Word: speak
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...least as important to obtain correct ideas of our own writers as to be proficient in Terence or Aristophanes; and a chance is offered - particularly valuable to those who take no English courses - to learn a little something about our noble English literature. And once having heard Professor Hill speak upon subjects wherein he is so competent to pronounce opinions, it is needless to say that it will be a pleasure to hear him again...
Just then we were informed that the spirit, who at t is point was in the habit of collecting subscriptions for the support of one of the organizations of the other world, was present and ready to commence business. Thinking this a trifle tranceparent, so to speak, and remembering our recent pleasant (?) calls from the Crew and cricket-men, to say nothing of the editors without number who had "dropped in," we remarked to the spirit that we would see it later, and silently stole away...
...very glad you've come. We've heard cousin Will speak of you so often, we feel quite well acquainted with you," ventured Anna, the usual spokeswoman for the nine...
Thus at ease on the turf rest we, and speak of love...
...Riddle's acting it is unnecessary to speak at length. No one needs to have his own good opinion corroborated. Mr. Opdycke certainly ranks second, and Mr. Guild takes the third place. For the rest, where warmth or individuality were wanting, we had the consolation of supposing that this deficiency only made the performance more thoroughly Greek...