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Word: profs (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Prof. - Gentlemen, I understand that Stoughton is on fire...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

...Prof. - I don't see the analogy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: EXCHANGES. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

...Prof. Ko Kun Khua exclaimed, 'Oyougohel-leehelleehelly.* All rotte. Haree-hounde make alle me pupelee cutte...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SOMETHING TO ADORE; OR, THE HARE AND HOUNDS CHASE. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

...INTERVIEWS ON THE HARE AND HOUNDS CHASE."Your reporter first called on Prof. Epol Rabnud (the Dhin), who, in his usual chipper style, said: 'You see, sir, it is a most unexampled case of profit and loss. If you win, you receive an H. A. A. cup! And when you lose all, you only lose a scent!' At this juncture the learned gentleman fell asleep, and your interviewer was obliged to withdraw...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SOMETHING TO ADORE; OR, THE HARE AND HOUNDS CHASE. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

...specialty, "Hobbies." The play, whilst necessarily very superficial, is bright and sparkling, and excellently adapted to amuse, - its sole aim. The burden of the performance is admirably sustained by Mr. Goodwin. Possessing an undeniably rich vein of humor, he acts with charming verve and freshness, and his impersonation of Prof. Pygmalion Whiffles, alike in conception and execution, proves him a comedian of decided talent. Mr. Goodwin's imitations of noted actors are also very clever. The rest of the troupe fill their several parts acceptably, especially Miss Jennie Weathersby, who shows considerable ability as a low comedienne. The engagement...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STAGE. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

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