Word: clear
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...distance of 18 feet from the walls, are placed twelve columns that support the timbers of the central roof. The knees which sustain the gallery spring from these pillars at a point about 12 feet from the floor. Thus, making allowance for the gallery, we have a clear space 30 by 100 feet in the centre of the hall open to the rafters...
...noon through fleecy clouds shines clear...
...Griswold, President of the Institute, presided, and after the more substantial part of the supper was disposed of, called on Mr. Quincy, who had been appointed orator of the evening. He delivered his oration, which was a witty one, with a clear voice and good manner, and was several times loudly applauded. Mr. Pellew, the poet, then read his poem, which was very good. Mr. Hooper, the toastmaster, was next asked for a toast, and proposed "The Institute of 1770, which we all like, and Freshmen cry for," to which Mr. Griswold replied...
...matter, has remained persistently overcast for most of the time appointed. It certainly seems that the authorities are well borne out by the elements in their determination to keep us away from the Observatory. We know that we are asking a great deal, but if there come a nice clear evening next week, would it not be allowable for a few men from seventy-eight, say those who stood highest on the rank list in Required Astronomy, to visit the Observatory? Security for good behavior might be given beforehand at the Secretary's office...
...with a smoothness and a repose that many a more pretentious orchestra would do well to emulate; qualities certainly not to be expected of amateurs. In the Haydn Symphony both the vigor of the attack and the delicacy of the shading were particularly noticeable. The different parts were surprisingly clear; there was no scrabbling, and the rhythmical contrast was well brought out. We should all be very proud of Mr. Dean and his well-trained orchestra...