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Word: big (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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...big drops o'er Fritz-Snodkins threw...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE BURNING OF STOUGHTON. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

...sensation. His clean things, in comparison with the rough boating jerseys and dirty football trousers, made him conspicuous. In fact, Ferdy wished he were not quite so conspicuous, for it was n't pleasant to hear whispered remarks about "Freshy's telegraph poles," and "Freshy's leg is as big at the ankle as it is at the hip," and one fellow wanted to know which was his back and which was his chest. This last witticism almost brought the tears to Ferdy's eyes, and he had to bite his lip to keep from crying...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE WOFUL TALE OF FERDINAND VAN RASSELAS. | 12/18/1879 | See Source »

That he made a big fortune in twenty odd years...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SOCIETY PICTURES. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

Professor. Me no catchee what you speak. Me markee bully. Me askee boy (student!) You likee rice? Boy say yes; he rushee no flunkee, me givee big mark. Boy say no; he deadee, no squirtee - me give little mark...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A VISIT TO THE CHINESE PROFESSOR. | 9/25/1879 | See Source »

Professor. Oh yes! shavee head - makee big cue - heap good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A VISIT TO THE CHINESE PROFESSOR. | 9/25/1879 | See Source »

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