Word: surmount
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...give the command of the yard into the hands of the students, the students were to be allowed to work out the plan by which the necessary work is to be accomplished. The difficulties of arriving at a satisfactory conclusion are recognized, and the students will be expected to surmount the difficulties and perfect a scheme by which the desired results of successful student control of the yard may be attained. But as the year is now so far advanced, it is thought that whatever action is taken, ought to be taken at once. It is suggested that the Conference...
...heat is not desired. The facade of the new dormitory, which will be five stories in height, is very attractive, and will add greatly to the appearance of the immediate surroundings of the college. It will be finished in pressed brick and terra cotta, while stained glass transoms will surmount the large plate glass show-windows of the store upon the first floor...
...every man who can do so be on hand at the few games we have to play before the championship season begins, in order to show that he takes a personal interest in the success of the nine, and is willing to do his part toward helping it surmount the obstacles which chance throws in its path...