Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...other events of an intercollegiate athletic meeting. In the second place this particular form of sport has grown to such an extent in the last few years that it deserves a place by itself among the athletic interests of the University. It should have a position as distinct from other forms of sport as rowing has now. The interest in bicycling is at present so widespread that bicycle racing certainly need not depend upon other kinds of athletic events for its success. Outside of the universities large and successful cycling meets are constantly being held, and although bicycle races...
...monarch ever cared so much for contemporary opinion. She carried on correspondences with Voltaire and other great writers, in this way spreading her fame throughout Europe. As a natural result the French had great influence at court; but they lost their power after the time of Napoleon and a distinct Russian influence arose. The empress now became the centre of a circle of poets who celebrated her deeds in verse...
...French system possesses one distinct advantage over that of Germany. It is this: that in Germany the student presents his thesis first, and if this is accepted he is admitted to examination. Everything hangs upon one chance. He receives the doctorate or nothing...
Professor Trowbridge, director of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory obtained on Wednesday afternoon a distinct impression upon a photographic plate by means of the Professor Rontgen cathode rays acting through wood and pasteboard. The impression has been fixed and is capable of giving a print upon ordinary blue print or other sensitive paper...
...might expect rather from a parent than from a busy college official. I learned from others, moreover, that the same kindness and dignity were his, not only on this but on all occasions; so that I shall not be the only graduate student who will leave with a distinct recollection of his beautiful and urbane treatment...