Word: roped
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...prevailing European unrest for which serenity of speech and spirit is the only cure; and others speak likewise. The emigres acquiesce in the belief that the nation's salvation must come from within, and, fully realizing that Sovietism will eventually reach the end of its primrose path-that, given rope enough, it is certain to hang itself-they look keenly forward to the inevitable era of reconstruction. In this latter they are trustful of taking a major part and are ready to tender their services immediately the moment arrives. Their present candor and frankness will then serve them in good...
According to tradition this left the Freshmen in possession of the rope, and with it they promptly started a triumphal march up Main street. The second year men strove valiantly to gain it back, assaulting the yearlings on foot and even with a Ford, but were easily repulsed...