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Word: quietness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...been in any of them, and the mere fact that I am your cousin might injure your prospects for life. Beware of men who shine at the Freshman punch and theatre party - they may seem to lead, but are in reality only guide-posts to cul-de-sacs. The quiet, well-dressed men, who are among the first to join the Athletic Association, are sure to be desirable acquaintances. Be sure, too, to know the captains of your nine and crew, and that so intimately that you call them "old fellow!" That has been an open sesame to popularity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HOW TO BE POPULAR. | 1/14/1881 | See Source »

...quiet chat in the moonlight pale...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE QUESTION. | 12/21/1880 | See Source »

...quiet nook of Italian soil...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE QUESTION. | 12/21/1880 | See Source »

...NOTICE on the first floor of College House requests the inhabitants to be quiet on account of the illness of a student. A mat is spread in the hall to stop the noise of walking, - a precaution which suggests that it be permanently kept up. A wicked Sophomore was heard to remark that if illness brings mats into the hall, it might be desirable to have an invalid constantly in the building...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 12/10/1880 | See Source »

...quiet room infest...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TO MY DRUMMING CHUM. | 10/29/1880 | See Source »

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