Word: wonder
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...wonder if his summer coat...
...with the intention of doing fairly well, of getting what knowledge and experience I could conveniently in three or four years, and of finishing off my school education in a leisurely, gentlemanly way. I confess that my aim was not a high one, and therefore there is perhaps little wonder that my course does not seem entirely satisfactory. I have had a rather good time; but I am anxious now to go to some place where I shall feel that I am at least accomplishing something tangible, and where there will be something to call forth my ambition...
...gone on ten or a dozen years, you suddenly remove all restraints and say, 'It is a very difficult thing to lay out a course of study properly, so use all wisdom, and Heaven bless you, my dear.'" Here my aunt gave an explosive snort of indignation. "What wonder," she continued, "that half the number wish to enjoy their sudden freedom, and rush for what you call soft electives, while the rest wander helplessly about choosing subjects for which they are not fitted, and giving them up in disgust for something else just as unsuitable...
What thoughts were Jack's I do not know. I was filled with wonder and pity for the ignorance of the poor man ; and I confess I had visions of taking him to the top of Bunker Hill Monument that dark night, or over to South Boston. But as the car stopped, I was waked from my revery by Jack's whispering...
...many cases? "To be sure," said I to my chum, "the elective system is a fine thing, but one does not always know which is the best (i. e. the easiest) course to pursue." I have it now, though, a happy thought has just struck me; indeed, I wonder that the thought never came to any one else. Our great system of education is not complete, as has heretofore been supposed. One thing is wanting to perfect the plan, and consummate our boasted liberality. In short, all we need is a professor of phrenology. Nay, do not be startled; this...