Word: flavor
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...characters they represented. Mr. Blair gave to Robert Fergan a truly Anglo-Saxon touch of blunt brutality, and Miss Kahn typified the American rather than the French wife's conception of liberty in the marriage relation. On the other hand, Mr. Anderson succeeded admirably in keeping the French flavor of his part, especially in the opening scene of the third...
...children, and the extracts illustrate many entertaining facts of colonial life and customs, as well as some of the most interesting episodes of colonial history. The extracts are rewritten in modern form, so as to offer no puzzles of grammar or spelling, but preserves the racy and often humorous flavor of the old writers. Special pains has been taken to select extracts which will set forth the amusements, pursuits and interests of children, both white and Indian. The publishers are Macmillan...
...delightful combination with breadth and tenderness of sympathy, genial humor, clear intelligence and keen wit. There was nothing commonplace about him. His aspect, bearing, and expression were distinguished by a strongly marked originality and simplicity which added a special charm to his intercourses, and gave a peculiar flavor to his pervasive humor. His nature was frank and open, and in case of need his opinions were uttered with great vigor and certainty; but he shrank from display and avoided public distinctions. He was totally free from self-conceit...
...number of the year. It contains a very praiseworthy centre page drawing, a scene from Class Day, by E. J. Champney, and two very clever drawings, a cover and a full page drawing by T. M. Hastings and A. S. Walker. The whole number has a decidedly Class Day flavor and is, if possible, above the usual standard...
...students' sideboard is complete without Woods's Acme Coffee and Tea. They are unequalled for uniform fine aroma, choice flavor, and great strength...