Word: indirectly
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...called upon to make up the amount which otherwise would come from the pockets either of graduates, or of friends, or of students who could feel that they were getting an immediate return from their outlay. The method of raising money by student entertainments possesses all the advantages of indirect taxes over direct, and we are loath to see this method given up, especially as there seems to be no reason for its discontinuance. If the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality would consent to let the proceeds of their first concert go for the benefit of the Boat Club...
...will be the victors we cannot say until the crews get upon the course. From the newspaper accounts of the "crews and their prospects," nothing can be learned. The men who write them are generally more ignorant than a tyro about boating, and their sources of information are very indirect...
...scheme" to which I have referred is not to be regarded as a still valid constitution, nowhere that I know can a clear definition of the powers and duties of the officers be found, and not even in that scheme is there any provision for the direct or indirect responsibility of these officers to the Association. The annual election of officers, from a mistaken but widespread idea that any government of students will be overruled by the influence of the President or the Corporation, is not viewed as an event of any importance, and we have therefore great reason...
...Virginia University Magazine has an article entitled "A Vade-M cum for Lovers" which is quite cleverly done. The author particularly recommends indirect and delicate flattery, and cites the following (!) as an example...
Affectionately yours, NELL.P. S. Ask father, please, what law books I had better read up for a forensic on indirect claims...