Word: enlivenment
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...between 20 and 50 who will willingly put themselves under the leadership of the experienced "chefs desections," Who are willing to rough it somewhat, and who may have arduous and monotonous weeks to go through without the excitement of the rare periods of severe attack or defence to enliven the work with its attendant excitement. France needs you and needs you now. We are doing far too small a work. We ought to be covering the whole French Sanitary Service...
...game which was played under anything but ideal conditions. A cold mist hindered the pitchers somewhat but did not seem to affect the hitting, as the University team secured 12 safeties. Three double plays, together with long hits by Nash and Harte served to enliven an otherwise uninteresting game. McLaughlin, the Pilgrim's pitching captain was hit freely during his stay in the box. He was relieved by Davis, who was more successful and allowed but two hits in three innings. Whitney and Garritt pitched well for the University. Brickley was out of the game because of a slight indisposition...
...University be included in the prescribed reading for English A. It will give Freshmen some insight into the ideals of Harvard, some knowledge of the traditions attaching to the buildings, some acquaintance with the hardships of the students in former days. A realization of these things will enliven with associations every scene of college life, and will give a better understanding of the present as the embodiment of the past...
...class rooms, but of late such occasions seem to be the rule rather than exceptions. In spite of constant appeals from the professors and instructors, there will remain some ill-mannered persons who greet every unusual incident or remark with stamping and shuffling. When a lecturer tries to enliven the dry subject matter of a course by the introduction of interesting anecdotes or personal experiences, he is greeted with an uproar from those whose over-developed sense of humor blinds their sense of decency. The lecturer, very naturally fails to appreciate these outbursts, and as a result may remove from...
Ellis at stroke rowed in clean form, but was not vigorous enough to enliven his crew. Kennard, who rowed number 5, leans out of the boat, and at 3 Lunt at times was behind the stroke. Cable, number 2, although inexperienced and clumsy with his arms and body, pulled hard and showed improvement...