Word: earnest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...went to work in real earnest; in a short time hard rushing on the part of the freshmen enabled Crane to score a touchdown, from which Fitzhugh kicked a goal. After a few minutes of stubborn play on both sides, time was called. Score, 18-6 in favor of Exeter...
...criticism. He is no doubt innocent of any intended offense, and probably does not realize how unpleasant such unnecessary sarcasm is to the members of the course. Such criticisms not only irritate, but even discourage the men, who are made to feel that their work is considered anything but earnest, painstaking effort. It is an unpleasant surprise after the well-tempered criticisms of English...
...repeat, let earnest men,- scholars who have pride in the reputation of the university, and athletic men to whom our success on ball field and river is so dear-unite in showing the world that Harvard at heart is not snobbish, and that we have that which will surely bring victories-enthusiasm...
...members of the sophomore class of Harvard College, having learned with deep sorrow of the death of our classmate, John William Thomas Leonard, wish to express our sincere grief at the loss of our friend, and to extend our earnest sympathy to his family in their affliction...
...loyal Harvard man who is worth anything on the track or field to take hold with a will and help his college win back the Mott Haven cup. Last year, after seven years of continuous victory, we lost the cup to Yale's exceptionally strong team. Only the most earnest and strenuous efforts can this year restore Harvard to the position she so long held at the head of track and field athletics in the colleges. Every man who takes an honest pride in the athletic victory of Harvard and feels any shame at her defeat ought to help...