Word: knowing
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...ought not, take up any part of this valuable time. You will therefore excuse me, I am sure, if I take my seat after saying, in the briefest way, the formal words, I assure you that I have a very grateful appreciation of this hearty greeting. I know, I know, how little it is deserved. God grant that during the remainder of my term I may be able to do something to deserve...
...drives me on, I know not where...
...when I was a little tired of one I would fall back on another, and then there were always my uncle and aunt as a last resource. I did n't get to them often, though. Well, it was about the time when the mayflower comes out, you know, and sixteen must needs go to Spectacle Pond, where she said they grew best, and I went with her. Not that I care for the flower much; indeed, I suggested to sixteen that it was a pity to disturb them, as they looked so prettily as they grew. But she reminded...
...When we got to the pond I felt rather tired, so I said to her, 'You know a great deal more about finding these flowers than I do, Ethel, and I'll only be in your way, so, if you've no objection, I'll just sit on this stump and take a cigarette...
...were frequently annoyed by the students singing worn-out songs, - the "Sallies" and "Bull-Dogs" of the time, - or by the talk about the latest dancer at the circus. "You forget all about Demosthenes," says an irate lecturer to his class, "and go on with your songs, which you know by heart already...