Word: manner
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...future races, and that it is owing to the fact that we have no suitable track of our own that Beacon Park is allowed. In granting this permission the committee of the faculty have the thanks of the club, not only for the permission but also for their considerate manner of dealing with the matter, which is an additional proof of their interest in the welfare of our athletics...
...made to some extent a special study of philosophy, nevertheless, proved most interesting to those who had not the advantage of a large acquaintance with the subject. The lecturer possessed the happy faculty of putting his thoughts in a popular form while he treated the subject in a profound manner. Such lectures as this cannot fail to increase the interest taken in the study of philosophy by the students at large...
Oxford and Cambridge were originally formed on the model of the French universities. They are however, so old themselves that the resemblance is now scarcely perceptible and they have an existence, government and manner of life entirely their own. In regard to their history it is sufficient to recall the fact that the colleges or halls sprang into existence about the sixteenth century. Originally they were merely inns for the convenience of those who wished to economize, and could do so better by living in company. A few students, with a graduate of good standing, could start a college, that...
...nearly all the passengers of a Union car yesterday, at the long delay caused by the stop at the railroad crossing. The conductor slowly wandered towards the track, both hands in his pockets, turned around without so much as looking up or down, and in the same leisurely manner sauntered back to the rear platform of the car. That the cars should be stopped before the crossing is a wise and necessary precaution, but the question naturally arises, if the flagman, who is employed for the very purpose of preventing accidents, cannot perceive the approach of trains...
...races shall be started in the following manner: The referee shall ask the question, "Are you ready?" and receiving no reply, after waiting not more than five nor less than three seconds, shall give the word "Go!" and if either boat starts before the word is given by the referee it shall be recalled and a new start made as soon as possible...