Word: ablest
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...celebration of the poet's tercentenary; and it deserves the high praise of being called worthy of its lofty theme. Mr. George Meredith, whom also we ought particularly to delight to honor, since Harvard men were among the first to recognize his peculiar genius, is the subject of the ablest article in the issue. It is not a criticism which can be termed original, learned, or profoundly analytical; but it is an appreciation which, by means of cleverly intermingled quotations and allusions, clearly presents the notable qualities of Mr. Meredith's work...
...often a difference in the language of two representatives, and in such cases the common language is always French. The responsibilities of an ambassador are great, but have been greatly lessened by the easy communication between country and representative. To fill these positions of responsibility we must have the ablest men of our country and we look to our universities to furnish such...
Although one of the younger men in the Senate, Senator Beveridge is considered one of its ablest speakers and legislators. On account of his close relations with the present administration, he is often looked upon as its spokesman in the Senate. He opened the last presidential campaign in 14 states for the Republican party, and took a trip a short time ago to the Philippines to investigate the conditions there...
...year ago one of the ablest men who ever had a hand in our athletic control was dropped from the Committee in order to comply with the new recommendations. The three Deans, it was believed, would be relieved of much of the responsibility by the intended appointment of a general athletic manager. Until very recently no such manager was appointed, and the time of three very busy men was accordingly heavily taxed. At first the Deans did not altogether understand the work, but now they are in touch with the conditions and are proving most efficient members of the committee...
...Boston University. For the last fifteen years he has been a physician, a missionary, and a writer, and is a speaker of wide experience. Among his books are "Indian Boyhood," and "Red Hunters and Animal People." The lecturer is the only North American Indian giving lectures and is the ablest living exponent of Sioux life and character...