official installation. He accepted Sen. Leland Stanfords offer to become president on March 22, 1891, but it was the university's opening day, Oct. 1 of that year, that is regarded as the date he took office Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc. She cancelled her trip to New york, as she felt ill They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment. 2 tragedy: a terrible, unhappy or unfortunate event xamples Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire .The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died. 3. more. than.: it is more true to say .than xamples The child was more frightened than hurt He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health. Cigarette smoking is jor factor contributing to ca 5. dedicate: devote(one's time, energy etc) to a noble cause or purpose The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources. 6. urge: request earnestly: try to persuade Ex amples They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform progran. 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music Im glad you have a passion for the country. 8. within ones reach the distance that one can reach You should choose a goal within your reach. 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of reach i' d like to have my reference books within my samplesofficial installation. He accepted Sen. Leland Stanford's offer to become president on March 22, 1891, but it was the university's opening day, Oct. 1 of that year, that is regarded as the date he took office. Words and Expressions 1. cancel: give up or call off (a planned activity, idea, etc.) Examples: • She cancelled her trip to New York, as she felt ill. • They had cancelled the contract on the basis of partial payment.2. tragedy: a terrible, unhappy, or unfortunate event Examples: • Their holiday ended in tragedy when their hotel caught fire. •The accident was a terrible tragedy; they all died. 3. more…than…: it is more true to say …than… Examples: • The child was more frightened than hurt. • He always seemed old to me, more like a grandfather than a father. 4. contribute to: help to achieve; give help towards. Examples: • Plenty of fresh air contributes to good health.• Cigarette smoking is a major factor contributing to cancer. 5. dedicate: devote (one's time, energy, etc.) to a noble cause or purpose Examples: • The doctor dedicated himself to finding a cure. • She dedicated herself to conserving our natural resources. 6. urge: request earnestly; try to persuade Examples: •They urged that the library be kept open during the vacation. • They urged the local government to approve plans for their reform program. 7. passion: strong feeling or enthusiasm Examples: • Mr. Smith had a genuine passion for music. • I'm glad you have a passion for the country. 8. within one's reach: the distance that one can reach Examples: • You should choose a goal within your reach. • I'd like to have my reference books within my reach. 9. rest with: be left in the hands or charge of Examples: