Word: portion
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...very sick and being warned by Isaiah that he was going to die prayed to the Lord for his life. He recovered. He had thought all his work was done, his sun had almost set; when suddenly the shadow on the dial began to creep backward, he regained a portion of his youthful strength and he finds that many a days work is yet before him. So it is with many of us. Misfortune or advancing years makes us feel that there is but little left for us to do. A young generation perhaps has sprung up to take...
...portion of the freshman Glee club and the freshman Banjo club will give a concert at Winchendoux near Fitchburg, this evening...
...unusually large portion of the issue is occupied by verse of a high order Mr. G. Santayana contributes "Souvenir" from the French of Alfred de Musset, and H. McCulloch, Jr., "The Young Nun." "In Memory of F. B," a sonnet, is simple and full of feeling. "Love is Best" is one of the most ambitious articles which has recently appeared in the Monthly. It shows remarkable dramatic power, and considerable ability in character sketching...
...BENNETT.A portion of the library of the late George W. Sawin, comprising all his books that are to be sold, has been placed at Mr. Sever's store. Friends of Mr. Sawin who care to look at these books are urged to do so as soon as possible as the books may be kept on sale for only a short time...
...people of Arlington were disgusted with the portion of the entertainment furnished by the Glee club, and with the conduct of most of the members present. They showed their disgust in every way in which gentlemen and ladies can. It is true the members of the club were not hissed: and yet few audiences would have refrained from hissing under the circumstances. I have talked with many persons who were present, and they are unanimous in their condemnation. A portion of the report given in the local papers follows...