Word: lacks
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...before the graduates and friends of the University all over the country, suspended further action until a favorable time should come. It is certainly to be hoped that this will be very soon. I have made this explanation simply to remove the impression that there is any "apathy," any lack of interest or readiness to work among the friends of the movement...
...concentrating the energy in a single improvement which will benefit every one instead of a few. We do not wish, however, to attack any plans taken up by the religious societies. Their work pursues a high purpose, and lends a peculiar dignity to undergraduate life by its sincerity and lack of ostentation. It is, then, not in disparagement of the Brooks Memorial, and those whom it is intended to benefit, that we suggested the change of plan. It simply seemed to us fitting that the welfare of a section should be merged in the general welfare, provided always that...
...year's ago some graduates of Harvard, who realized the lack of unity in our college life, proposed the formation of a University Club. An effort to get an expression of undergraduate opinion on the project resulted in a few indifferent criticisms. As no enthusiasm was awakened, the matter, for the time was dropped. Since then a more lively feeling seems to have arisen. At various gatherings of students a strong sentiment of dissatisfaction with present social conditions and eagerness for some practicable reform has been apparent. The most practicable plan yet presented is that of a University Club. Every...
...seems to us that beyond doubt the great majority of the undergraduates, who have thought about the matter at all, are heartily in favor of it. If there is any hesitation it has come from a fear that the plan would not be pushed, rather than a lack of confidence in the merits of the plan itself...
...other matches for the most part were poorly played, the men showing a great lack of practice...