Word: proof
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...first absolutely fire-proof building possessed by the college-its walls, roof and floors of masonry and iron will, however, dod tless fix the standard for any future library buildings, should they be required, and doubtless will influence the donors of other buildings to pay greater regard to the enduring character of their gifts...
...well as those who are already familiar with its technicalities. A good physique is more desirable than previously acquired skill. That you have never played before need not deter you from learning now, and if you have not been already urged to play it is far from being proof that your work is not desired. While the captain does his utmost he cannot of course seek every man in person, and yet you who have been inadvertently passed by are perhaps the very ones who by earnest work may bring victory to Harvard, Surely in a case of this kind...
...contestants shall be deemed eligible if properly catalogued: (a) but if their names do not appear in their college catalogue, certificates in writing from the Dean of the faculty of their respective colleges that they comply with the requirements of Rules I and II will be accepted as final proof of their lawful standing...
...next suras contained a prophecy. It is the only one which is found in the Koran, and is pointed to by the Mohammedans as a certain proof of the divine inspiration of the prophet. The prophecy which was delivered in one of the last suras of the Mecca period, is a distinct prediction of an historical event. The Persians have gained some successes over the Greeks, who were of the true belief. Mohammed predicted that the Greeks would triumph in the end, and they...
...much cannot be said of oral examinations. He has no such infallible proof of his work as his blue book gives him nor even a list of the questions he has been called upon to answer. To remedy this difficulty, I wish to suggest that, where it is not already so, a third party-another professor, or some one with a knowledge of the subject-should be present at examinations of this kind. I know that this system is practiced in some other colleges...