Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...individual traits. France on the other hand, drew the material of her poetry from the history of Rome, of Franks, and of Breton's alike, and was also considerably influenced by the satirical cast of mind the Crusaders found present in the Orient. All these civilizations, each with its distinct ideals made their influence felt in the formation of French poetry and have given it a breadth, variety, and richness that make it the first truly cosmopolitan literature...
...science, where the messages and discoveries are definite. Literature, art, and religion deal with the infinite. Every new poet brings a new message, every prophet sees a new vision, perhaps not as great as a previous one but yet a new one. In the early history of Europe every distinct province had its own deity. In fact the theology of progression is distinctively a feudal theology. Slowly the people came to believe in one God, but still there remained the contention between the priests and prophets. The priests said that the office of religion was to placate God, while...
...death of a member of the University always appeals with peculiar sadness to the rest of the college, and when a man is one who has become prominent in the life of the college, and has done a distinct service for his Harvard, the blow comes home all the harder. But it is not so much the college distinction which Harold Battelle has gained that makes his death such a matter of personal sorrow to the members of the college, as it is his own lovable nature which made his friends so fond of him. Everyone who knew Battelle...
...crew. The practice has not been without good results for the clubs have all worked themselves into excellent shape. For a freshman club the glee club is singing remarkably well, and the mandolin club has shown that the experiment of having a freshman mandolin club can be made a distinct success. The banjo club too, we understand, is playing very well, and will give an excellent concert this evening. There will be a special attraction at this concert in the form of a Ninety-five crew song set to some music from last year's Hasty Pudding play...
...university crew. It is the management of the university crew which is arranging for the grand stand and taking all the risks for damages and the like. It is only right, then, that it should have its portion of the proceeds. Moreover it is a distinct advantage to the college to be able to give the crew financial support in this...