Word: defectiveness
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...must not forget that "fashion" in such matters is usually right: if it makes a favorite of one poet, it is because he has something to say or, at least, says nothing in an attractive manner; if it disregards another, we may find the reason in some defect which for the time or forever condemns him to oblivion. If Mr. Jones had but little joy in his life we can but grieve for him. It will not lighten his pain, now that he is dead, if his volume be thumbed ever so eagerly. But Mr. Perry makes no attempt...
September is a long way off yet. There is ample time to remedy every defect. If the Harvard eight will organize now and show true American energy, they will have a good chance of winning next fall. The prize is worth trying for. Will Harvard make the effort? - Boston Globe...
...work is required. Thus far, in practice, their work has not been such as would warrant any high expectations of victory. It has been fairly good; but when one has said that, he has said all that can be said in their praise. Their batting is poor and this defect can be overcome only by constant practice. Their fielding has been good and this partially makes up for the lack of strong batsmen on the nine. '90 has a captain of experience and ability who will bring victory out of defeat, if it is a possible thing...
...restlessness but upon the whole, was a very faithful rendition of the favorite overture. The trumpet-call in the distance would have been more effective had the instrument been tuned to the same pitch taken by the orchestra. The same unsteadiness was also noticeable in the second number. This defect, it is true, prevails in most of the very good orchestras, but seldom to such a degree as in the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Notwithstanding the lack of precision of some of the performers, the second number was well given and deserved more applause than fell to its share. The Largo...
...train the 'varsity, under the general direction of Bob Cook. Since the arrival of Chainey, Caldwell has taken the place of Appleton as stroke, and, though the lightest man in the boat, is doing well. The crew's stroke is inclined to be a trifle short and snappy, a defect which will be overcome...