Word: apts
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...heady infield. The latter two men, however, will be forced to work hard to retain their old positions, as J. H. Enwright '19 is now in good standing with the Office, and will make a great bid for an infield position as he is a heavy hitter although apt to slip up occasionally in his fielding. C. S. Reed '17 will continue his last year's contest with Bothfeld over the shortstop position, with little to choose between the two men. The big gap in the infield is at first base, left vacant by the graduation of former Captain...
...public conveyances, such as railway trains and street cars, and in public places, such as theatres, honors and personal salutes may be omitted when palpably inappropriate or apt to disturb or annoy civilians present...
...opinion is strong on our side of the world that all interests in England have been subordinated to the great interest of winning the war. We are apt to picture intellectual life as stagnant there, while the great universities stand darkened at night against the ravages of piratical "Zeps" and their students are fighting in France...
...with older, experienced business men and holding his own both in social and diplomatic ways. His principal weakness seemed to be a disinclination to endure drudgery patiently for a long time and an apparent desire to advance faster than circumstances often seemed to warrant. Other than this he was apt on the whole to develop into a more capable, intelligent, and efficient man than the boy who lacked a college education. New York Times...
...advancement of learning which go into the making of any college "celebrity." A professor may become that figure by the possession of a unique personality or of a few striking idiosyncrasies only. Or he may radiate from his every glance and gesture a powerful and independent spirit, apt more to excite awe than to invite friendly or filial attachment. But whatever the qualities that go to the making of a college "celebrity" they are sure to be of the kind that compel affection. Such a man teaches not alone by word of mouth. He instructs as much by his example...