Word: thinness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...tank has been very destructive to the new set of oars purchased in England last year. Fifteen of them have already been broken on account of the holes which it was necessary to cut in the blades. The rest of the set has been strengthened by thin braces of light wood affixed to the back of the blades...
...policeman without fear of interruption. Besides, many men wait till evening, when they can enjoy the fine ice on Fresh Pond uninterrupted rather than struggle over the rough ice on the Glacial is in the afternoon. If the policeman was paid to warn men away from the thin ice he would be doing a much more useful work, and the splendid ice on Fresh Pond could be enjoyed by every one. The regulation that forbids the enjoyment of perfectly safe ice seems to us more than nonsensical-it is unjust and outrageous-and we hope some appeal will be made...
...Glacialis was not strong enough to bear yesterday afternoon; but after the cold of last night it will probably be thick enough today to afford safe skating. The ice towards the middle of the pond is very thin and is dangerous to venture...
Near Memorial Hall was recently set a charming statue of John Harvard. The young clergyman sits in his chair, his pulpit robe thrown around hime, his book open on his knee, his thin face and tranquil, hopeful eyes turned toward the western sky. He is thinking of the days that are to be. He hears nothing of the vigorous tide of life now flowing round his chair. He knows nothing of past success or present attainment. His face shows no trace either of self-distrust or of self-satisfaction. But the quiet unconsciousness with which his trustful hope looks toward...
Fownes Bros.' and Dent's heavy gloves in furnishings room. A good line of warm Scotch wool gloves; also heavy underwear. Choice patterns of 4-in-hands. Look at our Mackintoshes and rubber coats before the next rainy day. Plenty of warm overshoes and thin rubbers...