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Word: posseses (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
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It would take great audacity to accuse Harvard University of being unpatriotic. When one considers the number of University men in war service, the activities of undergraduates and the attitude of the Faculty, such an assertion would seem ridiculous. But unfortunately all citizens of the United States do not posses...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SEVEN TO TWO | 2/5/1918 | See Source »

Although in some specific ways Carlyle proved a remarkable phophet, his fundamental ideas have not won their way, particularly in America. His hero-theory and his opposition to democracy have fallen before the trend of the times. Nevertheless, his books still posses a fund of social and spiritual energy which...

Author: By C. L. ., | Title: PROFESSOR PERRY'S BOOK ON CARLYLE SYMPATHETIC | 10/14/1915 | See Source »

The application of civil service provisions was extended to the consular services by the Executive Order of June 27, 1906. This means that entrance to the service is dependent upon examination and that transfer and promotion are regulated solely by the merit system and by seniority. For from being subject...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Misapprehensions on Consular Service. | 12/5/1913 | See Source »

The Cambridge route has several features which none of the Boston subways posses. The most notable among them is a series of emergency exits. These are provided at every 1000 feet and furnish an easy way for people to find their way to the street in the case of emergency...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Subway Nearing Completion | 2/8/1911 | See Source »

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