Word: speak
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...those of the so-called athletic men alone but of the whole college and university. Every known arrangement that will help persuade the authorities that the resolutions are not what are wanted should be carefully worked up and brought forward tonight. Every one should be present and speak if he has any new views to present in this matter or if he is not prepared to speak to lend his weight to the arguments advanced by his presence there. There is much influence in numbers at such a meeting and the more there are present the more the faculty will...
...among woody haunts of ruffled grouse. It is almost needless to mention the pleasures of wing shooting, to recall the never-to-be-forgotten thrill of excitement when a grouse or bunch of quail rises with its whir, or, if the gunner is new at his work to speak of the mortification which follows a poor shot. He who has been out, be it ever so little, will remember these sensations. Proficiency in shooting on the wing is, of course, only to be had through practice; which practice is perhaps best afforded by the clay pigeon and glass ball sprung...
...never speak as we pass by. He flunked me in an examination...
...have no doubt that the existence of such a club has caused many successful men to regret their lack of college advantages who otherwise would not have thought of it and who will guard against a similar loss to their sons. A millionaire may speak contemptuously of "them blanked literary fellows," but when he realizes that all his wealth cannot win an entrance into a rich and popular club without first securing a college diploma, he is likely to view the case differently...
...Finance Club, will be inaugurated. The subject of the first lecture, "Political Science as a College study," is one which should interest all students and draw a large audience. The club is to be congratulated on its success in obtaining so worthy a man as Mr. Bradford to speak on this matter. Mr. Bradford is an economist who has given much time and study to the subject of economics, especially in the department relating to administration, frequently contributing to the Nation. The dates for the other lectures will not be announced for a few days owing to an unforeseen delay...