Word: bolt
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...simple facts upon which they are equally able to pass criticism. The opinions set forth in a review may be most sincere, yet if the writer has poor knowledge of his subject, a sincere opinion is of slight worth. But second-hand views are still more worthless. You bolt an idea whole; and without assimilating it, try to make believe that it is your...
...effectiveness, and modifies itself almost insensibly, so as to satisfy new ideas, new wants, new interests. An elastic constitution meets revolution half way. But when the people live under a constitution contained in an organic written law, the slightest change will produce a visible strain, because every wheel, every bolt, and every connection of a highly elaborate mechanism is in clear light before their eyes...
...president of Columbia college says that five minutes is long enough time to wait for a tardy prof, before a bolt is indulged...
...Senior class elections at Cornell have caused a "bolt" in the class similar to one which occurred in '81, and unless the difficulty is settled it is probable that no commencement will be held this year...
...into this country. This is the way Mr. Myers says it should be done : "First, assign each man his mark, and inform them not to get into position until told to do so. The men must not be allowed to walk around hitching their pants, etc., but must stand bolt upright on the mark. Second, tell them to set themselves. Do not fire the pistol as you give the word 'set,' but keep your men until they are all as steady as statues. Then let them go. Every starter in this country has a different way of sending...