Word: stop
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Prof. - Stop: that sounds too much like a guidebook of Athens. Leave such matters to Mr. King...
...ball it would be far easier for him to get through the opposing team than at present; and there would be no use for a light, agile player, as, on account of the small team, it would be absolutely necessary to pick men for their ability to stop a rusher. A slip on a muddy spot at a critical moment, or a thousand other accidents, would be far more influential in determining the result of a game than they are at present, and therefore the skill on either side would not be fairly tried. The writer would probably discover...
...which invariably ensued when the weight was allowed to descend a little too far. The weights can be put in or removed from this box at the pleasure of the one using it. This renders it possible for any man to use any of the machines, and again effectually stop monopoly. The boxes for clothing are roomy and fastened by padlocks...
Tutor (blushing). - Really - ah - Miss Flyrte - I shall have to ask you to stop - after the hour...
...their work, and lost their position. In former years the list has had the names in the order of rank for the first three years, - the obviously natural and proper method. Such a list should at once be posted, in place of the present one, to put a stop to the elation of some parents at their sons' supposed rise, - whose disappointment would be most bitter if they were not undeceived till Commencement, - and the regret of others at their sons' apparent falling off. There is no need of pointing out that justice should be done to the students...