Word: indistinct
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...Flattened indistinct drums jarred the column forward. And every thud of them was a flash more of light let into the otherwise enternity of a peasant barmaid's obesity. . . Tum . . T-T. Tum, Tum, Tum. . Georgiette!. . . Georgiette...
First of all, detail is merely a means to an end, and not an end in itself. It is the instrument which, properly adjusted, enables us to see and realize our dreams; but if the focus is destroyed or if the glass becomes indistinct through improper manipulation, the image fades, and only a confused blur is distinguishable. Use the instrument properly and it will aid you invaluably, abuse it, and it will blind you hopelessly...
...Fair Harvard," it is lamentable to note, is, if sacred, almost too much so. Many times it is sung with the most indistinct enthusiasm, a great number of students being so unacquainted with it that they know not even the words. Certainly there is no calling into question of its sanctity when it is played in an outburst of enthusiasm by a band trained to render it as a march. We cannot conceive it possible that the hymn may imbibe into its essence any coarse or unpleasant aspect because it resounds oftener in the ears of students; and the band...
...most capable and amusing acting of the evening was that of F. W. Taft '07. S. Crowell '09 enters well into his part, but is heavy when he should be light. In his elocution C. N. Eaton '08 was unpardonably indistinct. R. D. Murphy '08 and H. L. Murphy '08 have the best voices and there songs were among the best...
...spirited opening choruses to the light individual songs. These songs naturally follow the development of the plot and are tuneful and catchy, especially "Lucretia," "Marjorie Dale," "The Wedding of the Widow and the Jew," and the spinning song. The fault in several of the other songs was the indistinct enunciation of the words...