Word: inferior
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...compete with European fleets.- (a) It is inferior in actual numbers: Harper's Weekly, Jan. 11, '96.- (b) It is inferior in strength of battle ships...
...they parvenus, intruders upon the Turks? Quite the contrary. They are the original inhabitants of the soil, where they had dwelt for thousands of years before the Turk came with sword and fire to take possession. In character industrious and thrifty, and in moral development in no way inferior to that of more western nations, it is particularly interesting for us to notice that they were the very first nation to embrace Christianity; their king accepting the faith for himself and nobles even before the conversion of the Emperor Constantine...
...America which can command general public support. Discussion is above all what is wanted, and discussion the most radical and searching, for the importance of the decision can not be overestimated. It is not a question of triumphing over England on the particular issue now raised. That is of inferior importance either way. The momentous question is, to what, when this is settled, shall we find our country committed in the minds of our own countrymen and in the position of the great political parties...
...Little Minister," it is seriously faulty as a work of art, because the sweet and pungent realism of the Little Minister part of the book is mingled but not blended with the psendo-romance of Babby the Egyptian and her wonderful pranks. As "The Little Minister" is sadly inferior to the homogeneous perfection of "The Adventures of David Balfour" ("Kidnapped" included), so "The Raiders" and "The Men of the Moss Hags" are quite as sadly inferior in style, in unifying principle, and in suggestion of the past. Stevenson, a little romantic, but a perfect little romantic, has not equaled himself...
...first meeting with Cornell under the new athletic agreement, today's game will have a special interest. Though indications point to an easy victory for Harvard, yet if the Cornell team proves to be inferior it is be hoped that the difference will appear in the score rather than in a relaxation of effort on Harvard's part. In many respects this will be one of the most important games of the year, and a good exhibition of enthusiasm from Harvard's supporters will have an excellent effect on the eleven...