Word: willingness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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However, it does seem as though those men in college who are total abstainers should be willing, yes, anxious to stand by their colors, and increase by their names the popularity of that principle which they believe they are themselves profiting by.
Our correspondent on the subject of tennis courts seems a little mixed in his logic. In his desire to terrify us by hurling at us the name of Henry George, he has forgotten the true facts of the case. The weak point in his remarks lies in the simple fact...
A meeting will be held at Hilton 12, at 4, this afternoon, to consider the advisability of forming a rifle team. All are asked to attend who have any practical knowledge of rifle shooting, or who would be willing to practice with a view to obtaining a place on the...
While in college, Macaulay developed a strong taste for political debate, and he was never happier than when able to find some one willing to engage in a fair tilt-at words on current political questions.
"I'll tell you what we'll do, fellows," said the stroke. "As No. 4 isn't coming, suppose we coax that dude there to take a row and burst him all up?" The perpetration of this time-honored joke upon a "softy" was received with approbation, and the newcomer...