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Word: mayest (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1880
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...FRINGE of my napkin, Doo Ling Hichae-chong sends unto thee greeting: Thou mayest well be surprised at the many strange customs of the Americans. Hearken, O magnet of my existence, to the habits I have observed among the learned youth of this great country; for you must know that in this country the youth are very wise, while the old men are they who seek to gain knowledge. I was much pleased and astonished last week when I attended what they call a recitation. The young men, having investigated some branch of learning, enter the room prepared and eager...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INTERCEPTED LETTERS. | 6/18/1880 | See Source »

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