Word: peculiar
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Dates: during 1880-1880
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...Society of Christian Brethren recognized this truth. It saw that its constitution was antiquated, requiring, as it does, of its members a belief in particular doctrines of certain sects. It saw that its constitution, as it stood, practically declared that unless a man believe the peculiar doctrines laid down in it, he cannot be expected to do the work of a good man, and is, therefore, unfit to be a member of the society. A movement was therefore set on foot to amend the constitution so as to admit men into the society whose character could not be impeached, whose...
...According to his promise he appeared the next day and took me to drive in his own private carriage; and all through my stay nothing could exceed the kindness which he showed me. One rather peculiar circumstance that I remarked was, that he would never allow me to come to his house, not even letting me walk home with...
...lady friend of his who was going by the same train to Paris. Arrived at the station I found the Doctor had established his friend in a carriage, and was waiting to introduce me. After returning from buying my ticket I was surprised to find a most peculiar odor in the carriage, but the Doctor quickly explained that it was nothing but the odor of a strong dose his friend had been obliged to take to strengthen herself for the journey. All this time the lady, who was dressed in black and closely veiled, never said a word...
...would advise all who can spare the time every second Thursday, between 2 and 5 P.M., to attend the debates in English 6. Much can be learned there, not only by those wishing to become good debaters, but by all who seek that peculiar kind of improvement which, for want of a better name, is called "general culture." Great as the advantage is of listening to the speeches of four well-prepared disputants, it is small in comparison with the advantage of learning sound lessons in tact and acuteness from an instructor who has made these subjects a life study...
...neighbor on the subject of Greek verbs; but to his astonishment the man did not enter into a general discussion of the subject with him, and then, overcome by Mr. Villiers' superior knowledge, conceive a violent admiration, and desire the pleasure of his acquaintance. No; this ill-mannered and peculiar young man merely stared and turned away. A little dashed, but not crushed, Percy persevered in his laudable efforts...