Word: must
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...told him that I was much obliged, but that, as he knew, I was not very apt to take advice. You must mark, though, that I couched this in far gentler terms than the words I here put down...
...find out how to make soda; but a friend told me that he knew no more of Chemistry after taking the course than before it, which discouraged me. And so on through the whole pamphlet, there's not a course which I have n't heard spoken against. (I must say, however, that the only objection to Botany was that it tired one so to get to recitation...
...requirements are about five times as great as those of the I. C. L. In Mathematics, work equivalent to the Association's requirements is demanded for passing the examination for Second Year honors. Until, then, a diploma from the Association shall mean more than one from Harvard, we must be excused for continuing our bigoted and conservative course...
...year the theatricals can be given, and that, if they wish ever to see them, now is their last opportunity. Tickets can still be obtained from Mr. Harwood. All the money cleared goes for the support of the crew. When the fund from the theatricals falls short, the deficiency must be made up by subscription; and we shall then be called upon to make payments for which we shall get no such pleasant extra return as is afforded by these entertainments...
...stroke, and then make a weak and slovenly finish. The firm grip on the water, instantly got on the full reach, should be followed clear through by a good, vigorous, even stroke. The hardest part of this stroke, unless the man makes a jerk in the middle, must be at the beginning, because there the greatest resistance is obtained; and there the greatest strength must be applied, and applied instantly; for a light boat, if touched gently, slips away before a satisfactory hold on the water can be got: but it is a mistake to suppose that this hard drive...