Word: mere
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...wasted talents than on the bravery, modesty and evenness-almost recklessness-of temper with which he bears ill-luck. But, for all that, there is a very strong personality about the man, a genuine integrity and independence that makes one have a kindly feeling toward him, even as a mere acquaintance...
...seats are now on sale by book at Bartlett's, and the number desired will be telegraphed on Saturday morning to New York. The larger the number of signatures before then, the better; and those who sign may be sure of seeing a pretty contest and knowing that their mere presence is an encouragement to their champions...
...discussion. But where the privilege of a few becomes the disturbance of many, the instructor as well as the rest of the section, then the matter takes a different aspect. Unavoidable tardiness is and ought to be excusable. But the habitual lack of promptitude at lectures arising from the mere sense of the liberty to enter the lecture-room at any time during the hour, is and ought to be condemned. Latches on the recitation-room doors which could be unslipped at five or ten minutes past the hour, have been suggested. We would advocate this as a last resort...
...insist on such evidence against a student as would stand only after passing through the mazy and fitful processes of law courts; if, as was remarked in our own recent trial, you are going to make the faculty not judges but mere jurymen, how in the name of common sense is the conviction of any student to be secured? You say, "take measures that will compel students to testify under penalty of expulsion." But to say nothing of the inquisitorial character of such a proceeding, two very serious difficulties stand in the way which the law escapes, and which...
...running and fielding, and less strike-outs. The result will be less strike-outs in the professional contests, while the condition of affairs in the colleges will be as unsatisfactory as ever. Nothing has been done to prevent any tyro from entering the pitcher's box and depending upon mere speed for effectiveness. Last year the Yale, Harvard and Princeton pitchers averaged over 10 strike-outs to a game. The average may be somewhat less this year, but will be doubtless disproportionate to the batting and fielding, and college out-fielders will have as little to do as ever...