Word: particularity
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...indulge in such innocent amusements. It is an old, and I might say time-honored custom. Perhaps no class at present in the college, except '85, has omitted to "disgrace" itself in this way, nor any other class of recent years. Why '85 should attempt a reform in this particular I don't see, unless it is that they may show what dear, gentle, studious, good little boys they are. Even though it may be a sacrifice of some dignity to go to the theatre in a body, that does not settle the question that it is disgraceful. I belive...
...done with it, let it lie on one of the tables instead of returning it to its proper place. This is the source of the greatest annoyance to many other men who wish to refer to the same book. It is often almost impossible to learn whether a particular book is in the library or not. One has to look over numerous piles of books on the different tables, often disturbing other men. In this way, much time is often lost. At five o'clock, when many men come in after books to take out for the night it often...
...thirds of their sweetness from the character of the mustache. Something depends upon the color sometimes, and often the texture is a matter of real consideration. To some, however, the mustache in any color or in any way is such a perfectly lovely thing that the girl is not particular as to small matters if it is only a-mustache. That there shall be a mustache is entirely essential. There would be no real sweetness in life without it, and not one girl in 800 would ever fall in love if it were not for the mustache. It is just...
During the remainder of the year the work in sophomore elocution will be done by individual appointments, and not in classes as heretofore. Sophomores can make appointments with Mr. Sargent in Holden and take courses according to their particular wishes and need...
...There is one more thing. You know how to put on a shawl? The old lady is an invalid, and very particular. I don't know but that you'd better practise on me. [Snatches Mrs. Flynn's shawl from the table and, offering it to her, sits down again with his back toward...