Word: strongly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...however, your opponent's blows strike where he intended to have them, while yours fall harmlessly on his quick strong guard, your satisfied feeling of power is changed to one of chagrin, vexation takes the place of pleasure, - a vexation which will stimulate in you, if you are wise, a resolve to become more strong and skilful, but if foolish, will make you renounce the "manly art" for the future...
...speak of any practical use to which boxing may be put as a means of self-defence in this law-abiding country, in this age of the "frequent peeler." It is likely that many of us will never fight a battle with our fists; yet there is a strong possibility that the time may come, once at least, in each of our lives, when the ability to knock a man down without fear of his "returning the compliment" will be well worth all the time and trouble spent in practice...
...circular of the architects, the strong sunlight - which is of much greater intensity than that generally prevailing in Europe, and to which the window, being on the south side of the Hall, is exposed - is directed to be constantly considered by competitors, in determining the tones of color to be employed in the construction of the window; and there is also great stress laid on the request to avoid ecclesiastical effects, as the general style of the window is to be essentially decorative...
...agreeable and advantageous to both parties. That this will be the result we firmly believe. The experience of our Reading-Room proves conclusively that nothing but our boating interest can be well supported by subscription, and even this with the utmost difficulty. There must then be a very strong reason for such a blow at the very life of these institutions of the students. If there is any pernicious influence at work in entertainments given for money, detrimental to the best interests of the University, then by all means let them...
...personal appearance was worthy of his strong mind. He was more than six feet high, with broad shoulders, an exceedingly well-built frame, and a handsome bearded face. In more ways than one he resembled Thackeray's "George Warrington." Now, at the termination of this brief career, we can only repress the sad thoughts of "what might have been" by remembering with gratitude that so much has been left us, - that the future aspirants for literary distinction in this country will have before them for an example the life of JOHN RICHARD DENNETT...