Word: proof
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...position in regard to posterity as expressed in an editorial. We of course recognize the entire right of the one who wrote the communication to hold any view wha-soever on Mr. Emerson's position, although we must confess we believe Mr. Arnold's criticism just. As a proof that the criticism was unjust, he says that "the truth has always been held to be that Emerson was the foremost philosopher that this century has produced." This is, of course, no disproof of Mr. Arnold's claim, which was based on facts. As to the question of our like...
...recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Art School at Princeton College, Dr. W. C. Prime reported that he was ready to hand over his valuable collection of pottery and porcelain to the college as soon as a fire-proof building was provided for its reception. It was resolved by the Board to raise $50,000 to erect a wing of a building, to be extended in future years. John I. Blair and Mr. H. Marquand have each given $5,000 for this object...
...course a methodical person would keep a list of books lent with the borrower's name in line. But, alas ! what generous soul is methodical-the ready tendency to lend a book is proof that a man is ready for all risks. Nor will a well-kept list make our borrowers honest. If a man steal your book, you may recover it if you can prove the theft : but what is to be done with him who always-yes, always-is intending to return your precious volume? Your inquiries are met with ready promises of restoration ; he will bring...
...article Mr. Richard Grant White in referring to them, answers the question admirably. He states that "it is very rarely that a word or a phrase can be set down as an Americanism except upon probability and opinion; whereas the contrary is shown, if shown at all, upon fact-proof that cannot be gainsaid. The citation of a word from English literature at or before the time of Dryden shows that it cannot possibly be "American" in origin; evidence of its continued use by British writers during the last century and the present proves the impossibility of its being...
...proof lists of seniors, juniors, and sophomores are now posted in the south entry of University and at Sever's. Corrections should be left in writing at U. 5, or with Mr. Sever. The freshmen will be posted in a day or two. Every student should examine these lists...