Word: perfectability
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...perfect woman nobly planned...
...spot. The utter solitude of the forest around; the white water of the river, that mirrored the hemlocks hanging in rich tracery over its edge; the densely wooded mountains behind, that rose blue in the thin autumnal haze, - all were consecrated by her presence. She was a perfect Diana, save that she would not have kissed Endymion; but if she had Endymion could never have resisted...
...Gymnasium is now finished, and members of the University can show their appreciation of Mr. Hemenway's magnificent gift in no better way than by using its advantages daily throughout the winter. The building is perfect for its purpose, and the man at its head is both an accomplished gymnast and an educated physician. Dr. Sargent brings to Harvard the results of a long and successful experience, and feels confident that he can greatly improve the standard of our gymnastic exhibitions...