Word: masterful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...slow hunt the entire pack shall be kept together from start to finish, except where the word is given by the master for a race in to the finish on the home...
...slow hunt the pack shall be under the direction of the Master of the Hunt; who shall also act as pacemaker. During the chase each member of the pack must keep within calling distance of the master, until the later shall, give the signal for the "break;" they may then run as they please, still following the scent...
...member of the pack refusing obedience to the master in the discharge of his duties, renders himself illegible for a prize...
...King Bharata, a war which was trivial both in its causes and its effects. The tale runs about as follows: King Bharata sees his end drawing near, and divides his kingdom amongst his sons and nephews. His eldest son, Udostheera, a man of spotless character, was dominated by the master passion of gambling. Udostheera lost all his property, his wealth, his lands and his kingdom, and finally he agrees to leave his kingdom and to live with his four brothers and his wife in the forest for thirteen years. After thirteen years of incredible adventures they all return and fighting...
...Smith's "Wealth of Nations" which, in view of the recent discussion about college discipline is so suggestive, that I venture to call your attention to it. Speaking of the discipline of colleges and universities Smith says: "Its object is, in all cases, to maintain the authority of the master, and, whether he neglects or performs his duty, to oblige the students in all cases to behave to him as if he performed it with the greatest diligence and ability. It seems to presume perfect wisdom and virtue in the one order, and the greatest weakness and folly...