Word: resister
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...larger heads. The new styles have reached the other extreme, being of a larger size than has appeared before, and strong wrists will be necessary to successfully play with these, for if they are made of light weight the material will have to be thin, and consequently cannot resist with ease a volley or swift serve. To be of use they ought to weigh at least 141/2 oz., which is heavier than we are accustomed to. However, to a man who can wield easily a heavy racket, these will be of great service, for they will be very useful...
Frank Byrne, arrested in Paris, proposes to resist to the full strength of French law the extradition asked for by the British government...
...proctors, there is this much to be aid. First, notwithstanding the cry that their surveillance is an unjust imputation on our honor, it is nevertheless true, as experience also has proved, that there are some few students who, if they were not watched, would not be able to resist the temptation to fill out their examination books by some unlawful assistance; and taking into consideration the deturs, scholarships, commencement rank, membership of the Phi Beta Kappa, - all of which depend primarily upon the marks at examinations - it is only fair to the others that such students should be effectually prevented...
...second forensic will be due Nov. 24 from 10 A. M. to 12 at Sever 3. Subjects : 1. Ought the studies of the Freshman year to be elective? 2. Was it good policy on the part of James I. to resist the demands of the Puritans? 3. In the study of literature, is it the better method to read a great amount, or to read a few authors with thoroughness? 4. Should the right of suffrage be limited by any qualifications or conditions...
...second Junior Forensic will be due November 24. Subjects : 1. Ought the studies of the freshman year to be elective? 2. Was it good policy on the part of James I. to resist the demands of the Puritans? 3. In the study of literature, is it the better method to read a great amount, or to read a few authors with thoroughness? 4. Should the right of suffrage be limited by any qualifications or conditions...