Word: build
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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...those who were not strong enough to get on the 'Varsity the first year would be more fitted for 'Varsity work the next year by a rest of four and one-half months instead of simply the summer vacation, especially as vacation life is irregular, and does not always build a man up. Moreover, the work for the Freshman examination is more important, as well as harder, than any other work in College, and the time after the class races is not sufficient for preparation if interrupted by the mental inability caused by rowing. Perhaps the most appealing reason...