Word: kept
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...front. Here he waited. Meanwhile Thomas had refitted and organized his strengthen army, and by the 14th of December was ready to take the offensive. He made a plan and on the next day moved forward. His attack was a wheeling movement to turn Hood's left while he kept his right and centre busy in front. Gallant charges captured some of the enemy's works, and before Hood saw what was the real danger, it was too late. Simultaneous charges break his line and capture many men, and by evening his army was in full and disorderly retreat. Thomas...
...simultaneously. Although Yale abandoned a similar stroke after last year's defeat, the seniors feel confident that for a two-mile race it can be made a success. It must be admitted that they propel their boat through the water at a rate, which would win the race, if kept up for two miles...
...funds or else graduates and undergraduates interested in the future welfare of recreation and athletics should take the matter in hand. They could raise a fund as Yale has done, and purchasing the most available pieces of land near the college, present them to their alma mater to be kept forever, just as Jarvis field is, for the sole purpose of recreation...
...which the students and instructor meet but once a week. By doubling up such courses and having them occupy but half a year with two hours a week of recitations, this disadvantage would in a great measure be overcome as the interest would no longer have to be kept up by weekly installments as under the present arrangement. In such courses as Political Economy 5, 6 and 7, which occupy one hour a week throughout the whole year, the system of half courses for half a year might well be tried, and would, we feel sure, be attended with beneficial...
Yesterday afternoon was far from inviting, and the rain kept away many members, and the rain kept away many members who had intended to shoot for the cup. It was thought best, however, not to postpone the matches, as quite a number of men wished to go out to Watown for an afternoon's sport. At 2.30 P. M. the first match was called, and eight names were entered in the competition...