Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...article on "College Expenses" covers most the same ground as Professor Palmer's paper read at the last Commencement. We think that Mr. Leighton's estimates are somewhat high, and that his lowest sum, $600, would bear material reduction. There is certainly a large class of men who do not spend more than $500 a year at Harvard...
...colleges at Cambridge University, England. Before 1865, it was usual to give a jackknife to the homeliest man in the class, a cane to the handsomest, and a wooden spoon to the man who ate the most. Shortly before this year the plan was abbreviated somewhat. The wooden spoon was given alone-not as hitherto to the man whose gastronomic powers were best developed-but to the most popular man in the class. The wooden spoon exhibition itself was always elaborately gotten up. The curtain rose upon eight young men standing around an enormous bud, which leaved...
...Pulsifer getting his wind knocked out by a tumble. The second fall came to Pulsifer in 6 min. 13 sec. While these men rested before the third trial, the first bout of the middle-weight sparring was called. Bangs, '91, faced Mancha, Sp. Mancha appeared to have somewhat the best of the first round. The second round was very even and fairly lively. Bangs was getting in a good many body blows. In the third round the fighting was rather weak. The bout was awarded to Bangs, as he was in the better condition. The wrestlers now appeared...
Herr Paul Kalisch, who has lately married Fr. Lilli Lehmann, is a very operatic singer, though his appearance is somewhat awkward. He has a pleasing voice, but his high notes seem strained. He chose an aria from "Fidelio" and gave it with much vigor...
...captain has done most of the coaching, but has been somewhat assisted by Sanford, Slocum and Tilton. Fales will probably steer the crew...