Word: know
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...misunderstanding on the part of Exeter's manager arose from his mistaken belief that Harvard had failed to let him know as soon as possible of her inability to play the game on the day scheduled. The question now arises whether or not Harvard made every effort to play a game on Wednesday, May 1, as arranged. Late Tuesday might it was found that the class team would have to be examined by Dr. Sargent before leaving town. Efforts were made the next morning to have this done, but the captain of the '91 nine did not succeed in getting...
DEAR SIR: We have been informed by Columbia that they are willing for us to enter as a third contestant in your race with them, providing you have no objections. We are very desirous of doing this, and should like to know if your consent can be obtained. Hoping that you will let us know your decision as soon as possible...
Thomas' second appearance is at the last supper. When Christ says, "Whither I go ye know, and the way ye know," he interrupts saying, "We know not whither thou goest, and how can we know the way?" Here we have a perfect illustration of the agnostic spirit of this age, a spirit the fault of which is that it is of the intellect rather than of the heart. There is a lack of faith. And so in the last scene in which Thomas appears, the one of the text, there is a lack of faith in all things which...
...other institutions, is worthy of great praise. Their report shows an opinion of higher moral tone, of greater earnestness for work, of superior advantages for this work at Harvard, than is possessed by any college or university in the country. They tell what those who have investigated the matter know to be true without the shadow of doubt, but the more we can emphaslze these facts and present Harvard in her true light, the better, and surely this report speaks with strong emphasis...
...class also has a duty to perform. It is to give to the team the heartiest encouragement and the most generous financial support. Nothing will held the team more than to know that every well directed effort on their part has the hearty approval of the whole class. As for the nine itself, the captain must be able to rely upon his men, and the men must have the fullest confidence in their leader. From all these men the class and the whole college are expecting earnest and concientious work and an energy which will overcome all obstacles...