Word: sustained
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...lecture in Nat. Hist. 4 on Wednesday last, the entire class burst simultaneously into the heartiest applause, showing thereby their appreciation of Professor Shaler's uniform kindness and courtesy as a man, as well as his excellence as an instructor. In his temporary absence the College will sustain a great loss...
...Somerset Club, and a waiter came rushing out with a carving-knife in his hand. Lardy, who had been overcome by my eloquence, fell forward into his arms, and was accidentally pierced by this weapon. Adelinda, who, it appears, had always cherished a secret passion for Lardy, rushing to sustain him, was herself transfixed by the steel protruding from his back. At this, Carolinda, with a shout of joy, threw herself into my arms, and, assuming the famous posture of Mary Anderson, exclaimed, "My husband...
...have received the February number of the Harvard Register. The covers of this enterprising magazine fully sustain the reputation so justly won by the January issue...