Word: deeps
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...front of which his statue now stands--in 1869, after an active career of vigorous, successful preaching, particularly during the Civil War. In 1881, he declined an invitation to become the sole preacher and professor of Christian ethics at Harvard, but for a long time he exerted a deep influence upon the religious life of the University--a greater influence, probably, than anyone else has ever wielded. Incidentally, and with all respect, it may be of interest that he was six feet four inches tall--which was considered unusual even in the virile...
Unfortunately this is not Xanadu nor has there yet appeared any wonder-working Kubla Khan. In twentieth century America all structures, whether material like pleasure domes or intellectual like educational systems must be built slowly and with particular attention to solidity. Thus almost all construction which necessitates broad and deep foundations necessitates also the employing of some temporary shelter in which the builders can work and think until the edifice which they have conceived rise over and around them in its complete and adequate proportions...
...tricks of oratory. Once he and his friend, Premier Pashitch of Yugo-Slavia, were in St. Petersburg on a diplomatic errand. Reporters questioned M. Pashitch, who would only reply: "It is impossible to say any-thing." When they interviewed M. Venizelos they found him walking up and down deep in thought. He was pressed for information and consented finally to say: "I can only confirm all that has been said by my honorable colleague, M. Pashitch, with whom I am in complete agreement." He is a born diplomatist and one of the finest revolver shots in Europe to boot...
...play could hardly be called "deep", even though the character of the hero is compared to "still waters". But it has every excellence which a lively comedy should have, and will probably make its title an actuality--in the theatre town of Greater Boston, at least...
...Flood at goal saved a number of close shots. The Freshmen began to score late in the first period. The line brought the puck within striking distance of the cage. Scott let drive and narrowly missed the net, but Burnett captured the rubber on the rebound and sank it deep into the far corner of the goal. Coady made the winning point from quarter ice when there was but five minutes to play...