Word: almost
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Fight at Frimsburg' is short but alive with the fire of war, and the description of battles. Beowulf, however, is a long and thrilling tale, and told with Homeric simplicity. A deep fatalism broods over the poem, but it is counteracted by a certain manliness. The poem was composed almost wholly by one man and with one definite aim in view. Two destinct strains are felt throughout, one military, one of the sea. Always is heard the clanging of armour, but in the back ground is the unceasing roar of the sea. These legends were sung or rather chanted...
Power is a visible force. It almost always shows itself in violence of some sort and its instruments are consequently strife, war, and death. But history shows that power has come more and more under the sway of justice, right and love. Kings have found that the abuse of power endangers their own lives and that to make themselves secure they must temper power with humanity. Social power feels its duty toward the ignorant and all the forces of education and religion are being brought to bear on the problem of their salvation. Humanity, then, has influenced power...
...large number of photographs were taken of the new star in Auriger. These were taken with exceedingly great care, and the results are expected to be almost perfectly accurate...
...third Symphony Concert was given last night in Sanders Theatre and was in every way interesting and delightful. The work of the orchestra was as usual almost faultless and the standard which is usually applied to its work, a standard which may fairly he said to apply in this country to the Boston Symphony Orchestra alone, was not a bit lowered. Miss Priscilla White, the soloist, made a most favorable impression. Her voice is of excellent quality and is used with good taste and great accuracy...
...distinction as yet has been made between the crews. In consequence of the coming of new candidates and the going of others, the positions of the men are changed almost every day. The strokes alone retain their positions. Watriss '92 is coaching now. He has almost entire charge, but Vail '93 comes in occasionally. Yesterday the men rowed in the following positions...