Word: precursor
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Dates: during 1879-1879
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...examination of the books, flattering himself that he has an intuitive perception of the merits and acquirements of each of his pupils, and grades them accordingly with the security of the turn of a copper, will also find relief from a great responsibility. And the "Curve System," that precursor of the machine, that also will come to grief and be laid aside with many other things that have answered a purpose and had their...