Word: distinct
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...should be understood that there are two distinct branches of the Quartermaster's Service. The first of these has charge of all the base work, such as the collection and organization of supplies and materials. In this class, the members of which hold at least the grade of captain, entrance is possible now. However, such work is most suited to business men of experience, and the Business School cannot, in the short time available, prepare...
...from Andrew Marvell and others of the 17th century. In point of style, he may already be classed with writers like Rupert Brooke, Harold Monro, and Walter de la Mare. With a little more intensity of mood, he might even suggest Ralph Hodgson, for he has at times a distinct trace of Hodgson's mystical vision. But the closest resemblance of all, in this particular poem, is to James Stephens, of whom there is a very good reminder in the touch, in the last stanza, about the "lone...
Measles and "German" or "Dutch" measles, while really separate and distinct diseases have many points of similarity. Both are highly contagious, just as much so before the appearance of the "eruption" or "rash" as afterward. If one will consider this fact, he may see how important it is to consult a physician on the appearance of the first symptoms, not only for his own sake but in order to prevent the spread of contagion. It is with this motive in view that the following early symptoms common to measles and German measles are given. There is usually a "cold...
...McKinley's group of piano pieces showed distinct ability in realizing a meditative and poetic atmosphere full of harmonic charm, and his Autumn Rain was especially to be commended for its technical ingenuity and its imaginative mood...
...drawings must be distinct in order that the reproduction may be clear. Designs are to be done in black India ink on white paper, and four and one-half inches by seven and one-half inches is the correct size. Every design must bear the following words...