Word: might
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...wished to spend more than one year but less than two at Harvard; Seniors who had completed, say, sixteen courses during their first three years; and men who had missed their degree in a former year by a deficiency of only one or two courses. In many instances employment might be more readily obtained during the spring than in the summer or autumn, and those who wished to have a short time for private study, recreation or travel before beginning professional work, would have a more suitable opportunity than under the present system...
...order that the students in Philosophy 3 might direct their mid-year review along profitable lines, a number of the questions to be asked on the examination were given out in advance. Yesterday afternoon members of the course received cards advertising a review of the course and a full set of answers to the examination questions, for five dollars. Without questioning the practice of tutoring for examinations, I wish to express my opinion that in the present case an attempt has been made to carry it beyond the bounds of honor. The difference between handing in answers to these questions...
Numerous examples might be cited of college organizations whose serious purpose has been much aided by the pleasant social features of their meetings. Little effort has been made to strengthen debating in this way, and we think that an innovation in the line of the experiment which Yale is reported to have begun, might be of practical value in Cambridge. The object should be, not so much to arrange dinners or other entertainments on special occasions, as to brighten up the regular meetings...
...When Love Laughs," by Tom Hall. Herrick and Co., New York. This dainty little volume contains verses in a light vein, intended, as the author says, for busy people who have not the time to create fancies for themselves. If the purpose alone be considered, the book might be called successful. The verses are written in an offhand manner, with sometimes careless metre. The point usually turns on some modern "gag," but some of the verses touch a serious chord, while many have a note of sweetness...
...felt that better material might be available for the team, a blue book has been placed at Leavitt's in which new candidates are urged to register. New men will be divided into several squads and given a careful trial. It is hoped that much new material will be developed...