Word: construction
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...this method of examination a fair test of the ability and knowledge of a student? Though a naturalist may be able to construct the whole mastodon, given the jaw-bone, it is respectfully submitted that it is impossible to acquire a correct conception of a student's knowledge of a wide subject, from the minuteness of his knowledge in one of the minor details...
Resolved, That the hearty thanks of the C. T. Co. are due the Western Union Telegraph Company, and especially to Mr. Wood, superintendent of the 5th district, and to Mr. Denver, superintendent of office at Springfield, for their very valuable assistance, enabling us to construct and work our line along the course of the late College Regatta at Springfield...
...sale, and fixing the price. The price of the heliotypes was intended to be just the cost. But when the contract was made, Mr. Palmer had not the slightest expectation of selling so many as he has. A slight profit has thus been made, which enables Mr. Palmer to construct the stand in the Library, and furnishes Mr. Sever with a small inducement to undertake their sale...