Word: extent
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...ballots by mail if they prefer so doing to depositing them in person. The rather elaborate organization of the McGill Corporation is not of immediate concern to Harvard graduates, except so far as it provides for alumni representation, but it is described in full in order that the relative extent of that representation may be shown...
...Devens played for the first time this year, and batted with good judgment. Randall was tried at first base and Wendell went to left field. Randall covered first base adequately, but was a little awkward in receiving throws that drew him off the bag to any extent. At the bat he made a timely single that tied the score in the eighth inning. Matthews had little to do in the field, but batted well. He injured his leg and retired in the fifth inning. Coolidge then went to short stop and Daly to second base. The latter seemed nervous...
...which have made it pessimistically regarded in the past. "The Religion of a College Student," by Karl Young, deals with the religion of undergraduates in general, and not, like Dr. Peabody's article, with Harvard men in particular. The argument set forth is interesting, and unique to such an extent that many will doubtless disagree with its verdict--that the church should "candidly confess its ignorance and independence of scientific demonstration," and become symbolistic rather than rationalistic, artistic rather than scientific...
...determine from time to time by concurrent vote whether any, and, if any, what degrees issued by said College other than those mentioned in section 1 of chapter 173, of the acts of the year 1865, shall entitle the recipients thereof to vote for overseers to the same extent and under the same restrictions to and under which recipients of the degree of bachelor of arts from said College may now so vote...
...trust is national in extent, and is a vital part of the growth and financial development of the country. Since the trust is a national force, it is necessary to deal with it not sectionally, but by uniform national laws. The trend of public affairs is toward the establishment of principles which shall be more and more national and free from local influences, so that we may be Americans rather than citizens of New York or Boston...