Word: relief
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...peace of the ocean scene is a delicate piece of painting that strikes one strongly with its deep tinges of classic spirit, and makes one think of Homer. In truth, there is throughout this poem a healthiness of sentiment and grace of form that bring into only too unpleasant relief the affectation and crudity of some of the others...
...House yesterday passed a bill for the relief of Howard University...
...Senate has passed a bill for the relief of Howard University...
...Senate yesterday passed a bill appropriating a sum not to exceed $200,000 for the relief of the officers and crew of the U. S. steamer Monitor who participated in the action with the rebel iron-clad in March...
...reported that since the death of Mr. Durant, and the absence on vacations of the president of Wellesley College, the students at that institution enjoy some relief from their numerous restrictions, many of which were absurdly stringent...