Word: aspect
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...mechanism is, in its simplest aspect a pair of levers connected with four adjustable rods, with a sliding seat and foot rest; these in turn, are connected by a power applying rod to a crank or sprocket wheel. By this arrangement any movement of the arms, legs, or trunk, is converted into a mechanical advantage contributing to the revolution of the gear wheels...
...Smith based their arguments on three points: that the retention of the islands would be beneficial to the Filipinos, to the United States, and to the world at large. The Holy Cross speakers, J. A. Sullivan, A. P. Conniff and P. F. Doyle, depended entirely upon the constitutional aspect of the question. The judges were: Mr. C. F. Carroll, Mr. C. F. Aldrich, and Judge W. I. Forbes, all of Worcester...
...great mass of Americans vote for parties. He then goes on to insist that, contrary to de Tocqueville and Mr. Bryce, actual parties with definite underlying principles do exist. His opinion is contained in the following extract: "Further, I maintain that a fair-minded examination of the present aspect of our two great parties leads to the conclusion that they still represent with reasonable consistency, the two great sets of interests, and the two great types of character, which in modern self-governing communities have usually lain at the basis of party system. One, I believe, has stood and still...
What was true in Paul's case is true in that of every man. There is no life, however evil in outward aspect that has not some thread of purpose running through it, and it is our duty to accept this as Paul accepted the vision, and to crystallize it by earnest work toward some high end. Because there is present in every soul a serious purpose, we can see further that it must be God's purpose and God's will that we are fulfilling by our labor. Many of us, to be sure, are afraid to admit this...
Final arrangements have now been made for the photographic contest which is to be held in order to aid the Library in recording the present aspect of the University and its surroundings. The entries will close on June 1, and after the award of the prizes an exhibition of the pictures will be given. The Library will then select the prints best suited for its purpose, and the rest will be returned to the owners...