Word: adaptions
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...afternoon, with Zarakov moved to third base. William Ullman, who has also been unable to play because of scholastic deficiencies, will be at second base. With Ellison at first, this gives the Freshman team an infield which, on paper, would be hard to beat, provided that Captain Zarakov can adapt himself to his new position and the four men can work together well...
...afternoon Dame Lloyd George substituted for her husband by speaking at the Orchestra Hall instead of attending a tea. Said she: "I'm a very poor substitute, but we Welsh people are quick witted, so I know you'll adapt yourselves to this change and make the best of it." The audience, in the act of leaving when they heard of Mr. George's absence, cheered and resumed their seats. Continued Dame George...
...position to criticise the scholar who finds satisfaction in being in Group I for the mere pleasure of leading. The trouble is that these two individuals with their differing points of view are subjected to the same mechanical system and to adapt themselves to this system they must abandon their individualism...
Ruggles of Red Gap. Critical inquest into the reasons for this picture's being no better than it should be conclude with the finger of suspicion pointing at the scenario-writer. He had an oportunity to adapt what might have proved the best celluloid comedy of the year, but, unfortunately, he judged his own ability superior to that of the original author (Harry Leon Wilson). Out of the wreckage the cinema addict can salvage considerable amusement. If he happens to have read the story he will experience a great wave of pity for the vacant spaces inside the adapter...
...significant thing about Geddes is that he synthesizes his vast knowledge from these various fields in a movement to adapt industry, agriculture, architecture, domestic economy and institutions in general to the needs and self-expression of all human beings...