Word: passing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...synonym for contemptible lethargy-a man whose nominal residence is Cambridge, but who spends his time at Parker's or Young's. He is a man who is useful only in showing to the public the latest style of ulster or neck-wear. He is supposed to pass his examinations by means of assiduous "cramming" for several days before the examination, striving merely to get a mark which will prevent his getting "dropped." Few give us credit for the downright earnest work which is the rule here, not the exception. The men who spend their time in Boston (there...
...them, one and all, into scholars and useful citizens. Much is done. The great majority, of whom little is heard, are developed and improved. After many years of close observation of the college student, I feel impelled to suggest what is needed in a student beyond the power to pass examinations...
...manufactories will be developed to a large extent. The navigation of the Hudson is chiefly by tows, so that it is very important that the bridge will not interfere with the mode of transportation. The piers are 500 feet apart in order to allow these great tows to pass through easily. As the Hudson at Poughkeepsie is 70 feet deep and has a large mud deposit, it is necessary to lower a large cassion with double sides. This box is 100 feet long, 60 feet wide, and 60 feet high, and weighted with gravel. Through holes...
...Johns Hopkins University now requires all undergraduate students to pass an examination in gymnastics before obtaining a degree. Vaulting, jumping and simple exercises on the parallel bar, horizontal bar and ladder are required. The maximum mark is 36, of which 20 is necessary in order to pass...
...which is shown in the enthusiasm with which Prof. Adler was greeted at the close of his discourse the other evening. We have heard enough from outside journals on our follies and immorality, and if such articles did not tend to injure our reputation among parents we would gladly pass them by, but as such is the case we must notice them in the hope that our denial may reach the eyes of those who have been persuaded against us. Then they will investigate, and will see that the ignorant news gatherer has been greatly in error, whether maliciously...