Word: tone
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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Among other odds and ends we have thirteen "Suggestions," of which eight are on the marking system, three on changing the College bell for one of richer tone, and the other two on drainage...
...OEstrus has also appeared in new attire. It is now a good-looking paper of nine columns; a size which prevents the publication of those prize essays and orations which appear to be so plentiful at the University of California. We notice, too, a more important change in the tone of the items...
...dear fellow," said he in a cheery voice, quite unlike his usual tone, "I'm glad to see you. It's a comfort to get away from the old perch once in a while without being caught by that demon Jones, and to have a pleasant chat with friends. A few of us are going to meet here to-night, and perhaps you may like to see us in our unofficial capacity, - for, like those wise men, the Faculty, it makes a difference whether you see us before or behind the scenes. But, ha! ha! my dear boy, just imagine...
...wonder if we shall have better weather tomorrow than we've been having lately," I said in an inviting tone...
...very much surprised by the illiberal tone of a letter in your last paper, on the subject of lawn-tennis. Not only did the writer disapprove of the game, but he seemed to advocate violent measures for compelling those who like it to devote themselves to rowing instead! Granting that playing lawn-tennis is not violent exercise, and is not a manly sport, which seems to be your correspondent's opinion, only makes it more improbable that it diverts any men from rowing, as those who play it would be weak and effeminate; but we do not grant that...