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Word: tails (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...show an appearance of the corona to the east of the sun, much like that of a wedge, its sides extending far out in wavy lines; on the other side of the sun the coroan appears much brighter, and, from its cleft shape, bears a strong resemblance to the tail of a fish...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Harvard's Eclipse Expedition. | 1/17/1889 | See Source »

...tucker, has also all said child's ignorance of convention. This let him put in his pipe- if he can use one-and smoke, for we speak to him of the fullness of our heart or hearts (for, like the grilse, we have two: one in our tail for use, which is small, and one for ornament, which is large), and our words are born of experience, for we, too, the withered, were once green. DROPPED...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communications. | 10/4/1887 | See Source »

...highest benefit. It is safe to say that a large part of the students here are "non-society" men, and have nothing but a superficial acquaintance with their fellow-students outside of the narrow circle into which they may have happened to fall. The result is that they tail to receive the benefit of the broad and cosmopolitan influence that association with men of various types and coming from all points of the country must expect. A university club would obviate this, and besides affording social enjoyments, it would bring both students and instructors into close relations, and would make...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 1/27/1887 | See Source »

Lost. A red setter dog. Four white feet, white breast, white spot on tip of nose and of tail. Answers to name of "Wilde." Especially valued by owner, as a gift. A suitable reward will be given to the finder. Apply 46 Mt. Auburn...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 11/15/1886 | See Source »

Lost. A red setter dog. Four white feet, white breast, white spot on tip of nose and of tail. Answers to name of "Wilde." Especially valued by owner, as a gift. A suitable reward will be given to the finder. Apply 46 Mt. Auburn...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 11/13/1886 | See Source »

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