Word: aptness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...students. Little or no trouble is experienced in getting a copy of every examination paper and placing it on file in the library. This was done for some time prior to 1883. Since then, for some unaccountable reason, no papers have been saved, and as the courses are apt to change a little every few years, it is extremely difficult to get an adequate idea of what the approaching examination is to be like from those old papers. If the authorities knew what a help it is to the students when grinding for an examination to see a copy...
...nine for two years in the field or on first base. His fielding is very good, though it is at the bat that he excels, his total hits being phenomenal. Bisbee has played on his class team for two years. He is an excellent fielder, but his batting is apt to be weak though he would probably improve with practise...
...ills of the "working men." The article should be read by all who have any desire to express themselves on the History of the Knights of Labor. Mr. Wright should be congratulated in producing something that is of worth to the student, when so much nowadays is apt to contain no data, only reflections. In showing how sincere and earnest the Knights are, an attitude of ardor and benevolence is created by Mr. Wright, but the details of the strike on the Missouri Pacific last spring, as told by Professor Taussig, show only too clearly the difference between theoretical...
...Must keep better time, as his failure to do so puts out the bow men behind him. Should keep a good hold all the time with both hands. Rather apt to hang at the finish...
...Should come back with a strong sweep, and should show more life. Must swing more from his hips. Is apt to hang both at the finish and full reach. Fails to use his stretcher well...