Word: dwellings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...dwell upon all the men of whom I speak, nor can I talk of all the forms of oratory that show the habits of men in dealing with their fellow men. You represent a race which, while it does not produce the first quality of oratory as yet, still has the vigor and energy of oratory for its own. We can only admire, not closely imitate, the fine oratory of other peoples. I have seen Victor Hugo, even though he read his speech, cause in his audience the rise and swell of an enthusiasm of applause such as I have...
...were not pursuing any geological study, as well as those who were taking courses in that branch of science. Of late years Prof. Shaler has been unable to take charge of the trips in person, and the announcement made this morning is consequently very gratifying. We cannot dwell too strongly upon the profit and enjoyment to be gained from a geological excursion under Professor Shaler, who is at the same time an eminent scientist and a delightful companion...
...following anthems were sung by the choir: "Ye shall Dwell in the Land," Hainer; "The God of Harvest Praise," Pearce; solo, "Not a Sparrow Falleth," Gilbert...
...China to play the national air as our flag is unfurled to the morning sun, every sailor's heart grows warm and sometimes his eyes grow dim, not because that flag represents a nation, but because justice and liberty, peace and rest, the purity and sacredness of his home dwell beneath its folds across...
Swifter than lightning Dante transcends the earth, and travels from planet to planet towards the highest beatitude. The first heaven is the planet of the Moon, where dwell the souls of those whose wills though set upon virtue, were unstable in character. From the Moon Beatrice lifts Dante with a look to the second heaven of Mercury, where rest the souls of those who have pursued honor and glory on earth. Their low station in heaven is owing to their excessive desire for honor while in the world of the living. The third sphere is that of the planet Venus...