Word: said
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...been considered to be a better translation than could now be made; in reviving it, however, Clough succeeded in correcting many inaccuracies and mistranslations without marring its inimitable style. At the time of its first appearance the revision was highly praised, and the work may be said to have altogether superseded the inferior translation of the one then in common use, Langhorne's. Its republication, in a more convenient and less costly form, will be of peculiar interest to those of us who are familiar with the advanced art electives, since Plutarch is so frequently referred to that...
...Only don't make a noise," said he; "I would n't have my brother waked for anything...
...Your visit," said my chum, "necessitates the placing of a new lock on our door. I think it only fair that you should pay half. And while you are here, perhaps you would like to subscribe to the Matworthy boat-club." You see my chum's a treasurer, and has an eye to number...
...Thank you," said he, smiling blandly, "but I have left my purse at home. I will consult my brother...
...does n't like to have me out late," said he, "and I might get ducked again." He laughed shiveringly, and shut the door...