Word: distinction
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...that the fall athletic season has begun and foot-ball has been fairly started, it seems time to bring up for consideration the annual hare and hounds runs of the H. A. A. These runs have served three distinct and valuable purposes in past years-to afford an afternoon of delightful sport, to give the participants the best of athletic training, and to develope material for the Mott Haven team. During the last few days we have heard many express a wish for the revival of the sport. and signify their desire to participate in cross country runs. Indeed...
...umpire shall make a distinct mark (for each distance) on the ground twelve feet in length and parallel to the cross bar dircetly in front of the goal posts. All kicks must be made from behind these marks. Any try made in front of these marks shall count as a try, and score...
...What are my impressions of the university? Well, to tell the truth, I had some very distinct impressions of Harvard before I came here, and I cannot say that they have changed very materially. We editors, you know, keep our eyes on the whole world, and we know what is going on at all the great colleges and universities, whether they are in Heidelberg, Germany, or in Cambridge, America. I have walked about the college grounds a good deal during my visit here, and I have seen many fine fellows among the students here. I have met a number...
...come to Harvard from other institutions form a distinct class. As one of the most prominent of them said at the meeting, they feel that they owe no allegiance to Harvard. They come here as the graduates of other institutions for the purpose of continuing their work in some of the departments of the university. They are almost uniformly men of considerable maturity, and of extended experience with educational institutions, as well as with the world. Their attitude here is that of impartial, disinterested observers. Their opinion must, therefore, carry great weight with it; and it is a fact that...
...contained a prophecy. It is the only one which is found in the Koran, and is pointed to by the Mohammedans as a certain proof of the divine inspiration of the prophet. The prophecy which was delivered in one of the last suras of the Mecca period, is a distinct prediction of an historical event. The Persians have gained some successes over the Greeks, who were of the true belief. Mohammed predicted that the Greeks would triumph in the end, and they...