Word: shaped
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...case of about one hundred and fifty clay tablets containing records of various phases of the ancient life, the oldest being about 2200 B. C., though most of them are from the sixth century. There is an other case filled with Babylonian and Assyrian seals, cylindrical and conical in shape, used as charms against evil spirits and also for stamping written documents. They are carved with emblems of the gods, men, animals, etc. A unique object is a lapislazuli disc about an inch and a half in diameter, once the property of a temple. It was presented to a certain...
...class nines have not had better grounds to play on. At a comparatively small outlay of time and money the field could be vastly improved, and it is to be hoped that even at this late date some steps will be taken to put the grounds in proper shape...
...eleven is showing up in good shape. Six or seven of the old men are candidates again this year, but the places of Brown, Balch, Frost, and Crowninshield will have to be filled with new men. The captain is desirous of having a large number of candidates to choose from, and would like all baseball men, even if they don't know how to play cricket, to come out and learn the game...
...affairs of the Foxcroft Club at present seem to be most flourishing. In the early part of the year considerable dissatisfaction was expressed, and the wisdom of the management's administration was questioned. Whatever trouble there was-if any at all-was satisfactorily settled and affairs put in good shape for the new officers to take up their work. Since they have had affairs in charge, the club has made another distinct advance in prosperity. Since the first of January, the price of board has twice been lowered. Moreover, during this time, the membership has increased ten per cent...
...tennis courts are being put in shape and some of them will soon be ready to play...