Word: grasp
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...with since regret that the announcement of the foot-ball managers will be read by students this morning. We had strong hopes of once more meeting our old antagonists upon the field, of contending again for the prize which has for so long a time been beyond our grasp. But to disappointment we are doomed, and upon our fond hopes and expectations a wet blanket has been thrown. Let not, however, all this enthusiasm of the past few days be in vain. In order that next year we may be able to cope with our rivals, foot-ball must...
...floating baths. It floats in the cold moonlight and bobs aimlessly against the bottoms of the anchored boats, thump, thump, thump, gently and aimlessly. It drifts against a pier, and the purpled fingers are actually washed against a rope which is dangling into the water; but they cannot grasp It-indeed, it is doubtful if they wish to; what can be pleasanter than this aimless, dreamy floating? It is baptised with the unspeakable filth of a dozen sewers which discharge into the river, its limbs are sadly swollen, and the slime of the river has veiled the staring eyes. Then...
...standard of perfection, and, -though that standard be a lofty one, and though we overturn and trample upon many a venerable institution to reach it-we persuade ourselves that our endeavors are in the right direction, and that the success that shall crown our efforts is almost within our grasp. And, it is safe to assert, the educational interests of America are rapidly approaching the ideal state of completeness, which is so much to be desired...
...student. That an examination, written in a very limited time, is no test of one's knowledge or scholarship, is almost an axiom. This is especially true in mathematics where much of the work is original, and where it is perfectly possible for a man who has a firm grasp of the subject to be balked at the beginning by a simple problem. Examinations may, and doubtless do, have their advantages, but the idea of giving a man the mark for his year's work on what he can write in a few hours, is simply absurd. Such a system...
...debate for the affirmative. The subject was, Resolved-That the present elective system of Harvard meets the requirements of a higher education better than any other system. Mr. Carrier, '85, then opened for the negative. The remarks of both principal disputants were clear, forcible and showed a firm grasp of the subject under consideration. They were ably supported by their seconds, Mr. Bowen, '85, affirmative, and Mr. McAfee, '88, negative...