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Word: laura (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Philosophical Club met Wednesday evening at 44 Matthews. Professor Norton read a paper by Grenville Stanley Hall on "The Sleep and Dreams of Laura Bridgman." A committee was appointed to confer with the Art Club and Finance Club in regard to the proposed course of lectures in Sanders Theatre. The next meeting of the Club will be held on Thursday, January 23; subject for discussion, "The Effects of the Study of Philosophy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BREVITIES. | 1/10/1879 | See Source »

...certainly nothing unnatural in being poked as to the eye with a young lady's umbrella, and the species of "gush" indulged in by the hero and heroine we ourselves in a similar position would be glad to be guilty of. Then how much more real and lifelike are "Laura Doane" and "Maggie Grey" than those wooden beauties that James delights in! We get a glimpse of "fluffy hair," a "slight, graceful figure," and we don't care to know if the eyes are large and lustrous, and the complexion like alabaster. In fact, we should prefer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NOVEL OF TO-DAY. | 3/23/1877 | See Source »

...light of Laura's eyes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LAURA. | 4/21/1876 | See Source »

...depth of Laura's eyes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LAURA. | 4/21/1876 | See Source »

With praise of Laura's eyes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: LAURA. | 4/21/1876 | See Source »

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