Word: listened
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...pursued my investigations much farther, but with no satisfactory results, for my friends all took the same view of the matter, namely, that I was hopelessly gone [gone where?] on some one, and would not listen to reason [bad taste, too great an assumption]; so I have resolved to drop the matter till I have reached the age of acknowledged celibacy [vague...
...heavy blow to me to leave the cultured society of Boston for a home on the boundless plains and perpendicular canons. Aren't canons very high? It was a humble home which we sought, a retired spot on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, where one could listen all day long to the sea's eternal hymn, with the plash of gold running from the veins of the mines for an accompaniment. But I digress...
...which it has been accused. In order that this organization may prosper as it should, some change must be made that will awaken enthusiasm among its members and the College at large. It is well known how appreciative an audience collects at the many windows in the Yard to listen to the songs and glees of this Club. The Pierian Sodality is not even as well known as the Glee Club. It is true that both the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality give annual concerts in Cambridge; but that they should accomplish no more than this for the year...
...English electives, too, are deficient, not in quality, but in quantity; they cover too narrow a field. English 1 and 2 are among the most valuable courses in the curriculum, - they are conducted by an instructor of no ordinary renown, to whom it is an inestimable privilege to listen; the courses in Early English are far superior to anything offered in any other college in America; English 5 and 7 are invaluable to those who desire a thorough literary education; but what a little place do seven courses in English, representing fifteen hours of instruction a week, fill...
...listen nor to save...