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Word: overe (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1873-1873
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Oct. 23. Too sick to study, so cut all day, but went to see Lydia Thompson at night. She is splendid! I don't believe a word about her being over forty-five! Eliza Wethersby was charming! Seven of us took seats together and threw bouquets. She looked at us...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JONES'S DIARY. | 6/2/1873 | See Source »

Nov. 5. Father says I am spending too much money, - absurd! of course, he wants his son to live like a gentleman, - and, if I am going to be sick so much, it might be cheaper to retain a physician by the year, or leave college. How ridiculous! Summoned by...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JONES'S DIARY. | 6/2/1873 | See Source »

There is nothing here to distract the attention; and where could one study better than in the birthplace of Emerson? I have given Cowan to the town library, and shall turn over a new leaf when I return to college.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JONES'S DIARY. | 6/2/1873 | See Source »

SOPHOMORE (apparently stumped). Well, ah-he began by saying-ah-(a radiant smile begins to spread itself over his countenance)-"Mr. President."- Mercury.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: OUR EXCHANGES. | 6/2/1873 | See Source »

SHAKESPEARE.POETS have sung the praises of sleep as the restorer of strength to man's wearied frame, probably agreeing with Socrates, that a dreamless night is the pleasantest, and hence neglecting to celebrate the pleasures of sleep as well. These are not to be found in blank oblivion, nor in...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE PLEASURES OF SLEEP. | 6/2/1873 | See Source »

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