Word: helpful
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...well to avoid an absolute imitation of a conversation even when one is reporting it? Do such expressions as "and I-well, I rather liked her-you needn't smile, I didn't care much about her" or "and dignified!-by George ! I've never seen anything like it" help the flow of the narrative any ? This is merely a suggestion, not an implication that the use of the expressions in this story is a serious injury...
...graduating this year from college and wishing assistance in getting situations, can receive aid from Mr. Bolles, who is always ready to help them...
...raised the sum promised by her for the excavations at Delphi, and not only she but also America stand ready with the promised sum to begin the work. But affairs have come to a standstill, owing to a change of ministry in Greece. The former minister was ready to help us in every way. but the new minister is opposed to him. not only politically but also personally. Whether he will allow us to begin the work and help us in it remains to be seen. Mean while negotiations are being opened with him, and in the course...
...England. Cups will be given to the winners out of the proceeds of the game, but outside of that all receipts will be handed over to the university crew. Since this game cannot but be interesting in many ways an excellent chance is presented to college men to help out the crew in a more pleasant way than by subscriptions...
...wishes to make the most of his chances, he ought to begin work now. The CRIMSON does not ask for great literary talent, but does require acclivity in the collection of news, and a thorough interest in the welfare of the paper. The Managing Editor will be glad to help any one, particularly freshmen, who desires to try for an editorship...