Word: breaks
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...does not himself consider, nor do others generally consider, that he has done anything very much out of the way if his subscription is never paid. This, we submit, is not as it should be. A promise to pay is a promise that no man ought to break and still keep the respect either of himself or others. Once out of college, every one, no matter how dull of comprehension, will become convinced that he must pay what he agrees to pay or suffer the consequences. We have been informed, too, that the legs of the assistant treasurer...
...slight tendency to use the arms too soon in the stroke was noticed. The shoulders were not kept down and "square" as a rule. The men got better together than on the two previous evenings. Some of the men appeared unskilful in handling the "levers," and from the frequent "break downs" that happen it is evident that the greatest care should be exercised in working the machines. Any carelessness or harsh usage may cause a serious inconvenience...
...heavy hand could break nor bend...
...against the changes which, by raising the standard, added to our labors. We have endeavored, during the year that is closing, to take as calm a view as possible of all the differences that have arisen between undergraduates and the powers above them. We have no desire now to break out into violent language, - to rail against "tyrants and oppressors," in speaking of the new rule by which every one who enjoys "the privilege of attending voluntary recitations" must obtain fifty per cent of the maximum mark on the work of each half-year, in each study...
Well, can you wonder at despair, and if his heart did break...