Word: endeavor
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...denounce his course are having a great vogue. Opinions may differ as to the perfect wisdom of his policy; but might not the more impartial and unprejudiced classes unite to express their firm belief in his integrity and patriotism, which now appear to be so freely doubted, and to endeavor in some measure to stem the tide of demagogism that is rolling over the land? The Harvard Union might perform this function for this community, and might find this a very interesting question to discuss at some future meeting. Doubtless those in the university who approve of Mr. Lowell...
...state of excitement. Every one had an air of pleased excitement as though something of importance were momentarily expected to take place. Mrs. Butterfield, who was still at her toilet table arranging a bit of Spanish lace about her neck, was being put to considerable anxiety in her endeavor to hide her rather prominent Adam's apple and at the same time conceal the neck of her dress which was made to wear with a collar and was not meant to be seen. After she had managed to effect her purpose with a considerable outlay of pins, her looking-glass...
...Prince will endeavor to beat the best bicycle record at the Institute Fair Building on April...
...very opportune communication in reference to the freshman nine. Hitherto, too little attention has been paid to the success of this nine in its contests with the Yale freshmen. As the writer of the article says, "defeat has been regarded as a foregone conclusion which it is useless to endeavor to frustrate." It does seem very strange that our freshmen should so often seemingly accede to the desires of the Yale nine and play the first game at New Haven. The advantage thus given is incalculable. Every one can recognize the benefit resulting to a nine, comparatively inexperienced, when they...
...then withdrew, while Morison succeeded in going over in his third attempt. At 4 feet 5 1/2 inches Morison took the stick with him after three trials, and then withdrew. Soren and Edmands were left; then Edmands failed. After raising the bar three rounds, Soren failed in his first endeavor, but went over in his second. At this time he received applause and cheers. At last the bar was just too high for him and insisted on going with him. The winning jump was 4 feet, 11 3/4 inches. The cup was awarded Mr. Soren...