Word: idea
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Meanwhile another idea was growing up, that of law; and these two ideas, the first of the prophets and pertaining to the relation of the race to God, the second of the scribes and concerning the government of society by law, blend in the last part of the Old Testament...
...last few days the crew have been rowing with the seats all connected by a wooden rod. This is only a temporary scheme to teach the new men the proper idea of the recover. This was also tried for a short time on the '84 crew before they went on the water and it was given up as useless. The sophomore crew in 1883 rowed in the class races with a similar arrangement, but found it very unsatisfactory-they came in third. The plan is only intended to be temporary of course but it is rather interesting to watch...
...that the time of the men is good at full reach, but not on the finish. The men do not sit up high enough, and do not make the last part of the recover of finish firm enough. The crew, however, shows much earnestness and has a very fair idea of beat. The following is a list of the men, with their positions, weights, and mention of their principal faults...
...Bisbee, 155 is a strong man and if he would only work hard enough, there is no reason why he should not get into the boat. But he is lifeless, has no idea of beat, goes back too far, breaks his arms too soon, and kicks his slide...
This society was started twelve years ago with the intention of offering to young women the same opportunities for a collegiate education as offered to Harvard men, and it has rigidly followed its original idea. The instruction is given entirely by Harvard professors and instructors, and the requirements for admission are the same in both colleges...