Word: prided
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...desire of the Athletic Association, in this meeting, to bring out new material which, if promising, will receive careful development in the spring. The usual excuse that one "has no chance" does not apply at all in this case, and if men will throw off false pride and enter in these games they will receive all the encouragement the H. A. A. can extend to them, and may develop athletic qualities of which they did not imagine themselves possessed. In the pole leaping and hurdle race there is an admirable chance for any who wish to practise for these games...
When you stood forth in all your pride and pork...
...adorer at the shrine of Miss Evangeline Montmorenci, who dwelt at the palatial mansion No. 1884 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.; but now his rivals had departed to their respective homes; for the whole winter recess he had a clear field; and his breast swelled with pride and two overcoats as he thought thereupon. He would make the fair creature the recipient of a New Year's gift which should make her his for ever, - something dainty and suggestive. What should it be? After long and arduous cogitation he had evolved an idea...
...whole, the music improves on acquaintance, and, if it sometimes seems lacking in the inherent vitality which characterizes the creations of the greatest masters, we may nevertheless pride ourselves that a Harvard professor has so perfectly embodied the spirit of ancient tragedy, and we may without hesitation assign to these compositions a high place among the productions of a composer of acknowledged merit...
...time this paper appears, have become rather a trite one, we propose to say something of the Junior Class. When the year began it was the fashion to condemn '82 in almost every way and in almost every department. '82 had no scholarship, no athletic men, no pride in class, or individual reputation. The only praise that was given was that in theatricals, singing, and general good fellowship it was above the average. This feeling in the University was perceived by '82, and its injustice was resented. A determination and tacit agreement to show themselves in their true light consciously...