Word: distinctive
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Abject Surrender. By this time Louis Johnson had also thrust his bald skull into another angry beehive. At a friendly little luncheon for a handful of Washington newsmen, he incautiously confirmed some of John Sullivan's worst fears. The newsmen came away with the distinct impression that Johnson was intending to absorb all of Marine Corps aviation into the Air Force or the Navy or both, and that a directive to that effect was already in the works...
...look at a thing and tell you what they see; listen to sounds and know what they hear; by the touch truly perceive form; sense how others feel and why; read, write, speak with any sure knowledge of how words are to be handled . . . think in general terms as distinct from specific and concrete particulars...
Briefly, the theory is this: Instead of having a few power hitters on your team, you make a distinct effort to have nine average hitters, all as equally potent as possible. This may seem a bit ludicrous, until you stop and consider the effect upon the opposition's strategl...
Again, in the sixth, there were distinct evidences of loving care in the Teaching of Infield Play. After BU's Art Chartier had tripled firmly into darkest left-center, he committed the tactical error of attempting to score on a grounder to shortstop. Realizing the folly of this, he started back to third base when it became certain that Mort Dunn's throw would reach home before he did. Where the loving care enters is regarding the skill with which Crosby, Godin, and Mannino put Chartier in the hot box and then put him out. It's that sort...
...with an enlightenment that would warm the Special Committee's heart. The scheme of split-appointments for GE teachers means that they will be able to devote much time and energy to the new courses; and in general GE instructors are especially skilled in the art of teaching, as distinct from the art of research. In addition, small sections, stimulating term papers, and more constructive examinations provide educational incentive for the GE student...