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Word: aims (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...critic for some time. In saying "that the drama of today is not so much an insult to American womanhood as American womanhood is an insult to the drama of today", he has fitly summed up the deplorable intelligence of American audiences today. Just as there are shows which aim to be suggestive, there are audiences which go to the theatre only for filth. Honest dramatic effort is twisted by these perverted minds into the foulest shapes. The play itself is just as sincere an attempt to depict life as it was before they saw it, and yet immediately...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE GIGGLING PIT | 3/25/1925 | See Source »

...aim at a stag on a Pamir crag while goiter'd gazelles stand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Hunting | 3/16/1925 | See Source »

...feel that I speak as something of an authority on comedy," he continued, "and I have made it my aim to write good, clean comedy. It may not draw big crowds, but my own satisfaction is worth more...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "Fewer Hidden Meanings, More Fun," Is Frank Cravan's Prescription for Theatrical IIIs--Deplores Morbidity | 3/5/1925 | See Source »

...that Crimson spectators do not generate much vocal enthusiasm over minor games; but why should they? Harvard cheering has in the past truly represented the opinions and temperament of its undergraduates. If the intention of the Council's trained leaders is to cause much thunder at all times, its aim and end is hypocrisy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JUMPING JACKS | 2/27/1925 | See Source »

...under construction, which when suspended from above, will form a booth somewhat similar in appearance to a side-show at the circus, A rectangular hole, the width of the home plate, and representing the distance from shoulder to knee of the batter, will form a bullseye for the aim of the University pitchers. Catchers will hold workouts behind this target, and stop any balls that find the opening...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD PITCHERS TO USE COUNTY-FAIR SIDE SHOW | 2/26/1925 | See Source »

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