Word: anxiously
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...fault to find with Mr. Shanks it is in his use of "the defective method" so popular now with teachers of literature. At times it seems that he is a little too anxious to discover just what particular poems were influenced by a particular does of laudanum. But this is a literary game highly enjoyed in some of the best company, and at worst, a small point. If reading a biography can approach the benefit of reading the original, this book does. It is a fascinating account of one of the most fascinating figures in literature...
Last spring at about this time the CRIMSON published an editorial criticizing the conduct of Government 1. The course had lapsed into an unimaginative sterility that made it tedious and unprofitable to the student, no matter how anxious he might be to acquire some intelligent knowledge of the subject. It is pleasant to report that no such charge could now be made. Under the direction of Professor Holcombe, Government 1 has undergone a reorganization that has made it one of the most stimulating and productive courses in the curriculum...
...through burning summer days in special session to consider the London Naval Treaty (TIME, May 26). Reasons: 1) Senators opposed to the treaty protested against the Administration's attempt to "railroad" the pact through to ratification at this session without "careful study." 2) House members, anxious to be off campaigning for reelection, have no say about the treaty but would have to sit and twiddle their legislative thumbs unless the present session of Congress is adjourned and a special for-Senators-only session called...
...allowed to start. In the British Amateur there is no medal play elimination and the winner may be someone who, whether a good or middling golfer, happens to have a long streak of luck. The excitement was to see who would put Jones out, as in previous years. Anxious to be on hand when this happened, prodigious crowds swarmed over St. Andrews day after day. People pushed each other into ponds and bunkers.* Stewards shouted and waved red flags. Three times it took more than five minutes by the clock on the tower of the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse to clear...
...Consolidated Gas of New York would be beneficial to all. Inclusion of Standard Oil of New Jersey's natural gas projects in this group is also mentioned. To secure these ends, United Corp. has been buying Consolidated Gas of New York in the open market, is reported anxious to add to its large holdings of Public Service of New Jersey (which UGI also has). Other companies in the Morgan group which may soon take part in similar developments are Niagara Hudson Power, Commonwealth & Southern. Less closely affiliated but considered sure to enter any new alignment is Consolidated...