Word: expectant
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...University has three players, Duane, Guilde, and Pfaffman, back from the team that won three out of four matches on last year's trip, it has every reason to expect a successful season. The Chevy Chase Country Club was the only victor, winning six of the nine matches; however, the Agawam Hunt Club is particularly strong this year...
These telegrams' may mean much, or nothing. In any event, it is extremely unlikely that Wilson will oppose McAdoo; the worst that the latter may expect will be friendly neutrality, and even then, he can be sure of Bryan's aid as long as he stays dry. Among the farmers anod working people. Bryan is strong, and the South is "solid" for McAdoo. A "dry" combination between these two, with McAdoo's name on the ballot, would be sure of staunch support...
...very pleasant to be continually on guard to see that unpopular rules are enforced; to be unsympathetic with a pleading friend, or to turn a deaf ear to well-constructed tales of woe. But the man who volunteers for the job knows in advance what he may expect; his reward, considering how little effort is required, is generous. The least that he can give in return is accuracy and justice...
...type of man who emphasizes the convenience of traveling with only one suitcase, and exclaims, "What a comfort it is to have no luggage!" As a matter of fact, only good manners prevent one from telling such a man that his explanation is a waste of time. To expect a rough travelling coat to appear to be, at the same time, entirely suitable for evening wear is an impractical illusion. Therefore, the man who has not the proper equipment with him when travelling, must choose between missing an adventure or going with clothes unsuited to the occasion. To go abroad...
...interview with the Khan of men at University Hall. I was perfectly frank with him. I do not intend to be bound by examinations and tests. This whole scheme of sampling information is preposterous. A man's knowledge is his own property and it is outrageous to expect him to spill it out in blue books for the benefit of any dolt-headed instructor. And besides, I am not going to leave any data here to help these hirelings of the Boston bankers, as Upton Sinclair so well puts it, start another Boston police strike...