Word: aptly
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...whoever the master, Fra Angelico was an apt pupil. His first Virgin and Child surpasses Monaco's in both draftsmanship and coloring. More important, Fra Angelico broke free from the rigid mold of medieval art; his Virgin is no longer two-dimensional, but a figure that turns in space with a life-giving gesture...
...must always pay the piper. Fortunately, we already have such a person. This philanthropic gentleman wishes to remain anonymous, but perhaps the more discerning of our audience will be able to find a clue to his identity in the following commercial." When the sales message has ended, Hitchcock is apt to say: "Over so soon? My, time certainly passes quickly when you're being entertained . . ." Another time, he observes doubtfully: "You know, I believe commercials are improving every day. Next week we hope to have another one-equally fascinating. And, if time permits, we shall bring you another story...
...reasons which do not appear that keep Washington officials from making the most of it. One could be an unwillingness to engage in a game of bluff. Involved, too, it seems, is the inertia of bureaucracy, the latent fear of miscalculation, a belief that doing nothing is apt to be safer than doing something. In psychological warfare the imponderables predominate. However, that is not an argument for doing nothing, but for doing what needs to be done promptly, thoroughly, and effectively...
...little preparation in education, John Dickey settled easily into what he calls the "amphibious existence" (i.e., half time on campus, half time traveling) of the college president. Usu ally accompanied by his golden retriever Rusty, he strides into his office at 8:30 each morning, is apt to be the last to head for home and family (three daughters) at night. His budget has gone up from $3,000,000 to $7,000,000; his endowment has risen 65% to more than $36,500,000. He has increased scholarship aid to reach nearly a third of the student body...
...ever found him lacking in warmth, sympathy or time when there were troubles to be met. Though he was no opportunist, though he said what he thought whenever it was useful, he made few enemies. Many stood in awe of him because of his deft and pungent tongue, but apt as he was in attack or retort, Sherwood was readier still to give mercy, happier to be tolerant than to be angry...