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"temporary chairman" - leader or head [of an organization; in this case, the Arkansas Historical Association] for only a short period of time (until the Association was organized and a new, permanent chairman could be voted on)

term - in this case, school (or academic) year

text - textbook; book written about a particular subject for use in a school setting

thoroughly - highly; very much; a great deal

tuition - money paid for instruction or teaching