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Word: mind (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...course, freshmen; and one case in particular has come to my notice of a graduate giving seminars in subjects which he was utterly unfit to teach. Now, such a man may think he is a very able fellow to be earning money in such ways, but to any candid mind he is a swindler. I speak of this simply to warn freshmen against going to seminars indiscriminately. Let me add that I am not in any way a rival to seminar givers, nor have I ever been to them for help; I give my facts entirely as some friends gave...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communications. | 2/2/1888 | See Source »

...first notice of his sickness was on Monday, Nov. 28, when, upon attempting to raise his arm, he found it impossible, and it was soon discovered that paralysis had developed to an alarming extent, and that it was a question of but a short time, when this master mind and robust body must leave his life's work and pass beyond...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dr. Asa Gray. | 2/1/1888 | See Source »

...Ingoldsby and His Legends" is an appreciative study of the writer of that remarkable book of tales. The writer points out with effect the main characteristics of Barham's poetry and of the general attitude of mind portrayed in it. These "legends" abound with some of the purest fun in the English language and it is extraordinary that they are comparatively so little known...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The "Monthly." | 2/1/1888 | See Source »

...there is a process of action and interaction. A newspaper can have a great effect on its readers, even though at bottom it is likely to follow rather than lead their tastes. The tone of the press can be improved if newspaper men can be brought to bear in mind that they may exert a great influence on the tastes and minds of their readers, and that the manner in which they conduct their papers is an important factor for the welfare of the country...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Remarks on Modern Journalism. | 1/30/1888 | See Source »

...assured that this reparation for this "heartrending" episode has already caused the officers and members of our orchestral club to break the vow which they had made never to accept another invitation to play in Wellesley. Now they are in that frame of mind that they can conceive of no more ideal ending to this intercollegiate misunderstanding than an invitation to play in Wellesley in the spring, when balmy moonlight nights enhance the already great charms of that delightful spot...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/28/1888 | See Source »

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