Word: self
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...physical dependence. Dare to mount a wall unassisted; and, further-more, choose a five-mile walk, with a study of nature's coloring by the way, in place of working dogs and dahlias in worsted. Elect a course of reading for a series of formal calls. Elect a little self-control for screaming at a snake." Is it possible that these students are otherwise than simple in their dress; that they wear aught but waterproofs and thick shoes? Is it possible that there are any walls in Pough-keepsie over which they are assisted...
...scene where he supposes her lost; his confidence in the poor girl when all but he forsake her, - all were wonderfully real in Mr. Warren's impersonation. His dressing was, as usual, most admirably suited to the part. The other important character in the play is that of the self-sacrificing Camille, a part well suited to Miss Clarke, who certainly acted never better or looked more beautiful. Mr. Hardenbergh and Mr. McClannin were both acceptable in their respective parts. If Mr. Conway would stop shaking his leg and running his hand through those flowing locks, he would greatly relieve...
...Readings left upon them; but in Illinois they think "all that he left was the Dickens Scarf and the Dickens Collar, which he, after all, had not the honor to invent." An honor, surely, if the great novelist had invented them. We also learn that "Dickens was a self-conceited Englishman; Tyndall is a cosmopolitan, as is the case with every true scientist." But enough of this. It is sufficient to say that the rest of the article is in the same senseless style. The great question for us is, What will be the effect of this tremendous article...
...their money to make friends with the conspicuous members of prominent societies; some try for it by prowess in boating or at ball, and some by generous contributions to the funds for current expenses; some by being jolly fellows, and others by the politic exercise of an eloquent and self-asserting tongue...
...none in this teeming, self-occupied throng...