Word: differently
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...waited to see what all the controversy was about, resolved, nevertheless, to take Princeton's side, however we might differ among ourselves on theological questions. Happily, before we could meet in martial array, it was explained that Dr. Holmes alluded to Andover seminary when he spoke of dry creeds that never learn anything. It is fortunate that the war shifted from big Princeton to little Andover...
...conclusion, I may say I have the deepest respect for the gentleman with whom I have the honor to differ. But I also respect my classmates too much to hear them accused in silence...
Before the erection of the Dionysiac Theatre in the fifth century before Christ, a wooden scaffolding was used for the performance of the early dramas. The exact arrangement of stage and orchestra in the theatre is not fully understood, and archaeologists still differ widely in their views about essential features. False notions have sprung up about the appearance of the theatre through the descriptions which late Roman writers made of it. To dwell carefully on the details of this grand structure, in which the greatest of the world's dramas were performed, is one of the most grateful tasks...
However much experimenters may differ as to the causes of sleep, and the amount necessary for men under varying circumstances, experience has shown that most of us are in better health when we have a sufficient quantity at regular times. The adaptability of the human system is very great, and is shown very markedly in the matter of sleep. The insane can sustain long continued conditions of sleeplessness. Every organ and tissue in the body must have rest, or they soon become worn out. The heart must make use of the intervals between beats to obtain necessary repose. The cause...
...eighty-six, but whether it ought to be marked "good," or excellent." It is quite as likely that a book marked excellent would receive but eighty-four, if marks were assigned in percentage, as that the case suggested by "Inquirer" should occur. The chances that two instructors would differ on the question of marking a giving book "good" or "excellent," are considerably less than the probability that they would differ in regard to the propriety of giving eighty-four or eighty...