Word: means
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...President Wilson spoke so feelingly, at Mechanics Building will be permanently recognized; and we shall be in a position to press peace and democracy upon the rest of the world. When men argue that we are thus putting the destinies of the United States out of our hands, they mean that there is danger that European nations will combine against us in spite of the League of Nations. Other nations, however, give up far more than we, in admitting the United States to share with them in preserving peace
...sure the mass of citizens in the United States mean well and I firmly believe they will always act well . . . ; but in some parts of the Union . . . . it is not easy to accomplish this . . . . when the inventors and abettors of pernicious measures use infinite more industry in disseminating the poison, than the well disposed part of the community to furnish the antidote...
...agreement does not mean that clubs should not be mentioned to a man before the opening of College in his Sophomore year, or that he should not know the facts of public knowledge, such as the location of the different club-houses, provided such matters are not called to his attention in a way that would be contrary to the spirit of the agreement...
...most "enjoyable" features of college life. Another time we solemnly declared that the University "rejoices in the fact," etc. We defy the ability of anyone to picture in his mind the University rejoicing. Once again, read of a man over-come by a "virulent obsession"--whatever that may mean...
...benefits to be derived from a common understanding between different units are becoming more evident each year. Organization is something to be sought for in intercollegiate athletics as in any other instance of the outside world. Co-operative legislation and control mean the minimizing of inherent advantage, disadvantage, and misunderstanding. Unification of policies will result in the smoothness which occurs when each college is working toward a common end in complete accord. With the universities of this part of the country united in two or three big alliances it will be possible to set and maintain a standard of sports...