Word: surpassed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...defacement of nature. He mourned equally for his friend and his enemy, and until he had been cheated by the English, taught to use whiskey, and driven from his hunting ground, he showed that he was a firm and modest friend. The men of our modern civilization do not surpass him in physical endurance, manhood, nor in depth of philosophy...
...Graduates' performance last evening was unusually successful; indeed the production indicated that the Verein is likely this year to surpass all previous efforts. The play was carried through without a break and with increasing action and spirit. The choice of the play is particularly happy. The plot is clear cut and the situations productive of uproarious laughter...
...direction of coach Wendell, comprised the practice of the University baseball squad yesterday. The quality of the play was of about the ordinary average. While in the field, some little improvement was shown, especially in the work of Randall and Matthews. At the bat, the men did not surpass the mediocre standard, which they have maintained throughout the season. The substitutes were given long practice in batting, which was also very weak. The most encouraging part of the work was the final infield practice with men on bases. Although this portion of the practice was for the most part accurate...
...than they have previously done and Bird and Ives should make fast time soon. Hallowell is laid off at present with a lame foot caused by a cut from a shoe spike, and it is impossible to say now how soon the cut will heal thoroughly. Rotch and Glidden surpass the other high jumpers, though no great heights have been cleared, on account of the poor condition of the take...