Word: difficult
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...difficult to understand what Speaker Clark means when he talks of the "disgrace" of a selective draft for the army. He doesn't explain, and in all probability would not be able...
...beauty, charm, and grace, placed her Mildred as one of the best pieces of acting of the theatrical year. Mr. Vekey succeeded in building up a wholly consistent and real figure, second only to Miss Victor's, while Mr. Mack brought to Asano unusual comprehension and ability in a difficult role. Mr. Lowe was quietly sincere, and Miss Martin was more than acceptable. The father was sadly over-played, and the stock strain showed in the acting of several of the others. Mr. Craig seemed weirdly out of place as the Leper with a painful, whispery, enunciation. There were...
...cannot read the army drill regulations or go through difficult maneuvers every hour of the day, even if the desire to do so is great. Both mind and muscles cry for a change, for an antidote. Professor Copeland will read Sheridan's "Critic" tonight at Brattle Hall, and everyone knows that this will mean an evening of delightful enjoyment and complete relaxation. Doubtless the majority of students have talked war and nothing but war during the entire vacation. Drills start today and also an endless discussion of each individual's plans to become a captain in two weeks. Break...
...plunging of this country into the world-war has given the thinking citizens of the United States a more serious attitude towards the difficult problems ahead of them. Although many unfortunately still regard the struggle in Europe merely as interested spectators attending a great pageant, Harvard undergraduates have continually heard the call to arms grow more and more distinct. Thus their change of attitude has not been sudden. The future promises grave problems and many hardships for the young men of the country. There is more harm than good in anticipating unseen dangers, but it is all-important to fortify...
...patriotic duty for members of the R. O. T. C. The examinations start five days after the vacation and are to be extended over one week only. This means that while they are in progress there will be little time for reviewing. Concentration on scholastic work during vacation is difficult at best, but this spring it is an opportunity which men who expect to be officers cannot afford to neglect. Dismissal from both the University and the Reserve Corps is too high a price to pay for eight days of thoughtless indifference to work...