Word: proved
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...hope that these few words will prove sufficient and that men will remember that the paths are intended for use, the lawn for ornamentation...
...that he meets words which are entirely new to him. Such differences, their origin and history, as well as local peculiarities and dialects, where peculiarities have developed into dialects, will be studied by the society. This study of the natural and unconsidered speech of people in different localities must prove a fruitful one, and will doubtless be productive of results that will reveal much that is interesting in the growth of the language. But a comparative study of this nature demands the co-operative work of many persons if thorough results are to be secured Glossaries of the dialectical forms...
...will be noticed that the trial bouts in wrestling, will be held this evening instead of in the afternoon as previously announced. The change was made partly for the accommodation of those men who could witness the contest only in the evening, and for them it will prove a convenient one. The trial bouts in wrestling are always interesting, but they cannot but prove more exciting if the contestants are encouraged by the presence of a large number of spectators. No admittance fee will be charged this evening, and we urge all to attend the bouts. Complete success in their...
...residing in New York and Pennsylvania have offered their college a trophy cup worth $120. The cup will have inscribed on it the names of the best kickers of Princeton since the introduction of the Rugby game, and one name will be added each year. This is expected to prove a great stimulus to the foot-ball players. The offer was unanimously accepted and a vote of thanks was tendered to the donors...
...meeting of the graduates of the Academy is called for this evening, and we hope that the notice of this meeting has met the eye of every Andover man in Harvard. It is not necessary again to go over the reasons why the organization of such a club will prove a good thing for both Harvard and Andover; we have already spoken editorially of these. We hope, too, that it is not necessary to urge every Andover man to attend the meeting and take hold of the plan with a vigor which will insure its speedy consummation. It would indeed...