Word: general
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...inferred from these facts? In the classics, especially, is there room for grumbling; in history there is less occasion for it; elective philosophy I have not tried. Modern languages, as required studies, were the merest farces; as electives, some have a bad reputation. To be sure, these are general accusations; yet they are echoes of quiet conversations around the grate, in which special charges are made, and many examples of inefficiency adduced...
...fact, these signs of new life and vigor are seen in all; from the dig who emerges from his den to breathe the tonic air of the Port, to John Reed at his work in the Yard. This general wave of new life and vigor which has passed through the whole College is encouraging, as it seems the forerunner of events which will bring honor and reputation...
...present Sophomore class, on undertaking the conduct of the Institute, felt that although much good work had been done for it by the classes immediately preceding, and although it had in some respects been well maintained, yet that there existed a very general lack of interest in its literary work...
...example, should, after occupying a room on the lower floor of Thayer for three years, have the privilege of at last securing a more desirable position in the college buildings. But under the present regulations he is excluded from any such privilege, and must take his chances in the general lottery. Even the plan adopted by a few last year of getting a Senior to retain his room, with the view of transferring it to them, is now impracticable, as a Senior would this year be required to sign an agreement to occupy in person the room retained...
...sure of. Fortunately, however, the teacher relieves him from any embarrassment which might result from his not knowing the answers to his own questions, by adopting that system of leading questions and suggestive side-hints, always at the command of teachers for the benefit of their pet classes in general, and of such emergencies in particular...