-still as to all practical matters, and thus comes to tally exactly with the above description...
...said, people in this part of the world usually talk shop, and nothing else, there are a few bright exceptions to this rule, - there are a few who have made it their business to get hold of a good deal of general information, and who are sensible enough to keep it to themselves when it is not asked for. And this blessed few, when they find themselves in a company where shop must perforce be talked, are willing to talk your shop instead of their own. To mention names would be invidious, but I think that you will remember...
...simply to play the part of a social chameleon. Adapt yourself to the company that you are in. If you can talk their shop-talk, talk it with them. If you cannot talk it, listen to them. But never assert yourself in opposition without real reason. Keep your ears open. Remember as much that you hear as possible, and don't speak it out at the wrong moment. Don't swear too often, for it spoils the effect of an oath, and besides it is rather vulgar. Don't use inappropriate slang, - such as "thundering quiet." Don't acquire...