Word: clear
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Sounds the signal swift and clear...
...trials, men will be allowed to speak for five minutes only, but in the final competition the speeches will be of ten minutes duration. In judging these speeches, not only the logic and clear presentation of the subject, but also the general knowledge, manner of delivery, and the literary style of the competitor will be considered. The three judges will be chosen as follows one from the French Department, one from the Department of Public Speaking, and one from the Debating Council...
...made all excellence easy in his presence. As we now recall that erect form, alert bearing, kind eye, and masterful voice, we perceive how, in spite of his aversion to anything like intentional consistency, "his words and works and fashion too" were "all of a piece, and all were clear and straight...
...those who have been favored with a glimpse of Kelly, and like musical performances, are most annoying to members of the football team. Add to these the second squad and the Freshman team, who are also trying to keep in condition partly by plenty of sleep, and it is clear that the athletes far outnumber the late-returning merry-makers. It is a slight demand to insist that these men do their small part in helping the team by keeping quiet on the streets at night...
...history of the Co-operative Society. The total business shows an increase of $48,937.28, while the sum to be distributed as dividends is larger than last year by $3,339.73. These figures show that between 6 and 7 per cent. of the increase has been realized as clear profit. It may appear from these figures that a smaller gain was made upon the business added last year, than upon that portion which continued through from the year before. This is not the case, for the percentage of trade with members of the Co-operative is only a little more...