Word: follow
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...find a man as little of a reformer as Pater, but differing from him in his great love for the present. Most of the best imaginative writers of our day have received a word of praise from Henry James. He is as dangerous a model for young writers to follow as could well be found. He has so many subtle things to say that he often becomes deeply involved in the saying of them. In "The Tragic Muse," Mr. James's best known novel, he divides himself from the rest of the literary fraternity by his enthusiasm...
...seems the Directors did no more than their duty. It would have been well for them to have taken a similar action this year, for it must be remembered that even if there was any large number that acted in a boisterous manner last year, it does not follow that they were the same ones who acted boisterously this year, and consequently these present malefactors may never have been warned...
...systematic form of physical exercise. The exercises offered for selection should cover the broadest possible range, including every kind of athletic sport and gymnastic game. Before making his choice, the student should have a physical examination and the benefit of expert advice as to what exercise he may best follow. The final selection, however, should be optional with the student, except in those cases where prohibition is necessary to protect from injury. After the student has made his choice, if he devotes an amount of time equivalent to at least four hours a week, he should receive some sort...
Winchester D. Osgood '95 C. E., plays right halfback for his second year. He shows vast improvement over his last year's play, though he is still too apt not to follow his interferers closely. Age 24, height 5 ft. 9 in., weight...
...would be foolnish to claim A. Brewer to be the superior of Captain Hinkey. Hinkey and Brewer are both shrewd players, both follow the ball to perfection. Hinkey is the quicker man to "size" up a play, and is better at breaking up interference, but he is not playing up to form...